Gov. Greg Abbott’s proposal to build a wall between Texas and Mexico taps into a lasting preoccupation with immigration and border security among Texas Republican voters — and one of former President Donald Trump’s favorite issues.
Immigration
In-depth reporting on border issues, policies, communities, and the impact of immigration across the state, from The Texas Tribune.
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University of Texas/Texas Tribune Polls
Texas voters split over Gov. Greg Abbott’s job performance, but he remains popular among Republicans, UT/TT Poll finds
The June 2021 poll shows that 44% of Texans approve of Abbott’s job as governor, while 44% disapprove. His approval rating from Texas voters is better than those of Joe Biden, U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Attorney General Ken Paxton and House Speaker Dade Phelan.
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Immigration and border security remain top concerns of Texas voters, UT/TT Poll finds
Immigration and border security continue to top Texas voters’ list of most important problems facing the state. It is a particular concern of Republican voters.
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Politics
In first trip to U.S.-Mexico border as vice president, Kamala Harris focuses on causes of immigration
Harris toured Border Patrol facilities in El Paso and met with local groups that aid migrants, but Republicans continued to attack her for not visiting the Rio Grande Valley, where a large number of border apprehensions are happening.
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Texas 2022 Elections
Analysis: The most influential non-voter in Texas
The most important voter in Texas politics in 2022 doesn’t even live in the state, but he’s popular with Republican voters. Donald Trump’s influence is already changing next year’s GOP primary.
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Politics
Kamala Harris to visit El Paso on Friday in first trip to U.S.-Mexico border as vice president
Former President Donald Trump plans on touring Texas’ southern border with Gov. Greg Abbott later this month.
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Immigration
Texas border wall project receives over $450K in donations, a week after Gov. Greg Abbott announced plans
Gov. Greg Abbott pledged $250 million in state funds for a Texas-Mexico border wall and is soliciting donations to fund the rest.
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Texas 2022 Elections
Analysis: Texas issues that play on the national stage
The issues getting attention from Gov. Greg Abbott are doing double-duty: They’re attractive to Republican voters in Texas — and beyond.
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Economy
Business leaders on Texas-Mexico border say state politicians ignore community needs while calling for a wall
Many local officials and business leaders along the border say that the rhetoric is misplaced and that the broader needs of their communities can often get lost.
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Operation Lone Star
Texas empties prison to prepare to detain immigrants arrested during ramped-up border enforcement
The prison — Dolph Briscoe Unit in Dilley — will have capacity for about 1,000 people.
