A GOP county commissioner said it is “inexcusable” that Congress has failed to enact a permanent immigration solution.
The sheriffs claim that the Biden administration’s actions are hampering the ability of deputies to perform public safety functions.
Gov. Greg Abbott has previously declared a state of disaster in 34 counties over illegal immigration along the southern border.
Gov. Greg Abbott has declared a state of disaster, saying the federal government has left requests for assistance “unanswered.”
Atascosa County declared a state of disaster as a form of “solidarity” and in anticipation of problems arising from illegal immigration.
Republican state Rep. Bryan Slaton filed an amendment to the proposed state budget for the 2022-2023 biennium.
