“This boosts man power for border security,” Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said.
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas National Guard soldiers will have the authority to make immigration arrests under an agreement with the Trump administration, Gov. Greg Abbott said Sunday.
Abbott posted on X that the partnership was effective immediately. “This boosts man power for border security,” he said.
The governor’s office did not immediately respond Monday morning to questions.
Breitbart Texas first reported that Texas had signed a memorandum of understanding with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to let National Guard troops conduct patrols and have the authority of an immigration agent as long as the soldier is accompanied by a U.S. immigration officer or Border Patrol agent.
This is a developing story.
This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune at https://www.texastribune.org/2025/02/03/texas-national-guard-immigration-arrests/.
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