Texas Legislator Files Arizona-Style Anti-Immigrant Bills

Texas State Rep. Debbie Riddle – R of the Houston area filed several Arizona-style immigration bills this week. Looks like Riddle is going after undocumented immigrants, having law enforcement in the mix, driving without a license, trying to generate some of that “immigrants steal our money” data and kicking kids out of school if they don’t have papers. here they are:

House Bill 16 would require voters to present photo identification or two forms of non-photo identification before they are allowed to cast ballots.

HB 17 Author: Riddle
Last Action: 11/08/2010 H Filed
Caption: Relating to the creation of the offense of criminal trespass by an illegal alien and to certain procedures for arresting illegal aliens for committing that criminal offense.

HB 18 Author: Riddle
Last Action: 11/08/2010 H Filed
Caption: Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of laws governing immigration.

HB 19 Author: Riddle
Last Action: 11/08/2010 H Filed
Caption: Relating to the penalty for operation of a motor vehicle without a license.

HB 21 Author: Riddle
Last Action: 11/08/2010 H Filed
Caption: Relating to reporting by state agencies on the financial effect of providing services to illegal immigrants.

HB 22 Author: Riddle
Last Action: 11/08/2010 H Filed
Caption: Relating to information regarding the citizenship and immigration status of public school students.

More on this legislation here.