Fusion centers.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill adds a new section to the Government Code that bars fusion centers from sharing information with any agency that assists federal immigration enforcement unless a court order is issued. It forces law‑enforcement agencies to sign a publicly posted memorandum of understanding (MOU) with each fusion center, sets strict limits on what can be shared, and creates regular state audits and reporting requirements. The goal is to protect privacy, prevent racial profiling and keep fusion‑center activities transparent to the public.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. (Ayes 7. Noes 1. Page 3843.) (April 13). Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S. · Apr 14, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 11, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Apr 21, 2026
• PUBLIC SAFETY
  Senate Public Safety Committee · Apr 21, 2026
• Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee Hearing
  Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection · Apr 13, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
2. May 12, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
3. May 11, 2026May 11 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
4. May 4, 2026Set for hearing May 11.
5. Apr 23, 2026Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Apr 22, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 1. Page 3983.) (April 21).
7. Apr 14, 2026Set for hearing April 21 in PUB. S. pending receipt.
8. Apr 14, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. (Ayes 7. Noes 1. Page 3843.) (April 13). Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
9. Apr 9, 2026Set for hearing April 13.
10. Apr 8, 2026Re-referred to Coms. on P., D.T., & C.P. and PUB. S.
11. Mar 26, 2026Withdrawn from committee.
12. Mar 26, 2026Re-referred to Com. on RLS.

The 12 most recent of 16 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Pérez · sponsor

Bill text

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