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TX SB2328

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Donna Campbell

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Public Safety to establish and maintain a publicly accessible database of entities that knowingly issue identification documents to individuals unlawfully present in the United States, including images of such documents

  • Creates a Class A misdemeanor offense for any government or business entity officer or employee who accepts, relies on, or uses an identification document listed in the database to verify a person's age, identity, or residency

  • Prohibits governmental and business entities from providing funds to assist any person in obtaining identification documents listed in the database

  • Requires DPS to establish a training program and provide assistance to governmental and business entities on database use and compliance

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025, with the criminal offense, prohibited use, and funding restrictions taking effect March 1, 2026; database must be established by January 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Relating to the acceptance of and funding for certain forms of identification issued to persons unlawfully present in the United States; creating a criminal offense.

Business & Commerce

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs

3/25/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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