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EXCLUSIVE: DHS partial shutdown impacting local law enforcement
Texas sheriffs report layoffs and reduced operations as federal grant delays from the DHS shutdown force exhaustion of state Operation Lone Star funds, officials said.
- Since Feb. 14, a partial DHS shutdown has delayed critical federal grants for Texas law enforcement agencies, affecting vital operations including port security and Operation Stonegarden.
- Texas sheriffs operate under a stipulation requiring them to exhaust federal grants before accessing Operation Lone Star funds, creating a bottleneck when federal money fails to arrive.
- In Kinney County, Sheriff Brad Coe released three deputies to cover jail costs, while Jackson County Sheriff Rick Boone reports OLS deputies cannot prioritize interdiction; major airports operate with nearly 50% fewer TSA agents.
- Sheriffs find themselves "between a rock and hard place" managing rising call volumes, with some handling 15,739 calls in 2025; Goliad County Sheriff Roy Boyd argues Congress lacks understanding of criminal justice operations.
- Although March 28 marks day 46 without pay for some DHS staff, Border Patrol and ICE agents remain paid under the "Big Beautiful Bill" signed by President Donald Trump, though sporadic funding threatens long-term security missions.
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By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor (Worthy News) – Congress’ failure to reach an agreement to continue funding the Department of Homeland is not only impacting TSA workers, it’s also impacting local law enforcement agencies that rely on federal grants. Texas law enforcement officials argue that state lawmakers cannot rely on federal money and a long-term approach is needed to fund ongoing border security operations. DHS has expe…
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EXCLUSIVE: DHS partial shutdown impacting local law enforcement
(The Center Square) – Congress’ failure to reach an agreement to continue funding the Department of Homeland is not only impacting TSA workers, it’s also impacting local law enforcement agencies that rely on federal grants.
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