Order 2026-IIParker County (Parker County)

AUTHORITY Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), codified at 8 U.S.C. § 1357(g), as amended by the Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law 107-296, authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security, or her designee, to enter into written agreements with a State or any political subdivision of a State so that qualified officers and employees can perform certain functions of an immigration officer. This MOA constitutes such a written agreement.

Bastiat Overreach Score: 44/100

Passed: 2026-03-09 • Effective: 2026-03-09

Executive Summary & Impact

Parker County Commissioners Court Item II

Legislative Enactment & Roll-Call History

II • Parker County: Commissioners Court Meeting (2026-03-09)2026-03-09

AUTHORITY Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), codified at 8 U.S.C. § 1357(g), as amended by the Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law 107-296, authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security, or her designee, to enter into written agreements with a State or any political subdivision of a State so that qualified officers and employees can perform certain functions of an immigration officer. This MOA constitutes such a written agreement.

Outcome: PASSED (5-0) • AUTHORITY Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), codified at 8 U.S.C. § 1357(g), as amended by the Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law 107-296, authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security, or her designee, to enter into written agreements with a State or any political subdivision of a State so that qualified officers and employees can perform certain functions of an immigration officer. This MOA constitutes such a written agreement.

Official Legal Text & Codified Sections

OFFICIAL LEGISLATIVE RECORD — PARKER COUNTY
Instrument / Docket Number: Order 2026-II (Agenda Item II)
Meeting: Parker County: Commissioners Court Meeting (2026-03-09)
Date Enacted: 2026-03-09
Roll-Call Outcome: PASSED (5 YES - 0 NO)
Category: Land Use & Subdivision

VERBATIM DOCKET TEXT & SUMMARY:
Parker County Commissioners Court Item II