TX HB1832

Cited as the "Dangerous Aliens Act," this legislation increases criminal penalties for offenses related to illegal entry or presence in Texas by non-citizens

Upgrades illegal entry offense (Section 51.02) from Class B misdemeanor to state jail felony if the defendant has prior convictions for DWI-related offenses, drug crimes, or crimes against persons

Expands penalty enhancements for illegal reentry after removal (Section 51.03): third-degree felony triggers now include one or two prior misdemeanors for intoxication offenses or drug/person crimes; second-degree felony applies for three or more such misdemeanors or a non-violent felony

Creates new first-degree felony classification for illegal reentry when the defendant was previously removed after conviction for a felony offense against a person under Texas Penal Code Title 5 or substantially similar out-of-state offenses

Raises penalty for failure to comply with removal order (Section 51.04) from second-degree to first-degree felony when associated with an illegal reentry charge involving prior violent felony convictions; effective September 1, 2025