Gov. Greg Abbott says his 'border czar' has been promoted to lead U.S. Border Patrol
The U.S. Border Patrol chief’s official X account posted Tuesday that Texas "border czar" Mike Banks was the agency’s 27th leader.
Greg Abbott seeks $11 billion in federal reimbursements for border security
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.
Gov. Greg Abbott asks federal government for $11B to cover Operation Lone Star. Here's why.
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 $11 billion federal reimbursement for Operation Lone Star
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants Congress to reimburse Texas for more than $11 billion spent on border security during the Biden administration. The governor said his Operation Lone Star initiatives are behind the money spent.
Gov. Abbott asks federal government for $11 billion border security reimbursement
The governor said that Texas incurred costs for border walls, military support and transportation that should have been covered by the U.S.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott requests $11.1B from Congress for border security efforts
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.
Abbott calls on Congress to reimburse Texas for border security efforts
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday called on Congress to reimburse Texas for its border security operation, Operation Lone Star.
Trump moves to expand on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's border crackdown in first executive orders
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.
Texas spent over $11 billion in taxpayer money for border patrol, now Gov. Abbott asks Congress for reimbursement
Gov. Greg Abbott Thursday sent letters to U.S. Congressional Leadership and the entire Texas Congressional Delegation requesting the federal government to reimburse Texas for the more than $11.1 billion in Texas taxpayer money spent to increase border security.
President Trump pledges to expand border wall, praises Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
The speech underscored President Trump's continued focus on immigration, which he called the nation's "number one issue."
Gov. Greg Abbott wants to extend Texas’ DEI ban to K-12 schools
Texas passed a DEI ban at the state’s public universities. Now Abbott wants the state to stop funding diversity programs in K-12 schools.
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Gov. Abbott urges Texans to report winter weather damages
Gov. Abbott urges Texans impacted by recent winter weather to document and report any property and agricultural damages.
Texas Gov. Abbott taps Mansur to serve as Yoakum County Criminal District Attorney
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott this week announced his appointment of Paul E. Mansur for Yoakum County Criminal District Attorney.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott Extends Border Disaster Proclamation Amid Continuing Migration Challenges
Texas Governor Abbott renews the border disaster proclamation to tackle the continued influx of undocumented individuals.
Trump, Gov. Abbott share awkward moment at inauguration speech
President Trump was surprised to see Texas governor Greg Abbott in the crowd at Capitol Hill after his inauguration.
Texas budget writers prioritize school vouchers, teacher raises and border security in early drafts
Texas lawmakers are looking to spend billions of dollars over the next two years to create a school voucher-like program, cut property taxes, raise teacher pay, shore up water infrastructure and ...