A bill under consideration by Texas state lawmakers would require sheriffs in counties above a certain size to partner with federal immigration officials, the Texas Tribune reports.
The bill, known as SB 8, has been called a top priority by Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, requires sheriffs of counties with more than 100,000 residents to partner with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and would provide added funding to county sheriffs with under 1 million residents who do so.
The partnerships, known as 287(g) agreements, would allow officers to be deputized so they can question inmates in local jails or in the field about their immigration status or serve administrative warrants.
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