Texas Senate Bill SCR36

Texas 2011 - 82nd Regular

• Refer: 3/28/11
• Report Pass: 4/12/11
• Refer: 5/2/11

Caption

Urging the members of the Texas congressional delegation to provide to the legislature a cost analysis of the exact funding necessary for full enforcement of all immigration laws in Texas and to immediately report back to the legislature as to the status of that funding and directing the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house to send a delegation of members from both chambers to meet with members of Congress and members of the executive branch to discuss the border security crisis.

Impact

If SCR36 were to be enacted, it would mandate the Texas congressional delegation to assess and report on the funding required for immigration enforcement at the state level. This could potentially lead to increased federal support for border security and related law enforcement activities. The resolution also reflects the state's demand for acknowledgement and responsibility from the federal government regarding the costs incurred by Texas in managing the repercussions of illegal immigration and border security issues. The implications may affect future funding allocations and legislative responses to immigration policy at both state and federal levels.

Summary

SCR36 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution urging the Texas congressional delegation to provide a comprehensive cost analysis for the necessary funding to fully enforce all immigration laws in Texas. The resolution emphasizes that the federal government has inadequately addressed immigration enforcement, placing a heavy burden on Texas taxpayers and law enforcement. The sponsors cite a pressing need for increased resources, specifically requesting 3,000 additional border patrol agents and the deployment of National Guard troops to bolster border security measures. Notably, the resolution references various incidents of violence linked to illegal immigration that have affected Texas communities, underscoring the urgency of the issue.

Contention

The resolution demonstrates a significant level of contention regarding immigration policy, particularly the perceived failure of the federal government to provide adequate resources for enforcement. Proponents of SCR36 argue that past incidents of violence and increased costs for Texas taxpayers due to illegal immigration necessitate a more robust federal response. However, critics may consider the resolution to be an oversimplification of the broader immigration discourse or a call to action that does not address systemic issues present in immigration policy. The ongoing dialogue encapsulated within SCR36 represents a critical intersection of state and federal responsibilities concerning border security.