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Abbott asks feds to pay back $10 billion for border security operation
Summary by Barton Creek News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Aaron Barker , as published by FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The amount requested is over $10 billion. Further details on this request can be found through FOX 7 Austin, for those seeking more information on the development.
Texas has made a formal request to the federal government for reimbursement of funds used for border security efforts. The amount requested is over $10 billion.
This request was made by Abbott, who is seeking compensation for the state's expenditures on border security operations.
Further details on this request can be found through FOX 7 Austin, for those seeking more information on the development.
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Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News ·
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