TX HB5580

Sheriffs in counties with 100,000+ population are required to request and enter into 287(g) agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to authorize deputies to enforce federal immigration law; sheriffs in smaller counties may voluntarily participate

Sheriffs in larger counties who are denied an agreement must submit new requests to ICE at least annually, and must provide annual proof of their attempts to the attorney general

The comptroller must establish a competitive grant program for sheriffs in counties under 1 million population to cover unreimbursed costs of 287(g) participation, including officer compensation, equipment, training, and reporting expenses over a two-year period

Participating sheriffs must submit annual reports to the comptroller and attorney general detailing activities, expenditures, and outcomes; the comptroller and attorney general must jointly submit an annual report to state leadership

The attorney general may bring legal action in district court against non-compliant sheriffs and recover court costs and fees; sheriffs in counties 100,000+ must comply by December 1, 2026