In the wake of recent midterm elections, Houston Mayor John Whitmire has directed the Houston Police Department (HPD) to limit its cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The new policy stipulates that police will only alert ICE during arrests involving active warrants and will no longer call ICE during traffic stops unless charges are jailable. This decision reflects a broader trend across Texas, as officials in Austin also seek to revise immigration enforcement practices. Advocacy groups have welcomed these changes, while police unions express concerns over the impact on law enforcement. As cities in Texas reevaluate their policies regarding ICE, community leaders have voiced strong reactions, indicating a significant shift in approach towards immigration enforcement in the state.