Texas urges Congress to reimburse the state for border security costs under Operation Lone Star.

The bill urges Congress to reimburse Texas for border security costs incurred under Operation Lone Star. Launched in March 2021 by Governor Greg Abbott, the initiative has involved billions of dollars, deploying Texas National Guard and Texas Department of Public Safety personnel to detect and repel illegal crossings, arrest smugglers and cartel members, and curb drug trafficking. The program has resulted in over 516,300 apprehensions and 45,300 arrests. The resolution argues that the federal government should reimburse Texas for its efforts to secure the southern border.

Texas urges Congress to reimburse the state for border security costs under Operation Lone Star.

The bill urges Congress to reimburse Texas for border security costs incurred under Operation Lone Star. Launched in March 2021 by Governor Greg Abbott, the initiative has involved billions of dollars, deploying Texas National Guard and Texas Department of Public Safety personnel to detect and repel illegal crossings, arrest smugglers and cartel members, and curb drug trafficking. The program has resulted in over 516,300 apprehensions and 45,300 arrests. The resolution argues that the federal government should reimburse Texas for its efforts to secure the southern border.