Overview
- Governor Greg Abbott and Speaker Mike Johnson discussed the border crisis and potential border security legislation in a meeting in Austin, Texas.
- The meeting highlighted the impact of President Joe Biden’s border policies on Texas and the perceived lack of action by Congress to address the situation.
- Abbott urged Johnson to support Texas' efforts through Operation Lone Star, including deploying National Guard soldiers and building a border wall.
- The House of Representatives is set to send articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate on April 10.
- Abbott and Johnson's meeting also addressed the federal government's judicial actions against Texas for its border security measures.