More than 120 illegal-alien drivers were hauled off Texas roads in a single ICE operation last week—revealing a jaw-dropping loophole that’s put every Texan’s life at risk.
Federal agents swept through Houston on October 29, arresting unlicensed, uninsured foreign nationals who never should have been behind the wheel. This crackdown exposed an outrageous flaw in Texas law: the state has been issuing vehicle registrations to people who aren’t here legally.
State Rep. Brian Harrison is demanding answers—and action. In a blistering letter to the Texas DMV Board, Harrison blasted officials for undermining President Trump’s border-security agenda. “We are in a life-and-death battle for the future of Western civilization,” he wrote. “Texas government must stop enabling illegal immigration and start enforcing the law.”
Here’s what Texans need to know:
• Dangerous Drivers, Zero Accountability
These arrests weren’t random. ICE targeted individuals with no valid driver’s licenses or insurance—often brazenly committing hit-and-run offenses before disappearing. When illegal aliens drive without oversight, every accident becomes a potential tragedy for innocent families.
• A Self-Inflicted Loophole
Texas law grants the DMV “broad authority” to set ID requirements for vehicle registration. But officials have turned a blind eye to obvious violations—ignoring repeated warnings from law-abiding citizens and frontline officers.
• Political Cowardice Meets Common-Sense Legislation
Harrison has threatened to introduce bills forcing the DMV to verify lawful status before issuing plates. It’s a straightforward solution: no green card or visa, no Texas plates. Yet bureaucrats balk at enforcing it, preferring limp rationales over public safety.
• The Bigger Picture on Border Security
This fiasco is part of a nationwide trend. In California, unvetted commercial driver’s licenses have enabled non-domiciled truckers to haul freight across America—sometimes with deadly consequences. The Trump administration has already cracked down on those CDLs. Now it’s time for Texas to follow suit.
What must happen now:
1. Immediate Policy Change at the DMV
• Require proof of citizenship or lawful presence for every registration
• Institute digital verification systems linked to federal immigration databases
• Conduct random audits of recent registrations to root out fraud
2. Legislative Enforcement
• Pass Harrison’s bill this session without delay
• Impose strict penalties on any state employee caught issuing plates illegally
3. Public-Safety First Mindset
• Treat every unverified registration as a red flag
• Coordinate with ICE, DPS and local law enforcement for joint operations
Texans cannot afford more half-measure promises or bureaucratic foot-dragging. The time for lukewarm solutions is over. It’s time to secure our roads, protect our families and defend the rule of law.
State officials must choose: side with law-abiding Americans or continue enabling illegal immigration. There is no middle ground.
