Relating to the cost of confinement and imprisonment of persons not lawfully present in the United States and reimbursement from the federal government for that cost.
Impact
By implementing this bill, Texas aims to establish a systematic approach to recovering costs associated with the imprisonment of individuals without lawful presence. It could significantly alter how expenses related to immigration enforcement are managed at the state level, potentially leading to more federal funding for state and local law enforcement agencies involved in these processes. The bill outlines specific procedures for cost determination and reimbursement requests, establishing a more standardized and transparent process.
Summary
House Bill 2640 addresses the issue of the costs incurred by Texas state and county facilities for confining or imprisoning persons who are not lawfully present in the United States. The bill mandates that the state comptroller must calculate the total incurred costs each month and request reimbursement from the federal government. This aims to alleviate the financial burden on local governments related to the confinement of undocumented immigrants.
Contention
Some points of contention surrounding HB 2640 may include debates over the ethical implications of holding individuals not lawfully present, particularly regarding the use of state funds for immigration-related incarceration. Critics may argue that the bill could incentivize harsher law enforcement practices or contribute to an increase in the number of undocumented immigrants being detained. Furthermore, discussions may arise about whether federal reimbursement sufficiently covers the costs incurred by local governments, potentially leaving taxpayers to fill the gaps.
Relating to the confinement or detention of certain individuals in a county jail or other facility operated by or for the county and to the compensation to the county for the costs of that confinement or detention.
Relating to the confinement in a county jail of a person pending a transfer to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to compensation to a county for certain costs of confinement.
Relating to the confinement in a county jail of a person pending a transfer to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to the compensation for certain costs of confinement.
Relating to the confinement in a county jail of a person pending a transfer to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to the compensation for certain costs of confinement.
Relating to certain laws that regulate aspects of illegal immigration in this state, including laws pertaining to the DNA records of certain persons subject to an immigration detainer request, the recognition of certain out-of-state driver's licenses, inviting certain federal agencies to participate on the homeland security council, the reporting of certain uncompensated hospital care costs, and certain requirements for participation in the E-verify program; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to the confinement in a county jail of certain defendants who are incompetent to stand trial and to the compensation to the county for the costs of that confinement.
Relating to the confinement in a county jail of certain defendants who are incompetent to stand trial and to the compensation to the county for the costs of that confinement.
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force, and to compensate persons affected by those threats; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.