The bill, H.B. No. 1019, mandates that political subdivisions in Texas, including counties, municipalities, school districts, and other state government subdivisions, 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 "E-verify program" and "political subdivision" to clarify the entities affected by this legislation.

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

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