Texas Holds The Line Against Border Crisis Throughout 2024

Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott | Press Release

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continued to take historic action throughout 2024 under Operation Lone Star to secure the border and stop cartels and criminals from smuggling deadly drugs, weapons, and people into Texas. Since the start of Operation Lone Star, Texas has decreased illegal border crossings into the state by 87%.

“Texas has demonstrated an unwavering resolve in securing our southern border and protecting Texans since 2021,” said Governor Abbott. “Our great state has worked tirelessly this year to defend and protect the nation from the devastation caused by the federal government. By deploying thousands of Texas National Guard soldiers and Department of Public Safety troopers, building border barriers, and adding more miles of border wall, Texas has decreased illegal border crossings by 87% and created the national blueprint for border security. As we look ahead to the new year, Texas will continue working with the incoming Trump Administration to secure the border to keep Texans and Americans safe.”