On November 13th, 2006, City Council members of Farmers Branch, Texas unanimously approved tough new anti-illegal immigration legal measures that include: making English the official language, fines for landlords that rent to illegal immigrants, and allowing local authorities to screen the legal status of suspects in police custody. 

On January 22, 2008, the City Council passed Ordinance 2952 which will stop rentals of housing to illegal aliens and will place the enforcement burden on the city and federal government rather than landlords.  Highlights of the ordinance include:

-  Anyone wishing to lease a house or apartment in Farmers Branch must apply for a residential occupancy license from the the city and provide information about legal U.S. residency.

-  Landlords would not be responsible for verifying the legal residency status of potential renters; that responsibility would lie entirely with the federal government

-  The proposed license fee would be $5 for each adult occupant, and would be valid as long as the occupant remains at that residence

-  Anyone violating any provisions would face a daily municipal fine of up to $500.

We believe we have a right to protect our city.  But we need your help.

Because of current lawsuits, we have set up a Farmers Branch Legal Defense Fund to which you can contribute and help us win the fight against illegal immigration.  All monies donated will be used for legal fees incurred because of these lawsuits.  To help, please click on the CLICK AND PLEDGE button below to donate by credit card. (Mastercard, Visa or Discover) Or if paying by check, please send to:

City of Farmers Branch
P.O. Box 819010
Farmers Branch, Texas 75381
To make your donation by telephone, please call 972-919-2525

Your help is greatly appreciated!  Take a stand for Farmers Branch and the United States of America.  Make a donation today!

  
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