In a letter to U.S. congressional leaders, the governor blamed previous border security policy for leaving Texas “defenseless,” forcing state officials to spend billions.
Republicans in the U.S. Senate, led by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-TX, introduced a bill to protect military installations and training areas from America’s adversaries, including
Border security efforts resumed with rows of buoys placed along the Rio Grande River. Bullish officials in Texas ramped up the state's controversial defence measures following President Donald Trump's inauguration.
The Republican governor blamed the just-ended presidency of Democrat Joe Biden for the state having to step up to secure its border with Mexico.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants Congress to reimburse Texas for more than $11 billion spent on border security during the Biden administration.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for the federal government to pay back $11.1 billion that was spent on Operation Lone Star, Texas' border security effort, during the Biden Administration.
AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott asked Congress to reimburse the state for billions of dollars in Texas taxpayer money spent on border security during former President Joe Biden’s administration. In letters Thursday to congressional leaders and the state delegation, Abbott requested more than $11 billion from Washington.
The new president said he would designate drug cartels terrorists and send troops to the southern border to repel an “invasion," even as crossings are at a low.
University of Houston, University of Texas and Texas A&M University systems among those determining next steps after Greg Abbott's orders on Chinese espionage
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was called out by the state's largest newspaper over his recent comments related to DEI in higher education.
Texas has partnered with the New Trump Administration to secure the border. According to a release sent by the Office of the Texas Governor Page on January 24, Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Saftey and the Texas National Guard are going to work together with the Trump Administration to stop
Texas Republicans in Congress are supporting Governor Greg Abbott's plea for the state to be paid back billions of dollars for its efforts to prevent illegal immigration. U.S. Representative Dan Crenshaw, R-Kingwood, proposed a bill to reimburse states like Texas that have tried to secure the border on their own.