Texas HB4935 limits hiring of nonpermanent residents by companies receiving government contracts or benefits.

HB4935 amends the Texas Government Code to include Chapter 2278, which imposes limitations on hiring practices for nonpermanent residents by companies that receive governmental contracts or financial benefits. The bill defines a nonpermanent resident as someone with a visa in Category F, H-1B, or O. Companies receiving listed financial benefits cannot hire nonpermanent residents if it would exceed five percent of their workforce. Contracts must include a written provision prohibiting such hiring.

Texas HB4935 limits hiring of nonpermanent residents by companies receiving government contracts or benefits.

HB4935 amends the Texas Government Code to include Chapter 2278, which imposes limitations on hiring practices for nonpermanent residents by companies that receive governmental contracts or financial benefits. The bill defines a nonpermanent resident as someone with a visa in Category F, H-1B, or O. Companies receiving listed financial benefits cannot hire nonpermanent residents if it would exceed five percent of their workforce. Contracts must include a written provision prohibiting such hiring.