Texas Republicans are pushing for the federal government to reimburse the state for the $11 billion it has spent on border security efforts. The state’s Governor, Greg Abbott, has called on the Biden administration to pick up the tab, arguing that it is the federal government’s responsibility to secure the border. The push comes as Texas has seen a surge in migrants crossing the border in recent months.
The Texas GOP has been pushing for federal reimbursement for the state’s border security efforts for years. The issue has become even more urgent as Texas has seen a surge in crossings at the border with Mexico. Governor Abbott has deployed thousands of National Guard troops and state troopers to assist with border security, costing the state billions of dollars.
The push for federal reimbursement has been met with skepticism from Democrats, who argue that the state should be responsible for its own border security costs. They also point out that the Biden administration has already allocated funds for border security efforts and is working to address the root causes of migration from Central America.
Despite the skepticism from Democrats, Texas Republicans are determined to see the federal government pick up the tab for the state’s border security efforts. They argue that securing the border is a federal responsibility and that Texas should not have to bear the financial burden alone. As the debate continues, it remains to be seen whether the federal government will agree to reimburse Texas for the $11 billion it has spent on border security.
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