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House Bill 1196 |
House Author: Kolkhorst et al. |
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Effective: 9-1-07 |
Senate Sponsor: Janek |
House Bill 1196 amends the Government Code to require a business that submits an application for a grant, loan, or other public subsidy from a public agency, state or local taxing jurisdiction, or economic development corporation to include in the application a statement certifying that the business does not and will not knowingly employ an undocumented worker. The statement must declare that if the business is convicted of engaging in a pattern or practice of violations of federal law governing the unlawful employment of aliens, the business is required to repay the amount of the public subsidy with interest, at a specified rate and term, within 120 days of receiving notice of the violation. The bill provides for enforcement of these provisions by civil action and specifies that a business is not liable for a violation by a subsidiary, affiliate, or franchisee or by a person with whom the business contracts.