I think that something must be done about illegal immigration in Texas. I do not however, believe that Texas should follow in Arizona's footsteps. I think if more Texans were educated on exactly how expensive it is for Texas citizens having to pay for illegal immigrants more would be demanded of the state as well as better laws and regulations to control the influx. Some groups advocate for dropping the word illegal from illegal immigration as it is deemed derogatory. But if one is crossing into another state or country without permission it is illegal. There is no other word for it.
Illegal immigration can cost the state of Texas around 4 billion dollars a year. This comes from job loss, medical, educational, as well as state and local law enforcement. According to Houston Community News, the biggest cost driver of illegal immigration is education. It is further stated that 80% of identifiable costs comes from illegal immigrant education. The term identifiable is coined here because Texas does not keep accurate records or stats of illegal immigrants we are educating. Immigrants are granted free education just like the rest of the US Citizens. While I think it is great to educate your own, something should be down to help even out the cost. And to top it off because of a house bill recently passed illegals have access to in state tuition. Something even citizens dont have access too.
It almost like we hold up a sign on the border.."Join us over here, life is free....well pay your way". Now, I dont mind helping people out, but, I do believe we are flashing signs to just hope on over the line. We dont offer free programs to our own citizens but we will help others from other countries...ridiculous. Texas needs to actually put a plan of action into place to combat the financial burden of illegal immigrants. Not on how to help everyone else except our own.
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