287(g) ICE Task Force Agreement and SB 8 Grant
Summary
The court adopted the resolution Sheriff Jim Stewart needs to apply for the new state grant covering costs of a federal immigration-enforcement agreement. The law bars the county from cutting the sheriff's budget because of the grant.
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Last discussed Apr 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Grant funds would cover qualifying immigration-enforcement costs not reimbursed federally.
The Sheriff's Office, which gains a funding stream for state-mandated enforcement participation.
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Commissioners Court — Regular Meeting — 2026-04-13
The court adopted the resolution Sheriff Jim Stewart needs to apply for the new state grant covering costs of a federal immigration-enforcement agreement. The law bars the county from cutting the sheriff's budget because of the grant.
Commissioners Court — Regular Meeting — 2026-03-23
The county ratified the 287(g) Task Force Model agreement with immigration authorities and authorized a grant application under Senate Bill 8 to support sheriff's law enforcement efforts.
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