But none of those tactics would have been possible without funding by the legislature. Together, our efforts reduced illegal crossings into Texas by more than 85%. Operation Lone Star has been so successful, the Trump administration is using it as a model to secure the border. Finally, we have a president who will partner with Texas to deny illegal entry. To support that mission, I've ordered Texas state agencies to assist the Trump administration to Arrest, jail and deport illegal immigrants. (23:02–23:10)
CLAIM
Asserts that the Trump administration is using Operation Lone Star as a border security model.
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