AUSTIN, TX — Today, State Representative Ramón Romero, Jr., Chairman of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus (MALC), filed House Bill 5068 to create a conditional driver’s permit—a commonsense proposal aimed at improving public safety, supporting law enforcement, and boosting the Texas economy.

AUSTIN, TX — Today, Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows appointed members of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus (MALC) to key leadership positions for the 89th
Legislature, including Speaker Pro Tem, six committee chairmanships, and 15 vice chair positions.

AUSTIN, TX — Late last night, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) responded to the Mexican American Legislative Caucus’s (MALC) January 23, 2025, letter requesting guidance for Texas schools following the Trump Administration’s removal of the “protected areas” policy.

AUSTIN, TX — Chairman Ramón Romero, Jr. issued the following statement in response to Governor Abbott’s State of the State speech.

AUSTIN, TX — Today, the Mexican American Legislative Caucus announced its support for Texas taxpayers to be reimbursed for the $11 billion and all money spent on border security that Texans have had to foot for Operation Lone Star—made by Governor Abbott.

AUSTIN, TX — The Mexican American Legislative Caucus (MALC) has sent a letter today to Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath, urging immediate guidance for school districts on how to respond to federal immigration enforcement actions in Texas schools.

AUSTIN, TX — On the opening day of the 89th Texas Legislative Session, the Texas House of Representatives voted for State Representative Dustin Burrows as Speaker of the Texas House.