Relating to requiring political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.

HB 1019 requires all Texas counties, cities, school districts, and other local government entities (political subdivisions) to use the federal E-Verify system to confirm the employment eligibility of every new employee hired. The bill mandates that these local governments register for and participate in E-Verify, with employees responsible for this verification facing immediate termination if they fail to comply. It takes effect on September 1, 2025, and defines "political subdivision" to include all local government bodies. This is a direct policy change requiring local governments to adopt a federal employment verification process for new hires.