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AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: Abbott Backs Emergency Powers Reform, Election ‘Review’ Bill Filed, Operation Lone Star Funding Considered

Daniel FriendFebruary 24, 2023

Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.

88th Legislature Immigration & Border IssuesDays Before Texas Legislature Convenes, Abbott Reports 340,000 Illegal Aliens Arrested via Operation Lone Star

Hayden SparksJanuary 9, 2023

Since the last time Texas lawmakers met, federal officials have reported a record-setting fiscal year of encounters with illegal aliens.

Criminal Justice Immigration & Border Issues Statewide NewsTexas Has Arrested Over 302,000 Illegal Immigrants via Operation Lone Star, per Governor’s Office

Hayden SparksSeptember 9, 2022

The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas authored a letter last month disputing the legality of Operation Lone Star.

Federal Immigration & BorderState Officials Have Arrested More Than 260,000 Illegal Immigrants via Operation Lone Star

Hayden SparksJune 24, 2022

While some have called on Abbott to declare illegal immigration an “invasion,” the governor fears violating federal law.

Criminal Justice Federal Immigration & Border Issues State House Taxes & SpendingOperation Lone Star Has Seized Thousands of Pounds of Narcotics as Border Crisis Persists, Per Abbott

Hayden SparksAugust 26, 2021

Tens of thousands have been referred to federal immigration authorities for being illegally present in the country.

The Back MicThe Back Mic: Rand Paul Endorses Huffines for Governor, DPS Talks Operation Lone Star, Abbott Says No More COVID-19 Mandates

Brad JohnsonJuly 23, 2021

Sen. Rand Paul endorses Don Huffines for governor, Texas DPS gives an update on Operation Lone Star, and Abbott dismisses reinstatement of mask and lockdown mandates.

Elections 2022 Statewide NewsAbbott and O’Rourke Trade Blows in Texas’ Lone Gubernatorial Debate

Brad JohnsonSeptember 30, 2022

Polling shows few likely voters undecided or willing to change their minds on the two candidates at the top of the Texas ticket.

87th Legislature Elections 2022 Federal Immigration & Border Issues State House State SenateTexas House Democrats Ask U.S. Attorney General to Shut Down Abbott’s Border Security Operation

Hayden SparksJanuary 26, 2022

Operation Lone Star has been the focus of criticism as Abbott faces many candidates hoping to unseat him in this year’s gubernatorial race.

88th Legislature Immigration & Border Issues Taxes & SpendingTexas Legislative Committee to Mull $4.6 Billion in Border Security Spending

Hayden SparksFebruary 20, 2023

Operation Lone Star will likely be discussed in a subcommittee meeting next week as the Legislature decides how much to spend on border security.

88th Legislature Immigration & Border IssuesTexas Lawmakers in Both Parties Say Biden Administration Failing to Solve Border Crisis

Hayden SparksJanuary 26, 2023

During a discussion on border security measures, Democrats said that Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star is missing the mark.

88th Legislature Federal Immigration & Border Issues Taxes & SpendingTexas Lawmakers Introduce Proposed Border Security Compact With Other States

Hayden SparksNovember 24, 2022

Gov. Greg Abbott has coordinated border security efforts with other states, including Florida, which sent guardsmen for Operation Lone Star.

Elections 2022 Federal Healthcare Immigration & Border IssuesPaxton Joins Attorneys General Calling on Biden to Label Fentanyl ‘Weapon of Mass Destruction’

Hayden SparksSeptember 19, 2022

During Operation Lone Star, the State of Texas has seized enough fentanyl to cause hundreds of millions of fatal overdoses.