Hosting a roundtable on border security with top state agency officials, law enforcement, military, & local stakeholders in Weslaco – marking one year since launching #OperationLoneStar to secure our border & keep Texans safe.

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For almost 200 years, the Texas Army National Guard has played a crucial role in defending freedom overseas and keeping Texans safe at home.

On behalf of all Texans, we are grateful for the sacrifices of Texas Army National Guard Members and their families.

We're #TexansServingTexas . Whether it's on our southern border alongside Texas DPS to confront transnational criminal activity through #OperationLoneStar or to respond to a #WinterStorm with TxDOT and other state partners, the Texas Military Dept. will answer the call of our communities.

I'm proud of the work the #Texas Guard is doing in support of our partner first responders, to help our neighbors and communities throughout this winter weather event. Here are some photos from yesterday and this morning in Taylor and Gillespie counties. #TexansServingTexas #txwx

#Texas #NationalGuard Members Mobilized in Support of Winter Weather Response.

Texas Military Dept. Takes Steps to Ensure Safety of Service Members Deployed in Support of #OperationLoneStar Ahead of Winter Storm.

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While many Texans are expected to experience extreme winter, our Texas Military Dept. is getting ready to support Texas DPS and other partners. We have personnel and equipment positioned in various locations across the state and are preparing to assist stranded motorists. #TexansServingTexas

It was great being in the field yesterday meeting with our service members on the front lines of #OperationLoneStar . Their hard work and dedication helps keep our state and nation safe by deterring illegal immigration and stemming the flow of illegal drugs and human trafficking.

Why We’re Here – #OperationLoneStar
'We're trying to curtail the criminal activity,” said Texas DPS Sgt. Juan Maldonado.
“I get to help people, and you get paid good to do it,' said an Army Guard Spc. 'It’s amazing...probably one of the best jobs I’ve ever had.' #TexansServingTexas

Our thoughts and prayers are with Special Agent Salas’ family, friends and loved ones, as well as all of our #OperationLoneStar partners with Texas DPS.

Direct response.

Wherever or whenever, we’re #AlwaysReady to serve our local communities. #Army Guard aviators have been fighting the #RollingPinesFire in Bastrop, east of Austin. #NationalGuard #TexansServingTexas

Gov. Greg Abbott | Texas Division of Emergency Management | Texas A&M Forest Service

Maverick County Sheriff: 'We just can't handle it without the help of the #NationalGuard .”

We’re #TexansServingTexas . I’m proud of the great work our Service members are doing in support of #OperationLoneStar .

#OLS UPDATE:

✅ Texas Military Dept. maintains 99% accuracy on OLS pay for svc members.

✅All svc members have received pay.

✅Actively working approx. 80 issues to include inaccurate direct deposit info, check reissue requests, supplemental pay inaccuracy, & overpayment.

#TMDFacts

Texas is the national leader in the fight against human trafficking.

This past legislative session, I signed 15 bills into law cracking down on human trafficking.

I launched #OperationLoneStar to secure the border & put an end to this modern-day slavery.

While many Guardsmen & Texas Dept. of Public Safety officers will be away from loved ones this Christmas, their efforts to secure the border are invaluable.

These heroes risk their lives every day to keep us safe.

On behalf of all Texans, thank you for your service & sacrifice.

Wishing everyone in our Texas Military Dept. family a happy holiday season and new year! Take time to celebrate but do so safely. Each of you are critical to our success and I am honored to serve with you. #TexansServingTexas

While they are away from home this year, our Texas Guardsmen serving in support of #OperationLoneStar along Texas-Mexico border enjoy some sights and sounds of the season. It doesn't replace time with loved ones, but their service is important to our state and border communities.

We have thousands of service members mobilized and working side by side with the Department of Public Safety to help secure our Texas border. #operationlonestar

I was pleased to host Chilean Army Defense Attaché, Maj. Gen. Pedro Varela, and members of the Chilean Joint Staff, in Austin, for the Pre-Annual National Guard State Partnership Program Planning Meeting. We were able to build a framework for current and future SPP exchanges.

The men and women of the Texas Military Dept. who've taken on the monumental task of securing our border have been charged with a complex, important mission. They're doing a phenomenal job and making a huge impact on the safety and security of Texas. #OperationLoneStar #TexansServingTexas