Trump says the border is secure. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott keeps declaring an emergency.

Posted Thursday, October 15, 2026 9:21 am

Perla Trevizo, Texas Tribune, Propublica, Lexi Churchill, Texas Tribune, ProPublica (via Houston Public Media)

Since Abbott first declared a border emergency in 2021, he’s renewed or amended the proclamation at least 69 times. The proclamation has greatly expanded his powers.

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Immigration, News, Gov. Greg Abbott, President Donald Trump, Texas border security