The bill, H.B. No. 323, mandates that political subdivisions in Texas, which include counties, municipalities, school districts, and other governmental entities, must register and 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."

Additionally, the bill stipulates that employees responsible for verifying new hires' information must comply with the E-Verify requirements, with the consequence of immediate termination for non-compliance. This legislation is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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