Common use of Restrictions on the Use of Certain Public Subsidies Clause in Contracts

Restrictions on the Use of Certain Public Subsidies. Pursuant to Texas Government Code § 2264.051, a business that applies to receive a public subsidy from a state agency shall certify that the business, or a branch, division, or department of the business does not and will not knowingly employ an undocumented worker as defined in Texas Government Code § 2264.001(4). The Applicant certifies that it does not knowingly employ an undocumented worker, as defined by Texas Government Code § 2264.051. The Applicant further certifies that it shall establish and implement reasonable internal program management procedures sufficient to ensure its compliance with Texas Government Code § 2264.051. The Applicant certifies that it will enter into a written agreement with its Subrecipient’s Subcontractors, working on or having an interest in the programs provided by this grant award regarding the unlawful employment of undocumented workers and advising the Subrecipient’s Subcontractors of the penalties that the Subcontractors will incur if convicted of the unlawful employment of undocumented workers. Texas Government Code § 2264.052 mandates that a business convicted of a violation under 8 U.S.C. § 1324a(f) (unlawful employment of undocumented workers), shall repay the amount of the public subsidy with interest not later than the 120th day after the entity is notified of the violation. In accordance with Texas Government Code § 2264.053, TWC has determined that if an entity is convicted of such a violation, the interest rate to be applied to the public subsidy is fifteen percent (15%).

Restrictions on the Use of Certain Public Subsidies. Pursuant to Texas Government Code § 2264.051, a business that applies to receive a public subsidy from a state agency shall certify that the business, or a branch, division, or department of the business does not and will not knowingly employ an undocumented worker as defined in Texas Government Code § 2264.001(4). The Applicant Grantee certifies that it does not knowingly employ an undocumented worker, as defined by Texas Government Code § 2264.051. The Applicant Grantee further certifies that it shall establish and implement reasonable internal program management procedures sufficient to ensure its compliance with Texas Government Code § 2264.051. The Applicant Grantee certifies that it will enter into a written agreement with its Subrecipient’s Subcontractors, working on or having an interest in the programs provided by this grant award regarding the unlawful employment of undocumented workers and advising the Subrecipient’s Subcontractors of the penalties that the Subcontractors will incur if convicted of the unlawful employment of undocumented workers. Texas Government Code § 2264.052 mandates that a business convicted of a violation under 8 U.S.C. § 1324a(f) (unlawful employment of undocumented workers), shall repay the amount of the public subsidy with interest not later than the 120th day after the entity is notified of the violation. In accordance with Texas Government Code § 2264.053, TWC the Agency has determined that if an entity is convicted of such a violation, the interest rate to be applied to the public subsidy is fifteen percent (15%). The Grantee authorized representative understands and certifies that the following indicated statements are true and correct: 9.1 that making a false statement is a material breach of grant and grounds for grant cancellation; and 9.2 that after receiving a public subsidy, if the Grantee is convicted of a violation under 8 U.S.C. § 1324a(f), relating to the unlawful employment of undocumented workers, the Grantee shall repay to the Agency the amount of the public subsidy with interest, at a rate of fifteen percent (15%).