Governor Greg Abbott and Texas authorities have partnered with the Trump Administration to strengthen border security. Since launching Operation Lone Star, illegal crossings have dropped by 87%, with over 530,800 apprehensions, 50,470 criminal arrests, and the seizure of over 623 million lethal doses of fentanyl, according to the Office of the Texas Governor.
Governor Abbott has ordered the Texas Military Department to work with the Trump Administration to improve border security, deploying the Texas Tactical Border Force to address illegal migration. Abbott said, "Texas has a partner in the White House we can work with to secure the Texas-Mexico border," and expressed appreciation for President Trump's leadership, adding, "I thank President Donald Trump for his decisive leadership on the southern border and look forward to working with him and his Administration to secure the border and make America safe again." The plan includes deploying Texas Department of Public Safety strike teams to assist Homeland Security with arrests and deportations, and aims to "Together, we will end this crisis and make America safe once again," as reported by the Office of the Texas Governor.
Governor Abbott discussed the partnership between Texas and the Trump Administration on border security. He mentioned the deployment of military resources and the Texas National Guard's training for mass migration situations. Abbott also noted recent arrests of individuals from Texas' Most Wanted list, emphasizing efforts to address illegal immigration and related crimes. The collaboration focuses on deterring and preventing illegal border crossings, as stated by the Office of the Texas Governor.
