Texas Republicans in Congress are supporting Governor Greg Abbott’s request for the federal government to reimburse the state for its efforts to prevent illegal immigration. U.S. Representative Dan Crenshaw proposed a bill to provide financial assistance to states like Texas that have independently secured their borders. U.S. Representative Jake Ellzey is also supporting this legislation, citing the Constitution’s mandate that the federal government protect states from invasion.
Governor Abbott is asking Congress to reimburse Texas for the $11.1 billion spent on border security between 2022 and the current budget year. This money was used for initiatives such as building a border wall and deploying National Guard soldiers and state troopers to the border. Abbott attributed the financial burden to the Biden administration’s failure to address illegal immigration effectively.
However, not all Texas lawmakers are on board with this proposal. U.S. Representative Julie Johnson expressed concerns about the bill, stating that some of the expenses incurred by Abbott were for political purposes rather than effective border security measures. Despite differing opinions on the issue, Texas lawmakers have proposed allocating $6.5 billion towards border security in the 2026-27 biennium.
The push for federal reimbursement for border security measures has gained traction among Texas Republicans, highlighting the ongoing debate around immigration enforcement and the federal government’s responsibilities in border protection. Viewers can tune in to CBS News Texas for more coverage on this issue.
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