Last night, the U.S. Senate rejected an amendment to incorporate H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act of 2023, into the debt limit. This was a strategic move originally brought forth by the House Republican Study Committee. The amendment, which sought to strengthen border security measures, was an important step towards addressing the ongoing crisis […]
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At the close of the 88th legislative session on May 28th, Governor Greg Abbott called for an immediate special session to address property tax relief and border security. In regards to ‘Border Security’, Abbott set forth guidelines for language, specifically: “Legislation solely for the purpose of increasing or enhancing the penalties for certain criminal conduct […]
Recent developments in states like Arizona, California, Massachusetts, Illinois, and Minnesota exacerbate the invasion of the U.S. The Southern Border underscores the urgent need for Texas to take a stand and protect its citizens. In Arizona, the removal of shipping containers, which took place as newly elected Democrat Governor Katie Hobbs assumed office, marks a […]
Texans for Strong Borders Calls on Gov. Abbott to Widen the Call for Special Session on Border Security Houston, TX, May 30, 2023 — Last night, Governor Greg Abbott issued a call for an immediate special session that included border security measures. Abbott’s call is limited to property tax relief legislation as well as “[l]egislation […]
Dear Patriot, I hope this message finds you well. As the 88th Legislative Session of the Texas Legislature comes to a close, I wanted to take a moment to update you on the state of border security in Texas and express our deep concerns. It is evident there is still significant work to be done […]
Houston, TX, May 26, 2023 — Today, Texans for Strong Borders condemns the actions of Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan as he prioritizes personal agendas over crucial border security legislation. While the Texas border crisis worsens, Phelan’s misguided focus shows he is not serious about his commitment to securing our border. The failure of the […]
Welcome to your weekly Texans for Strong Borders Newsletter. Here is everything you need to know about the fight to end illegal immigration into Texas: HB 7, the Revised Border Protection Unit Act, Watered Down in Senate Border Security Committee As we explained in last week’s newsletter, HB 20, the Border Unit Protection Act, was […]
The Republican Study Committee (RSC) led by Kevin Hern (R-Oklahoma) has taken possibly the most effective approach to achieving Border Security this congressional session by tying debt negotiations to Border Security. While HR 2 may have passed the House last week, it may not see a vote in the Senate due to the chamber’s partisan […]
A few weeks ago, we mentioned that the Texas House had unanimously passed a bill allowing non-citizen veterans to become peace officers in the state of Texas. SB 252, which accomplishes the same purpose, was passed out of the Senate and was then passed by the House today. This is part of a larger movement […]
SB 1481, finishing the Texas border wall, and SB 1621, mandating E-Verify for all businesses, have both stalled on the Senate intent calendar this week as they wait for a vote. It’s simple: last June, thousands of Texas Republicans gathered to determine their priorities and Border Security was designated as number two. This call for […]