Congress·In Committee·H.R. 6922

Texas Dreamer Work Authorization Act of 2025

House Bill Would Guarantee Work Permits for DACA Recipients, Override Texas Court Rulings

Dec 23, 2025·View on Congress.gov

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Legislative Progress

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Key Points

Gives the Homeland Security Department clear legal power to issue work permits to people approved under DACA.
Tries to override court rulings that have blocked or limited work permits for some new DACA applicants, including in Texas.
Requires work permits to be issued at the same time DACA deferred action is granted, including for first-time applicants who qualify.
Would start 90 days after the bill becomes law, which could quickly change who can legally work.
If it passes, employers would have clearer rules for hiring DACA recipients who have valid work authorization.

ImmigrationLabor Employment

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

How this policy affects specific groups of people

Mixed Impacts(2)

Unemployment Benefits

Neutral

Gig Worker

Neutral

Positive Impacts(6)

Immigrant

Helps

Child Tax Credit

Helps

Farmer Rancher

Helps

Housing Assistance

Helps

Renter

Helps

Homeowner

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State Impacts

TexasTX

Mixed

The bill specifically points to past limits that blocked work authorization for some new DACA applicants in Texas. If enacted, Texas residents approved for DACA would have a clearer path to getting a work permit at the same time as DACA approval. Some Texans may view this as helpful for families and employers; others may oppose expanding work authorization.

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions

Dec 23, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Dec 23, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Related News

2 articles

Houston Chronicle·Dec 23, 2025

De La Cruz introduces bill to protect DACA work permits from court challenges

The Houston Chronicle reports that Rep. Monica De La Cruz introduced the Texas Dreamer Work Authorization Act to give DHS clear legal power to issue work permits to DACA recipients, aiming to override Texas court rulings that have blocked new permits and created a 'confusing situation.'

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Border Report·Dec 23, 2025

South Texas congresswoman files bill to secure work permits for DACA recipients

Rep. Monica De La Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Texas Dreamer Work Authorization Act, which provides the Secretary of Homeland Security express authority to issue work documents to DACA recipients, ensuring uniformity across all states despite local court orders restricting the program.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Texas Dreamer Work Authorization Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 6922

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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