Pursue citizenship legislation for undocumented workers

Johnny C. Garcia said that after taking office, one of his top priorities would be working with Democrats and across party lines to pass legislation creating a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrant workers. He said Texas depends heavily on migrant labor and that the legislation should serve and benefit local communities. Garcia described citizenship as a more substantial goal than the legal status provided under the bipartisan Dignity Act, which some South Texas builders and construction workers he spoke with support.

Context: This was a post-election statement about a future priority, not an enacted policy. Garcia did not specify eligibility rules or other terms for the proposed citizenship pathway.

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one of his top priorities after being sworn in will be working across the aisle to create a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrant workers

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Johnny Garcia: post-election legislative priority on immigration ↗

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Retrieved: 11/10/2026