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Free Enterprise
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Digest
HB 2744 mandates that state contractors, political subdivisions, and private employers participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of their workers. The bill prohibits employers from knowingly hiring individuals who are not lawfully present in the U.S. and imposes a $10,000 civil penalty per violation. It also authorizes the Texas Attorney General to enforce compliance and recover penalties. The bill applies to state contracts and employment decisions beginning January 1, 2026.
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Contact the Author
Rep. Cody Vasut
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0564
Capitol Office:
EXT E1.314
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