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South Texas Republican builders warn of voter backlash in November if aggressive ICE tactics continue
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: By Berenice Garcia The Texas Tribune , as published by Denton Record-Chronicle
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on this story are available from the Denton Record-Chronicle, which reported on the warnings from South Texas Republican builders.
Leaders in the construction industry in South Texas are speaking out against aggressive ICE tactics. They warn that continued mass deportation of workers could lead to voter backlash in the upcoming election. The message was delivered to lawmakers, urging them to stop the deportations.
The warning is specifically targeted at the November election, with industry leaders suggesting that lawmakers risk losing if the tactics continue. Further details on this story are available from the Denton Record-Chronicle, which reported on the warnings from South Texas Republican builders.
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Published: July 30, 2026 ·
Source: Denton Record-Chronicle ·
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