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Vincent Perez: “The Texas Department of Licensing and Registration, which…”

Featuring: Vincent Perez, Democratic | Texas House of Representatives, District 77

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Vince Perez press conference

Published | Video Starts at 03:29

… and through rules now have made it difficult for people who are undocumented to get certain services. There's a new rule that's going to take effect tomorrow. So, for example, The Texas Department of Licensing and Registration, which oversees over 40 licenses throughout the state of Texas, so everything from barbers to cosmetologists, electricians, plumbers, H Vac technicians, all of those previously have not been required to prove legal status to get licensed. That is going to change starting tomorrow. As a result of new regulations that were passed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the state of Texas is now cracking down on any. (03:29–03:58)

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Asserts that proof of legal status will be required for over 40 types of licenses in Texas starting tomorrow.

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