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Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn: Cartel members say ‘whatever kills the American is good with us’
Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn has reported that incarcerated Mexican cartel members have conveyed to him that "whatever kills the American is good." This statement was made during the House Oversight and Accountability subcommittee meeting on April 16.
Texas surges soldiers, resources to boost border security in El Paso
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are intensifying efforts to enhance border security in El Paso. The collaborative work will add more resources to address illegal activities like drug and human smuggling across the Texas border.
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Governor Abbott Commends Texas National Guard's Border Security Efforts
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 24, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott praised the Texas National Guard for their dedication and service to the state during the 65th annual National Guard Association of Texas (NGAT) Conference held March 21-24 in Round Rock.
Over 100 Texas sheriffs back Operation Lone Star
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 23, 2024
On Friday, Governor Greg Abbott met with over 100 Texas sheriffs at the state capitol to support Operation Lone Star, a state initiative to address illegal immigration across the Texas border.
Today Senate Bill 4 Becomes Effective in the Lone Star State
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 21, 2024
On March 19, 2024, Senate Bill 4 has officially become effective in the Lone Star State. The bill introduces new state offenses related to illegal entry and re-entry from foreign countries, as well as non-compliance with orders for illegal aliens to return to their home countries.TPPF’s Chief of Intelligence, Joshua Trevino, emphasized the significance of Senate Bill 4, stating, “The bill achieves three major ends: it defends Texas communities, it asserts Texas’ legitimate Constitutional powers, and it signals that the old era—in which the federal government acts...
TPPF Announces Border Security and Immigration Priorities for the 89th Legislative Session
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 20, 2024
The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Secure and Sovereign Texas campaign revealed its border security and immigration policy focuses for the upcoming 2025 89th Texas Legislative Session. Selene Rodriguez, the SST Campaign Director, emphasized the urgency of the situation by stating, "Texas is ground zero for the immigration and border security crisis caused by President Biden’s refusal to enforce the law."Rodriguez further asserted, "Texas has every right to protect its people and property, and it will be aggressive in asserting its constitutional authority to combat the...
Texas state Rep. Cody Harris: 'Texas has spent an average of $75 million annually to relocate 102,000 migrants to locations across the country'
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 1, 2024
Texas State Representative Cody Harris has reacted to a Texas Tribune article that reported the state had spent $148 million on transporting undocumented immigrants northward. Harris, who co-authored bills on border security and immigration during the 88th Legislative Session, suggested that the costs associated with relocating migrants should be evaluated based on the program's "effectiveness" and "necessity."
Texas state Rep. Ana Hernandez: 'SB4, an unconstitutional law that authorizes any peace officer in TX to engage in federal immigration enforcement'
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 27, 2024
Texas state Rep. Ana Hernandez recently expressed her opposition to SB 4 on social media, stating her belief that the bill is unconstitutional. According to the text of the bill, SB 4 would criminalize illegal entry into Texas.
Texas Rep. Keith Bell's policy accomplishments include investments in border security and women's sports
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 21, 2024
Texas State Representative Keith Bell recently released a summary of his policy achievements from the 88th Legislature. The key accomplishments include substantial investments in border security and the protection of women's sports.
CBP agents seize over $5,300,000 worth of narcotics at the border
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 16, 2024
The U.S Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced the interception of narcotics worth over $5 million at the southern border. The seizures, which occurred in two separate instances, took place at Laredo's Colombia-Solidarity Bridge.
TPPF Responds to the Standing Up to the Executive Branch for Immigration Enforcement Act
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 16, 2024
The Standing Up to the Executive Branch for Immigration Enforcement Act (The SUE for Immigration Enforcement Act) was introduced by Congressmen Dan Bishop and Chip Roy, and is currently being reviewed by the Judiciary Committee. In response to the release of this bill, Joshua Treviño of the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) has issued a statement.Treviño highlights that the bill is a direct response to the Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Texas, which found that Louisiana and Texas lacked standing to challenge the Biden administration's failure to enforce...
Retired Texas captain reveals the truth about cartel operations at the border
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 16, 2024
Highlights from our interview with Jaeson Jones
New Report Projects Economic Growth and Contributions for Asylum Seekers and New Immigrants Across U.S.
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 9, 2024
Today, the Immigration Research Initiative (IRI) released a national report that provides state-by-state data on the projected wages, economic growth, and state and local tax contributions from asylum seekers and newly arriving immigrants in the United States. The report highlights the significant economic benefits that immigrants bring to their communities.According to the report, immigrants in the United States contribute millions of dollars in state and local taxes, and this contribution increases as their earnings grow over time. Within the first two years of their...
Texas Border Coalition Urges Congress to Take Action on Border Issues
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 9, 2024
EL PASO, Texas – The Texas Border Coalition (TBC) has expressed its concerns regarding the Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act recently introduced in the U.S. Senate. While acknowledging some positive aspects of the legislation, the TBC believes that it falls short in addressing the critical issues related to migration and border management.Commissioner David Stout, Chairman of the Texas Border Coalition, emphasized the need for legislative action to address the broken immigration and asylum systems. He stated, "Dead on arrival is not...
DPS Arrests Over 50 in Regional Human Trafficking Operations
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 5, 2024
During the month of January 2024, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Criminal Investigations Division (CID) conducted several operations in the West Texas Region to combat human trafficking. The operations aimed to target individuals involved in exploiting and victimizing trafficking victims and apprehend those suspected of being involved in human trafficking through solicitation on various websites.The success of these operations was greatly attributed to the collaboration of multiple agencies. DPS West Texas Regional Director Jose Sanchez expressed his...
Texas state Rep. Ellen Troxclair: 'I stand with Governor Abbott as he fights to protect the unprecedented flood of illegal immigrants pouring across our Southern Border.'
By Lone Star Standard | Jan 29, 2024
Texas State Representative Ellen Troxclair has voiced her support for Governor Greg Abbott's efforts to secure the Texas-Mexico border. This statement comes amidst escalating tensions between Abbott and President Joe Biden over Operation Lone Star.
Governor Greg Abbott issues statement on Texas' constitutional right to self-defense
By Lone Star Standard | Jan 25, 2024
The federal government has broken the compact between the United States and the States.
Greg Abbott: 'Texas will continue to hold the line against the border crisis'
By Lone Star Standard | Jan 14, 2024
Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, announced on January 12th that the state would continue Operation Lone Star in its efforts to secure the border. Launched in March 2021, the operation aims to secure dangerous ports into Texas.
TMD Investigation into Migrant Drownings
By Lone Star Standard | Jan 14, 2024
A thorough review conducted by the Texas Military Department (TMD) has shed light on the circumstances surrounding the recent drownings of migrants in the Rio Grande. In response to claims that Border Patrol had requested access to save distressed migrants but were prevented by the TMD, the department has clarified that these claims are inaccurate.According to TMD, at the time Border Patrol requested access to Shelby Park, the drownings had already occurred and the bodies were being recovered by Mexican Authorities. TMD soldiers were in direct communication with Border...
Migrant Drownings near Eagle Pass
By Lone Star Standard | Jan 13, 2024
The Texas Military Department (TMD) has responded to a social media post regarding the drownings of three migrants near Eagle Pass. The TMD was contacted by Border Patrol on Friday night about a migrant distress situation. However, after actively searching the river with lights and night vision goggles, no distressed migrants were observed."At no time did TMD security personnel along the river observe any distressed migrants, nor did TMD turn back any illegal immigrants from the US during this period," stated the TMD.Furthermore, the TMD reported that they observed a...
