Texas to receive $7.5B from DHS for Greg Abbott’s border crackdown
- Posted on September 18, 2026
- By Houston Chronicle
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In brief
The Department of Homeland Security will allocate $7.5 billion to Texas as partial reimbursement for its extensive border security initiatives. Governor Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star has invested over $11 billion in enforcement efforts along the Texas-Mexico border. This federal funding represents a significant step toward offsetting state expenses while advancing the administration's immigration control agenda and demonstrating continued commitment to border management strategies.
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Texas to receive $7.5B from DHS for Greg Abbott’s border crackdown
The reimbursements would partially cover the more than $11 billion that Texas has poured into Operation Lone Star under Abbott’s direction.
