via ZH:
The Texas Senate on Thursday approved a bill that will give local and state police the authority to arrest illegal migrants by making it a state crime to cross illegally into the United States. The bill, SB11, enables law enforcement to arrest those who violate the law.
Under current law, state and local authorities must seek federal permission before arresting illegals.
“Texas reached a record number of illegal immigrant apprehension in fiscal year 2023, with over 1.84 million apprehensions in Texas Sectors,” said state Sen. Brian Birdwell, author of the legislation. “As a result of the federal government’s unwillingness to enforce federal immigration laws and secure our southern border, Texas has stepped up and devoted time and resources to combat the unprecedented border crisis that the state is facing. SB 11 will give out troopers more authority to control the border and keep Texans safe.”
Last night during the 3rd special session the Senate passed five bills, descriptions attached, including SB11, which I authored, creating a new state crime for entering Texas improperly from a foreign nation. All of these bills are now in the House for their consideration #txlege pic.twitter.com/i7T4KiUD8C
— Sen. Brian Birdwell (@SenatorBirdwell) October 13, 2023
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Chicago community which voted overwhelmingly for Biden destroy the city council over their plan to house migrants in their “sanctuary city”
Elections have consequences. pic.twitter.com/XEgcpxGfum
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) October 15, 2023