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Texas Eyes $7.5B Border Reimbursement | San Antonio News
Texas is set to receive up to $7.5 billion from a federal border security reimbursement fund — the largest share of a $10 billion pool — after years of lobbying by Governor Greg Abbott and Senator John Cornyn. The money, originally authorized in July 2025, was meant to reimburse Texas for its own spending under Operation Lone Star, but delays have frustrated lawmakers. Applications opened in June, and while Texas submitted its request promptly, the slow approval process could become politically sensitive ahead of midterms. With state lawmakers returning in January to draft the next two-year…
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