However, experts note over 20 percent of the city’s illegal alien population have arrived by direct flights from foreign airports.
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John Cornyn Announces Run for Senate GOP Leader
A poll of Republican delegates in Texas found that 67 percent disapproved of the senior senator.
Paxton Blasts Cornyn Following Court Victory over $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill
Attorney General Ken Paxton accused Sen. John Cornyn of funding the Biden administration’s priorities.
Federal Lawmakers Demand Answers on Housing Illegal Aliens in Airports
U.S. House Republicans told the Federal Aviation Administration that housing illegal aliens at airports poses security risks.
More Than 200 Chinese Nationals Apprehended at Border in a Single Day
No end is in sight to the unexpected wave of Chinese nationals entering the U.S.
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Texas Republican US Representatives Blast Senate Border Deal
The border deal would allow up to 1.8 million illegal aliens to enter the country before the Secretary of Homeland Security is required to shut down the border.
Texas Attorney General Condemns Disastrous ‘Biden-Senate Immigration’ Measure
The measure proposed in the U.S. Senate is facing extreme pushback from Republican officials.
US Sen. Ted Cruz: Biden’s LNG Export Pause is ‘Declaring War’ on Texas
Cruz is refusing to stay silent on the Biden administration’s conspicuously-timed pause on liquified natural gas exports.
Democrat US Senate Candidate Claims Only a “Hispanic Candidate” Can Beat Ted Cruz
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez made the comments to a Houston audience.
Small Groups of Illegal Aliens Continue to Cross Around Eagle Pass as Shelby Park Remains Secured
Some reports claim the number of illegal aliens crossing in January is down due to a theorized deal struck between President Biden and Mexico.
States Supporting Texas Against the Biden Administration Over Border Invasion
While over two dozen Republican governors have voiced support for Texas, their material commitments remain an open question.
Under Joe Biden, Border Patrol is a ‘Border Processing’ Agency
U.S. Rep. Michael Cloud says that Alejandro Mayorkas has been “disobeying and subverting” Congress on the border.
Illegal Alien Encounters at Southern Border Exceed 300,000 in December
After a long wait, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has finally reported that the number of illegal alien encounters at the border for December 2023 broke the all-time record.
Texas GOP Chair Endorses Donald Trump for President
He also reiterated his support for David Covey, who is challenging House Speaker Dade Phelan in the upcoming primary election.
Biden Administration Shuts Down Liquid Natural Gas Exports
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said the move is “retaliation against Texas – for standing up to this administration over the border crisis.”
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Biden Administration Directs Border Patrol Agents to Use Preferred Pronouns for Illegal Aliens
A newly released memo gives border patrol agents guidance on interacting with illegal aliens.
John Cornyn: Gun Control Bill Was a ‘Good Start’
Cornyn was condemned by the Republican Party of Texas during their convention in 2022 after he worked to pass gun control legislation.
Ron DeSantis Files for Texas Primary
DeSantis is the third candidate to file on the Republican ballot in Texas.
Illegal Border Crossers Given GPS Coordinates to Enter Texas
It has been previously reported that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has coordinated mass swims across the Rio Grande.
US Rep. Colin Allred Sends $1 Million in Taxpayer Funds to Leftwing Group
The President and CEO of Big Thought has been an advocate in the ‘Defund the Police’ movement.
Texas State University to Host 2024 Presidential Debate
Texas State will be the first university in the state to host a presidential debate.
Former ICE Director Promises ‘Biggest Deportation Operation’ Under Trump
Tom Homan says there will be consequences for illegal border crossers under another Trump administration.
Texas Congressmen Introduce Legislation to Block ‘Remain In Texas’ Policy
The legislation would prohibit U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas from enforcing the proposed policy.
Illegal Immigration Costs American Taxpayers Nearly Half a Trillion
A new report reveals that taxpayers are losing around $451 billion per year to the border crisis.
Pat Fallon Reverses Course, Will Run for Re-Election in Congress
Fallon had already earned the endorsement of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick for his planned return to the Texas Senate.