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Migrant and seasonal farmworkers (MSFWs) are essential to our state's agricultural (Ag) industry. Our workforce solutions centers are dedicated to supporting Ag employers and workers who are looking for opportunities in the Ag sector. Let us connect you to what you need to succeed!

The Wagner-Peyser Act (as amended by Title III of WIOA) provides the foundation for Ag worker safeguards through the Employment Service (ES) program available through our Workforce Solutions Offices throughout our great state. There you will find resources to help you: 

Know Your Rights

Equitable access to career services and job training at any of our workforce solutions centers throughout the state. 

Non-discriminatory services: MSFWs receive services comparable to all other job seekers.  

File a complaint or report an issue at any of our workforce solutions centers throughout the

Resources and Additional Content

Learn more about the State Monitor Advocate System which ensures equitable services to MSFWs, outreach and access to the complaint system. 

Be sure to visit the Monitor Advocate System home page [Monitor Advocate System | U.S. Department of Labor] 

Where you will find “Resources”:  

  • Employers that need Ag workers - ETA 790B form for posting agricultural job orders within the Agricultural Recruitment System 
  • Complaint form - ETA Form 8429 for filing complaints 
  • Employment Service and Employment-Related Law Complaint System Poster – ETA approved

And many other links to Federal Resources and valuable information. 

The State Monitor Advocate System was established to ensure Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers (MSFWs) are treated fairly. And that they are provided the same opportunities for jobs and career growth as other workers. The system includes State and Regional level monitor advocates. All working together and with guidance provided by a National Monitor Advocate. 

Our Texas State Monitor Advocate (SMA) works diligently to achieve the goals set by our regional and national partners. The role of the SMA is key to ensure compliance with federal regulations, such equal access to services that are available to non-MSFWs. That MSFWs are not discriminated in any way. The SMA monitors each job center for compliance and gives guidance. The SMA also advocates for improved services to MSFWS such as: 

  • Finding MSFWs who are not being reached by the normal intake activities of the workforce solutions centers. In other words, MSFW outreach. 
  • Boosting awareness of agricultural jobs available through the Agricultural Recruitment System 
  • Increasing the number of employers utilizing the Agricultural Recruitment System 
  • Identifying and removing roadblocks that prevent MSFWs from getting good jobs 
  • Providing up-skilling programs to help MSFWs qualify for even better-paying jobs 
  • Teaming up with other organizations that support MSFWs  
  • Creating awareness and keeping an eye out for exploitation and illegal practices that might target MSFWs 

By tackling these issues, the SMA helps ensure a level playing field for MSFWs. Giving them the same opportunities and support as everyone else. 

Horacio Lopez Montes
State Monitor Advocate
7372793182
horacio.lopezmontes@twc.texas.gov

Texas Workforce Commission
Workforce Development Division
1117 Trinity Street
Austin, TX 78701
United States