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TX HB1019

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Shaheen

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all Texas political subdivisions—including counties, municipalities, school districts, junior college districts, and other special districts—to register and participate in the federal E-Verify program

  • Mandates use of E-Verify to verify employment authorization information for all new employees hired by political subdivisions

  • Subjects any political subdivision employee responsible for verifying new employee information to immediate termination if they fail to comply with the E-Verify requirement

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to requiring political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.

Electronic Information Systems

Last Action

Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs

3/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Intergovernmental Affairs3/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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