Traveling to Texas
Guidance from TX Leaders
As of Nov 13, 2024
NPNA, our National Partners and Regional Hosts look forward to welcoming you to NIIC in Houston, TX. To assist with your planning and with thanks to our Regional Hosts and many colleagues working across Texas, we share the following resources to ensure your trip to Houston to attend NIIC is smooth and above all safe.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW THAT TX SENATE BILL 4 (SB4) IS NOT CURRENTLY IN EFFECT
Currently, Texas SB4 is NOT in effect and we do not anticipate that it will be in effect during NIIC, however we are closely monitoring any changes and will be updating this page with corresponding guidance.
WHAT IS TX SENATE BILL 4 (SB4)?
Senate Bill 4 (SB4) allows Texas police to arrest people for unlawfully crossing the Mexico border. The bill allows police to question and arrest anyone they believe entered Texas through Mexico illegally and is currently without legal immigration status. The legislation was expected to go into effect in early March 2024, but legal challenges from the U.S. Justice Department and immigration advocacy organizations have repeatedly prevented the law from going into effect as litigation makes its way through federal courts.
SAFETY GUIDANCE
Know Your Rights Under TX SB4 – Guidance from the ACLU of Texas
Know Your Rights, Travel Advisory Map Available for All Texans – Guidance from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center
TX, Know Your Rights, Know Your Power – Guidance from United We Dream
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
If you are in need of immediate legal assistance while in Texas, we encourage you to contact:
WE KEEP EACH OTHER SAFE
Across Houston, NPNA works with a robust network of legal service providers who will be on alert for any needs that may arise. We also encourage organizations to discuss potential support plans together with your delegation and/or others you may be traveling with.