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Greg Abbott: “I signed a law banning sanctuary cities in Texas.”

Featuring: Greg Abbott, Republican | Governor of Texas

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Gov. Greg Abbott Holds Roundtable With Members Of Texas Law Enforcement

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I also worked with sheriffs across the state on setting up 287 programs and provided extra funding for for rural law enforcement agencies that are cooperating with Operation Lone Star. I signed a law banning sanctuary cities in Texas. a law, by the way, that my opponent, Gina Hinosa, voted against. She voted against banning sanctuary cities. She also voted against a law to deny bail to illegal immigrants who murdered Texans. (03:59–04:10)

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