It’s great to finally have a partner in the White House who will help Texas secure our border!
For the past four years, Texas has worked tirelessly to defend our southern border through our historic border mission, Operation Lone Star.Every step of the way, we faced a Biden-Harris Administration that refused to protect our country from the unprecedented invasion they created with their reckless open border policies.
But now, with President Donald Trump in the White House, America has a Commander-in-Chief who understands the importance of securing our nation. From day one, President Trump took immediate action to declare the border crisis a national emergency and signed key executive orders aimed at upholding the rule of law and restoring safety at the southern border.
The State of Texas is proud to support the Trump Administration’s border security efforts. Together, we are taking bold action to combat illegal immigration, enhance border security, and protect our national security. As part of this partnership, I issued five executive orders that strengthen our shared mission to secure the border:
Directing state agencies to assist federal immigration officers to arrest, detain, and deport illegal immigrants in Texas.
Directing the Texas Military Department to assist the United States Northern Command in repelling the invasion, securing the southern border, and neutralizing foreign enemies infiltrating Texas.
Directing state agencies to assist federal partners to deploy additional border barriers to improve operational security.
Directing state agencies to share intelligence with federal law enforcement on foreign terrorist organizations, including Mexican cartels and Tren de Aragua, to support counter-terror operations.
Directing the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Facilities Commission to identify all Texas land and facilities for federal partners to lease and use for the detention and deportation of illegal immigrants.
In addition, I directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to deploy tactical strike teams to support homeland security operations and enforce immigration laws across the state. Under my direction, our soldiers and troopers are working side-by-side with federal law enforcement officers to secure the border and protect Texans.
Thank you for making your voice heard during this critical moment.
– Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas
More About Governor Greg Abbott
Hi, this is Greg Abbott. Whether you were born in Texas, moved here yesterday, or are following along from afar, I’m glad you’re here.
If you didn’t know, a tree fell on me while I was out jogging in my 20s and left me paralyzed from the waist down. Supported by my family and faith, I pulled through that difficult time and recognized life is defined not by the challenges we face, but by how we respond to those challenges.
This rings true for our state and its people, too.
Texas has always been a land of freedom and opportunity. Since we won our independence as a sovereign nation in 1836, Texas has been the natural home for entrepreneurs, adventurers, pioneers, and leaders. My job as Governor of Texas is to defend the values that keep Texas #1! We are off to a great start.
Since I became Governor, Texas has added more than 2 million new jobs. We’re home to over 3 million small businesses that employ nearly half of all working Texans, and we’re #1 for Fortune 500 company headquarters. We’re also #1 for economic development, exports, and jobs created by Black business owners, Hispanic women business owners, and veteran women business owners.
In Texas, everyone can succeed.
My wife Cecilia, the first Hispanic First Lady of Texas, our daughter, Audrey, and I – plus our three Golden Retrievers, Peaches, Pancake, and Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit – love this great state and are proud to call it home. My life is defined by public service, and I’m honored to continue to serve as your Governor.
Thank you for your generous support,
Governor Greg Abbott
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