They say she is a Tea Party darling.

Do not know the full story but news items say Rep. Pena has said this is wrong to exempt "households" who hire illegals who work as

housekeepers
lawncare
maids
ect.

Her phone number Texas House 512-463-0572

I called them, they are checking. I talked to another state rep. they pulled the bill up and agreed that the exemption was in the bill.

found it

http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/82 ... 01202I.htm

hope that is correct. see Sec. 40.03 Exceptions.

They exempt themselves is what they do.
In my not so humble opinion.