State Senator Charles Perry of Lubbock issued a statement Tuesday after Governor Greg Abbott declared the issue of sanctuary cities to be an emergency item in the current legislative session.
Abbott’s announcement came during the State of the State Address.
Perry is the author of Senate Bill 4, which — if approved — would ban sanctuary cities in Texas.
A sanctuary city is one that overlooks immigration violations of persons who are in the country illegally.
The text of Perry’s statement is as follows:
“I am excited that Governor Abbott stood up for the rule of law by declaring the banning of Sanctuary Cities an emergency item during his State of the State Address. Texans everywhere expect their elected officials to uphold the rule of law. We cannot allow local officials to implement dangerous policies that make it easier for individuals who commit serious crimes to be placed back into our communities.”
“I filed Senate Bill 4 because it accomplishes these goals and I look forward to its passage this legislative session.”
