Texas HB2858 establishes a temporary guest worker program for businesses to hire legal Mexican workers through U.S. nonimmigrant visas.

Texas HB2858 amends the Government Code to create a temporary guest worker program. The governor must seek federal authorization to implement the program, which allows businesses to hire legal Mexican guest workers through U.S. nonimmigrant visas. The program requires compatibility with federal immigration laws and policies. Guest workers must meet federal eligibility requirements, pass a background check, undergo testing, and receive tamper-proof identification. The Mexican state must notify relevant parties if a guest worker fails to return before their visa expires.

Texas HB2858 establishes a temporary guest worker program for businesses to hire legal Mexican workers through U.S. nonimmigrant visas.

Texas HB2858 amends the Government Code to create a temporary guest worker program. The governor must seek federal authorization to implement the program, which allows businesses to hire legal Mexican guest workers through U.S. nonimmigrant visas. The program requires compatibility with federal immigration laws and policies. Guest workers must meet federal eligibility requirements, pass a background check, undergo testing, and receive tamper-proof identification. The Mexican state must notify relevant parties if a guest worker fails to return before their visa expires.