Official Statement - Critical Industries Update (late June)

OFFICIAL STATEMENT - Update Texas Restaurant Association Applauds Trump Message: We Can Protect Our Country Without Dismantling the Industries That Feed It.

(Austin, TX - June 30, 2025) - The Texas Restaurant Association applauds President Trump for reaffirming his commitment to stabilize the food workforce by allowing long-time, law-abiding immigrants to fill essential jobs. The President continues to demonstrate that we can-and must-have both: a secure border and a secure, functioning workforce. With food costs up more than 35% since 2020, and nearly half of Texas restaurants struggling to fill open positions, the stakes are clear: without immediate action, Americans will face even higher prices, empty tables and shelves, and more small business closures. These are not distant risks-they are unfolding now in communities across Texas and the nation.

President Trump's willingness to create work pathways for vetted, tax-paying immigrants who have been here for years sends a clear and courageous message: we can protect our country without dismantling the industries that feed it. The Texas Restaurant Association stands ready to support the Trump Administration in implementing immediate and long-term solutions that safeguard our food supply and reduce costs for American consumers.