As a result of operation Lone star, without any help at all from the federal government, Texas was able to reduce illegal immigration into the state by 87%. Unfortunately, The state had to spend nearly $4.8 billion, again on money that should have been provided by the federal government. Texas taxpayers had to foot the bill for $4.8 billion on walls and barriers, Local grants to counties and cities, processing criminal arrests and moving migrants out of small Texas towns. (09:07–09:16)
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Asserts that Texas spent $4.8 billion on border security due to lack of federal funding.
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