Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 2744: Relating to requiring state contractors, political subdivisions of this state, and private employers to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify; creating civil penalties.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2744 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to requiring state contractors, political subdivisions of this state, and private employers to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify; creating civil penalties. Primary sponsor: Cody Vasut (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): Referred to State Affairs.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Vasut | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Lacey Hull | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 138 |
| Will Metcalf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Shelby Slawson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to State Affairs
- Read first time
- Filed