Texas Lawmakers Have Failed Their Constituents on Immigration Enforcement

The phrase “Do-Nothing Congress” dates back to the 1940s, but the 90th Congress that President Truman criticized was a model of activity compared with the Texas House. When lawmakers in Austin adjourned recently, they killed prospects for several immigration and border security bills aimed at eliminating the state’s illegal-migration crisis.

Despite Texas having the second-largest illegal alien population in the U.S., the 89th legislative session failed to pass meaningful enforcement measures or revoke opportunities incentivizing aliens to reside in Texas in violation of federal law.