EAGLE PASS, Texas — Texas Governor Greg Abbott spoke to 13 other Republican governors about the state’s Operation Lone Star and the latest border security enhancements at a small border park the state recently seized from the city of Eagle Pass. explained. Sunday’s briefing and press conference highlighting “Biden’s Reckless Open Border Policy” comes on the heels of a busy weekend for small Texas border towns.
The initial list of governors scheduled to attend the security briefing and press conference includes:
- Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders
- Georgia Governor Brian Kemp
- Idaho Governor Brad Little
- Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb
- Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds
- Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry
- Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves
- Missouri Governor Mike Parson
- Montana Governor Greg Gianforte
- Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen
- New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu
- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem
- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
- Utah Governor Spencer Cox
Texas Department of Public Safety Deputy Director Freeman Martin, Texas Lt. Gen. Thomas Selser and Texas Border Patrol Agent Mike Banks also joined Abbott for the briefing, according to a statement from the Texas governor’s office.
governor @GregAbbott_TX A briefing on border security begins in Eagle Pass with fellow governors.
While President Biden is out of office, half of America is standing by Texas, fighting to protect our borders and protect our nation. #Operation Lone Star pic.twitter.com/PGFRXJV8tz
— Renae Eze (@RenaeEze) February 4, 2024
Gov. Abbott issued a statement last week about Texas’ constitutional right to defend and protect itself, adding, “President Biden continues to attack Texas and refuses to do its job to protect our borders.”
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The Shelby Park occupation comes even as increased military and law enforcement operations in Mexico have reduced the influx of migrants by more than 90 percent from a December high of more than 70,000. Eagle Pass is receiving increasing attention. The border crisis reaches a climax over the weekend. On Saturday, hundreds of protesters gathered on a private ranch 20 miles north of the city for a peaceful rally as part of a group called “Take Our Border Back Convoy.”
In Eagle Pass, Texas, I was briefed by: @GregAbbott_TX &authorities. 15 governments are showing our support on the ground. This crisis affects all 50 states. Biden refuses to follow the law. We are on the front lines in Texas, protecting the safety and well-being of our citizens. pic.twitter.com/ILl2jZtvS2
— Chris Sununu (@GovChrisSununu) February 4, 2024
In response to an expected increase in visitors to the small Texas border town, officers from the Eagle Pass Police Department showed up and deployed personnel to several roads leading from downtown to Shelby Park. Visitors were kept away from the now famous occupied border in Texas. park. Apart from the commotion on the sidewalks, the streets outside the park were closed to vehicles and pedestrians due to police operations.
Hold a Reclaim Our Borders rally in Texas. (Randy Clark/Breitbart, Texas)
A “Reclaim Our Borders” rally was underway in Quemado, Texas, but little impact was felt in the downtown core. The day ended as peacefully as it began, with officers holding their posts as the sun set over the small border community. The rally drew several hundred people to a small ranch to listen to moving speeches and Christian music. Organizers of the rally told Breitbart, Texas, that the activity is being done to show support in a way that does not disrupt the efforts of federal and state law enforcement, and is therefore peaceful and outside the city limits. He said it would be.
As the rally ended late Saturday afternoon and the visitors began to leave, normal calm returned to the small border community of Quemado, Texas. Sunday’s event at the park will once again prepare local police for increased traffic in the Eagle Pass downtown area. The ministry will once again be out in force, regulating traffic and minimizing disruption to city residents.
randy clark He is a 32-year veteran of the U.S. Border Patrol. Prior to his retirement, he served as Division Chief of Law Enforcement Operations, directing operations for nine Border Patrol stations within the Del Rio, Texas area. Follow him on Twitter @RandyClarkBBTX.
