Every day, I go to work to make our region and economy stronger. At the  North Texas Commission, we use innovation and partnerships to grow and  promote what is one of the best places in the country to live and do  business. Our communities are fueled by determined people who work to  improve their lives and the lives of others. Many have settled in Texas  seeking freedom from other countries without the same opportunities we  are fortunate to have in America. Texas’ more than 4.9 million  immigrants make our state and economy stronger; however, years of  anti-immigrant policies have failed to recognize their important impact  on society. It is past due time for a redirect.

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