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This bill requires state contractors, political subdivisions, and private employers in Texas to participate in the E-verify program, which is a federal electronic system for verifying the employment authorization of workers. Specifically, the bill mandates that state agencies cannot award contracts to contractors who are not registered and actively participating in the E-verify program, and contractors must include a certification statement in their contracts. If a contractor is found to be ineligible or stops participating in E-verify, they may be barred from state contracts for one year. The bill also requires all private employers (except sole proprietorships) to register and use E-verify for verifying new employee information, and political subdivisions must do the same for their new employees. Each state agency and political subdivision must develop procedures for implementing these requirements, with most provisions taking effect on January 1, 2027. An employee responsible for verification who fails to comply may be subject to immediate termination. The bill is designed to ensure that employers in Texas are hiring legally authorized workers by mandating the use of a federal verification system across various sectors of employment.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB3210