Border security is one of the defining issues of our time, and Texas sits on the front line of it. The Foundation works it from the state and the national angle. For years the federal government left the border unsecured, and the crisis reached communities far from the Rio Grande. Through the Secure and Sovereign Nation campaign, we make the case that a state can defend itself and its people when the federal government neglects its responsibility.
Our work covers the cost of the border crisis, the reach of Mexican cartels, and the specific tools that make a difference, from Operation Lone Star and the Texas Military Department to 287(g) agreements and tougher penalties for human smuggling. We follow the fight in Austin and in Washington alike, since real border security depends on both. Below you’ll find our latest work on border security and immigration.