Greg Abbott

The two border-state governors blamed the crisis on the Biden administration.

"The influx across the border is out of control."

"Texas is open 100%."

"We're going to step up and secure the border."

One Republican claimed that provision was a typo.

"We don’t fall in line."

"Ensuring the integrity of our elections and reforming a broken bail system remain emergencies in Texas."

"We wanted to make sure that there were going to be consequences for the city of Austin."

"We should have 'constitutional carry' in Texas."

"This is what defunding the police looks like."

The law will take effect in September.

"No governmental official may require any person to wear a face covering."

"The Biden administration better wake up."

"The Biden administration is now presiding over the abuse of children."

"It is shameful that America's pastime is being influenced by partisan politics."

"I want to express to you the threats and challenges caused by this administration’s open border policies."

The camp will initially house 500 children and could expand to take in as many as 2,000 minors.

"Today Texas launched Operation Lone Star to respond to the border crisis."

"Big Tech’s efforts to silence conservative viewpoints is un-American."

"It is now time to open Texas 100%."