Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to use public money to provide legal services in a removal proceeding for an individual unlawfully present in the United States.

HB 2501 prohibits Texas cities and counties from using public funds to provide legal services in immigration court cases for people in the U.S. without legal status, as defined by federal immigration law. It specifically bans local governments from directly funding such legal services or indirectly supporting third parties who provide them. The law would take effect September 1, 2025, and includes a narrow exception only if required by the U.S. Constitution. This bill directly affects local governments and legal aid organizations that might otherwise use taxpayer money for immigration defense. It does not change federal immigration law or affect private legal services funded by non-public money.