Trump moves to expand on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's border crackdown in first executive orders
The new president said he would designate drug cartels terrorists and send troops to the southern border to repel an “invasion," even as crossings are at a low.
President Trump pledges to expand border wall, praises Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
With Trump considering Texas' 'border czar' to head Border Patrol, Cornyn praises pick
Texas' senior U.S. senator says he expects Trump to move swiftly on border matters once he resumes office next week.
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Trump to tap Texas “border czar” to lead U.S. Border Patrol, report says
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President Trump surprised to see Texas Gov. Greg Abbott at post-inauguration speech
President Donald Trump was speaking to his supporters about the border after his inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025. The president was talking about Texas' handling of the border when he realized Texas Governor Greg Abbott was in the crowd.
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Texas officers apprehend more than 530,000 illegal border crossers; enough lethal doses of fentanyl seized to kill everyone in U.S., Mexico, Canada
Since Gov. Greg Abbott launched his border security mission, Operation Lone Star, in 2021, OLS officers have apprehended more than 530,600 illegal border crossers. They’ve also made more than 50,000 criminal arrests, with more than 43,000 felony charges reported.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott increases readiness level of state operations ahead of winter weather
Governor Greg Abbott has increased Texas' State Operations Center readiness level to Level II, ensuring rapid deployment of resources to address winter weather hazards and protect residents across the state.
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Gov. Greg Abbott threatens Texas A&M president’s job over claim that university broke DEI ban
Abbott's comments came after A&M invited staffers and students to attend a conference that a conservative activist said broke the state’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Texas' emergency response resources activated by Governor Abbott ahead of severe weather
SAN ANTONIO - Texas governor Greg Abbott has activated the state's emergency response resources ahead of anticipated severe weather.
'Texas seizes enough fentanyl to kill everyone in U.S., Mexico, Canada', governor's office says
In the fight against the fentanyl crisis, Texas law enforcement has seized more than 622 million lethal doses of fentanyl, a release from Greg Abbott's office said.
Bill would create new Homeland Security division in Texas Department of Public Safety
A new bill filed in the Texas Senate would create a new Homeland Security division within the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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Governor Abbott orders anti-terrorism task force surge in response to ISIS-inspired attack
El Paso, TX (KFOX14,CBS4) — Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Department of Public Safety on Wednesday to surge Texas Anti-Terrorism Task Force resources. The task force is designed to ...
Gov. Greg Abbott says cold, below freezing temperatures to impact the state through Friday
Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to hold a media briefing in north Austin on the state's response to severe winter weather that will impact Texas on Wednesday, according to a release from Abbott's office.
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Texas Intensifies Crackdown on Tren de Aragua with Over 49,900 Criminal Arrests, Governor Abbott Blames Open Border Policy for Ongoing Threats
Texas steps up efforts against the Tren de Aragua gang, with the state's Operation Lone Star leading to numerous immigrant apprehensions and criminal arrests.