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DACA Processing Reopens, Texas Recipients Face Uncertainty

10/1/2025

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The federal government will reopen DACA processing for the first time in four years, excluding Texas, per the Department of Justice (DOJ) proposal.
In Texas, DACA recipients may lose work authorization if they stay, while moving out could restore eligibility.
Ongoing litigation has halted processing, creating uncertainty and deportation risk for potential applicants. Advocacy groups urge prompt renewals and relocation.

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Story summary

The federal government will reopen DACA processing for the first time in four years, excluding Texas, per the Department of Justice (DOJ) proposal.
In Texas, DACA recipients may lose work authorization if they stay, while moving out could restore eligibility.
Ongoing litigation has halted processing, creating uncertainty and deportation risk for potential applicants. Advocacy groups urge prompt renewals and relocation.