The state of Texas is standing shoulder to shoulder with President Donald J. Trump in securing America’s southern border. What used to be an endless crisis of open gates, unscreened crossings, and federal inaction is now being transformed under a new America First partnership between Austin and Washington.
Operation Lone Star Meets Federal Muscle
Under Trump’s leadership, Texas has partnered directly with the federal government to clamp down on illegal crossings, drug trafficking, and criminal activity that exploit the border. Governor Greg Abbott has worked side-by-side with the Trump Administration, coordinating the Texas National Guard, Department of Public Safety, and U.S. Border Patrol to enforce law and order along the Rio Grande.
Numbers tell the story:
Since Operation Lone Star began, Texas reports over 530,000 illegal immigrant apprehensions and more than 50,000 criminal arrests tied to border operations.
Felony charges from border-related arrests number in the tens of thousands.
Illegal crossings into Texas have dropped dramatically—Texas says crossings decreased by about 85-87% in certain sectors.
That kind of turnaround doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when state and federal government coordinate under strong leadership, true enforcement, and a refusal to back down.
Military Zones & Legal Muscle
In addition to boots on the ground, under the new Trump-aligned border strategy there are designated National Defense Areas along the southern border. These military zones give U.S. troops greater authority over trespassers in critical border sectors.
The strategy is clear: illegal border crossings are not just a matter of policy—they are a matter of national security. By treating them as threats to sovereignty, the administration is reasserting that lawlessness will not go unanswered.
Texas also continues funding measures to enforce immigration laws within its territories, with state resources helping federal enforcement through Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and National Guard efforts.
Why This Matters
- Respect for Law & Security
American citizens want to feel safe in their neighborhoods. They want borders that are controlled, not porous. Standing with Trump on border security means defending law and order. - Deterrence Over Delay
When you treat illegal crossings as policy loopholes rather than sovereign violations, the problem spirals. Tight enforcement discourages smuggling, cartels, exploitation of migrants by criminals, and related violence. - State & Federal Cooperation
The Texas-Trump partnership is a model for how government should function: states empowered to assist enforcement, federal leadership backing them up, real results instead of paperwork.
Potential Backlash & What’s Next
Of course, the political Left will howl. Critics already challenge some of the policies as harsh, militarized, or overreaching. Lawsuits are possible. Some legal decisions (for example on asylum restrictions) may block or delay parts of the plan.
But in the world according to President Trump, you don’t wait for perfect consensus—you act. You defend American sovereignty. You protect citizens.
Final Word
Under the Trump Administration’s return to power, border security is no longer an afterthought—it’s front and center. Texas isn’t just complaining. It’s fighting for the safety of its citizens. And with President Trump aligned, that fight has backbone, resources, and urgency.
If America wants to be a nation with respected laws, protected communities, and sovereignty intact, then this is the kind of policy that matters. This is not politics as usual—it’s governance with purpose.
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