Abbott asks feds to pay back $10 billion for border security operation

Texas asks DHS for reimbursement for border security costs

AUSTIN (KVIA) -- Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Wednesday that the state is asking the Department of Homeland Security for reimbursement for border security costs. In March 2021, Gov. Abbott launched Operation Lone Star. Part of that border security effort included deploying National Guard soldiers and Department of Public Safety troopers. He said the state also built border barriers and used technology to stop people from illegally entering the …

Texas Moves to Recover Billions Spent on Biden-Era Border Crisis

After spending more than $10 billion on Operation Lone Star during the Biden administration, Texas is now seeking federal reimbursement. The post Texas Moves to Recover Billions Spent on Biden-Era Border Crisis appeared first on Texas Scorecard.

Abbott asks feds to pay back $10 billion for border security operation

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday he submitted the required documentation to the Department of Homeland Security to get the taxpayer money used to pay for Operation Lone Star reimbursed.

Texas Formally Applies for $10 Billion Border Reimbursement

Texas has submitted the comprehensive documentation required to seek reimbursement from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for costs incurred by the State of Texas to secure the border. The post Texas Formally Applies for $10 Billion Border Reimbursement appeared first on Texas Border Business.