Border police have intercepted thousands of pounds of fentanyl since the beginning of the fiscal year.
Norris was not reappointed to the position by the governor after her term expired on February 1, 2022.
The Texas Facilities Commission acquired the supplies from the U.S. government through a surplus federal property donation program.
Operation Lone Star has been the focus of criticism as Abbott faces many candidates hoping to unseat him in this year’s gubernatorial race.
Col. Rita Holton disputed that National Guardsmen are being denied pay and subjected to inhumane conditions during Operation Lone Star.
With the primary election in just under six weeks, Governor Greg Abbott’s opponents have blasted Operation Lone Star.
The governor said in a letter that he is suing the Biden administration over its effort to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for members of the Texas National Guard.
While Texas has achieved continuous improvement in its unemployment rate during 2021, it has yet to reach its pre-pandemic low.
Port Director Carlos Rodriguez stated that drug smugglers often attempt to take advantage of heavy traffic during the holidays.
Members of the Texas National Guard must receive the emergency authorized COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved exemption in order to continue their service.
Gov. Greg Abbott pointed to Operation Lone Star and the state’s effort to supplement the insufficient federal response.
About 192,000 foreign individuals were apprehended in September, capping off an extraordinary year of illegal immigration.
