Texas Scorecard by Brandon Waltens January 29, 2025
The orders mark a sharp shift from the policies of the Biden administration, which largely ignored Texas’ pleas for federal border enforcement.Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a series of executive orders, directing state agencies to assist the Trump administration in securing the southern border and enforcing immigration laws.
“For the past four years, Texas has worked around-the-clock to defend our southern border while former President Joe Biden refused to protect our country from an invasion he allowed,” Abbott stated. “Now, we have a Commander-in-Chief in the White House who will do what is necessary to protect Americans.”
Abbott’s five executive orders reinforce Texas’ role in combatting illegal immigration and securing the border, which include:
• Directing state agencies to assist federal immigration officers in investigating, arresting, detaining, and deporting illegal immigrants in Texas.
• Ordering the Texas Military Department to work with the U.S. Northern Command in repelling the invasion at the southern border.
• Deploying additional border barriers to stop illegal crossings.
• Sharing intelligence on foreign terrorist organizations, including Mexican cartels and Tren de Aragua, with federal law enforcement.
• Identifying state-owned land and facilities for the federal government to use for detention and deportation.
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