Immigration Policy in Texas (2026)
17 rules on the books across Texas, 12 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Sanctuary Policy Preemption
Whether your state prohibits cities from limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, and what penalties apply to non-compliant local policies.
Bexar County
Heavy RestrictionsTexas Senate Bill 4 of 2017 prohibits any county or city from adopting sanctuary policies. Bexar County and the Bexar…
Read full rule →Houston
Some RestrictionsHouston Police Department must send every council member a quarterly public report on immigration enforcement activity…
Read full rule →Frisco
Light RestrictionsFrisco operates under Texas Senate Bill 4, the 2017 anti-sanctuary law that bars local jurisdictions from limiting…
Read full rule →Arlington
Few RestrictionsArlington is not a sanctuary city. Texas SB 4 (2017) bars cities, counties, and police departments from limiting…
Read full rule →Corpus Christi
Few RestrictionsCorpus Christi cannot adopt sanctuary policies because Texas Senate Bill 4 of 2017 requires local police and jails to…
Read full rule →Dallas County
Few RestrictionsTexas SB 4 (2017) prohibits any county, city, or sheriff from adopting sanctuary policies or refusing ICE detainers…
Read full rule →Fort Worth
Few RestrictionsTexas SB 4 (2017), codified in Government Code Chapter 752, prohibits any Texas city from adopting sanctuary policies…
Read full rule →Harris County
Few RestrictionsTexas SB 4 (2017) prohibits any county, city, or sheriff from adopting sanctuary policies or refusing ICE detainers…
Read full rule →Lubbock
Few RestrictionsTexas SB 4 (2017) bans sanctuary city policies and requires local jails to honor ICE detainers. Lubbock cooperates with…
Read full rule →San Antonio
Few RestrictionsTexas SB 4 (2017), codified in Government Code Chapter 752, prohibits any Texas city from adopting sanctuary policies…
Read full rule →Travis County
Few RestrictionsTexas Senate Bill 4 (2017) prohibits sanctuary policies in Travis County, requires local jails to honor ICE detainers…
Read full rule →E-Verify Mandates
State rules requiring private employers or public contractors to use the federal E-Verify system to confirm employment eligibility.
Arlington
Light RestrictionsTexas requires E-Verify for state agencies and state contractors under Government Code 673.002. Arlington does not…
Read full rule →Bexar County
Light RestrictionsUnder Texas Government Code Section 673, Bexar County agencies, public colleges, and state contractors with seven or…
Read full rule →Dallas County
Light RestrictionsTexas has no statewide E-Verify requirement for private employers. State agencies and contractors must use E-Verify…
Read full rule →Harris County
Light RestrictionsTexas has no statewide E-Verify requirement for private employers. State agencies and their contractors must use…
Read full rule →Dallas
Few RestrictionsTexas has no statewide E-Verify mandate for private employers. Dallas has not adopted a city requirement either, so…
Read full rule →Houston
Few RestrictionsTexas has no statewide E-Verify mandate for private employers. Houston has not adopted a city requirement either, so…
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