SB 8 - Federal-local border enforcement

SB 8 ensures local law enforcement in Texas actively supports federal immigration enforcement by mandating 287(g) agreements in larger counties and encouraging them in smaller ones. It establishes a state-administered, fiscally accountable grant program to assist sheriffs with associated costs, reducing reliance on local tax increases. By equipping local departments to detain and transfer criminal aliens more efficiently, the bill aims to lower incarceration and crime-related costs over time. It also protects taxpayer dollars by requiring strict financial reporting and preventing counties from misappropriating state grant funds. The bill enhances public safety and ensures local-federal cooperation on the incredibly important issue of illegal immigration and related crimes.