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Sen. Cruz: White House included money to reimburse Texas and other states in funding request to Congress for border security
"I think that's right that the taxpayers of Texas should not bear the burden of what should be and is a national responsibility," Cruz said.
Gov. Abbott says he feels "very good" about his request to have Texas reimbursed for border spending
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was at the Capitol this week, asking White House leaders to reimburse the State of Texas for border security spending. "This isn't so much about reimbursing the state of Texas,
Forces surge to Southern border as Texas calls for reimbursement
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem recently sent a letter asking for IRS agents to be deputized for immigration enforcement as well. They would dig in to human trafficking networks, find businesses hiring workers in the U.S. illegally, and assist with other immigration-related tasks, her letter said.
Gov. Abbott advocates for Congressional reimbursement of $11.1 billion spent on Texas border security in second trip to D.C.
With billions of dollars on the line, Gov. Greg Abbott is back in Washington, D.C. for the second straight week.
Rep. Gonzales says getting Congress to reimburse Texas for border security is "long overdue"
Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales' district in San Antonio includes 800 miles of the Texas- Mexico border. He tells Jack Fink the reimbursement is "long overdue".
Texas could sell 100 miles of border to feds, Abbott says
Abbott is in Washington this week to lobby Congress for $11 billion to compensate Texas for money spent on his Operation Lone Star, to secure the border during the Biden Administration.
Cruz optimistic about White House's reimbursement for Texas border security
Sen. Ted Cruz expressed optimism about the White House's request to Congress for border security funding, which would reimburse Texas and other states. He emphasized that Texas taxpayers should not bear the burden of what is a national responsibility.
Idle buses, empty Border Patrol boats: Arrests for illegal crossings fall in the Rio Grande Valley
MISSION, Texas (AP) — An idled Border Patrol bus sat empty this week, on standby for any migrants surrendering near the ...
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Texas migrant shelters are nearly empty after Trump’s actions effectively shut the border
The shelters began seeing fewer people dropped off by customs and border agents following former President Joe Biden’s ...
Will the feds pick up the tab for Texas’ $11 billion border crackdown? Republicans are pushing it
Gov. Greg Abbott, who has urged congressional leaders to pay the state, is set to visit Capitol Hill Wednesday.
Texas leads in securing the border
Gov. Abbott has set an example to follow. He has shown how states can come alongside and assist the federal government in enforcing the law. Many states such as Florida, Tennessee, and South Dakota ...
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Over $1.3 Million in Cocaine Seized by CBP at Texas Border Crossings in Hidalgo and Anzalduas
CBP officers in Texas seized over $1.3 million worth of cocaine at Hidalgo and Anzalduas International Bridges in separate ...
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Texas National Guard Operation Lone Star helps secure border
ROMA, Texas - National Guard members continue to play a key role in sealing and securing the southern U.S. border as ...
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Border lawmakers celebrate passage of high-speed chase bill
At least three House members from border districts are celebrating passage of a bill enhancing penalties for individuals ...
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Gov. Greg Abbott Escalates Border Security with Operation Lone Star, Touting Over 531K Apprehensions in Texas
Texas Governor Abbott's Operation Lone Star reports over 531,100 immigrant apprehensions and significant drug seizures.