Texas Senate bill proposes arrests of anyone, anywhere crossing border illegally
by: Julianna Russ, Monica Madden
Posted: Mar 11, 2023 / 01:09 PM CST
Updated: Mar 11, 2023 / 01:09 PM CST
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — A Texas Republican senator is proposing a bill that would create a new crime for those who cross the border illegally, authorizing law enforcement to arrest and prosecute anyone who crosses the border, and can do so anywhere in the state.
Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury, filed Senate Bill 2424 on Friday, the deadline for state lawmakers to introduce any new legislation.
According to a news release from Lt. Governor Dan Patrick’s office, the penalties would be up to one year in jail for the first offense, two years in state jail for a second offense, and up to life in prison for convicted felons who cross the border illegally.
https://www.borderreport.com/immigration/texas-senate-bill-proposes-arrests-of-anyone-anywhere-crossing-border-illegally/