Relating to the establishment of a temporary guest worker program in this state.

HB 2858 would establish a temporary guest worker program in Texas, requiring the governor to seek federal authorization and negotiate a memorandum of understanding with Mexican states. It would allow Texas businesses to hire Mexican temporary workers using U.S. nonimmigrant visas, but only after businesses prove they cannot find sufficient local workers for the position and that hiring won't lower wages or worsen conditions for local workers. The program would mandate that Mexican workers meet federal visa requirements, pass background checks, and demonstrate job-specific skills through standardized testing. This bill failed to advance past the vote stage on May 12, 2025, and remains pending.