Remember all of the money the state of Texas spent stepping in to secure our borders. Texas is attempting get it back.
Governor Greg Abbott announced that 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.
Since launching Operation Lone Star, Texas has deployed National Guard soldiers and Department of Public Safety troopers, built border barriers, and utilized technology to stop illegal crossings, catch criminals, and interdict deadly drugs.
The federal government has set aside funding to reimburse states for these costs through the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB). OBBB funds are being administered by DHS and the Department of Justice (DOJ). Those agencies opened the window for application earlier this month. Texas bore the largest share of border security expenses, more than $10 billion, and this submission to DHS puts the state in a position to recover taxpayer funds and return them back to hardworking Texans. Texas will apply for reimbursement from the DOJ in the near future.
