Authored by Berenice garcia and originally published on texastribune.orgPHARR TX — Leaders within the construction industry in South Texas delivered a clear message to lawmakers: Stop the mass deportation of workers or risk losing in November. During a gathering Wednesday hosted by the South Texas Builders Association and the American Business Immigration Coalition Action, industry leaders discussed possible solutions for immigrant workers. Ronnie Cavazos, chairman of the South Texas Builders Association, said his own father was an immigrant and a hard worker. The three congressional races in South Texas are among the most competitive in the state. Following talks with the group, De La Cruz said she would favor a legal status for construction workers.