Texas HB1554 prohibits governmental entities from using public money for legal services for individuals unlawfully present in the U.S.

Texas HB1554 amends the Government Code to prohibit governmental entities from using public money, including grants, for legal services in removal or immigration-related civil proceedings for individuals unlawfully present in the U.S. This prohibition does not apply if required by the U.S. Constitution. It also prohibits seeking reimbursement from the state for attorneys provided for such purposes. However, it does not prevent governmental entities from providing attorneys to indigent defendants entitled to representation under Article 1.051, Code of Criminal Procedure.

Texas HB1554 prohibits governmental entities from using public money for legal services for individuals unlawfully present in the U.S.

Texas HB1554 amends the Government Code to prohibit governmental entities from using public money, including grants, for legal services in removal or immigration-related civil proceedings for individuals unlawfully present in the U.S. This prohibition does not apply if required by the U.S. Constitution. It also prohibits seeking reimbursement from the state for attorneys provided for such purposes. However, it does not prevent governmental entities from providing attorneys to indigent defendants entitled to representation under Article 1.051, Code of Criminal Procedure.