Gov. Abbott R-TX Remarks on 7.5 Billion Border
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“GOV. ABBOTT R-TX ANNOUNCES 7.5 BILLION IN BORDER”
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Texas has spent billions in state funds on its own border operation!
Gov. Abbott launched 'Operation Lone Star' in March 2021, committing Texas state resources to border security independently of federal action — making him a central voice on any federal border funding debate.
Topic poll · all networksShould feds reimburse TX's $7.5B border tab?
Texas shares 1,254 of the ~1,954-mile U.S.-Mexico border!
That's roughly 64% of the entire U.S.-Mexico border — more than California, Arizona, and New Mexico combined. No other state has more border exposure, which helps explain Texas' outsized security costs.
Topic poll · all networksWhich path should Congress use to repay TX border costs?
Topic poll · all networksWhich TX border sector faces the toughest security challenge?
Operation Lone Star is the costliest state border op in U.S. history!
Launched in March 2021, Texas has committed over $11 billion to Operation Lone Star — making it the largest state-funded border security initiative ever undertaken by a single U.S. state.
