People living in Texas seeking a professional license to legally practice their profession will soon be required to provide documents proving their immigration status after the state's Commission of Licensing and Regulation approved a change that will make it harder for undocumented immigrants to apply.
In the past, contractors, health care professionals, real estate agents, and individuals offering services such as barbers or makeup artists were able to apply for a license to legally work in the state. But as of March 24, commissioners unanimously approved a change that officials say will help identify fraud, labor exploitation, and human trafficking.
