HB 1308: 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.

Plain-language summary

HB 1308 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 13, 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. Primary sponsor: Carl Tepper (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2025): Withdrawn from schedule.

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