On April 10th, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Security and Verification Enforcement (SAVE) Act, aimed at enhancing border security and improving immigration enforcement.
In 2024, 128 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in the East Central Texas News publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
In 2022, government transfers made up 37.7% of income in Limestone County, a 19.1% surge from 18.6% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.