Texas House Passes Controversial Immigration Bills, Igniting Outrage and Boosting Border Authority

The Texas state House of Representatives passed three bills aimed at bolstering border security, including one that sets aside over $1 billion for border barriers and another that increases sentences for human trafficking. The third bill, known as House Bill 4, would allow local police to arrest and deport illegal migrants. The bills have sparked heated debate, with critics arguing that it undermines federal jurisdiction over immigration. The bill will now move to the state Senate, where it is expected to be approved.