Ellis County explicitly urged Gov. Greg Abbott to “remove all persons trespassing as well as invading the sovereignty” of the state and U.S.
The lieutenant governor made the comments in a speech supporting Sen. Dawn Buckingham’s campaign for land commissioner.
Prosecutors say the 42-year-old convict was an associate of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
Congressman Jake Ellzey left the seat vacant after he was elected to the United States House in July.
Harris County voted to extend the county's disaster declaration until August 26, granting Judge Lina Hidalgo continued emergency powers until then.
After unanimous approval on a resolution stating that they will not enforce any unconstitutional firearm restrictions, Ellis County is now the eighth in Texas to be a "Second Amendment sanctuary."
