Texas SB 4 (2017) prohibits any county, city, or sheriff from adopting sanctuary policies or refusing ICE detainers. Harris County is not a sanctuary jurisdiction and the Sheriff honors ICE detainer requests through the joint processing center.
Texas SB 4, enacted in 2017 and largely upheld by the Fifth Circuit, requires local law enforcement to honor ICE civil immigration detainer requests, prohibits policies restricting officers from inquiring about immigration status, and authorizes removal from office of sheriffs or officials who adopt sanctuary practices. Harris County Sheriff's Office complies by holding individuals subject to ICE detainers up to 48 hours past their scheduled release and notifying ICE before release through the Joint Processing Center. Harris County is not a sanctuary jurisdiction. Earlier county practices that limited cooperation were withdrawn after SB 4. Civil penalties for non-compliant counties run $1,500 to $25,500 per day, plus loss of state grant funding under Texas Government Code Chapter 752.
Officials adopting sanctuary policies face civil penalties of $1,500 to $25,500 per day, removal from office under SB 4, and loss of state grant funding. Individuals harmed by detainer-rule violations may sue under the Texas Tort Claims Act.
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Humble, TX
Humble Code §8.03.011 prohibits construction, demolition, and power lawn mower operation between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Heavy equipment (§8.03.008) also prohi...
Humble, TX
Keeping any animal or bird that causes frequent or long-continued noise disturbing the vicinity is a violation of Humble's noise ordinance (Art. 8.03).
Humble, TX
Aircraft noise is federally preempted. Humble has no local aircraft noise ordinance. The city is near Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Humble, TX
Humble does not have a standalone ordinance regulating leaf blower use. Gas-powered and electric leaf blowers are permitted for residential and commercial la...
Humble, TX
Humble Code of Ordinances Chapter 38 (Nuisances) prohibits unreasonably loud or disturbing sounds including amplified music. Sound from loudspeakers, PA syst...
Humble, TX
Humble regulates driveway construction and parking on residential property. Vehicles must be parked on improved surfaces — parking on grass, dirt, or unpaved...
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