KanekoaTheGreat
Compared on: James Talarico
Background: HB 4 (88th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, 2023), as captioned: relating to the creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from a foreign nation and indemnification of certain claims relating to the enforcement of that offense; it did not become law (last action November 2, 2023: Committee report printed and distributed). SB 4 (88th Legislature, 4th Called Session, 2023), as captioned: relating to prohibitions on the illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien, the enforcement of those prohibitions and certain related orders, including immunity from liability and indemnification for enforcement actions, and authorizing or requiring under certain circumstances the removal of persons who violate those prohibitions; creating criminal offenses; signed by the governor December 18, 2023.
THE CLAIM · OCT 23, 2026
“2023 – HB 4 and SB 4: NO, twice, on making illegal entry a state crime”
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THE RECORD · OCT 26, 2023
“HB 4 was passed by (Record 60): 84 Yeas, 60 Nays, 2 Present, not voting … Nays — … Talarico …”
Texas House Journal · 88th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, October 26, 2023: HB 4, Record 60 · Read
RECORD AGREES
The House Journal lists Talarico among the Nays on HB 4 at House passage (third reading), October 26, 2023 (Record 60, 84–60). Talarico also voted no on second reading, October 26, 2023 (Record 55, 83–63). The House Journal lists Talarico among the Nays on SB 4 at House passage (third reading), November 14, 2023 (Record 48, 83–61). Talarico also voted no on second reading, November 14, 2023 (Record 35, 83–60).
