Former U.S. Army and Border Patrol veteran Ammon Blair testifies before the Texas House on strengthening the state’s immigration enforcement through the 287(g) program. Drawing on 22 years of security experience, Blair supports HB 5580’s intent but argues it needs critical amendments to be truly effective.
Blair explains why the bill’s current limitation to sheriff’s departments in counties with over 100,000 people creates dangerous enforcement gaps that criminal organizations will exploit. Learn why he recommends expanding the mandate to all Texas law enforcement agencies regardless of size, and how this aligns with recent federal declarations that authorize state assistance.