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Texas 89th Legislature

Immigration Law

1
Bills Enacted
1
Critical Urgency
1
High Cost Impact
1
Bill Authors

1 high-impact bill requires immediate attention.

High-Impact Bills

1 bill requires immediate attention

SB8
CriticalHigh Cost

Relating to agreements between certain sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law and a grant program to cover the costs of implementing those agreements.

Upcoming Effective Dates

SB8Jan 1, 2026

Relating to agreements between certain sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law and a grant program to cover the costs of implementing those agreements.

Immigration Law Filing Activity

Bills FiledPeak: Mar 5
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1 days with filingsMar 5 - Mar 5
1
Senate Bills
1
Regular
100%
Republican

Compliance & Cost

Compliance Urgency
critical1
Cost Impact
high1

Leading Authors

1.Sen. Charles Schwertner(R)
1

Enforcing Agencies

Comptroller of Public Accounts (Grant Administration)1
Commission on Jail Standards (Data Sharing)1
Attorney General (Compliance Enforcement)1

Related Subject Areas

Corrections--jails & Prisons(1)State Finances--management & Control(1)Immigration & Customs Enforcement, Us(1)Comptroller of Public Accounts(1)Jail Standards, Commission On(1)Courts--district(1)Law Enforcement(1)County Government(1)

All Bills (1)

SB8

Relating to agreements between certain sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law and a grant program to cover the costs of implementing those agreements.

Relating to agreements between certain sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law and a grant program to cover the costs of implementing those agreements.

Author: Charles SchwertnerRegular Session

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Texas laws on immigration law passed in 2025?
The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 1 laws related to immigration law. These bills were authored by 1 different legislators and address various aspects of immigration law policy in Texas.
Did immigration law bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
Immigration Law legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 1 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
Which Texas legislators authored the most immigration law bills?
The leading authors of immigration law legislation include Sen. Charles Schwertner (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on immigration law issues during the 89th Legislature.
How urgent are the compliance requirements for immigration law legislation?
Among the 1 immigration law bills enacted, 1 have critical compliance urgency and 0 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
What subjects are related to immigration law in Texas law?
Immigration Law legislation frequently overlaps with Corrections--jails & Prisons, State Finances--management & Control, Immigration & Customs Enforcement, Us. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
When do Texas immigration law laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some immigration law bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025

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