# Brandon Gill Unveils Barron’s Law Targeting Trucking Safety

> Texas rep introduces law to boost trucking safety with immigration checks
- Title: Brandon Gill Unveils Barron’s Law Targeting Trucking Safety
- Summary: Texas rep introduces law to boost trucking safety with immigration checks New law requires U.S. citizenship for commercial drivers and English tests to…
- Keywords: brandon gill, barron's law, trucking safety, immigration compliance, cdl, chameleon carriers, federal motor carrier safety administrat, dot, homeland security, gps tracking, foreign cabotage, commercial driver license
- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/state/exclusive-rep-brandon-gill-unveils-barrons-law-targeting-trucking-safety-immigration-compliance
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-09-28T11:05:16+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: brandon gill, barron's law, trucking safety, immigration compliance, cdl, chameleon carriers, federal motor carrier safety administrat, dot, homeland security, gps tracking, foreign cabotage, commercial driver license
## Law named after child
U.S. Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) proposed 'Barron's Law' after 8-year-old Barron Ritchey died in 2023 from a tractor-trailer accident.

> Barron's death was a heartbreaking and preventable tragedy his family should never have had to suffer his loss as a result of Democrat era immigration failures
## Immigration requirements
Commercial drivers must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or authorized federal workers to obtain a CDL.
## English language tests
Drivers must pass English proficiency tests to understand road signs, respond to instructions, and complete safety logs.
## Chameleon carriers
Law targets companies that use fake identities to avoid safety rules, with fines up to $25,000 per violation.
## Foreign trucking rules
Foreign carriers can't do domestic transport without federal authorization, with penalties up to $100,000 per day.
## GPS enforcement pilot
Pilot program uses GPS and geofencing at border crossings to catch illegal foreign trucking activity.
## Key takeaway

New law requires U.S. citizenship for commercial drivers and English tests to prevent accidents