The bill, H.B. No. 323, mandates that political subdivisions in Texas, which include counties, municipalities, school districts, and other governmental entities, must participate in the federal E-Verify program to verify the employment authorization of all new employees. The bill introduces a new section, 180.011, to the Local Government Code, defining key terms such as "E-verify program" and "political subdivision." It stipulates that these entities are required to register and actively use the E-Verify system for employee verification.

Additionally, the bill establishes that any employee of a political subdivision responsible for verifying new employee information must comply with this requirement, with the consequence of immediate termination for non-compliance. The legislation is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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