Relating to a political subdivision's authority to use public money in the provision of legal services for individuals unlawfully present in the United States.

HB 1554 prohibits Texas cities, counties, and other local governments from using public funds to provide legal services for individuals unlawfully present in the U.S. under federal immigration law (8 U.S.C. § 1101 et seq.), including funding for removal proceedings or immigration-related civil cases. It specifically bans using grants or seeking state reimbursement for such services, though it does not affect criminal defense for indigent defendants under Article 1.051 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The law applies to all political subdivisions and takes effect September 1, 2025. This directly affects local governments that previously funded immigration legal aid programs.