Texas SB932 establishes a grant program for local law enforcement agencies to cover expenses related to immigration training.

The bill creates a grant program for local law enforcement agencies in Texas to cover expenses incurred while officers attend immigration training programs. The office of the governor will manage the program, awarding grants for officer salaries, overtime pay for absent officers, and other necessary expenses. To qualify, agencies must apply for preauthorization and demonstrate that the officer meets U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement selection requirements and is primarily engaged in making arrests.

Texas SB932 establishes a grant program for local law enforcement agencies to cover expenses related to immigration training.

The bill creates a grant program for local law enforcement agencies in Texas to cover expenses incurred while officers attend immigration training programs. The office of the governor will manage the program, awarding grants for officer salaries, overtime pay for absent officers, and other necessary expenses. To qualify, agencies must apply for preauthorization and demonstrate that the officer meets U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement selection requirements and is primarily engaged in making arrests.