An image of the stage at the RGVBA Q1 Membership Luncheon featuring NAHB Federal Legislative Director Sam Gilboard and Representative Monica De La Cruz seated with RGVBA EO Johnny Vasquez.

Border Report on Valley Central: Special Construction Visas Could Help Industry, Lawmaker Says

Political Policy
January 29, 2026•1 min read

Hi, RGVBA Members!

Valley Central has posted an article by Border Report covering key points addressed at the RGVBA's Q1 Membership Luncheon on January 28th, 2026. Among highlighted topics were:

  • RGVBA Executive Officer Johnny Vasquez explaining the need for discussion and promotion of common-sense immigration policy reform to lessen the strain on the construction industry due to ICE raids

  • Representative Monica De La Cruz's support of the H-2C visa program specifically designed to help our construction industry

  • NAHB Federal Legislative Director Sam Gilboard's report on delays on home constructions and builders needing extensions on their building timetable due to a lack of workforce

Border Report's Sandra Sanchez also spoke with RGVBA President Shant Samtani of Esperanza Homes for insight on how the RGVBA aligns with the NAHB on immigration reform perspective from builders facing these issues in the Rio Grande Valley.

Read below for the full article, shared from Valley Central's website:

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Representative Monica De La CruzValley CentralBorder ReportRGVBAConstruction IndustryImmigration ReformH-2C Visa ProgramHome Builders AssociationICE RaidsRio Grande ValleyNational Association of Home BuildersSam Gilboard

Crystal Montalvo

Crystal Montalvo is the RGVBA's Membership Coordinator.

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