Chris Russo Testifies in Favor of Banning Foreign Ownership of Texas Land Texans for Strong Borders President Chris Russo testified in favor of House Bill 17. This legislation is meant protect Texas land from being owned by hostile foreign entities. During his testimony, Russo emphasized the national security threat posed by foreign control over American resources, saying, “Protecting […]
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It’s Time for Texas to End In-state Tuition for Illegals Earlier this week, Texans for Strong Borders President Chris Russo testified at the Senate Committee on Education K-16 in favor of SB 1798, which would repeal in-state tuition for illegal aliens. The bill has not yet passed out of committee for consideration by the full Senate but since […]
An Easter Message from Strong Borders President Chris Russo As we commemorate Christ’s eternal sacrifice on this Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion, it is important for Christians to pause and reflect on the foundation of our Faith. Though our nation faces many challenges, we must always remember Jesus Christ’s victory on the Cross and the […]
Amendments to Track the Cost of Illegal Immigration Killed in the House On Thursday, the Texas House convened to debate and pass the Texas budget. The proposed budget includes $336.1 billion in total spending and $48 billion in new spending. Hundreds of amendments were pre-filed, including several by Rep. Mike Olcott to track taxpayer money spent on illegal aliens. House […]
Texans for Strong Borders President Chris Russo Testifies in Favor of SB 17 On March 6, Texans for Strong Borders President Chris Russo testified at the Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs, chaired by Sen. Brian Hughes. Russo spoke in favor of SB 17 and thanked the author Sen. Lois Kolkhorst for her efforts to promote Texas-first policies. […]
Strong Borders Joins Coalition Calling for Repealing In-State Tuition Subsidies for Illegal Aliens Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, along with Texans for Strong Borders and other groups, sent a letter to Chairman Terry Wilson of the Texas House Committee on Higher Education requesting an end to taxpayer-funded subsidies for illegals, including in-state tuition. The letter summarizes the history of Texas […]
Patriot, Yesterday afternoon in El Paso, a group of dozens of illegal aliens broke through a concertina wire barrier placed by Operation Lone Star personnel and rushed a group of Texas National Guardsmen who attempted to prevent them from proceeding further into our state. At least one appeared to grab a guardsman’s rifle and attempt to […]
Texans for Strong Borders President Chris Russo Testifies in Favor of SB 8 On March 17, 2025, Texans for Strong Borders President Chris Russo testified in favor of SB 8 before the Senate Committee on State Affairs, chaired by Sen. Bryan Hughes. Russo described SB 8 as a solid bill, stating that the 287(g) program is essential to […]
Unprecedented Number of Foreign-Born Individuals Living in America According to the January 2025 Current Population Survey (CPS), the current immigrant population (legal and illegal together) has reached a record high of 53.3 million. This means foreign-born individuals comprise 15.8% of the U.S. population, breaking the records set in 1890 and 1910. These numbers are unprecedented, and the […]
On Wednesday, newly confirmed U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a directive for jurisdictions that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. The memorandum released by Bondi says that sanctuary cities and states that refuse to cooperate with or work to impede federal immigration enforcement operations will not receive any federal funding. Additionally, Bondi has placed a 60-day pause on […]