Houston, TX, April 28, 2023 — With the deadline to pass bills into law looming in the Texas Legislature, HB 3280, ending in-state tuition for illegal aliens is on track to be killed by the Republican Chairman of the House Higher Education Committee, Rep. John Kuempel, without even receiving as much as a public hearing. […]
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Welcome to your weekly Texans for Strong Borders Newsletter. Here is everything you need to know about the fight to end illegal immigration into the state of Texas: Texas Senate Committee on Border Security Hears Legislation to Finish Trump’s Wall and Declare an Invasion at the Texas Border Prior to the filing deadline for this […]
The Chairman on the House Committee over Homeland Security and Public Safety Ryan Guillen (R-Rio Grande City), who was a Democrat until he switched in the interim between this session and the last, has not been favorable to the cause of Border Security from the perspective of disinvitation. Guillen has not only prompted votes but […]
Prior to the filing deadline for this 88th legislative session, Texans for Strong Borders laid out an expansive priority list that (if all were implemented) would operationally end illegal immigration into Texas. It would also decrease the number of illegal aliens making their way into the greater United States (Texas is the leading state for […]
And now let’s talk about magnets, more specifically, jobs and in-state tuition. TFSB believes we need to mandate E-Verify to ensure that Texas jobs are reserved for legal citizens and reserve in-state tuition for Texans only. SB 1621 by Sen. Lois Kolhorst and HB 3846 by Rep. Steve Toth would mandate E-Verify for all. HB […]
Welcome to your weekly Texans for Strong Borders newsletter. Here’s everything you need to know about the fight to end illegal immigration in the state of Texas: TFSB Testifies in Favor of HB 20, the Border Unit Protection Act On Wednesday, TFSB Senior Counselor RJ Hauman testified in favor of HB 20 by Representative Matt […]
Happy Good Friday! Welcome to your weekly Texans for Strong Borders newsletter. Here’s everything you need to know about the fight to end illegal immigration into the state of Texas: Texas House Passes Bi-Annual Legislative Budget Last night, the Texas House of Representatives, composed of eighty-six Republicans and sixty-four Democrats, passed their bi-annual legislative budget […]
Last night, the Texas House of Representatives, composed of eighty-six Republicans and sixty-four Democrats, passed their bi-annual legislative budget for the state of Texas for the years of 2024 and 2025. It included billions of dollars in appropriations to public schools, roads, bridges, district hospitals, state and local law enforcement, etc. Markedly, this budget awarded […]
In March, Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida announced a comprehensive legislative action plan which, short of declaring an invasion, would wipe out immigration from the state’s perspective. DeSantis’ plan included tasking the Florida Legislature with the following: Revoking driver’s licenses given to illegals in other states or local municipalities Ending in-state tuition for illegal aliens […]
Earlier this week, Texans for Strong Borders sent a memorandum to all legislators in the Texas House and Senate informing them on specific bills that have our full support as an organization. Those bills and their legislative priorities are as follows: Repel the Invasion HB 20 by Representative Matt Schaefer HB 4368 by Representative Richard […]