Relating to an exception from requirements to assist or cooperate with federal immigration officers for matters regarding activities that occur at a domestic violence shelter.

HB 5234 amends Texas law to prohibit staff at domestic violence shelters from being required to assist or cooperate with federal immigration officers regarding activities occurring at those shelters. The bill specifically adds domestic violence shelters to the list of protected locations (alongside places of worship) where such cooperation is barred under Government Code Section 752.053(c). This creates a clear legal exception for shelters, ensuring their operations and client safety remain separate from federal immigration enforcement on-site. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025, unless approved by a two-thirds vote for immediate implementation.