Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 5B.003 · Chapter 5B. PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES INVOLVING ILLEGAL ENTRY INTO THIS STATE
ABATEMENT OF PROSECUTION ON BASIS OF IMMIGRATION STATUS DETERMINATION PROHIBITED.
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Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
A court may not abate the prosecution of an offense under Chapter 51, Penal Code, on the basis that a federal determination regarding the immigration status of the defendant is pending or will be initiated.
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History
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., 4th C.S., Ch. 2 (S.B. 4), Sec. 1, eff. March 5, 2024.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.5B.htm
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