The U.S. government is poised to withhold highway funds from Texas if the state continues to grant commercial driver licenses (CDLs) to undocumented immigrants. This issue has reportedly been a long-standing concern for Texas officials. Representatives from the Texas Trucking Association, like John Esparza, have stated their attempts to collaborate with the Biden Administration on a solution were unsuccessful. This situation now puts the state’s transportation funding at risk.
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According to the Transportation Department, nearly 44% of U.S. truck driving schools face closure due to non-compliance with government training requirements. The department plans to revoke the accreditation of approximately 3,000 schools within 30 days and has issued warnings to an additional 4,500. This action is part of a larger effort to ensure qualified drivers, prompted by safety concerns following a fatal accident involving an unauthorized driver. While industry groups support stricter standards, some immigrant driver groups claim they are being unfairly targeted, with California also revoking thousands of licenses due to improper issuance.
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Texas’ Department of Public Safety has ceased issuing commercial driver licenses (CDLs) and commercial learner permits (CLPs) to DACA recipients, refugees, and individuals granted asylum, effective immediately. This decision follows a new federal rule tightening CDL eligibility for non-citizens and stems from audits revealing ineligible CDL issuance nationwide. Applicants in these categories will be unable to proceed with testing until services are reinstated. The state’s action goes further than the federal rule, which only limits eligibility to non-citizens with employment-based visas.
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John Q. Hosedrinker