SB 1779 In Committee
Immigration - As enacted, creates the Class A misdemeanor of intentionally failing or refusing to depart when a final order of removal is outstanding; creates the Class A misdemeanor of intentionally entering, attempting to enter, or being found in this state after being denied admission, excluded, deported, or removed from the United States. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41.
Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted
Apr 27, 2026 · House
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 771
Apr 6, 2026 · House
Sponsor(s) Added.
Apr 6, 2026 · House
Companion House Bill substituted
Apr 2, 2026 · House
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026
Mar 24, 2026 · Senate
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0
Mar 23, 2026 · House
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
Mar 23, 2026 · House
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026
Mar 18, 2026 · House
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
Jan 22, 2026 · Senate
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Jan 21, 2026 · House
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Jan 20, 2026 · House
Filed for introduction