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ICE Arrests in Texas Surge, Slowing Construction and Jobs

By Drooid · Oct 7, 2026, 8:34 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown is creating labor shortages and slowing Texas construction.
ICE arrests in Texas rose from about 400 in 2024 to over 9,000 in 2026, 80% lacking records.
Lumber-yard owner David Reyna says his Texas businesses slowed, payrolls fell 5%, and a home remains unfinished.
A survey of 2,000 rural voters found four in ten say Trump has gone too far restricting legal immigration.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown is creating labor shortages and slowing Texas construction.
ICE arrests in Texas rose from about 400 in 2024 to over 9,000 in 2026, 80% lacking records.
Lumber-yard owner David Reyna says his Texas businesses slowed, payrolls fell 5%, and a home remains unfinished.
A survey of 2,000 rural voters found four in ten say Trump has gone too far restricting legal immigration.