Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 1488: Relating to employment practices of governmental entities, state contractors, and private employers in this state regarding the legal status of employees, including requiring participation in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify program, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for certain conduct in relation to the employment of persons not lawfully present; providing an administrative penalty.

In committee Last action March 11, 2025: Referred to State Affairs

Plain-language summary

HB 1488 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on December 2, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to employment practices of governmental entities, state contractors, and private employers in this state regarding the legal status of employees, including requiring participation in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify program, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for certain conduct in relation to the employment of persons not lawfully present; providing an administrative penalty. Primary sponsor: A.J. Louderback (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2025): Referred to State Affairs.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: A.J. Louderback (Republican).