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Reimbursement for Texas' Border Security Operation

This bill proposes to reimburse the State of Texas for expenses incurred during its border security operation. This means federal funds would be used to cover the costs of border security efforts, potentially impacting the state's budget and public services.
Key points
The Department of Homeland Security is to reimburse Texas for Operation Lone Star expenses from 2021 and 2022.
The Governor of Texas must submit a detailed list of expenses to receive reimbursement.
The Department of Homeland Security must report to Congress on why the southern border has not been secured.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9171
Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
Process start date: 2022-10-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To reimburse the State of Texas for Operation Lone Star, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9171.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-10-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Homeland Security is to reimburse Texas for Operation Lone Star expenses from 2021 and 2022.
  • The Governor of Texas must submit a detailed list of expenses to receive reimbursement.
  • The Department of Homeland Security must report to Congress on why the southern border has not been secured.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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