Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 8: 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.

Enacted Last action June 20, 2025: Effective on 1/1/26

Plain-language summary

SB 8 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on March 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Charles Schwertner (Republican), Joan Huffman (Republican), David Spiller (Republican), A.J. Louderback (Republican), King, Mano DeAyala (Republican), Carl Tepper (Republican). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 1/1/26.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Charles Schwertner (Republican); Joan Huffman (Republican); David Spiller (Republican); A.J. Louderback (Republican); and 3 more. 13 co-sponsors.