The bill, H.B. No. 1019, 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. This requirement is outlined in the newly added Section 180.011 of the Local Government Code. The bill defines key terms such as "E-verify program" and "political subdivision" to clarify the scope of the legislation.

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 aims to enhance the verification process of employee eligibility within state and local government entities. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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