Immigrant workers may be subject to e-verification

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick plans to make Senate Bill 23 into a law in the upcoming legislative session. The bill was filed by Texas State Senator Charles Schwertner and seeks to require state contractors to use a federal electronic verification system to ensure the immigrants they are hiring have legally immigrated to the United States.

If the bill gets approved, it will codify an executive order regarding e-verify issued by former Texas Governor Rick Perry in 2014. Ana Gonzalez, a member of the Workers Defense Project, said the measure seeks to negatively impact both undocumented workers and businesses because half the state’s construction industry workforce comes from immigrant workers.

Our lawyers at the Law Office of William Jang, PLLC provide legal services for our clients in Austin and other areas in Texas. We understand how important it is that your immigration papers and documents get approved. Speak with a qualified member of our legal team by calling our offices today at (512) 323-2333.