Kamala Harris makes 1st visit to US-Mexico border in Arizona as presidential nominee | 2024 Election

Vice President Kamala Harris made her first visit to the U.S.-Mexico border since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee to confront head-on one of her biggest vulnerabilities ahead of the November election.

Texas border deployment going through 'realignment': officials

Details about the revamping of Operation Lone Star came out Thursday during a hearing before members of the State Senate Committee on Border Security.

Texas DPS Troopers find 16 illegal immigrants inside trailer with false wall

A Houston man was arrested after authorities discovered 16 illegal immigrants crammed inside a hidden compartment in a trailer during a traffic stop.

Gov. Abbott signs border agreement with Coahuila

A mutual cooperation agreement between Texas and the Mexican state of Coahuila was signed today in Austin on Monday.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Harris-Walz presidential ticket: Texas: The Issue Is

Vice President Kamala Harris recently announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about what he thinks of the new ticket and his outlook on November.

Gov. Abbott orders Texas hospitals to report costs tied to undocumented immigrants

Governor Abbott posted on social media that Texans should not have to foot the bill for healthcare provided to migrants who are in the country illegally.

Texas’ floating barrier in the Rio Grande can stay for now, appeals court says

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday ruled that the floating barrier Texas deployed in the Rio Grande last year to deter illegal migration could remain. The fight over the barrier is one of many broader, hard-fought legal and political battles over the state’s authority to control the flow of migrants at the border.

House GOP votes to condemn Kamala Harris over administration's managing of border policy

The vice president was assigned with addressing the causes of migration in certain countries, with Republicans claiming she didn’t do enough to curtail illegal immigration.

Jocelyn Nungaray murder: Texas lawmakers respond to 12-year-old girl's death with immigration bill

One month following the assault and murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray which sparked national headlines, Texas lawmakers have taken legislative action that could lead to significant changes in immigration enforcement.

Border arrests plummet 40% following Biden's executive order on asylum process

The Homeland Security Department says arrests for illegal border crossings have dropped more than 40% during the three weeks asylum processing has been suspended.

Biden to give legal status to some undocumented spouses of US citizens

The Biden administration will allow certain spouses of U.S. citizens without legal status to apply for permanent residency, and eventually, citizenship. Here’s what to know.

Border security, inflation big issues for Texans: Sen. John Cornyn

Border security and inflation are two of the biggest issues impacting Texans right now, according to U.S. Senator John Cornyn.

Gov. Abbott releases 10 most wanted criminals list

Gov. Abbott has launched a "Top Ten Most Wanted" list for criminals who have entered Texas illegally.

Arizona voters will decide whether local police can make border-crossing arrests

The Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature gave final approval Tuesday to a proposal asking voters to make it a state crime for noncitizens to enter the state through Mexico at any location other than a port of entry, sending the measure to the Nov. 5 ballot.

Biden issues executive order on border security

President Biden has issued a long-expected executive order on security at the US-Mexico border that could lead to a shutdown of asylum processing.

Texans concerned about economy, immigration: poll

According to a new Texas Lyceum poll, anxiety about inflation and the national economy are the top issues in Texas.

Counterfeit NFL, NBA, MLB championship rings snagged in border bust

Counterfeit Super Bowl, World Series and NBC Championship rings were discovered by border patrol officers during a shipment inspection.