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Texas Defies Joe Biden By Recruiting Volunteers To Bolster Border Fight
Newsweek ^ | Jan 26, 2024 at 9:29 AM EST | Benjamin Lynch

Posted on 01/26/2024 12:55:54 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum

Texas has continued to defy President Joe Biden on the border issue and is offering cash for Texas Military Department members to man the border.

The Lone Star State is seeking "to deploy border security assets to high threat areas to deny criminal organizations the ability to illegally move drugs and people into Texas," according to TMD's website.

This comes amid ongoing tensions between Governor Greg Abbott and the Biden administration over the border with Mexico. On Monday, the Supreme Court sided with the Biden administration and held that federal Border Patrol agents were authorized to remove the razor wire installed under Abbott's orders near the border city of Eagle Pass.

Volunteers will work with the Texas Military Department full-time for up to $55 per day, according to the agency's website.

The volunteers must already be members of the TMD in an initiative that is part of Abbott's Operation Lone Star to combat the rise in illegal immigration.

Biden vs Abbott

The call for more volunteers is part of a showdown between the state and the Biden administration over the issue of the border.

The Biden administration has argued the wire, installed as part of Operation Lone Star, restricts Border Patrol agents from accessing parts of the border. Abbott, meanwhile, has slammed "Biden's reckless open-border policies," and tweeted after the Supreme Court's decision that the wire is an "effective deterrent against the illegal border crossings."

In apparent defiance of the court's decision, he said: "We continue to deploy this razor wire to repel illegal immigration."

(Excerpt) Read more at newsweek.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: border; coyoteseason; fjb; texas
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

God bless Texas. These actions make Abbott one of the greatest Americans of this dark time. We don’t just have to take it from the America haters who rule us


21 posted on 01/26/2024 1:20:57 PM PST by j.havenfarm (23 years on Free Republic, 12/22/23! More than 8,000 replies and still not shutting up!)
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

Jo Pedo has defied the SCOTUS on a number of occasions. He should be impeached. Abbott is playing by the same rules the commie RATS and pedophiles ARE PLAYING BY.


22 posted on 01/26/2024 1:21:05 PM PST by FlingWingFlyer ( Joe Pedo's America! The Motel 6 to the world. Joe's Border Patrol will keep the light on for you.)
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To: showme_the_Glory

23 posted on 01/26/2024 1:21:14 PM PST by Paladin2
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To: Paladin2

From here deep behind enemy lines in the California Republic (the words that actually appear on our state flag + a red star honoring Texas) I have to report that your assertion “once a Republic, always a Republic” isn’t a hard and fast rule


24 posted on 01/26/2024 1:23:49 PM PST by j.havenfarm (23 years on Free Republic, 12/22/23! More than 8,000 replies and still not shutting up!)
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To: j.havenfarm

Abbott is actually in India right now.


25 posted on 01/26/2024 1:24:16 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum (The worst thing about censorship is █████ ██ ████ ████████ █ ███████ ████. FJB.)
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To: j.havenfarm

I recognize the reality of the various situations.

It’s a goal to seek.


26 posted on 01/26/2024 1:26:33 PM PST by Paladin2
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Happy its happening but this should have been done on day one not 3.2 million invaders later


27 posted on 01/26/2024 1:34:25 PM PST by ronnie raygun
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To: E. Pluribus Unum; All

Texas State Guard Enlistment

Resident of Texas for at least 180 days
Age 18 to 67 (can serve to the age of 70)
Good Health, VA disabilities are reviewable
Pass criminal background check
Valid Texas Drivers License
Prior Military Service NOT required
If Prior Service - Honorable discharge required
Helpful skill sets: JAG/Military experienced Attorneys, Rescue, Medical [Doctors, Nurses, Dentist, Dental Asst., Paramedics, EMT], Civil Affairs, Chaplain, Communications, IT, CPA, Education, Historian
Education; High School Diploma, Home School Certificate, GED, College Transcripts
Educational and age requirements exist for officer commissioning
Federal Service retirement NOT affected
NO overseas deployment


28 posted on 01/26/2024 1:39:50 PM PST by freepersup (“Those who conceal crimes are preparing to commit new ones.” ~Vuk Draskovic~)
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To: freepersup

ABOUT TXSG

Texas State Guard

The Texas State Guard is the state defense force branch of the Texas Military Department. Tasked with providing first response and civil defense force capabilities during Texas disasters and emergencies, the Texas State Guard is the premier state defense force in the United States.

From the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster to coordinating food and shelter for hundreds of thousands displaced during Hurricane Harvey- the men and women of the Texas State Guard have repeatedly proven themselves, earning the respect of fellow Texans.

The Texas State Guard is geographically organized to provide rapid response to support joint task forces and civil authorities on missions statewide. The Texas Governor is the Commander-in-Chief.

The men and women of the Texas State Guard embody the spirit of public service, veterans, and professionals from all walks of life, as were the soldiers of Texas’ earliest volunteer units. Today’s Texas State Guard is a highly trained military force serving Texans – for the love of Texas.

Headquartered at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas, the TXSG functions as an organized state defense force under the authority of Title 32 of the U.S. Code and Chapter 437 of the Texas Government Code.


29 posted on 01/26/2024 1:40:26 PM PST by freepersup (“Those who conceal crimes are preparing to commit new ones.” ~Vuk Draskovic~)
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To: freepersup

Operation Lone Star

On March 4, 2021, Governor Greg Abbott activated the Texas Military Department to provide additional support to the Texas Department of Public Safety after a an increase in activity from transnational criminal networks along the Texas-Mexico Border.

The Texas Military Department has more than 1,000 service members mobilized to provide additional support to the Texas Department of Public Safety in deterring criminal activity along the border. The Texas Military has a long history of enduring relationships with local, state and federal agencies in conducting Homeland Security missions that dates back more than 100 years.

As part of this mission, and in support of the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Texas Military Department provides over watch support by maintaining observation points along the Texas-Mexico border, enhancing “eyes and ears” on the ground for DPS. At the direction of Governor Abbott, Texas Guardsmen also assists the Texas Department of Public Safety and local authorities with arresting individuals for state charges related to the border crisis.

Also in support of this mission, and in support of the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Guardsmen and other state agencies are working together to construct temporary barriers in key areas along the border to help secure the area.

Service Members wishing to volunteer to support this mission please click link below.


30 posted on 01/26/2024 1:40:56 PM PST by freepersup (“Those who conceal crimes are preparing to commit new ones.” ~Vuk Draskovic~)
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To: freepersup

Texas State Guard Recruiting

Take the next step contact a recruiter.

See what the Texas State Guard is all about.

Texas State Guard
2200 W. 35th Street, Building 32
Austin TX 78763
512-782-5101

Recruiting: 512-782-1188

Operation Border Star (OBS)
512-782-5441


31 posted on 01/26/2024 1:42:18 PM PST by freepersup (“Those who conceal crimes are preparing to commit new ones.” ~Vuk Draskovic~)
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To: j.havenfarm

Texas was a real Republic, not a trivia question claimed technicality.


32 posted on 01/26/2024 1:44:13 PM PST by ansel12 ((NATO warrior under Reagan, and RA under Nixon, bemoaning the pro-Russians from Vietnam to Ukraine.))
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To: freepersup

https://tmd.texas.gov/


33 posted on 01/26/2024 1:45:01 PM PST by freepersup (“Those who conceal crimes are preparing to commit new ones.” ~Vuk Draskovic~)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

https://twitter.com/JackPosobiec/status/1750985496925282398

Jack Poso 🇺🇸
@JackPosobiec

Weird how Joe Biden didn’t decide to shut down LNG exports until Texas decided to take control of the southern border

These are sanctions against Texas for defending the border

Are you paying attention yet?

2:54 PM · Jan 26, 2024


34 posted on 01/26/2024 1:45:28 PM PST by Macho MAGA Man (The last two weren't balloons. One was a cylindrical objects Trump is being given the Alex Jones tr)
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To: freepersup

35 posted on 01/26/2024 1:46:23 PM PST by freepersup (“Those who conceal crimes are preparing to commit new ones.” ~Vuk Draskovic~)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

It’s much better to have an intermural war than to seek one abroad. War against the evil, intrusive central gooberment somehow seems proper and just.

It is appropriate to have an ignorant ass like Biden as the centerpiece of this hateful overbearing and highly intrusive monster.


36 posted on 01/26/2024 1:53:40 PM PST by Wdempsey (Democrats and slinkys.. Both useless but fun to push down stairs.v v ely)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Do the Texas Rangers still exist?


37 posted on 01/26/2024 1:55:34 PM PST by Huskrrrr (Alinsky, you magnificent Bastard, I read your book!)
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To: Paladin2

Hell no. We are the only part of De voting GOP. Send them to Wilmington.


38 posted on 01/26/2024 1:56:10 PM PST by Clean_Sweep
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To: Paladin2

“Send some to the coastal enclaves of Delaware!

One freeper said to saturate a 50 mile radius around the Capitol Building and the Outhouse with illegals, 24/7!


39 posted on 01/26/2024 2:15:38 PM PST by Grampa Dave (Trust no one, who is not a proven and valued/trusty one or a family member or a long time friend! )
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To: Macho MAGA Man
"Weird how Joe Biden didn’t decide to shut down LNG exports until Texas decided to take control of the southern border"

I wouldn't be surprised if Biden seized their cash assets and sent the money to Ukraine

Like this....

Senate panel advances bill to seize frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

40 posted on 01/26/2024 2:15:47 PM PST by Karl Spooner
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