Tag: Greg Abbott

Texas’ Border Crackdown Bears Fruit: 422 Million Lethal Fentanyl Doses Seized, Over 31,000 Criminal Arrests

Texas’ efforts to stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into the United States under Operation Lone Star have borne fruit, according to data provided by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who pledged to continue deploying “every strategy” available to respond to the border crisis. Operation Lone Star was launched in March 2021 in response…


Trump’s Tough ‘Vibes’ Kept More Order on the Border: Journalist

Former President Donald J. Trump was famous for talking tough about illegal immigration. In fact, his reputation as an enforcer appears to have resonated south of the Rio Grande. “Trump’s tough-on-the-border rhetoric makes its way down to Mexico and Central America, and it drives people’s decisions. They know it’s going to be a less welcoming…


Texas Gov. Abbott Signs Bill Restricting Minor Access to ‘Sexually Oriented Performances’

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed into law new legislation aimed at limiting children’s exposure to drag events or other sexual performances on public property or businesses across the state. Senate Bill 12 (pdf) restricts certain “sexually oriented performances” from taking place on public property, on the premises of a commercial enterprise, or in the presence of individuals…


Texas Gov. Abbott Signs Bill Banning Biological Males From Competing in Women’s Intercollegiate Athletics

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law new legislation on June 15 aimed at protecting the integrity of women’s sports by banning biological males who identify as female from competing in women’s collegiate sports. Senate Bill 15, also known as the state’s “Save Women’s Sports Act” builds on previous legislation passed by Abbott in 2021 that…


Texas Governor Appoints John Scott as Interim Attorney General After Impeachment of Ken Paxton

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott appointed John Scott to serve as the state’s interim attorney general after the Texas House of Representatives voted to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton. Abbott made the appointment on May 31 following the state legislature’s move to impeach Paxton due to allegations of malfeasance. Scott, a Republican, has previously worked in the office…


Texas Legislature’s First Special Session to Focus on Border Security, Slashing Property Taxes

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on May 29 unveiled a long list of agenda items for the state Legislature’s upcoming special sessions, including bolstering security at the U.S.-Mexico border and slashing property taxes in the state. The Republican governor called an immediate special session the night of May 29, just hours after the state House and Senate adjourned from the 88th…


First Bus of Migrants Arrives in Colorado From Texas

The first group of illegal immigrants has been sent from Texas to Denver, Colorado, said the Lone Star State’s governor, Greg Abbott. Since April 2022, Texas has been busing illegal immigrants to Democrat-led jurisdictions to ease the pressure of illegal immigration. Abbott, a Republican, has repeatedly blamed the border crisis on the Biden administration. “Texas’…


24 Governors Pledge Support for Texas, Say They’re Ready to ‘Protect’ US–Mexico Border

Nearly half the governors in the United States have thrown their support behind Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, saying they’re ready to help deal with the spike in illegal immigration at the southern border. “The federal government’s response handling the expiration of Title 42 has represented a complete failure of the Biden Administration,” Iowa Gov. Kim…


Illegal Immigrants Bused to Vice President’s Home Once Again as Title 42 Ends

A busload of illegal immigrants was dropped off late on May 14 outside the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, where Vice President Kamala Harris’ residence is located. According to ABC7, the bus arrived at around 8:30 p.m. on Mother’s Day carrying dozens of illegal immigrants from Del Rio, Texas. The outlet shared videos on Twitter…


Texas Activates ‘Tactical Border Force’ Ahead of Illegal Immigration Surge at Border

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced he’s deployed a special border force just days before this week’s expiration of the Title 42 public health order that turned back millions of illegal immigrants in recent years. Abbott, a Republican who has been critical of Democratic President Joe Biden’s border policies, said that members of the newly minted  Texas…