While we recognize the intent behind SB 30 and HB 4806 to streamline commerce and lower costs for consumers, we are deeply concerned that, as currently written, the bill would limit the ability of Texans to seek just compensation when injured by foreign companies and foreign workers. Currently, Texas has many foreign truck drivers operating […]
OPINION On Thursday, February 6th, Smith County Sheriff Larry Smith hosted an immigration panel to address community concerns about immigration enforcement policies under the Trump administration. At the panel, Sheriff Smith attempted to reassure community members and, apparently, illegal aliens that they did not need to fear any enforcement action from the Sheriff’s Department unless […]
Chris Russo – President, Texans for Strong Borders On Saturday, the Texas House GOP Caucus met in Austin to elect a nominee for Speaker of the Texas House for the upcoming 89th Legislature. When the dust settled, Rep. David Cook of Mansfield won the caucus nomination with 77% of the 62 votes on the third ballot. However, the race […]
Chris Russo – President, Texans for Strong Borders This morning, Speaker of the Texas House Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont) announced that he is dropping out of the race for Speaker in the upcoming 89th Legislature. We at Texans for Strong Borders have been among Phelan’s strongest critics for his role in defeating key border security bills […]
by Chris Russo – President, Texans for Strong Borders On Tuesday, Donald Trump sent shockwaves through a stunned legacy media as state after state was called for him. By the end of the night, he had secured a victory in every single swing state, a larger electoral advantage than his victory in 2016, and even […]
by Chris Russo – President, Texans for Strong Borders Yesterday, I testified at the Texas Senate Committee On Border Security, which met yesterday in Austin to discuss three main topics: Securing the Texas-Mexico Border, Support for Border Security Personnel, and Monitoring of SB 602, SB 1133, and SB 1484. The full agenda can be found […]
by Chris Russo – President, Texans for Strong Borders This week, Democrats gathered in Chicago to officially nominate candidates for President and Vice President, adopt a platform, and rally the troops going into the November 5th presidential election, where Vice President Kamala Harris will face former President Donald J. Trump. One of the most intriguing […]
August 9, 2024 Governor Greg Abbott Office of the GovernorP.O. Box 12428Austin, Texas 78711 Governor Abbott, On behalf of Texans for Strong Borders, I am writing to thank you for your recent Executive Order directing the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to collect information on the health care costs from illegal aliens who use […]
Invasion! Dozens of Illegal Aliens Rush Texas National Guard, Break Through Concertina Wire Barriers
At Texans for Strong Borders, we have been talking about the invasion at our border since our founding in 2022. Yesterday in El Paso, the invasion took another concerning turn. Yesterday afternoon, New York Post reporter Jennie Taer posted video on 𝕏 from James Breeden showing a group of dozens of illegal aliens making a […]
March 22, 2024
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On Tuesday, March 5th, Texas Republican Primary voters went to the polls all over the state to decide who will represent them in November. In light of the failures of the 88th Session and the decision by Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton, there were more competitive primary challenges for […]