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This resolution demands that the federal government officially designate foreign drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations under Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which would provide legal mechanisms to more aggressively combat these criminal groups. The resolution highlights the severe impact of drug cartels on Texas, describing their activities as an "invasion" that involves flooding communities with deadly narcotics, engaging in human trafficking, and creating dangerous conditions for local law enforcement. The Texas Legislature asserts that the state has been bearing significant financial and security burdens due to the federal government's perceived inaction, including spending billions on border security, housing criminal offenders, and deploying additional law enforcement resources. Citing Article I, Section 10 of the U.S. Constitution, the resolution argues that Texas has the sovereign right to protect itself when facing imminent danger, and it encourages state and local authorities to use all available constitutional powers to repel the drug cartel "invasion" in the most peaceful manner possible, with the ultimate goal of bringing the situation under control and protecting Texas communities.

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