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Texas Gov. Abbott: State will seek federal reimbursement for border measures

Texas Gov. Abbott: State will seek federal reimbursement for border measures

Summary

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that Texas will ask the federal government to pay back money the state spent on border security during the Biden administration. He said the Trump administration allowed states to request this kind of repayment.

Key Facts

  • Texas spent money on border security measures during the Biden administration.
  • Governor Abbott said Texas will seek federal reimbursement for these costs.
  • The Trump administration enabled states to request reimbursements for border-related expenses.
  • Abbott mentioned that the federal government has now opened a "window" to file these reimbursement claims.
  • Texas is known as the Lone Star State.
  • The reimbursement would cover expenses Texas already incurred.
  • The announcement was made on a Monday.
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