So Governor Abbott initiated Operation Lone Star, which resulted in more than half a million illegal immigrants being apprehended by Texas law enforcement. More than 50,000 criminals were arrested, and More than 240 miles of border barriers were built by the state, not at federal expense. a federal responsibility, but at state expense by state taxpayers. This law enforcement operation also intercepted a half a billion doses of fentanyl. (07:20–07:28)
CLAIM
Asserts that Texas built over 240 miles of border barriers without federal funding.
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