The Texas Dreamer Work Authorization Act of 2025 would give the Department of Homeland Security explicit legal authority to issue work permits to immigrants granted protection under the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) program. The bill is designed to override court decisions that have blocked work authorization for DACA applicants in certain states, particularly Texas, ensuring that all eligible DACA recipients—including first-time applicants—can obtain work permits uniformly across the country. The legislation applies to hundreds of thousands of people brought to the U.S. as children who currently live and work in America, and Congress states the policy helps these individuals support their families, pay taxes, and contribute economically. The bill would take effect 90 days after it becomes law and directly supersedes any judicial ruling or court order that restricts work authorization for DACA recipients.
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