Texas House approves bill allowing police to arrest people who cross the border illegally

The state House of Representatives approved immigration bills Tuesday that would appropriate more than $1.5 billion for additional border barriers and make illegally crossing the Texas-Mexico border a state crime.

Thousands of migrants head to US border
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It's one of the largest migrant caravans since June 2022. Thousands of people are heading toward the U.S. as the Biden Administration tries to curb the flow of people at the Southern Border. FOX's Casey Stegall is tracking the border crisis.

Mayors of US cities seek meeting with Biden on how to handle incoming migrants

The mayors of Chicago, Denver, Houston, and Los Angeles are pressing to meet with President Joe Biden about the migrants arriving in their cities.

Houston man charged for human smuggling attempt in Webb County

Texas DPS arrested a Houston man they reported was attempting to smuggle migrants into the U.S. dressed in camouflage and a U.S. Army uniform.

Texas DPS stops human smuggling attempt
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A Texas DPS trooper, with the help of US Border Patrol, caught a Houston man who they reported was attempting to smuggle five people into the U.S. from Mexico. (Video courtesy Texas DPS/Lieutenant Chris Olivarez via Twitter)

Texas AG suing Biden Administration
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the Biden Administration over the alleged cutting of razor wire set up across the U.S.-Mexico border.

Texas files lawsuit over alleged destruction of border security measures

In a recent court filing, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused the federal government of destroying Texas' concertina wire along the border.

Bill would let state police arrest migrants
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The Texas Senate has passed a bill that would give the state authority to arrest migrants at the US border. It's something only the federal government can currently do. FOX 26's Damali Keith spoke with a Houston group that hopes Senate Bill 11 will not pass the House.

Texas Legislature 3rd special session starts Monday; school choice, immigration on agenda

Texas lawmakers are heading back to Austin after Gov. Greg Abbott called for a third special session. It will focus on issues that include school choice, immigration and COVID-19 vaccine mandates by private employers.

Biden administration waives 26 federal laws to allow border wall construction in South Texas

The Biden administration announced it waived 26 federal laws in South Texas to allow border wall construction, marking the administration’s first use of a sweeping executive power employed often during the Trump presidency.

El Paso struggles with migrant surge
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Fox Caroline Elliot is in El Paso with new updates on immigration status in El Paso

GOV.Greg Abott defending his actions in NYC
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Governor Greg Abbott is defending his actions in New York City against public opinions regarding his handling of the border crisis.

Mexican railway operator stops trains because many migrants were climbing aboard and getting hurt

A Mexican railway operator has announced it is suspending train runs in the northern part of the country because so many migrants are climbing aboard freight cars and getting hurt in the process.