Tex. Gov't Code Section 402.0241
Defense of Local Entities in Suits Related to Immigration Detainer Requests

(a)

In this section, “local entity” has the meaning assigned by Section 752.051 (Definitions).

(b)

The attorney general shall defend a local entity in any action in any court if:

(1)

the executive head or governing body, as applicable, of the local entity requests the attorney general’s assistance in the defense; and

(2)

the attorney general determines that the cause of action arises out of a claim involving the local entity’s good-faith compliance with an immigration detainer request required by Article 2.251 (Duties Related to Immigration Detainer Requests), Code of Criminal Procedure.

(b)

The attorney general shall defend a local entity in any action in any court if:

(1)

the executive head or governing body, as applicable, of the local entity requests the attorney general’s assistance in the defense; and

(2)

the attorney general determines that the cause of action arises out of a claim involving the local entity’s good-faith compliance with an immigration detainer request required by Article 2A.060 (Immigration Detainer Requests), Code of Criminal Procedure.

(c)

If the attorney general defends a local entity under Subsection (b), the state is liable for the expenses, costs, judgment, or settlement of the claims arising out of the representation. The attorney general may settle or compromise any and all claims described by Subsection (b)(2). The state may not be liable for any expenses, costs, judgments, or settlements of any claims against a local entity not being represented by the attorney general under Subsection (b).
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 4), Sec. 3.01, eff. September 1, 2017.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 2.079, eff. January 1, 2025.

Source: Section 402.0241 — Defense of Local Entities in Suits Related to Immigration Detainer Requests, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­402.­htm#402.­0241 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

402.001
Assistants 402.002
Register 402.003
Report 402.004
Admission, Agreement, or Waiver 402.005
Acceptance of Gifts, Grants, and Forfeited Assets 402.006
Fees 402.007
Payment to Treasury 402.008
Office 402.009
Authority to Employ and Commission Peace Officers 402.010
Legal Challenges to Constitutionality of State Statutes 402.021
Representation of State 402.023
Corporate Charters 402.024
Defense of District Attorney or Grand Juror 402.025
Property Transactions 402.026
Inspection of Accounts 402.027
Forms 402.028
Assistance to Prosecuting Attorneys 402.029
Notice of Attorney of Record 402.030
Participation by Fathers 402.031
Preparation of Landowner’s Bill of Rights Statement 402.033
Reporting Fraudulent Activities 402.034
Human Trafficking Prevention Coordinating Council 402.035
Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force 402.036
Support Adoption Account 402.037
Support Adoption Advisory Committee 402.038
Transnational and Organized Crime Division 402.039
Domestic Violence High Risk Teams Grant Program 402.041
Definition 402.042
Questions of Public Interest and Official Duties 402.043
Questions Relating to Actions in Which the State Is Interested 402.044
Questions Relating to Bonds 402.045
Limitation 402.0212
Provision of Legal Services--outside Counsel 402.0213
Appearance Through Videoconferencing Technology 402.0231
Corporate Integrity Unit 402.0241
Defense of Local Entities in Suits Related to Immigration Detainer Requests 402.0281
Internet Service Provider Database 402.0351
Required Posting of Human Trafficking Signs by Certain Entities
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 402.0241’s source at texas​.gov