A major factor in the population growth of Texas is due to immigration. Texas has a long history of immigration. Mostly the immigrants are from Mexico. One-sixth of the total population of the State comprises of immigrants. They help in the growth of the local economy and development of industries like construction which is the fastest and the largest industry depends on immigrants. Their contribution to the economy of Texas is huge as entrepreneurs, taxpayers, and workers. The State’s 20% of the workforce comprises illegal and legal immigrants. Though the number of illegal immigrants has decreased considerably in Texas it is steady. The State is getting several cheap laborers who are rea