Texas Tightens Professional Licensing, Demands Proof of Legal Immigration Status

Texas just approved a new rule: if you want a professional license, you now have to prove you're in the country legally. This move, rooted in a 1996 federal law, aims to restrict state benefits but faces major legal and economic pushback. Critics warn it could force thousands of skilled workers into unregulated black markets, weakening oversight and hurting the state's economy.