Texas Governor Greg Abbott is urging Congress to reimburse the state for more than $11 billion spent on border security under his Operation Lone Star initiative. Launched in 2021, the program involved collaboration between the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas Military Department, deploying state troopers, National Guard personnel, and other resources to address border challenges.
Abbott sent letters Thursday to congressional leaders and members of the Texas delegation, emphasizing the financial burden on Texas taxpayers. The letters follow his meeting with House Speaker Mike Johnson last week to discuss border security measures, as reported by CBS News.
