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Texans care about hard work, safety and the economy. ICE doesn't.
In St. Paul, Minnesota, federal immigration agents and St. Paul police officers stand at the scene after a multiple-vehicle accident involving an apparent pursuit by federal officers on Wednesday, February 11. The chase was part of the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota. Star Tribune via Getty Images If the federal government were truly serious about reducing undocumented immigration or its impact on the American workforce, the crackdowns wouldn’t be focused on Minneapolis or Chicago.
Texas leads the nation - except at the ballot box
Sharon Jones and Chelsie Kramer Texas keeps score, and we usually win. We lead the nation in job creation. We add more new residents than any other state. Texas has surpassed 3 million registered businesses and has won Site Selection magazine's Governor's Cup for economic development more times than any state. Our leaders rightly point to these markers as evidence that Texas is competitive, confident and growing.
Texas leads the nation — except at the ballot box | Opinion Original
A voter heads into the Ben Hur Shrine polling place in Austin as early voting began Feb. 17 for the March primary elections. Races from U.S. Senate to Travis County commissioners court are on the ballot. Sara Diggins/Austin American-Statesman Texas keeps score, and we usually win. We lead the nation in job creation. We add more new residents than any other state.
Sign On to Private Letter to Support In-State Tuition Access for Texas Dreamers
Authored by Chelsie Kramer of Texans for Economic Growth Thanks in part to your leadership as Texas business leaders and members of Texans for Economic Growth, efforts to repeal the Texas Dream Act were defeated in the Legislature this spring.
Our Leaders Must Understand Immigration Before Legislating It
The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. Texas leaders cannot keep legislating immigration policy from a place of political posturing and profound misunderstanding. Before drafting new laws—or undoing long-standing ones—they must first grasp the fundamentals of how our immigration system works and who it affects.
Texas Dream Act Survives-Because Texans Showed Up
The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. In a legislative session marked by political division and increasingly polarized rhetoric, the Texas Dream Act endured. The win affirms that all Texas high school graduates—regardless of immigration status—will continue to have access to higher education.
State Senate Advances TX SB 1798 to End Texas Dream Act Against Advice of Businesses, Educators, Economists, and Faith Leaders
Authored by Chelsie Kramer, Texas Public Policy Strategist Tuesday, the Texas Senate Committee on Education advanced SB 1798 — a bill that would repeal the Texas Dream Act, one of the most successful, bipartisan workforce policies in our state’s history.
Texas Dream Act: Protecting Undocumented Students’ Access to Higher Education Is Economic, Educational Imperative
Authored by Chelsie Kramer and originally published by the American Immigration Council In 2001, Texas set a precedent by enacting House Bill 1403, commonly known as the Texas Dream Act, which grants eligible undocumented students access to in-state tuition rates at public colleges and universities. This landmark legislation—the first of its kind in the nation—has enabled countless students to pursue higher education, contributing significantly to the state’s economy and cultural fabric.
Texas Dream Act: Protecting Undocumented Students’ Access to Higher Education Is Economic, Educational Imperative
The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. In 2001, Texas set a precedent by enacting House Bill 1403, commonly known as the Texas Dream Act, which grants eligible undocumented students access to in-state tuition rates at public colleges and universities.
Texas Attorney General Paxton Continues Fight Against NGOs That Serve Migrants
Earlier this summer, a federal judge issued a strong rebuke to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s attempt to shut down the faith-based Annunciation House, labeling his actions as “outrageous and intolerable.” Federal Judge Francisco X.
New Americans In Houston Report Launched at Regional Event
A new research report, New Americans in Houston: A Snapshot of the Demographic and Economic Contributions of Immigrants in the Houston Metro Area, released by the American Immigration Council, underscores the crucial role immigrants play in the Houston metro area’s economy.
Biden v. Texas - A Legal Showdown on the Southern Border Wages On
Written by Chelsie Kramer, Texas State Organizer and Emma Winger, Deputy Legal Director Texas is once again making national headlines after a woman and two children drowned in the Rio Grande while attempting to cross the river on January 12. The horrific event is just the latest in a long stream of intensifying disputes about how to address Immigration along the Texas-Mexico border and a grim reminder of the deadly consequences of our failing immigration system.
Texas’ Proposed ‘Border Protection Unit’ Doubles Down on Failed Deterrence Policies
This article was originally published on Immigration Impact and authored by Chelsie Kramer. With all eyes on the U.S.-Mexico border ahead of the end of Title 42 on May 11, Texas lawmakers are pushing to increase the state’s role in enforcing federal immigration laws—despite Supreme Court precedent making clear that immigration enforcement is the federal government’s responsibility.
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