Caption: Relating to the prohibited use of public money to pay the costs of providing public benefits to certain persons. Initially Referred to House State Affairs Committee, chaired by a RepublicanRPT Priority #1: Border Enforcement ENDORSED TXCE Priority #1: 2025 Legislative Agenda ENDORSED | HB 4745 prohibits the use of public money to pay for certain public benefits for individuals who are not U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. It amends the Education Code to require school districts to charge tuition to undocumented students equivalent to the cost of providing educational services and to document and report their immigration status. It also prohibits state agencies and political subdivisions from providing public benefits, including health care and financial assistance, to individuals who do not meet citizenship or residency requirements. |
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