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From Border To Heartland: The Spread of Cartel Influence to Small Towns and Suburbs
By Lone Star Standard reports | Jul 18, 2024
Highlights from our interview with Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland, retired U.S. Border Patrol Agent, U.S. Air Force veteran, and Sheriff of Terrell County, Texas.
State lawmakers Harrison, Schatzline urge Moody to hold interim hearings
By Lone Star Standard | Jul 13, 2024
Texas State Representatives Brian Harrison (R-Midlothian) and Nate Schatzline (R-Fort Worth) have expressed concerns over Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan's (R-Beaumont) refusal to issue interim charges on border security, potential child abuse, and fraud at Texas Children's Hospital. This has prompted the lawmakers to request Representative Joe Moody (D-El Paso) to hold interim hearings.
Terrell County Sheriff Cleveland: 'Everything that crosses the border illegally is done so with the blessing of the cartels'
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 27, 2024
Sheriff Thaddeus C. Cleveland of Terrell County told the Lone Star Standar that anyone or anything crossing the southern border illegally has "the blessing of the cartels."
TxDOT to solve congestion at U.S.-Mexico border as trade rises
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 26, 2024
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is determined to address congestion at the U.S.-Mexico border as trade between the two North American nations rises. Infrastructure needs underscore the state agency’s goals and efforts.
Abbott welcomes National Guard at new forward operating base amid ongoing border crisis
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 1, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott today toured Texas’ new Forward Operating Base and welcomed the first 300 Texas National Guard soldiers moving into the base camp in Eagle Pass. Following the tour, the Governor held a press conference highlighting Texas’ historic border security efforts and outlining how the new base camp will help soldiers deployed on Operation Lone Star more effectively respond to President Joe Biden’s ongoing border crisis.
Operation Lone Star deploys drones to curb illegal border crossings
By Lone Star Standard | May 19, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing their efforts to secure the border, halt smuggling activities, and counter transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.
Texas pushes back against Biden's border policies with Operation Lone Star
By Lone Star Standard | May 13, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard have been collaborating to secure the border, halt the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas, and counteract transnational criminal activity between ports of entry. This joint effort, known as Operation Lone Star, has resulted in over 510,600 illegal immigrant apprehensions and more than 42,500 criminal arrests, including over 37,700 felony charges.
Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn: Cartel members say ‘whatever kills the American is good with us’
By Lone Star Standard | Apr 19, 2024
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
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 30, 2024
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.
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...
