TEXAS CRACKS DOWN ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION IN PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
New rule requires proof of legal U.S. presence for hundreds of occupational licenses — including cosmetology, electrical work, and dog breeding.
Effective May 1.
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Beginning May 1, Texas will bar individuals who cannot prove they are lawfully present in the U.S. from obtaining or renewing state‑issued professional and occupational licenses.
Beginning May 1, Texas will bar individuals who cannot prove they are lawfully present in the U.S. from obtaining or renewing state‑issued professional, occupational, and trade licenses.
Texas is changing the rules for professional licenses. If you cannot prove legal status, you may not be able to work in certain jobs. This could impact a lot of people and everyday services. Do you agree with ASAP! #texas #license #business #money
A proposed rule in Texas could block thousands of undocumented workers from getting or renewing professional licenses — including barbers, electricians, and HVAC techs.
With a decision expected by March 24, critics warn it could push workers into the underground economy and tighten labor across key industries.
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In Texas, all workers whose jobs require a professional license will now have to show proof of legal status in the US to obtain or keep their license. While Republicans argue “public services” shouldn’t be provided to undocumented folks, advocates and community members say this will encourage people to work without licenses, leading to safety risks and economic problems.
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A long-time Plano, Texas resident spoke out in a viral video, claiming that systemic H-1B visa fraud is driving rapid demographic changes, undercutting U.S. wages and displacing locals through labor trafficking.
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With SB 8, Texas expanded and formalized cooperation between county sheriffs and ICE under 287(g) agreements.
As of 2026, Texas leads the nation in participation.
But what does that actually require, and what does it change?
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says applicants for job licenses should have a social security number and those without legal status should no longer qualify. Click Watch Live at the link in our bio for the latest live news and updates.