A rule that’s been in place for decades was just changed and the new one could cost thousands of licensed workers their jobs in El Paso and all over Texas.
It’s not the “all CDL holders, (truckers), must speak English” law that went into effect in June of 2025. This one has to do with anybody who works at any job, in any field, that requires licensing. At the moment, it would put 18,000 folks out of work in El Paso and throughout the state of Texas.
The new rule requires all people who work in a licensed profession to have a social security number, changing the previous rule set back in 2001. License holders that don’t, (currently), have a social security number amount to almost 20,000 people.
What Rule Changed For License Holders?
The rule, which originated when then-AG John Cornyn issued an opinion in 2001, allows for undocumented immigrants to get occupational licenses. On Feb. 10, current AG Ken Paxton, who’s challenging Cornyn’s U.S. Senate seat in an upcoming runoff, issued a new opinion requiring Social Security numbers for such licenses. – fox4news.com
How Many Current Licenses Are In Violation
State data shows that about 18,000 licenses, or about 2 percent, are not attached to a Social Security number. – fox4news.com
What Jobs Require A License In Texas?
A bunch. Jobs in Texas that require licenses include electricians, commercial drivers, hairdressers/barbers, cosmetologists, massage therapists and many more…