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Texas Coalition Urges Work Permits Amid Labor Shortage

4/17/2026

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A coalition of Texas business groups and lawmakers opposes U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies, arguing removing undocumented workers would raise prices.
Restaurant owners report conditions worse than during COVID-19 pandemic, with 50% not profitable last year.
Texas Restaurant Association formed Seat the Table to advocate for work permits for long-term immigrants.
Sam Lash of Farm to Table says the labor shortage affects agriculture as farmers struggle to find immigrant labor.

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Story summary

A coalition of Texas business groups and lawmakers opposes U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies, arguing removing undocumented workers would raise prices.
Restaurant owners report conditions worse than during COVID-19 pandemic, with 50% not profitable last year.
Texas Restaurant Association formed Seat the Table to advocate for work permits for long-term immigrants.
Sam Lash of Farm to Table says the labor shortage affects agriculture as farmers struggle to find immigrant labor.