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Under HB 1196, Texas businesses that receive taxpayer-subsidized grants and tax abatements must certify that they do not knowingly hire illegal workers. The law requires that these businesses include with an application for public subsidies a statement certifying that the business, or any subcontractors it may employ, does not employ illegal aliens. Businesses found in violation of federal work authorization must repay the amount of their public subsidy with interest, within 120 days of notification of violation. The bill goes into effect September 1, 2007.