Alejandro Serrano(@serrano_alej):There are no "sanctuary" cities in Texas because the Legislature passed a law in 2017 that effectively prohibits them. This came under a spotlight in the spring, when Democrat-run cities tried to respond to residents' calls to limit participation w/ ICE. They can't. From April:

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Alejandro Serrano@serrano_alej

2026.09.23 02:26

There are no "sanctuary" cities in Texas because the Legislature passed a law in 2017 that effectively prohibits them. This came under a spotlight in the spring, when Democrat-run cities tried to respond to residents' calls to limit participation w/ ICE. They can't. From April: