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  1. 3 hours ago

    Today Texas agreed to a contract with companies to oversee construction of the border wall They will quickly work to begin building the wall Tomorrow I sign a law that increases border security funding to $3 billion We're trying to fix Biden's failure

    731 replies 820 retweets 4,033 likes
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  2. 9 hours ago

    Six hours after requested help from Texas to close ports of entry & secure the border, Biden flip-flopped to a different strategy that abandons border security. The & will maintain their presence at & around ports of entry to deter illegal crossings.

    327 replies 405 retweets 1,159 likes
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  3. 10 hours ago

    Biden has become a habitual violator of the U.S. Constitution. He lacks the authority to issue vaccine mandates—just like he lacked the authority to extend the eviction moratorium. I'm confident Texas will win this constitutional showdown.

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  4. 12 hours ago

    Texas National Guard Soldiers apprehend a group of illegal immigrants crossing into Texas from Mexico. The group was observed in the Rio Grande River. By air, ground, and on the water Texas is securing the border.

    432 replies 336 retweets 1,918 likes
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  5. 15 hours ago

    Today, the Texas Department of Public Safety and Texas Military Department will hold their first media briefing to discuss the progress of Operation Lone Star. More on the briefing and what Texas is doing to secure the border ⬇️

    LATEST NEWS: DPS, TMD Announce Operation Lone Star Weekly Media Briefings AUSTIN – & are launching a weekly media briefing to discuss the progress of Operation Lone Star, 's initiative to secure our southern border. More ➡ .
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  6. 24 hours ago

    Backstage tonight with Eric Clapton and Jimmie Vaughan after a concert in Austin.

    554 replies 469 retweets 4,518 likes
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  7. Sep 15

    Covid hospitalizations are now at the lowest level in 4 weeks. The Covid positivity rate continues a steady decline and is now at the lowest level since July 24th.

    1,287 replies 2,100 retweets 12,954 likes
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  8. Sep 15

    From the state level to the local level, Texas was ready to respond to . I thank the county judges I spoke with today for their partnership & commitment in the face of this storm. We will continue to work together to assess & address the damages caused by Nicholas.

    117 replies 72 retweets 534 likes
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  9. Sep 15

    Today marks the beginning of . For generations, Texas has been deeply influenced by the contributions of Hispanics—both culturally & economically. Thank you for making Texas so exceptional.

    347 replies 140 retweets 803 likes
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  10. Sep 15

    Today I checked in with county judges impacted by , like Judge Allen in Jasper County. With their leadership, they successfully guided their communities through the storm. As of this morning, they're reporting no major damages & continue to gather information.

    131 replies 58 retweets 413 likes
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  11. Sep 15

    Looks like Portland realized their knee jerk announcement to boycott Texas wasn’t a bright idea. It would have had no effect on Texas but could have harmed Portland & Oregon. Portland has bigger issues like high crime rates and substantial homelessness.

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  12. Sep 14

    Texas is responding to . I've waived limits on commercial drivers' hours & oversize & overweight permits. Liberty & Wharton counties have been added to yesterday's disaster declaration. Visit to report damages & remain vigilant about the storm.

    220 replies 95 retweets 659 likes
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  13. Sep 14

    The Texas National Guard apprehends a group of illegal immigrants crossing into Texas. Biden's open border policies have created a crisis at our southern border. Texas is taking action to keep our communities safe & secure.

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  14. Sep 14

    The Biden Admin. is trying to dump highly radioactive nuclear waste in west Texas oil fields. I just signed a law to stop it. Texas will not become America's nuclear waste dumping ground. via

    581 replies 657 retweets 2,520 likes
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  15. Sep 14

    Texas has deployed swift-water boats, helicopters & high profile vehicles to help local authorities with rescue efforts arising from flooding & high winds. Emergency shelters have been set up for residents who might be displaced by .

    146 replies 105 retweets 566 likes
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  16. Sep 13

    Covid hospitalizations are in a downtrend and at the lowest level in 3 weeks.

    1,628 replies 2,163 retweets 19,434 likes
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  17. Sep 13

    Tropical Storm Nicholas is expected to bring heavy rain & potential flooding over the next three days. I issued a disaster declaration in 17 counties to ensure Texas has the resources needed to respond. Follow guidance from local officials & stay safe, Texas.

    222 replies 109 retweets 660 likes
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  18. Sep 13

    I’m holding a briefing with of the Texas Division of Emergency Management on Texas' response to Tropical Storm Nicholas. Tune in LIVE at 4 PM:

    195 replies 62 retweets 355 likes
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  19. Sep 13

    Texas National Guard apprehended illegal immigrants crossing the border into Texas. Thank you to the Texas National Guard and Texas Department of Public Safety for working around the clock to secure our southern border and keep Texans safe.

    509 replies 430 retweets 2,876 likes
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  20. Sep 13

    In 2017, Trooper Damon Allen was killed by a criminal out on bail. Today, I signed the Damon Allen Act into law, which will reform our broken bail system & ensure Texas communities are safe by keeping dangerous criminals behind bars. Thank you to & .

    177 replies 204 retweets 1,127 likes
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