Issue Position: Secure our Communities

Issue Position

Securing the border

Signed legislation requiring state agencies to participate in E-Verify to ensure state money goes only to those eligible to work in the United States

Greg Abbott knows that for you to be truly free--for you to succeed at work, or at school, or as a parent--you need to feel secure.

To fight the drug cartels and human traffickers from importing crime into Texas, Greg Abbott signed the toughest border security law of any state.

Enforcing the Law

As Governor, he signed a law banning sanctuary cities in Texas after naming it an emergency item during the most recent legislative session. It's irresponsible and reckless to release known criminals back onto our streets.

Signed legislation requiring state agencies to participate in E-Verify to ensure state money goes only to those eligible to work in the United States.

Greg Abbott also launched an anti-gang strike force to crack down on violent crime and gangs like MS-13. The strike force is a joint effort with local, state, and federal law enforcement in Harris County.

In just the first three months, Texas arrested more than 1,000 criminals.

Supporting law enforcement

Keeping our communities safe requires us to support our law enforcement officers on the front line. With disturbing frequency, they have become the target of hate-filled attacks.

To support and protect our law enforcement officers, Texas is now providing them rifle-proof vests. Governor Abbott signed a law making it a hate crime to assault a law enforcement officer simply because of the uniform they wear.

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