The bill, H.B. No. 1019, mandates that political subdivisions in Texas, including 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 new requirement is outlined in the addition of Section 180.011 to Chapter 180 of the Local Government Code. The bill defines "E-verify program" and "political subdivision" to clarify the scope of the legislation.

Furthermore, 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 information within political subdivisions, ensuring adherence to federal employment authorization standards. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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