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. Specifically, it states that unless required by the U.S. Constitution, governmental entities cannot provide public money for legal services related to immigration proceedings for such individuals, nor can they seek reimbursement from the state for attorneys provided for these purposes.

However, the bill clarifies that this prohibition does not extend to providing attorneys for indigent defendants who are entitled to representation under the Code of Criminal Procedure. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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