Staff Reports
Texas has officially pulled the plug on its border security efforts, and it’s about as shocking as finding out that the sun will rise tomorrow. After four years of throwing more than $11 billion into the bottomless pit of illegal immigration, the Lone Star State has decided to withdraw most of its troopers and police from the southern border. One has to wonder if this is a strategic retreat or just a ploy to free up resources for more important things—like securing the right to bake a pie without government interference.
This mass exodus of boots on the ground comes just as the Biden administration is apparently gearing up to welcome yet more migrants across the southern border. One can hardly keep track of how many people have crossed into the U.S. over the last few years, but what’s clear is that the problem hasn’t improved—just ask the beleaguered residents of border towns who are likely shaking their heads in disbelief. Given these developments, one has to question the logic behind cutting back on the very manpower that was supposed to mitigate this crisis.
Texas had initially taken a strong stance, acting as the front line in the defense against unchecked immigration. Governor Greg Abbott had rallied resources like a man on a mission, only to seemingly pull the rug out from under the effort just when it needed a final push. It’s almost as if they believe that simply waving a white flag will magically solve the issues that arise from open borders. Spoiler alert: it will not.
This is PRECISELY what we voted for @RepAOC @JasmineForUS
It’s not enough to close border WIDE OPENED by Biden
Promises kept by @realDonaldTrump Tren de Aragua OUT
Venezuelan violent gangs flown to El Salvador
YES YES & YES
https://t.co/tvQIvF00sV— ProudlyPatriotic (@johnschambers) March 17, 2025
The irony here is thick enough to cut with a knife. The state that stood firm against federal inaction is now scaling back its presence right as the situation is still perilous. Whether this is a calculated alliance with the federals or merely an act of resignation, it sends a message that the problem isn’t bad enough to mount a defense anymore. The narrative is shifting from fighting a battle to waving a white flag, and that’s not likely to go over well with the folks back home.
As it stands, the very act of withdrawing security forces paints a grim picture of American resolve in maintaining its sovereignty. If Texas isn’t willing to shoulder the burden of keeping its own borders secure, who will? One can’t shake the feeling that this is just the latest misstep in a long line of bureaucratic decisions that make it abundantly clear—less enforcement equals more chaos. The unfortunate reality is that all this neglect may mean the states most impacted will have to band together just to keep their heads above water.
