The bill, S.B. No. 1005, amends Chapter 752 of the Government Code by adding a new Subchapter D titled "Prohibited Immigration Assistance." This new subchapter defines "governmental entity" and establishes a prohibition on the use of public funds by governmental entities to provide legal services for individuals who are unlawfully present in the United States, except when required by the U.S. Constitution. Specifically, it prohibits governmental entities from providing public money for legal services related to immigration proceedings for such individuals and from seeking reimbursement from the state for attorneys provided for these purposes.

However, the bill clarifies that it does not prevent governmental entities from providing legal representation to indigent defendants who are entitled to such representation under the Code of Criminal Procedure. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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