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.