Governor Abbott has sent a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo informing him of the state's decision to opt-out of the refugee resettlement program.
A packed candidate forum in Houston yesterday illustrated the energy behind GOP efforts to oust first-term Representative Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX-07).
While there will not be a citizenship question on the 2020 census, executive agencies will be providing the Census Bureau with data regarding illegal immigrants in the country.
Despite October marking the fifth consecutive month apprehensions declined at the border, drug seizures increased by more than 45 percent compared to last year.
A new housing center for unaccompanied migrant children operated by the Department of Health and Human Services will be built in El Paso.
After illegal immigrant apprehensions nearly doubled this year, the Trump administration has quietly begun a program to expedite adjudication for those claiming asylum.
Here's a brief overview of the Flores Agreement, an immigration practice that the Trump administration intends to roll back in an effort to curb the border crisis.
The director of USCIS joined Rep. Roger Williams at a forum last Thursday to discuss policies to address the continuing crisis at the southern border.
The former Texas congressman stood between more moderate and progressive candidates—both figuratively and literally—trying to find his place among the pack.
The freshman Congressman hopes the bill will be something both parties can rally behind to cut down on child trafficking by cartels and human smugglers.
According to one commissioner, Harris County officials attempted to push through a road funding reallocation and immigration resolution without lawful notification.
As expected, overall border apprehensions dropped from their 13-year high in May as the summer heat takes effect, but totals still remain in six-figures.
The allegations against freshman Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-TX-16) come amid continuing tensions at the U.S. southern border.
The former San Antonio mayor has seen an uptick in donor support for his presidential bid since his debate performance last month.
Congressional Democrats visited two Texas border patrol facilities, which resulted in unverified accusations of mistreatment by Rep. Ocasio-Cortez.
After months of fighting, Congress passed a border supplemental bill that is leaving some on both sides of the aisle unhappy.
Just a few months ago, congressional Democrats and presidential contenders claimed there was no border crisis. Now, they are singing a much different tune.
The standoff over border and humanitarian aid funding continues as the President comes out against the House Democrat's proposal.
The fomer San Antonio mayor and Obama cabinet secretary thinks illegal immigration should be treated as a civil offense instead of a criminal violation.
As the illegal immigration crisis continues, Governor Abbott announces a plan to deploy the Texas National Guard to assist an overwhelmed border patrol.
