Immigration Policy in Travis County, TX (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Travis County, Texas.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Travis County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Sanctuary Policy Preemption

Texas Senate Bill 4 (2017) prohibits sanctuary policies in Travis County, requires local jails to honor ICE detainers, and bans elected officials from limiting cooperation, with penalties including fines, removal from office, and felony charges for sheriffs.

Texas Anti-Sanctuary Compliance

Few Restrictions

Tex. 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. (b) In complianc...

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