The Texas House passed a tough anti-sanctuary bill containing provisions making it a crime for sheriffs and chiefs of police to refuse to cooperate with immigration officials. They could also be removed from office for providing “sanctuary” for the criminal illegal aliens in their jails.
Senate Bill 4 finally passed the Texas House Thursday afternoon by a vote of 94-53 along party lines.
Following the bill’s final passage in the House, the Texas House Republican Caucus sent out a statement saying the bill ensure federal immigration laws that are on the books will be followed and enforced in Texas. The caucus stated the bill prevents local entities from creating policies that threaten public safety.
“The purpose of this legislation is to protect Texans from criminals who are here illegally. We are trying to make sure those bad actors are detained until we can determine their status, ” said House Administration Committee Chairman Charlie Geren (R-Fort Worth). “This bill will not affect law abiding citizens, only those that are in trouble with the police.”
Originally published by Breitbart.
I CERTAINLY HOPE THE REST OF OUR COUNTRY FOLLOWS SUIT WITH “TEXAS”!! WE HAVE ENOUGH CRIMINALS RUNNING LOOSE ALREADY WITHOUT ALLOWING MORE TO HAVE A FREE PASS TO COMMIT MURDER, RAPE etc”!!! HOPE OUR REPS. & SENATORS WILL WISE UP & BACK OUR PRESIDENT ON THIS ISSUE”!!!! Jim