Gov. Abbott calls on Congress to pay back Texas for $11.1B spent on border
Gov. Abbott sent letters on Thursday to U.S. Congressional leaders requesting the federal government reimburse Texas $11.1 billion for border budget.
Gov. Abbott asks federal government for $11 billion border security reimbursement
The governor said that Texas incurred costs for border walls, military support and transportation that should have been covered by the U.S.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott requests $11.1B from Congress for border security efforts
Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for the federal government to pay back $11.1 billion that was spent on Operation Lone Star, Texas' border security effort, during the Biden Administration.
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Gov. Greg Abbott asks federal government for $11B to cover Operation Lone Star. Here's why.
$11.1 billion to flood Texas' border with Mexico with thousands of National Guard soldiers and Texas Department of Public Safety troopers to help stem the flow of undocumented people and illegal drugs ...