E-Verify Passes in the Texas Senate, but faces Uphill Battle in Rep. Ken King’s State Affairs Committee in the Texas House Texans for Strong Borders is thrilled to report that the Senate passed SB 324, Universal E-Verify. This legislation, filed by Senator Lois Kolkhorst, passed the Senate 19-12 on Wednesday, with Sen. Robert Nichols being the only Republican voting against. […]
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Houston, TX. April 25, 2025 — The Texas Senate has advanced several key measures to secure the Texas Border and bolster internal immigration enforcement, including: Texans for Strong Borders President, Chris Russo, issued the following statement: “Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and the Texas Senate have demonstrated a serious commitment to the passage of landmark legislation […]
It’s Time for Texas to End In-state Tuition for Illegals Earlier this week, Texans for Strong Borders President Chris Russo testified at the Senate Committee on Education K-16 in favor of SB 1798, which would repeal in-state tuition for illegal aliens. The bill has not yet passed out of committee for consideration by the full Senate but since […]
An Easter Message from Strong Borders President Chris Russo As we commemorate Christ’s eternal sacrifice on this Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion, it is important for Christians to pause and reflect on the foundation of our Faith. Though our nation faces many challenges, we must always remember Jesus Christ’s victory on the Cross and the […]
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 […]
Amendments to Track the Cost of Illegal Immigration Killed in the House On Thursday, the Texas House convened to debate and pass the Texas budget. The proposed budget includes $336.1 billion in total spending and $48 billion in new spending. Hundreds of amendments were pre-filed, including several by Rep. Mike Olcott to track taxpayer money spent on illegal aliens. House […]
Chris Russo Testifies in Favor of Banning Foreign Ownership of Texas Land Texans for Strong Borders President Chris Russo testified in favor of House Bill 17. This legislation is meant protect Texas land from being owned by hostile foreign entities. During his testimony, Russo emphasized the national security threat posed by foreign control over American resources, saying, “Protecting […]
Strong Borders Joins Coalition Calling for Repealing In-State Tuition Subsidies for Illegal Aliens Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, along with Texans for Strong Borders and other groups, sent a letter to Chairman Terry Wilson of the Texas House Committee on Higher Education requesting an end to taxpayer-funded subsidies for illegals, including in-state tuition. The letter summarizes the history of Texas […]
Texans for Strong Borders President Chris Russo Testifies in Favor of SB 8 On March 17, 2025, Texans for Strong Borders President Chris Russo testified in favor of SB 8 before the Senate Committee on State Affairs, chaired by Sen. Bryan Hughes. Russo described SB 8 as a solid bill, stating that the 287(g) program is essential to […]
Unprecedented Number of Foreign-Born Individuals Living in America According to the January 2025 Current Population Survey (CPS), the current immigrant population (legal and illegal together) has reached a record high of 53.3 million. This means foreign-born individuals comprise 15.8% of the U.S. population, breaking the records set in 1890 and 1910. These numbers are unprecedented, and the […]