Staff Reports
In the realm of political theatrics, Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently took center stage on a conservative news channel, discussing his ardent stance on border security—a familiar tune for those who’ve been following Texan politics. He met with President Donald Trump at the White House to tackle ongoing border issues, showing once again how Texas is going all-in to combat illegal immigration. Abbott continued to stress his unyielding commitment to securing the border, presenting a laundry list of initiatives that are as Texan as cowboy boots.
To start, Abbott has authorized the Texas National Guard to assist U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the border. This partnership ensures that activities like apprehending, arresting, and detaining individuals entering the country illegally proceed efficiently. The Texas Department of Public Safety is now working closely with CBP, proving that in Texas, tackling illegal immigration isn’t just business; it’s a Lone Star passion project. Abbott also boasted about finding enough jail space to house thousands, clearly eager to offer facilities to the federal government, so they ran out of excuses not to join the party.
But wait, there’s more! Abbott announced that Texas has identified over 100 miles of land ready for more of that famous border wall construction. This should put a twinkle in the Trump administration’s eyes, as Texas steps up to lend a hand—or rather, a piece of land—in building what some might call an enduring symbol of border control. Abbott’s team has also taken the military approach a notch higher, creating National Guard military bases specially designed for border patrolling. They’re not messing around when it comes to keeping a watchful eye on the border.
Then there’s the curious case of drones and cartels. With reports suggesting Mexican drug cartels are audaciously using weaponized drones against U.S. border agents and even engaging in shootouts, it’s almost like a modern Western flick—complete with drone duels. Abbott assured viewers that Texas has been involved in its fair share of these “drone battles.” While one might find the notion of drones jousting over the border slightly ridiculous, these are serious affairs, reflecting a tech-savvy twist on age-old criminal enterprises. Controlling such unconventional threats seems to provide Abbott and his team with new challenges—and the occasional heroic anecdote for future recaps.
Finally, Abbott astutely added a bit of Texas charm to the debate around the looming shift in tech industry migration to Texas. Abbott insists that while California tech giants like Meta are setting up shop in Texas, the state has seen a striking influx of conservatives. So, seemingly, for every liberal Californian tiptoeing into Texas, a Texan finds their way west, trading rattlesnakes for sandy beaches. Abbott humorously labels it a “big exchange program,” suggesting that in the grand political scheme, there’s a delightful balancing act at play, keeping Texas as red, or at least as purple, as ever. The Texan spirit of independence, it seems, remains as robust as their barbecue.
