Texas Governor Gregg Abbott's Operation Lone Star has largely withdrawn state law enforcement from the border after four years of heightened security and spending over $11 billion amidst migration crises. The reduction in patrol reflects a substantial decrease in illegal crossings, allowing state police to focus on traditional crime prevention within Texas itself. Texas National Guard troops will continue their duties at the border through August and will assist with immigration arrests. This shift represents a notable change in the state's approach to border security.
"We're just repositioning troopers now away from the river because lot fewer people coming across," Olivarez said.
DPS air and boat units remain on patrol, albeit scaled to align with illegal crossing levels.
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