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TX HCR40
TX HCR40Urging Congress to reimburse the State of Texas for border security costs incurred under Operation Lone Star.
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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
05/22/2025
05/22/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby respectfully urge the Congress of the United States to reimburse the State of Texas for border security costs incurred under Operation Lone Star
AI Summary
This resolution urges the United States Congress to reimburse the State of Texas for border security expenses incurred through Operation Lone Star, a state-led initiative launched in March 2021 by Governor Greg Abbott to address migrant crossings and drug trafficking at the southern border. The resolution highlights that Texas has invested billions of dollars in border security efforts, including deploying the Texas National Guard and Department of Public Safety to detect and prevent illegal crossings, with the program resulting in over 516,300 migrant apprehensions and 45,300 arrests. While acknowledging that border security is fundamentally a federal responsibility, the resolution argues that Texas has expended significant resources to maintain national safety due to the federal government's perceived inaction. Additionally, the resolution directs the Texas secretary of state to formally communicate this request to key federal officials, including the President, Senate President, House Speaker, and Texas congressional delegation, asking that the resolution be entered into the Congressional Record as a formal memorial to Congress.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (47)
Ben Bumgarner (R)*,
Brandon Creighton (R)*,
Mano DeAyala (R)*,
Stan Gerdes (R)*,
Ryan Guillen (R)*,
Will Metcalf (R)*,
Daniel Alders (R),
Cecil Bell (R),
Keith Bell (R),
Brad Buckley (R),
Briscoe Cain (R),
Donna Campbell (R),
Pat Curry (R),
Mark Dorazio (R),
Paul Dyson (R),
Caroline Fairly (R),
Gary Gates (R),
Cody Harris (R),
Brian Harrison (R),
Richard Hayes (R),
Cole Hefner (R),
Hillary Hickland (R),
Adam Hinojosa (R),
Carrie Isaac (R),
Phil King (R),
Stan Kitzman (R),
Lois Kolkhorst (R),
Terri Leo-Wilson (R),
Mitch Little (R),
Janie Lopez (R),
A.J. Louderback (R),
David Lowe (R),
John Lujan (R),
Shelley Luther (R),
John McQueeney (R),
Brent Money (R),
Eddie Morales (D),
Angelia Orr (R),
Jared Patterson (R),
Mihaela Plesa (D),
Mike Schofield (R),
Valoree Swanson (R),
Carl Tepper (R),
Steve Toth (R),
Gary VanDeaver (R),
Cody Vasut (R),
Terry Wilson (R),
Last Action
Co-sponsor authorized (on 05/27/2025)
Taxonomy
Government Operations
- ‐ Intergovernmental Relations
Immigration
- ‐ Immigration Regulation and Control
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Illegal Immigration and Border Security Crime
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HCR40 | 01/08/2025 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HC00040S.htm | 05/22/2025 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HC00040H.htm | 05/05/2025 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HC00040I.htm | 01/08/2025 |
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