SAN ANTONIO – Gov. Greg Abbott announced Sunday that Texas Department of Public Safety operations are expected to “expand in coming days” as part of immigration enforcement efforts.
Abbott made the announcement through X, formerly known as Twitter, that Texas DPS troopers and special agents will assist the Department of Homeland Security in “targeting and removing illegal immigrants.”
In a news release on Monday, Abbott’s office said the Texas Tactical Border Force will depart from military bases in Fort Worth and Houston on Monday.
The force includes 400 additional soldiers, and C-130s and Chinook helicopters. The soldiers will join thousands of Texas National Guard soldiers already deployed on the border.
The operation aligns with President Donald Trump’s plan to crack down on immigration, which he emphasized during his campaign.
Abbott’s full statement is below:
“Today, Texas Dept. of Public Safety Troopers & Special Agents are deployed to assist President Trump’s Homeland Security Investigations in targeting and removing illegal immigrants. These DPS operations are expected to expand in the coming days.”
Today, Texas Dept. of Public Safety Troopers & Special Agents are deployed to assist President Trump’s Homeland Security Investigations in targeting and removing illegal immigrants.
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) January 27, 2025
These DPS operations are expected to expand in the coming days. pic.twitter.com/6g7dQdRt2M
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