Texas Dreamer Work Authorization Act of 2025
House Bill Would Guarantee Work Permits for DACA Recipients, Override Texas Court Rulings
Legislative Progress
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.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
How this policy affects specific groups of people
State Impacts
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
2 articlesDe 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.'
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.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Texas Dreamer Work Authorization Act of 2025
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