Sec. 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.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 533 (S.B. 312), Sec. 24, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - State Highway System
Chapter 223 - Bids and Contracts for Highway Projects
Subchapter B. Contract Provisions
Section 223.041. Engineering and Design Contracts
Section 223.042. Privatization of Maintenance Contracts
Section 223.043. Citizen's Preference in Employment
Section 223.045. Iron and Steel Preference Provisions in Improvement Contracts
Section 223.046. Use of Fly Ash and Bottom Ash for Road Construction
Section 223.047. Preference for Rubberized Asphalt Paving Made From Scrap Tires
Section 223.048. Time of Payment
Section 223.049. Contract With Land Owner for Improving Access to Land
Section 223.050. Preference for Certain Providers
Section 223.051. Verification by Contractors
Section 223.052. Notification by Certain Municipalities of Scheduled Event