Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. Article 5B.003
Abatement of Prosecution on Basis of Immigration Status Determination Prohibited


A court may not abate the prosecution of an offense under Chapter 51 (Illegal Entry into This State), Penal Code, on the basis that a federal determination regarding the immigration status of the defendant is pending or will be initiated.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., 4th C.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 4), Sec. 1, eff. March 5, 2024.

Source: Article 5B.003 — Abatement of Prosecution on Basis of Immigration Status Determination Prohibited, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.­5B.­htm#5B.­003 (accessed May 18, 2024).

Accessed:
May 18, 2024

Art. 5B.003’s source at texas​.gov