The Brief

Texas is cracking down on commercial truck drivers who cannot speak English, citing safety concerns.

The new "zero-tolerance" policy has already resulted in hundreds of citations for drivers, most of whom were licensed in Mexico.

The move is part of a broader federal push to enforce English proficiency, but critics warn it could worsen labor shortages in the trucking industry.

DALLAS - Texas is cracking down on truck drivers who can’t speak English. Gov. Greg Abbott said it’s about safety, but critics worry it could hurt the trucking industry.

Texas Trucking Language Policy

What we know:

Abbott is making it clear that if you are a truck driver, you must be able to speak English to drive on Texas roads. No exceptions.

The governor has directed the Texas Department of Pub

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