Unfortunately, but not surprising, Texas Governor Greg Abbott
offered no help to the counties. Instead, Abbott placed more
burden upon the counties to submit "a full and accurate estimate of
the fiscal impact...including the costs incurred and you expect to incur."
Abbott plans to turn to the federal government for reimbursement.
I have a message for Gov. Abbott: "The Biden administration will
not reimburse the counties, and it will not assist in securing the
border. Six years ago, I personally shared with you the tragedies
of "stolen lives" - innocent Americans who were killed by illegal aliens
due to existing laws not enforced and borders not secure.
You have a duty to serve and protect Texas and the lives of Texans.
You, governor, must act; and act now to secure the border!
Abbott's letter to counties. Read full article.
Texas law enforcement is moving with every inch of their power to secure
not only Texas, but our Nation.
Texas politicians must do their part and support Rep. Slaton's HB 2862 to
immediately create the "Border Security Enhancement Fund". This
fund would also allow states to contribute. HOWEVER....
the unwillingness of Gov. Abbott, Speaker Dade Phelan, Chairman
Chris Paddie, and Lt. Gov. Patrick to support HB 2862 to secure the
border is inhumane and unacceptable. It's evident they've chosen to retain
their open border millionaire donors over the safety and welfare of all Americans.
Their border photo opps, while surrounded by a heavily-armed security,
detail no longer camouflages the reality: Watch video of bail-out.
