Houston will limit ICE cooperation in response to Democrats taking power in Texas, mayor says
Maya Rodriguez
Maya Rodriguez
Bureau Chief · Austin, TX
Maya Rodriguez has been a stalwart in Austin journalism for over 15 years, previously serving as the city editor at the Austin American-Statesman. She holds a Master's in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin and has a knack for uncovering stories that resonate with the community.
More from Maya →Bureau Chief · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 9:58 PM · 1 min read
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s mayor on Friday directed police to limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities, signing an order that he called a result of Democrats reclaiming power in Texas for the first time in decades. The shift in the nation’s fourth-largest city is one of the first actions to restrict U.S. Immigration and Customs [...]