The Texas National Guard works to secure the Rio Grande Valley border with barriers and patrols as migrants face risks in search of a better life.

It's the first batch of troops deployed to the border following President Trump’s executive order demanding an immediate crackdown on immigration.

In a letter to U.S. congressional leaders, the governor blamed previous border security policy for leaving Texas “defenseless,” forcing state officials to spend billions.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for the federal government to pay back $11.1 billion that was spent on Operation Lone Star, Texas' border security effort, during the Biden Administration.

The governor said that Texas incurred costs for border walls, military support and transportation that should have been covered by the U.S.

Texas wants its money back. Governor Greg Abbott sent letters to US congressional leaders Thursday requesting the federal government reimburse his state for the more than $11 billion it has spent on ...

The Republican governor blamed the just-ended presidency of Democrat Joe Biden for the state having to step up to secure its border with Mexico.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants Congress to reimburse Texas for more than $11 billion spent on border security during the Biden administration.

It was not immediately clear what units and service branches would be tapped for the deployment, but the announcement comes ...

Two days after President Donald Trump took the oath of office, active-duty U.S. military troops are preparing to head to the southern border.