Ken Paxton Open to Texas Companies Hiring Immigrants
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Ken Paxton, the Republican Senate candidate for Texas and a staunch opponent of illegal immigration, stated in an interview today that he is 'open' to immigrants filling certain jobs in the state, 'as long as we have a secure border.' Paxton made these remarks during a meeting with Javier Palomarez, president of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, when asked if he would be willing to accept employment authorization programs. 'We should implement a policy of 'America First,' Paxton asserted. 'We need a policy that benefits Americans who are already here; that likely involves allowing in people capable of filling jobs for which we do not have enough local labor. The birth rate is not keeping up with demand.' Paxton specifically mentioned the need for labor in the agricultural and construction sectors. 'So, as long as we have a secure border and act in accordance with the rule of law, I am open to receiving help — we need help — but let's do it the right way,' Paxton noted. This article was originally published in English by Dareh Gregorian for our sister network NBC News. The note was translated with the help of an artificial intelligence tool. An editor from Telemundo Digital reviewed the translation.
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