Texans for Strong Borders Priority Bill Update
April 19, 2025 | Media Inquiries: press@mctxgop.org
An update from Texans for Strong Borders
Priority Bill Alert: SB 1798 on In-State Tuition Repeal and SB 324 on Universal E-Verify Set for Committee Hearings Tuesday, 4/22
Two of our top priority bills for the session will be heard in committees in the Texas Senate next Tuesday, April 22. We strongly encourage all Texans to attend and register to testify in favor of these bills. These bills are also priority legislation for the Republican Party of Texas.
The Texas Senate Committee on Education K-16 will hear SB 1798 by Mayes Middleton (R, SD-11) and Charles Schwertner (R, SD-5). The hearing will take place at 11 AM or upon Senate adjournment in E1.028 in the Capitol Extension.
This bill seeks to repeal in-state tuition and other state financial aid for illegal aliens, who currently qualify for these programs if they meet certain requirements.
The Texas Senate Committee on Business & Commerce will hear SB 324 by Lois Kolkhorst (R, SD-18) on Tuesday morning. This bill seeks to require all Texas employers to utilize E-Verify to ensure legal hiring practices for new employees and deter illegal immigration. The hearing will take place at 8 AM in E1.012 in the Capitol Extension.
