A panel of state lawmakers today is expected to consider reducing the scope of the sanctuary city bill, a piece of immigration-related legislation that Gov. Rick Perry has said should be a priority.
Led by state Rep. Rene Oliveira, D-Brownsville , Democrats on the House State Affairs Committee are trying to remove references to school districts in the bill. He said there could be legal and financial problems for school districts if they get involved in immigration issues.
"This bill is supposed to be about sanctuary cities, not sanctuary schools," Oliveira said.
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