# Hays County Sheriff Considers ICE Agreement

The Hays County Sheriff's Office in Texas is evaluating entering into a 287(g) agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by December 1, 2026, as mandated by Texas Senate Bill 8. This agreement would authorize designated local law enforcement officers to assist ICE in serving immigration warrants on individuals already in local custody. Community groups have expressed concerns and urged the Sheriff’s Office to delay this partnership due to the expanded role of local agencies in federal immigration enforcement. ICE continues its nationwide immigration enforcement operations independently of local agreements.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement and contracting professionals within local law enforcement and public safety agencies should be aware of the operational and compliance implications of entering into 287(g) agreements, which may require additional training, resources, and coordination with federal agencies.
- The agreement could lead to new procurement needs for law enforcement equipment, training services, and information-sharing technologies to support immigration enforcement activities.
- Organizations providing law enforcement support services should evaluate opportunities arising from expanded local-federal collaboration under immigration enforcement mandates.
- Agencies should consider community relations and legal compliance factors when planning procurement strategies related to immigration enforcement partnerships.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- Hays County Sheriff's Office
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

### Key Quotes
> The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is committed to upholding the law while ensuring the safety and security of all residents in our community.
> — Hipolito, Sheriff of Hays County

### Sources
- [Community members urge Hays County Sheriff’s Office to delay ICE agreement | KXAN Austin](https://www.kxan.com/news/local/hays/community-members-urge-hays-county-sheriffs-office-to-delay-ice-agreement) - KXAN Austin