Texas is Trump's biggest – and most enthusiastic – partner on immigration overhaul
Gov. Greg Abbott this week directed state agencies to work with federal immigration authorities to crack down on illegal immigration.
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Gov. Greg Abbott this week directed state agencies to work with federal immigration authorities to crack down on illegal immigration.
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