• Birthright citizenship: Berman's bill would deny automatic citizen access to state programs for children born in Texas to illegal immigrant parents after his bill becomes law. Berman wants the bill, if passed, to be used to test birthright citizenship in the federal courts.

Berman said "anchor babies" should not have automatic citizenship because the 14th Amendment requires the baby must be "subject to the jurisdiction" of the United States.

Contacts for Leo Berman, Republican to show support for his proposed legislation. http://www.house.state.tx.us/members/dist6/berman.htm

Capitol Office
Room EXT E2.908
P.O. Box 2910
Austin, TX 78768
(512) 463-0584
(512) 463-3217 Fax

District Office
P.O. Box 6028
Tyler, TX 75711
(903) 939-2400
(903) 939-2402 Fax [/quote]