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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MARCH 24, 2021
90+ TX Business Leaders Urge Senators to Pass Legislation to Legalize Dreamers, TPS Holders, and Address Broader Immigration Reforms Reforms
As House bills move to the Senate, the Texas Association of Business, Borderplex Alliance, Greater Houston Partnership, IBM, Texas Restaurant Association and others participate in national fly-in
NEW YORK, NY – Today, less than a week since the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Dream & Promise Act and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, New American Economy (NAE) is hosting a virtual fly-in to urge key Senators to pass immigration reform. Texans for Economic Growth, a coalition of more than 105 Texas business leaders and associations met with Senator Cornyn as part of a national fly-in bringing leaders from Texas, Ohio, Colorado, Maine, South Dakota, Utah, Florida, Nebraska, South Carolina, North Carolina, Iowa, Arkansas, Kansas, Kentucky, Idaho, and Pennsylvania to talk about the need for immigration reform as both a moral and economic imperative.
See how immigration impacts the Texas economy here.
NAE’s virtual fly-in brings together hundreds of leaders across the country who understand that the moment for immigration reform is here, and the only path to success is a bipartisan one. Participants include the Austin Chamber of Commerce, Borderplex Alliance, Dallas Regional Chamber, El Paso Chamber of Commerce, Greater Houston Partnership, Hunt Companies, Inc., IBC Bank, IBM, Marek Family of Companies, North Texas Commission, San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, Texas Association of Business, Texas Business Leadership Council, Texas Opportunity Coalition, and Texas Restaurant Association, among many others listed at the bottom of this release.
NAE’s research shows that:
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There are approximately 204,453 DACA-eligible immigrants in Texas. They hold $3.2B in spending power and pay $963.4M in taxes each year.
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More than 500,000 DACA-eligible individuals across the country are essential workers, with 62,000 working in healthcare alone (nurses, home health aides, etc.)
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12,800 DACA recipients work in the farming and agriculture industry—with the vast majority as agricultural laborers.
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There are approximately 66,261 TPS holders in Texas.
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Over 130,000 TPS holders are essential workers who have been vital in the pandemic, in healthcare, construction, education, and across the food supply chain.
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An estimated 11,600 health care workers today are TPS holders.
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Farmworkers are especially at risk of falling ill from COVID-19 as they often work in challenging conditions with no room to self-isolate at home.
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Despite being essential to the U.S. food supply chain, undocumented farmworkers do not qualify for assistance in the COVID-19 aid packages and can’t seek UI.
You can learn more about immigrant contributions to fighting COVID-19 here.
The full list of meeting participants is below:
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Abilene Chamber of Commerce
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Abilitie
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Allen Fairview Chamber of Commerce
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Amegy Bank
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Angleton Chamber
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Apple
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Austin Chamber of Commerce
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Austin Technology Council
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Baytown Chamber of Commerce
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Benzer Capital
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Borderplex Alliance
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Brace Industrial Group
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Brazoria County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
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Bulverde Spring Branch Chamber of Commerce
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Caliche Management, L.L.C.
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Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
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Cotulla Lasalle County Chamber of Commerce
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Cuero Chamber of Commerce
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Dallas Regional Chamber
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Dekker/Perich/Sabatini
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Dell Technologies
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Denton Economic Development Partnership
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Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce
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Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce
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East Parker County Chamber of Commerce
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El Paso Chamber of Commerce
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El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
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Elgin Chamber of Commerce
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ESL International, LLC
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ETSZONE
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Fidelity Investments
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Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
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Foster LLP
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Gonzales Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
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Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce
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Greater Houston Partnership
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Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce
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Greater Magnolia Parkway Chamber
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Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce
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Harris Health System
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HMS
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Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
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HP Inc.
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Hunt Companies, Inc.
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Hurst Euless Bedford (HEB) Chamber of Commerce
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IBC Bank
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IBM Corp
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Intermex
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LMC, Inc.
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Legacy Community Health
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Longview Chamber of Commerce
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Lubbock Chamber of Commerce
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Magnolia Chamber of Commerce
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Marek Family of Companies
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McAllen Chamber of Commerce
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Metrocrest Chamber Of Commerce
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Monty & Ramírez
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MountainStar Sports Group/El Paso Chihuahuas/El Paso Locomotive
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Nation Waste Inc
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National Association of Evangelicals
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National Immigration Forum
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North Texas Commission
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Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce
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PART Consulting
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Partnership Lake Houston
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Pizza Properties Inc.
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Proficiency Testing Service
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Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
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Rockport-Fulton Area Chamber of Commerce
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San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
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San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce
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7Tablets
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Sonny Brown Associates
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Tech Titans
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Texas Association of Business
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Texas Association of Dairymen
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Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC)
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Texas Business Immigration Coalition
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Texas Business Leadership Council
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Texas Farm Bureau
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Texas Instruments
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Texas Opportunity Coalition
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Texas Restaurant Association
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The Home Depot Technology
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The Raben Group
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Tricolor Holdings
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Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce
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Tyler Economic Development Council
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
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United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce
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Uvalde Area Chamber of Commerce
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Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce
About New American Economy
New American Economy (NAE) is a bipartisan research and advocacy organization founded to educate, empower and support policymakers, influencers, and citizens across the country that see the economic and social benefits of a smart approach to immigration reform. NAE has created a coalition of civic, business, and cultural leaders who span the political spectrum and represent all 50 states. NAE makes the case for smart immigration reform in four ways: 1) we use powerful research to demonstrate how immigration impacts our economy, 2) we organize champions at the grassroots and influencer levels to build support for immigration, 3) we partner with state and local leaders to advocate for policies that recognize the value immigrants add locally, and 4) we show immigrant contributions to American culture through film, food, art, sports, comedy, and more.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
New Business Coalition, Texans for Economic Growth, and Texas Business Immigration Coalition Launch Texas Compact on Immigration
More than 65 signatories call for immigration reform and support in-state tuition for all residents
New research finds Texas stands to lose $400 million in economic activity should in-state tuition be repealed
AUSTIN — Today marks the launch of Texans for Economic Growth, a coalition of 50 Texas business leaders and associations dedicated to recognizing and supporting the positive impact immigrants have on the Texas economy as business owners, taxpayers, and consumers. With its launch, the Coalition partnered with the Texas Business Immigration Coalition (TBIC) to release the Texas Compact on Immigration, a set of principles signed by more than 65 Texas business leaders and groups to call for smart immigration policies at the federal level as well as statewide policies that recognize the valuable contributions immigrants make to the state. Read the full Compact here.
During the 86th Legislature, Texans for Economic Growth will focus its efforts on protecting the Texas economy from the harmful effects of anti-immigrant legislation. In particular, the Coalition will oppose efforts to increase public college and university tuition for certain long-term Texas resident students. Under current Texas law, all students who have lived in the state for three years and graduate from a Texas high school are eligible for in-state tuition rates at public colleges and universities. This law, established in 2001 and championed by then-Governor Rick Perry, has been in place for nearly two decades and has helped young Texans get the education they need to help Texas’ workforce and economy grow and thrive.
Any efforts to create a new category of Texas residents who are charged out-of-state tuition will not only increase hardship on the affected students but will also harm the Texas economy. New research from NAE finds that if residency requirements were changed, it could lead to nearly $400 million in lost economic activity for Texas each year. Specifically, the research found that:
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Since HB 1403 went into effect, affidavit students have directly added tens of billions of dollars to the Texas economy. After graduating, students who benefitted from HB 1403 earned $19.7 billion more than they would have without a college degree.
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During the same time period, that increase in earnings resulted in more than $17.0 billion in additional economic activity in Texas.
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Without these new graduates, Texas could lose up to $213.6 million in wage earnings in just one year.
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The loss in additional wages could cost the Texas economy $184.2 million in additional spending power annually.
“As the State Chamber of Commerce, The Texas Association of Business represents members who employ hundreds of thousands of Texans and produce $8 billion annually in business. We support Texans for Economic Growth on their mission to support meaningful immigration reform through an economics lens that will positively affect the Texas business community and is a necessity for growing Texas’ economy,” said Jeff Moseley, President & CEO, Texas Association of Business.
“As a network of Texas CEOs and senior business leaders, we support thoughtful and comprehensive solutions to tough issues like immigration reform,” said Justin Yancy, President of the Texas Business Leadership Council. “We were compelled to join Texans for Economic Growth and sign the Texas Compact on Immigration because we know the repeal of in-state tuition for law-abiding students would be detrimental to Texas’ long term global competitiveness. The TBLC believes it’s important to provide Texas’ elected leaders with this unique view of the potential economic outcomes of legislation.”
“Today a group of dynamic business leaders will come together to voice why immigrant-friendly policies will help ensure the ongoing vitality of Texas’ economy,” said John Feinblatt, President of New American Economy. “These leaders are speaking up just as the Texas Legislature is considering bills to take away access to higher education for thousands of promising young immigrants that want nothing more than to study and contribute.”
“The Texas Business Immigration Coalition supports the Texas Compact on Immigration,” said Juan Carlos Cerda, Outreach Manager of Texas Business Immigration Coalition. “As business leaders, we believe that sensible immigration reform is necessary to drive the best talent to Texas, provide Texas companies with both the high-skilled and low-skilled talent that they need, and keep Texas businesses globally competitive. Supporting sensible immigration reform is economically important, politically smart, and morally right.”
Visit txcompact.org to learn more.
Open Letters
Texans for Economic Growth on the 10th Anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
June 15, 2022
Texas Congressional Delegation
United States Capitol
Washington, D.C.
Dear Senators and Congressmen:
Every year since our coalition was established in 2019, we have submitted open letters, participated in private meetings, held press conferences, webinars, and written countless OpEds in newspapers across the state, all in support of the 204,453 DACA-eligible Texans and 66,261 TPS holders who call Texas home.
In 2019, Texans for Economic Growth (TEG) launched with 50 Texas business leaders and associations dedicated to recognizing and supporting the positive impact immigrants have on the Texas economy as business owners, taxpayers, and consumers. Three years later, that number has more than doubled, with TEG now representing more than 125 Texas business leaders, including the Metro 8 chambers and statewide organizations like the Texas Association of Business and the Texas Business Leadership Council, urging for action on immigration.
On this 10th anniversary of DACA, we again implore Congress to act so these hardworking Texas Dreamers and TPS holders, who hold a combined spending power of $4.6 billion and contribute $1.38 billion in taxes, know their future here in Texas is secure.
While TEG advocates for many commonsense immigration policies that reflect the economic needs of our state, passing legislation that creates a pathway to legal status or citizenship for Dreamers and TPS holders is important to our coalition. This will demonstrate to the business community that our policy leaders are ready to set politics aside and get to work on creating an immigration system that mirrors our values of being a welcoming state full of hardworking men and women.
Sincerely,
Texans for Economic Growth Urges Legislative Action on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
June 19, 2020
Texas Congressional Delegation
United States Capitol
Washington, D.C.
Dear Senators and Congressmen:
Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled against the Administration’s move to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, affecting more than 109,000 young immigrants, their families, and our communities in Texas.
This welcome news offers relief to Dreamers who are serving crucial roles throughout our communities. Dreamers are integral community members, students, entrepreneurs, taxpayers, employees, job creators, and front line workers. In our fight against COVID-19, they are healthcare professionals, restaurateurs, and other essential workers.
One year ago this month Texans for Economic Growth, a Coalition of nearly 100 Texas business leaders and associations dedicated to recognizing and supporting the positive impact that immigrants have on the Texas economy, sent you a letter urging to support legislation giving permanent protections to Dreamers and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders. While the SCOTUS ruling allows for temporary relief for Dreamers, we know the fight is not over.
At a time when the future of our great state and our nation relies on our ability to work together for common-sense solutions, we once again implore Congress to pass a DREAM Act today before we see the unfathomable effects of turning our backs on these young Americans who not only drive economic growth, but are vital members of our communities.
Sincerely,
Texans for Economic Growth
Texans for Economic Growth Public Comment Opposing Citizenship Fee Hike
December 16, 2019
To: Samantha Deshommes
Chief, Regulatory Coordination Division
Office of Policy and Strategy
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Department of Homeland Security
20 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington DC 20529
From: Stan Marek, on behalf of Texans for Economic Growth
Marek Brothers
3539 Oak Forest Drive
Houston, Texas 77018
Re: Notice of Proposed Rule: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Schedule and Changes to Certain Other Immigration Benefit Request Requirements - DHS Docket No. USCIS-2019-0010
Dear Chief Deshommes,
Thank you for the opportunity to submit a comment for USCIS-2019-0010 “U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Schedule and Changes to Certain Other Immigration Benefit Request Requirements.” Texans for Economic Growth (TEG), a coalition of more than 80 Texas businesses and associations dedicated to recognizing and supporting the positive impact that immigrants have on the Texas economy as business owners, taxpayers, and consumers strongly opposes this rule.
We understand the critical role that the nearly 5 million immigrant residents of Texas play in our economy. Texas immigrants hold an incredible spending power of over $109 billion and pay nearly $35 billion in taxes.[1] Increasing the cost of citizenship by 83 percent, in addition to increasing the fees for green cards, DACA renewals, asylum applications, and more, makes no economic sense.
The proposed rule would negatively affect approximately 700,000 lawful permanent residents in Texas who are eligible for citizenship by creating a financial barrier that would make citizenship prohibitively expensive.[2] Not only would it deny these long-standing residents and their families the opportunity to fully integrate into the social and economic fabric of our state and country, it would deny our economy the increased economic output they would bring through naturalizing. Research has shown the clear connection between naturalization and increased economic output. A 2015 Urban Institute study found that if half of the eligible immigrant population of the United States naturalized, the increased earnings and consumer demand could boost GDP by $37-$52 billion per year.[3]
These proposed changes would damage the economic prospects for our state and our country, therefore, TEG opposes this fee increase.
As business leaders, we understand the significant positive impact immigrants have in Texas and nationally. Creating an additional barrier for immigrants to become fully integrated and participating members of our society and economy is in direct opposition of what we stand for.
Sincerely,
Texans for Economic Growth
[1] https://www.newamericaneconomy.org/locations/texas/
[2] https://www.newamericaneconomy.org/issues/voting-demographics/
[3] https://www.urban.org/research/publication/economic-impact-naturalization-immigrants-and-cities
Texans for Economic Growth Urges Action on Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act
July 17, 2019
Texas Congressional Delegation
United States Capitol
Washington, D.C.
Dear Senators and Members of Congress:
Texans for Economic Growth, a coalition of more than 60 Texas businesses and associations dedicated to promoting common-sense immigration reforms that strengthen our economy, lauds the House of Representatives for passing the bipartisan Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019 on Wednesday, July 10. In particular, we applaud the bipartisan leadership of the 22 members of the Texas delegation in the House who co-sponsored the bill. Now we turn our attention to the companion bill and urge the full Senate to join with the 34 bipartisan Senate cosponsors and pass this legislation.
For our economy to continue to thrive we must attract and retain the best talent. Under our current system, highly skilled immigrants are experiencing long wait times for green cards, resulting in these immigrants looking to raise their families and take their talent and business to other countries where the process is more efficient.
As business leaders, we are grateful for Senator John Cornyn’s leadership in cosponsoring this bill, and urge the members of the Senate to support this important step in reforming our immigration system and ensuring Texas and the U.S. are globally competitive, by voting to pass this bill. The Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019 addresses the decades-long wait times for applicants from places like India, China, and the Philippines by eliminating caps for employment-based visas and raising the family visa cap from 7 percent to 15 percent. This legislation will help create an immigration system that ensures the most talented workers are able to work in the United States.
For the Texas business community, there is no better time than the present to recognize and support the positive impact immigrants have on the economy. Voting for the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019 will show our business leaders that Congress is ready to work and look at immigration through an economic lens.
Sincerely,
Texans for Economic Growth
Texans for Economic Growth Letter to Texas Congressional Delegation
June 4, 2019
Texas Congressional Delegation
United States Capitol
Washington, D.C.
Dear Senators and Congressmen:
As a coalition of Texas businesses and associations dedicated to promoting common-sense immigration reforms that strengthen our economy, we urge the Texas delegation of the U.S. Congress to support legislation giving permanent protections to Dreamers and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders. These bills are an economic imperative and would allow these immigrants, many of whom have lived in Texas for decades, to continue to contribute to our labor force and tax base, start new businesses that create jobs, and pursue their education.
Nationwide, under the proposed Dream and Promise Act, there are 2.5 million Dreamers and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders. According to New American Economy, in Texas there are over 216,000 DACA eligible residents, 93.2 percent of whom are employed and active in the labor force. At the same time, almost 15 percent of the 318,000 immigrants nationwide who hold TPS, a designation given to people fleeing violence or natural disaster in their home country, reside in Texas. Combined, Texas Dreamers and TPS holders pay $820.5 million in taxes and hold over $3 billion in total spending power, making them crucial contributors to our state’s economy.
This Administration has announced plans to terminate both programs, and while legal challenges have temporarily stopped that from happening, these immigrants could soon face deportation. That uncertainty hurts both Dreamers and TPS holders and the communities that they are a part of. Economically, this is a scenario we simply cannot afford.
As business leaders, we cannot allow politics to stand in the way of economic growth. That is why three months ago, more than 85 Texas business leaders signed the Texas Compact, a set of principles outlining our immigration priorities, to ensure that both Washington DC and Austin hear our perspective on this issue. Following that, we successfully advocated to protect tuition equity for immigrant students in Texas this session. That was an important step in recognizing the value that Dreamers and TPS holders hold in our communities. But only Congress has the power to enact a real and permanent solution. We call on you to protect DACA and TPS holders now.
To compete globally, Texas needs federal immigration policies that reaffirm our global reputation as a welcoming and business-friendly state. It’s time for the entire Texas delegation to put politics aside and stand up for our young people and for our economy.
Sincerely,
Texans for Economic Growth
News & Updates
New research shows economic power of Hispanic households in RGV
Rio Grande Guardian
June 7, 2022
Featuring Cynthia Sakulenzki, President and CEO of the RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, TEG Coalition Member
TexasGOPVote
June 2, 2022
Featuring TEG Steering Committee Members Melissa Stewart, Senior Executive Director, Texas Restaurant Association and Glenn Hamer, CEO of the Texas Association of Business (TAB)
Commentary: Texas' economy needs immigrants
San Antonio Express-News
April 6, 2022
Authored by Richard Perez, President and CEO of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, TEG Coalition Member
Add Declining Immigration to Problems Weighing on the Labor Market
The Wall Street Journal
April 5, 2022
Featuring Adam Lampert, CEO of Manchester Care Homes and Cambridge Caregivers, TEG Coalition Member
Stewart: Immigration reform could fill critical workforce gaps
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
March 18, 2022
Authored by Melissa Stewart, Senior Executive Director at the Texas Restaurant Association, TEG Coalition Steering Committee Member
How to Stop the Migrant Caravans That Are Headed to Texas
TexasMonthly
January 18, 2022
Authored by Stan Marek, CEO of Marek Brothers Construction, author of Deconstructed: An Insider's View of Immigration and the Building Trades, and TEG Coalition Steering Committee Member
Texas Hispanic population has become an economic powerhouse
Spectrum News 1
November 30, 2021
TEG Coalition research release
Opinion: The labor shortage is here to stay - bipartisan immigration reform is the answer
Houston Chronicle
November 17, 2021
Authored by Steve Stephens, CEO of Amegy Bank, TEG Coalition Member
Opinion: Why Texas businesses are welcoming Afghan refugees
El Paso Matters
November 4, 2021
Authored by Glenn Hamer, CEO of the Texas Association of Business (TAB), TEG Coalition Member
Why Texas Businesses Need the Dream and Promise Act
TexasGOPVote
June 28, 2021
Authored by Glenn Hamer, CEO of the Texas Association of Business (TAB), TEG Coalition Member
El Paso Matters
May, 31, 2021
Featuring Wood Hunt, Senior Chairman of Hunt Companies and Cindy Ramos-Davidson, CEO of the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, TEG Coalition Members
New data highlights economic contributions of Dreamers in El Paso, other Texas Metros
El Paso Herald-Post
March 30, 2021
TEG Coalition research release
Commentary: I’m a Latino Republican — and I rejected Trump
San Antonio Express-News
November 24, 2020
Authored by Jacob Montilijo Monty, Houston-based immigration lawyer and Republican activist, TEG Coalition Member
Commentary: Suspending visas will further upend our economy
San Antonio Express-News
August 6, 2020
Authored by Dennis Nixon, CEO of IBC Bank, TEG Coalition Member
Opinion: H-1B visa holders are key to the Texas economy
Austin American-Statesman
July 18, 2020
Authored by Tyson Tuttle, CEO of Silicon Labs, TEG Coalition Member
Opinion: Don’t suspend H-1B visas. Texas needs immigrants for economic recovery
Houston Chronicle
July 16, 2020
Authored by Laura Huffman, President and CEO of the Austin Chamber of Commerce, on behalf of the Metro 8 Chambers, TEG Coalition Members
Texans for Economic Growth Urges Legislative Action on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
TexasGOPVote
July 9, 2020
DACA Texans are essential to our COVID-19 response and economic future
The Dallas Morning News
June 22, 2020
Authored by Chris Wallace, Chief Executive, North Texas Commission, TEG Coalition Member
Texas Companies Would Feel The Impact Of A Limit On H-1B Visas
KERA News
June, 21, 2020
Dallas Regional Chamber, TEG Coalition Member
Jon Barela: Dreamers essential to El Paso community, economy
El Paso Times
June 19, 2020
Authored by Jon Barela, CEO of the Boderplex Alliance, TEG Steering Committee Member
Op-ed: DACA is essential to the success of the United States
Houston Business Journal
June 18, 2020
Authored by Jeff Moseley, President & CEO, Texas Association of Business, TEG Coalition Member
SCOTUS Allows DACA to Continue
TexasGOPVote
June 18, 2020
Authored by Norman Adams, President, Adams Insurance Service, Inc., and Co-Founder of TxSIP, TEG Coalition Member
Immigrants are caring for our seniors during pandemic
Rational Middle Blog
June 12, 2020
Authored by Adam Lampert, CEO, Manchester Place Care Homes and Cambridge Caregivers, TEG Coalition Member
Houston Chronicle
June 12, 2020
Co-Authored by Stan Marek, CEO of MAREK, TEG Steering Committee Member
Justin Yancy: Dreamers are essential to Texas — it’s time to let them stay
Waco Tribune-Herald
June 11, 2020
Authored by Justin Yancy, President of the Texas Business Leadership Council, TEG Steering Committee Member
TexasGOPVote
May 14, 2020
Authored by Norman Adams, President, Adams Insurance Service, Inc., and Co-Founder of TxSIP, TEG Coalition member
Construction Citizen
May 7, 2020
Essential and Undocumented: The Face of the Recovery
Rational Middle Blog
April 9, 2020
Authored by Stan Marek, CEO of MAREK, TEG Steering Committee Member
Want to change the conversation about immigration? Think like an El Pasoan
El Paso Times
February 27, 2020
Article on community symposium co-hosted by TEG Honorary Members: Rice University’s Baker Institute and Rational Middle with panel discussions including TEG Steering Committee Member Jon Barela of the Borderplex Alliance
Invitation to Gov. Abbott to Meet With TX Business Leaders about Refugee Resettlement
TexasGOPVote
January 15, 2020
Authored by Norman Adams, President, Adams Insurance Service, Inc., and Co-Founder of TxSIP, TEG Coalition Member
It's time to end labor shortages for Texas farmers
Corpus Christi Caller-Times
January 28, 2020
Authored by Dante Galeazzi, President and CEO of the Texas International Produce Association, TEG Coalition Member
Presidential Candidates Should Debate Sensible Stances on Immigration Reform
TexasGOPVote
January 27, 2020
Authored by Norman Adams, President, Adams Insurance Service, Inc., and Co-Founder of TxSIP, TEG Coalition Member
Texas needs Dreamers to continue contributing to our economic growth
The Dallas Morning News
November 14, 2019
Authored by Chris Wallace, Chief Executive, North Texas Commission, TEG Coalition Member
Looking for a Solution in the Trump Era, Business Leaders Gather in Houston for Immigration Summit
Construction Citizen and Quorum Report
October 7, 2019
Stick to the facts on immigration issues
Austin American-Statesman
September 27, 2019
Authored by Chelsie Kramer, State Organizer for New American Economy on behalf of the TEG Steering Committee
Immigration reform could boost Longview's labor force for years to come
Longview News-Journal
September 21, 2019
Authored by Kelly Hall, President and CEO, Longview Chamber of Commerce, TEG Coalition Member
Hiring immigrants is critical to my tech company's success
Austin American-Statesman
September 1, 2019
Authored by Ahmed Moledina, President and CEO at SOAL Technologies, LLC, TEG Coalition Member
The Critical Role Undocumented Immigrants Play In Texas' Economy
TexasGOPVote
August 29, 2019
Authored by Norman Adams, President, Adams Insurance Service, Inc., TEG Coalition Member
Immigrant workers are why my health care business has grown
TribTalk
July 24, 2019
Authored by Adam Lampert, CEO, Manchester Place Care Homes and Cambridge Caregivers, TEG Coalition Member
Unfair immigration policies are hurting economic growth in Texas
The Dallas Morning News
July 15, 2019
Authored by Chris Wallace, President and CEO of the North Texas Commission, TEG Coalition Member
Houston business leaders' solution to the immigration crisis [Opinion]
The Houston Chronicle and TexasGOPVote
July 13, 2019
Authored by Stan Marek, CEO of MAREK, TEG Coalition Member
TexasGOPVote
May 9, 2019
CEO of Ft. Bend Chamber of Commerce: 'Dreamers benefit Texas' [Opinion]
Houston Chronicle
April 4, 2019
Authored by Keri Schmidt, President and CEO of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, TEG Coalition Member
TexasGOPVote
April 2, 2019
Why Leaders In The Construction Industry Say Immigration Reform Could Solve Houston’s Workforce Woes
Houston Public Media
March 21, 2019
EDITORIAL: Former president sets right note amidst ongoing immigration war
Waco Tribune-Herald
March 20, 2019
It’s the workforce, stupid. Why Texas business is gearing up to fight for immigrants
The Dallas Morning News
March 19, 2019
Reducing immigration would deal big blow to local economy, study finds
The Houston Chronicle
March 7, 2019
Editorial: Lawmakers should stand up for the Dream Act
Austin American Statesman
February 28, 2019
Coalición advierte sobre impacto económico de cancelación de Acta del Sueño
Telemundo Austin
February 27, 2019
Report: Repealing In-State Tuition for ‘Dreamers’ Would Cost Texas $400M a Year
Capital Tonight on Spectrum News
February 26, 2019
Analysis: Killing in-state tuition for ‘Dreamers’ would cost Texas $400 million a year
Austin American Statesman
February 26, 2019
Austin Business Journal
February 26, 2019
TXSIP Signs Texas Compact on Immigration
Texas GOP Vote
February 26, 2019
Study: Repeal of in-state tuition for undocumented students could cost Texas $400 million annually
Quorum Report
February 26, 2019