Immigration Policy in Fort Worth, TX (2026)
1 verified immigration policy rules for Fort Worth, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Sanctuary Policy Preemption
Texas SB 4 (2017), codified in Government Code Chapter 752, prohibits any Texas city from adopting sanctuary policies. Fort Worth is not a sanctuary city; police must honor ICE detainers and may inquire about immigration status during lawful stops, detentions, or arrests.
Texas SB 4 Bars Fort Worth Sanctuary Policies
Few RestrictionsTex. Gov't Code Sec. 752.053
Sec. 752.053. POLICIES AND ACTIONS REGARDING IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT. (a) A local entity or campus police department may not:(1) adopt, enforce, or endorse a policy under which the entity or department prohibits or materially limits the enforcement of immigration laws;(2) as demonstrated by pattern or practice, prohibit or materially limit the enforcement of immigration laws; or(3) for an...
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