HB2 strengthens penalties for smuggling, stash houses, and evading arrest, imposing mandatory minimums of 10 years and allowing consecutive sentences for related crimes to deter repeat offenses and protect vulnerable populations.
The Texas State House of Representatives passed HB2 on May 30, 2023 by a vote of 90 to 53. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because by imposing harsher penalties on criminal activities that endanger communities and exploit vulnerable individuals, HB2 prioritizes public safety and accountability. Additionally, it also sends a strong message that Texas will not tolerate crimes that undermine border security and the rule of law.