The latest immigration news from The Texas Tribune.
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz on Friday praised the law enforcement experience of Michael McCaul, his fellow Texas Republican whom President-elect Donald Trump is considering for Homeland Security secretary. Full Story
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Though the definition of a "sanctuary campus" is murky, Gov. Greg Abbott Thursday made it clear they are not welcome in Texas. Full Story
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The man bringing Richard Spencer to speak at Texas A&M University next week is himself a white nationalist who has been inviting incendiary guests to College Station for years. Full Story
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October was the deadliest month in Ciudad Juárez in nearly three years. Locals are anxious — and hopeful they're not witnessing a resurgence of the brutal drug war that plagued this Mexican border city from 2008 to 2011. Full Story
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A measure filed Monday by state Sen. Charles Schwertner, R-Georgetown, would beef up punishment for employers that hire undocumented workers and seek to do business with the state. Full Story
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One-half of the Hispanic Republicans in the Texas Legislature lost their seats this election, but there were only six to begin with. Full Story
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It’s not yet clear whether, or how, the Trump administration could make good on a promise to end "sanctuary cities." But the simple fact that he says he’ll try is enough to terrify many undocumented immigrants in Texas. Full Story
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A week after acknowledging some of his constituents are anxious and perplexed over the election of Donald Trump, the mayor of Laredo has sent a congratulatory note to the president-elect. Full Story
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DPS has added more troopers to the border under the assumed objective that they're going after drug and human smugglers. But most of their arrests are for drunk driving and misdemeanor drug possession. Full Story
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In two key counties, less than a quarter of the “high-threat criminals” arrested by Department of Public Safety troopers for felony drug offenses during the state’s border surge have been sent to prison. Full Story
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How do you think Donald Trump's election — and his proposed immigration and deportation policies — will affect you or undocumented people where you live? Full Story
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Though it's teetered between Democrats and Republicans at the top of the ticket in recent elections, this year the state's largest county went decidedly blue. Full Story
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Some undocumented immigrants brought here as kids were granted a sort of legal status by President Barack Obama. They're in a state of shock and panic now that Donald Trump has won the White House. Full Story
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The shock of Donald Trump's presidential win was followed Wednesday by wariness and uncertainty as border residents wonder just how far he'll go to fulfill his campaign promises on immigration. Full Story
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Experts and pundits predicted that Hispanics would vote in record numbers to express their displeasure with Donald Trump. In Texas, it doesn't look like that happened. Full Story
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Democrat Sally Hernandez was cruising toward easy victory in the race for Travis County sheriff. It's likely to put her in the crosshairs of the Texas Legislature, where top Republicans are promising to ban "sanctuary city" policies. Full Story
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The state's most conservative voters are wary of American Muslims, Syrian refugees and undocumented immigrants, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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Texas voters' differences over race and gender parallel their political preferences, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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After crossing the Suchiate River into Mexico, migrants fleeing Central America depend on shelters and kindness as they head toward the United States. The Texas Tribune traveled to Mexico to chronicle their journeys. This story is part of our Bordering on Insecurity series. Full Story
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The United States is helping fund anti-gang initiatives and jobs programs in Central America, trying to decrease the flow of migrants heading north for the Texas-Mexico border. Full Story
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