In this Texas District, 1/3 of Residents are Undocumented

“Even a rough estimate of my district, I would say easily, a third are undocumented, if not higher,” says Texas State Representative Gene Wu, who represents District 137 in southwestern Houston and serves as the new chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus. ““They work for your companies, they clean your house, they mow your lawn,” says Wu, “And if they're gone–if they're deported, I promise you, you will feel it immediately.” In this episode, Jose Antonio Vargas speaks with Rep. Wu about the realities of living in a district with one of the largest immigrant and refugee populations in Texas. Rep. Wu explains why mass deportations are impractical and the economic impact of undocumented workers. This conversation explores: The economic reliance on undocumented workers in Texas The dangers of racist fear-mongering against immigrants Why immigrants should thank Black Americans for their work on civil rights issues How communities can take actionable steps to protect immigrant rights 🎥 Watch or listen to the full episode to understand the realities of immigration policy in Texas and what it means for the future of America. 📌 Subscribe for more videos on #Immigration and the American identity: bit.ly/subscribedefineamerican 💌 Join the Movement: www.defineamerican.com/subscribe 🖥️ Learn More: www.defineamerican.com 💬 Follow Define American: Instagram/Twitter/Threads: @defineamerican Jose Antonio Vargas: bsky.app/joseiswriting