Tex. Transp. Code § 223.051

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 223.051 - Verification By Contractors

(a) In this section, "E-verify program" has the meaning assigned by Section 673.001, Government Code.

(b) The department may not award a contract for the construction, maintenance, or improvement of a highway in this state to a contractor unless the contractor and any subcontractor register with and participate in the E-verify program to verify employee information. The contractor and any subcontractor must continue to participate in the program during the term of the contract.

(c) The department shall develop procedures for the administration and enforcement of this section.

Tex. Transp. Code § 223.051

Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 533 (S.B. 312), Sec. 24, eff. September 1, 2017.