Texas Construction Employers Want More Migrant Labor

Migrants work 40% of the Lone Star State's construction jobs.

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Pablo Manríquez
October 11, 2024

A coalition of Texas construction employers want more migrant labor, citing worker shortages and rising demand. Texans for Economic Growth and the American Immigration Council note that immigrants are essential for sustaining the workforce and maintaining growth in construction. They urge policymakers to support reforms that facilitate legal immigration to meet industry needs.

  • Key Data: Migrants are seventeen percent of Texas’ total population but work 40% of the construction jobs.

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