Governor Greg Abbott today met with U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson at the Governor's Mansion in Austin to discuss the impact of the border crisis on Texas and Congress’ lack of action to pass crucial border security legislation.
"The border crisis is both unacceptable and avoidable," Abbott said. He told Speaker Johnson, "Pass border security legislation that will help stop illegal crossings between ports of entry along the southern border."
Abbott also discussed the achievements of Texas' border security efforts and the success of Operation Lone Star, including deployment of thousands of Texas National Guard soldiers and Texas Department of Public Safety troopers, installation of razor wire, and construction of the Texas border wall.