The Legislature is gearing up for a fight over "sanctuary cities" bills — and not for the first time. The current debate was foreshadowed by one in 2011, but this time, chances are better that a bill could make it to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk. Texas’ proposed 2011 ban on sanctuary cities, the common term for local entities that don’t enforce
Texas Republicans Make Third Attempt To Ban ‘Sanctuary Cities’
Bills targeting “sanctuary cities” failed to pass the Texas Legislature in 2011 and 2015, but similar efforts this session have better chances of making it to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk.