Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered the Department of Public Safety to “Strictly Enforce English Proficiency Requirements For Commercial Drivers.” The order follows recent coverage by Breitbart Texas of the Lone Star State leading the nation in having truck drivers removed from service for not being proficient in English.

“Truckers play an instrumental role in Texas’ robust economy and in keeping our highways safe,” said Governor Abbott in a written statement on Thurdsay. “Every commercial driver license operator on Texas roadways must be able to communicate clearly in English to ensure compliance with traffic laws, follow safety directions, and prevent accidents.”

Abbott’s statement comes shortly after Breitbart Texas reported on the state leading the nation, by double the second-place

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