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This resolution urges the United States Congress to reimburse the State of Texas $11 billion for border security expenses incurred through Operation Lone Star, a program launched in March 2021 by Governor Greg Abbott to address migrant crossings and drug trafficking at the southern border. The resolution highlights that due to federal inaction, Texas has invested significant resources in border security, including deploying the Texas National Guard and Department of Public Safety to detect and prevent illegal border crossings. The initiative has resulted in over 516,300 migrant apprehensions and more than 45,300 arrests, with efforts including surveillance technologies, support for local law enforcement, legal activities, and managing migration-related humanitarian concerns. The resolution argues that while border security is ultimately a federal responsibility, Texas has taken substantial steps to maintain national safety, and Congress should compensate the state for its extensive efforts and financial investments in addressing the border crisis.

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