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Texas’ Republican congressional delegation is urging the Trump administration to prioritize reimbursing the state for border security spending under Operation Lone Star.

The request follows passage of Trump’s "One Big Beautiful Bill," which allocates $13.5 billion for state border security reimbursements.

Texas leaders say the state spent more than $11 billion securing the border during the Biden administration and deserves full repayment.

WASHINGTON - After President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" passed in July, states who spent their own money on U.S. border security are still waiting on the $13.5 billion allocated for reimbursement.

Friday, Texas Republican lawmakers authored a letter asking the Trump administration to prioritize the Lone Star State once

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