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.

SB 1005 prohibits Texas cities, counties, and other political subdivisions from using public funds to provide legal services for individuals unlawfully present in the U.S. under federal immigration law (as defined by the Immigration and Nationality Act). Specifically, it bans using taxpayer money for grants to legal service providers or seeking state reimbursement for attorneys in immigration-related civil cases. The law does not affect criminal defense for indigent defendants under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 1.051. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025, and amends Government Code Chapter 752.