Since the start of this mission, law enforcement in Texas has arrested more than 50,000 criminals, built more than 240 miles of border barrier, and seized more than a half billion deadly doses of fentanyl. Governor Abbott has said that this effort enabled Texas to reduce illegal immigration across the state border by 87%. But these efforts were not without cost to Texas taxpayers. And recall, this is a international border, which by definition means it's a federal responsibility. (00:58–01:07)
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Asserts that Governor Abbott claimed Texas reduced illegal immigration by 87% due to Operation Lone Star.
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