And frankly, no legislation at any level of government is. Is going to dissuade anyone from fleeing persecution, from fleeing poverty, violence. But my fear is. My fear is that These new state offenses are going to have a chilling effect in our state, a state that is minority, majority, 41% Latino. I fear for our families and our communities who might suffer the unintended consequences of this bill. And I say that because I know what the author's intent is. (01:36–01:49)
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Asserts that new state offenses will negatively impact Texas, which is 41% Latino.
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