DHS Approves $7.5 Billion Border Security Reimbursement for Texas

DHS approves $7.5 billion border security reimbursement for Texas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security approved a $7.5 billion federal funding reimbursement to Texas for border security costs, Governor Greg Abbott announced Friday. The reimbursement was for Operation Lone Star, a border security initiative Gov. Abbott launched in 2021. He said taxpayers "spent billions" during border security efforts. Thousands

Texas Approved for $7.5 Billion Border Security Reimbursement

The federal government will reimburse Texas for billions spent on border security during the Biden administration.

Feds reimburse Texas for $7.5 billion in border spending

The grant program was created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which became law in July 2025.

Texas to Receive $7.5 Billion in Federal Border Security Reimbursement

AUSTIN, TX — Texas is set to receive $7.5 billion from the federal government to reimburse the state for border security expenses, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Friday.The U.S. Department of Homeland Security approved the reimbursement through the State Border Security Reinforcement Fund, a $10 billion federal program that provides grants to eligible states and local governments for certain border security expenses. Learn More Here.

Texas Secures $7.5 Billion Border Security Reimbursement

Texas is set to receive $7.5 billion from the federal government to reimburse the state for border security expenditures, Gov. Greg Abbott announced, marking one of the largest federal reimbursements associated with the state’s Operation Lone Star initiative.