The author is a member of the Texas Legislature and he points out that a court decision from a while back regarding the Brady Bill allows state officials to not follow certain federal laws. So though Syrian refugees cannot be prevented from coming into Texas, the national government cannot compel the state to provide services.
At least that's the current thinking on the subject. There's bound to be push back. And I wonder what happens if a city decides to provide services. If the state will try to intervene.
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