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Texas Restaurants Urge Congress for Immigrant Work Permits
8/26/2025
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- The Texas Restaurant Association requests Congress to issue work permits for immigrant workers amid a labor crisis in the hospitality sector.
- President Emily Williams notes that immigration enforcement fears are affecting workforce availability and consumer behavior.
- More than 970 industry leaders back this initiative, warning that a lack of immigrant workers could lead to higher food prices and business closures.
