Policy Reports

The LSG publishes Policy Reports on major state issues.

  • How Texas can Support our Immigrant Population (Part 3)

    Our Constitution grants the federal government the power to enforce immigration. However, the day-to-day lives of non-citizens are impacted by both the federal government and its state and local counterparts. This LSG report will provide an update on recent Congressional… Continue reading “How Texas can Support our Immigrant Population (Part 3)”…

  • Dispelling pervasive myths about immigrants (Part 2)

    American misconceptions about immigrants are as old as the nation itself. This misinformation can reinforce hateful rhetoric or inspire discriminatory acts against immigrants and result in misinformed policies that are unhelpful at best and harmful at worst.  This report dispels… Continue reading “Dispelling pervasive myths about immigrants (Part 2)”…

  • U.S. and Texas Immigration Background (Part 1)

    Introduction  Given its global, economic, security, and humanitarian concerns, it’s no wonder that immigration has been a topic of debate for decades. Immigration has also long been a source of partisan fighting, but the upcoming general election coupled with federal… Continue reading “U.S. and Texas Immigration Background (Part 1)”…