There is no shortage of publications purporting to show that immigrants represent a drain on our economy in the form of lost jobs for Americans, increased spending on social welfare programs and law enforcement, and lost tax revenue. On the other hand, there is also a plethora of research finding that immigrants are a vibrant source of economic growth, and are largely law abiding taxpayers who contribute more than they take to government coffers.
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Ammon Blair’s Testimony Before the Texas House Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans’ Affairs | Foreign Adversary Influence and Transparency Enforcement
Foreign Adversary Influence and Transparency Enforcement Testimony of Ammon Blair Senior Fellow, Secure and Sovereign Nation Texas Public Policy Foundation Chairman Hefner, Vice Chairman Lopez, and distinguished members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Ammon Blair. I am a Senior Fellow with the Texas Public Policy Foundation. I...
July 30, 2026