07-02-2017 12:57 via kxan.com

Bill prohibiting sanctuary cities up for full Senate vote

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A highly debated emergency item declared by Gov. Greg Abbott this Legislative Session is moving forward on Tuesday in the State Senate.
The Texas Senate will take up Senate Bill 4, which would cut funding for any agencies that do not cooperate with federal immigration officers. The bill also prohibits cities or counties from instituting any policies that prevent local authorities from asking a person their immigration status.
Last week, hundreds signed up to speak during th
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