Texas--Solomons files 'sanctuary cities' bill

Chron.com ^ | Feb. 16th, 2011 | Texas Politics

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Rep. Burt Solomons, R-Carrollton, filed the sanctuary cities bill this morning. HB 12 prohibits cities or counties from ignoring federal or state laws regarding immigration.

Gov. Rick Perry last month declared the issue an emergency, allow lawmakers to deal with before waiting the required 60 days necessary to consider legislation at the start of a regular legislative session.

"We have to have a uniform, consistent policy so that we don't interfere with federal or state laws with federal immigration enforcement," Solomons said.

The legislation prohibits local governmental bodies from adopting ordinances or policies that allows them to turn the other way when it comes to immigration matters. For example, a local police department may not be prohibited from asking someone's immigration status if that person is legally detained.

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Exactly.

I do not understand the fetish for illegal aliens to the point where they are give special perks. They are a drain on our economy and limited resources. A high percentage of them commit horrific crimes and among their midst hide terrorists. All of them break our laws and feel a sense of entitlement. Those who support them have vested interests; hate this country; are blackmailed; and/or suffer from mental illness.