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Possible change to Texas licensing rule could cost thousands of workers their jobs

About 18,000 Texas occupational licenses lack Social Security numbers, and a vote next week could block undocumented immigrants from obtaining them.

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The ability for undocumented immigrants to earn licenses and certifications has been overturned by Texas AG Ken Paxton, and is up for an official vote next week.

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Possible change to Texas licensing rule could cost thousands of workers their jobs

The ability for undocumented immigrants to earn licenses and certifications has been overturned by Texas AG Ken Paxton, and is up for an official vote next week.

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KRIV broke the news in on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
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