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TX · SB8FINAL · 20 COSPONSORS

Relating to agreements between certain sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law and a grant program to cover the costs of implementing those agreements.

Also relevant to:Immigrant / non-citizen
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Plain-English Summary

Relating to agreements between certain sheriffs and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law and a grant program to cover the costs of implementing those agreements.

Source: OpenStates · fetched June 20, 2025

Who it affects
LGBTQ+ / Queer

via American Civil Liberties Union: This bill forces people to use bathrooms and facilities based on sex assigned at birth, targeting transgender individuals in schools, government buildings, and public spaces.

Immigrant / non-citizen

via American Civil Liberties Union: This bill forces people to use bathrooms and facilities based on sex assigned at birth, targeting transgender individuals in schools, government buildings, and public spaces.

Person of color

via American Civil Liberties Union: This bill forces people to use bathrooms and facilities based on sex assigned at birth, targeting transgender individuals in schools, government buildings, and public spaces.

AI-extracted
Who This Affectsvia advocacy orgs
  • LGBTQ+ / QueerdirectModerate impactMedium certainty

    via American Civil Liberties Union

    This bill forces people to use bathrooms and facilities based on sex assigned at birth, targeting transgender individuals in schools, government buildings, and public spaces.

  • Immigrant / non-citizendirectModerate impactMedium certainty

    via American Civil Liberties Union

    This bill forces people to use bathrooms and facilities based on sex assigned at birth, targeting transgender individuals in schools, government buildings, and public spaces.

  • Person of colordirectModerate impactMedium certainty

    via American Civil Liberties Union

    This bill forces people to use bathrooms and facilities based on sex assigned at birth, targeting transgender individuals in schools, government buildings, and public spaces.

  • Formerly incarcerated or family ofdirectModerate impactMedium certainty

    via American Civil Liberties Union

    This bill forces people to use bathrooms and facilities based on sex assigned at birth, targeting transgender individuals in schools, government buildings, and public spaces.

  • Person with a disabilitydirectModerate impactMedium certainty

    via American Civil Liberties Union

    This bill forces people to use bathrooms and facilities based on sex assigned at birth, targeting transgender individuals in schools, government buildings, and public spaces.

  • Reproductive-age persondirectModerate impactMedium certainty

    via American Civil Liberties Union

    This bill forces people to use bathrooms and facilities based on sex assigned at birth, targeting transgender individuals in schools, government buildings, and public spaces.

  • Undocumented / DACA / TPSdirectModerate impactMedium certainty

    via American Civil Liberties Union

    This bill forces people to use bathrooms and facilities based on sex assigned at birth, targeting transgender individuals in schools, government buildings, and public spaces.

What the Bill Does
  • SB 8 designates certain spaces and facilities according to biological sex. Signed into law by the Governor on 2025-09-22.
  • The bill passed during the second special session and will officially take effect on December 4, 2025. An amendment was added during floor debate, …
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