Tag Archives: Texas National Guard
Border Security Bill Passes Senate
This story has been updated to reflect the bill’s final passage on third reading. An expansive border security bill declared a priority by Gov. Greg Abbott was passed Tuesday by the Texas Senate. The vote marked the end of a months-long disagreement between … Continue reading
Dewhurst Asks for Price Tag to Expand Border Operations
Months after Texas beefed up its border security presence in the Rio Grande Valley and deployed the Texas National Guard there in response to a record increase in illegal crossings, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst wants to know what it would cost to expand … Continue reading
National Guard Deploys To Bust Drug Crime In South Texas
LA JOYA, Texas — The National Guard is now descending on the South Texas border. It’s part of a law enforcement surge called Operation Strong Safety. Governor Rick Perry ordered the mission to confront the never-ending flow of illegal drug … Continue reading
Chairman of Border Sheriffs Coalition says National Guard Troops Won’t Solve Humanitarian Crisis
Governor Rick Perry has announced his plan to send 1,000 Texas National Guard troops to the Texas-Mexico border in response to the recent influx of Central American migrants. Perry says the troops are needed to protect against threats from Mexican cartels … Continue reading