In 2001, then Governor Rick Perry signed the so-called Texas DREAM Act which made Texas the FIRST STATE to provide in-state tuition to illegal aliens. Despite having a Republican majority, in the state house, state senate, and the governor’s office the bill passed with bipartisan support. There are several stipulations to the Texas DREAM act […]
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We must protect Texas Jobs. Mandatory implementation of E-Verify will help us do just that. It’s simple. Illegal aliens should not be displacing American citizens in the workforce. Magnets such as employment, in-state tuition, and the public education system draw illegals to the United States and enable them to stay. Illegal aliens are often even […]
Left-wing politicians have been doing more than running their mouths against ICE and US immigration laws. They have been diligently scheming to undermine America’s border security and have introduced many pieces of legislation that would demolish our sovereignty and give total power to the illegals. The most obvious and egregious one is Rep. Shri Thanedar’s […]
The Texas House of Representatives is currently facing a significant roadblock as a lack of quorum on the floor stalls critical bills, including those aimed at strengthening border security. The absence of a quorum has become a significant point of contention, casting a shadow over the state’s efforts to address border-related issues. What’s more, this […]
Sam Mayfield with Texans for Strong Borders testified at the Public Health Committee hearing on the impact of fentanyl-related overdoses and deaths in Texas, Chaired by Rep. Stephanie Klick in Austin on Tuesday, September 13th.
Chris Russo – President, Texans for Strong Borders This morning, Speaker of the Texas House Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont) announced that he is dropping out of the race for Speaker in the upcoming 89th Legislature. We at Texans for Strong Borders have been among Phelan’s strongest critics for his role in defeating key border security bills […]
There is a growing screwworm outbreak in Central America that is endangering livestock and wildlife. This outbreak underscores the need to increase border security to keep it away from Texas. Should the outbreak make it to Texas ranches, it would be detrimental to the Texas economy, costing billions of dollars in losses. State Representative Ryan […]
Next Thursday, the Texas House of Representatives will meet to pass the state budget, but this is only where the fight begins. Last session, the Senate was responsible for making the budget for the state. In terms of making their best attempt to stop illegal immigration into the state of Texas, they clearly failed. While […]
by Chris Russo – President, Texans for Strong Borders On May 12, 2025, the Texas House of Representatives voted down House Bill 2858, a proposal to establish a state-managed guest worker program. The bill, authored by Democrat Ray Lopez of San Antonio and Republican Drew Darby of San Angelo, aimed to authorize the governor to […]
This week, President Trump announced a long-overdue policy change. The Trump administration is indefinitely pausing all immigration visas from a whopping total of 75 different countries, including geopolitical enemies like Iran, and countries harming the United States financially, such as Somalia. The 75 countries are an expansion upon the previous 19 countries that Trump previously […]