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This resolution demands that the United States Congress reimburse the State of Texas for $11 billion spent on border security through Operation Lone Star, a joint operation between the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas Military Department. The resolution argues that federal immigration policies under the Biden administration have led to unprecedented levels of illegal border crossings, with at least eight million southwest border encounters reported since January 2021. The Texas legislature contends that the federal government has failed to enforce immigration laws, forcing the state to take extraordinary measures to secure its southern border. The resolution highlights that Operation Lone Star reportedly resulted in a 74 percent decline in illegal border crossings and emphasizes the significant financial burden placed on Texas to address what it sees as a federal responsibility for immigration services and border control.

Military Affairs and Security

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