Trump to install Texas border czar

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Trump to tap Texas “border czar” to lead U.S. Border Patrol, report says
Trump’s new Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks starts job Monday
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens will not technically leave the position for another three months, though Mike Banks will be on the job next week.
Trump to tap Texas “border czar” to lead U.S. Border Patrol: report
Trump will pick Mike Banks, a special advisor to Gov. Greg Abbott for border matters, to lead the U.S. Border Patrol.
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Gov. Greg Abbott threatens Texas A&M president’s job over claim that university broke DEI ban
Abbott's comments came after A&M invited staffers and students to attend a conference that a conservative activist said broke the state’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott activates state emergency resources ahead of severe winter weather
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to prepare disaster relief resources as temperatures across the state continue to fall below freezing, according to a Monday news release.
Bill would create new Homeland Security division in Texas Department of Public Safety
A new bill filed in the Texas Senate would create a new Homeland Security division within the Texas Department of Public Safety. It was the first bill filed by state Sen. Tan Parker, R-Flower Mound, to strengthen Texas’ security infrastructure and coordinate a multi-agency,
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Gov. Abbott directs Texas DPS to surge anti-terrorism task force resources following New Orleans attack
Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to surge Texas Anti-Terrorism Task Force resources to aggressively combat radical jihadist terrorism.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott unveils new border security strategy
Greg Abbott unveiled a new border security ... Texas Association Against Sexual Assault CEO Rose Luna, Texas Department of Public Safety Director Freeman Martin, Adjutant General of Texas Major ...
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott increases readiness level of state operations ahead of winter weather
Governor Greg Abbott has increased Texas' State Operations Center readiness level to Level II, ensuring rapid deployment of resources to address winter weather hazards and protect residents across the state.
El Paso officials decry rise in high-speed chases, push for safer Texas DPS policies
The El Paso County Commissioners is seeking to bring change to DPS pursuit policies after study finds high speed chases fail to protect public safety
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Texas Intensifies Crackdown on Tren de Aragua with Over 49,900 Criminal Arrests, Governor Abbott Blames Open Border Policy for Ongoing Threats
Texas steps up efforts against the Tren de Aragua gang, with the state's Operation Lone Star leading to numerous immigrant apprehensions and criminal arrests.
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Texas Department of Public Safety highlights National AMBER Alert Day
The Texas Department of Public Safety is reminding Texans about the importance of the AMBER Alert notifications to keep the community safe. In 2024, DPS sent out 47 AMBER
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Texas winter storm: Gov. Greg Abbott asks Texans to stay home if they can
Greg Abbott updated ... Chief Nim Kidd, Texas Department of Transportation Deputy Executive Director Brian Barth, the CEO of ERCOT, Texas’ power grid operator, Pablo Vargas, Public Utility ...
Gov. Reynolds directs Iowa law enforcement to cooperate with Trump deportations
Gov. Kim Reynolds told Iowa law enforcement officials Friday to prepare to support the federal government’s effort to deport undocumented immigrants, expected to start when President-elect Donald Trump takes office.