Lawmakers exploring guest worker program
San Antonio Business Journal - by Vicky Garza, Legislative Correspondent
Date: Thursday, March 31, 2011, 3:55pm CDT

A bill proposed by State Rep. Aaron Pena, D-Edinburg, could lead to creating a pilot program to help meet the labor needs of Texas businesses.

Rep. Pena modeled House Bill 2757 after legislation passed by the Republican-controlled Utah Legislature this year.

“Twelve million people come here illegally because of the demand for jobs and need for labor,â€