Texas Takes Matters Into Own Hands, Moves To Make Illegal Immigration a State Felony

Lawmakers declare they cannot wait for Biden’s enforcement of immigration law to be implemented.

Texas Republicans want legislation to make illegal entry to Mexico a felony. This comes as Texas lawmakers accuse Biden of leaving the border states to deal with the immigration crisis.

A bill introduced by Matt Schaefer, Republican state representative, would also create a “Border Protection Unit,” Fox News reports that the state will have a bigger team of border officers to deal with the influx of migrants. reported. To become law, the bill must be passed by the legislature before May 31st.

Governor-appointed unit chiefs would lead the Border Protection Unit. They could recruit civilian militia members without any felony convictions. “participate in unit operations and functions.” Illegal immigrants arrested can face up to 10 year imprisonment and thousands in fines.

“Right now we can use all the help and any help at all that we can get, because we’re being overrun down here and on the borders,” Sheriff of Zavala County Eusevio Salinas.

Texas Republicans support the bill. Press The Biden administration will reimburse the state for its efforts in resolving the border crisis via Operation Lone Star.

“Texas has been forced by this administration to go it alone when it comes to securing our border,” Pat Fallon, a U.S. Representative from Texas, made the statement in a statement. “Operation Lone Star has been a critical tool in stemming the tide of illegal immigration, but we cannot do it by ourselves.”

In fiscal year 2023, the U.S. Border Patrol had nearly 800,000.

“The Legislature, acting with the governor, has the solemn duty to protect and defend the citizens of Texas,” The Proposed bill reads. “Texas is in such imminent danger as will not admit of delay.”