Texas Governor Greg Abbott, joined by U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan and four fellow governors, served an early Thanksgiving lunch on Sunday to National Guard soldiers and state troopers stationed at Eagle Pass. The 80-acre base—opened last year as part of Operation Lone Star—houses up to 1,800 personnel and has become a symbol of state-level immigration enforcement.
Abbott used the event to praise troops for "holding the line" against record migrant crossings and to demand that the federal government reimburse Texas for what he calls "failed border policies." The bipartisan guest list, which included Virginia’s Glenn Youngkin and Tennessee’s Bill Lee, signals growing interstate coordination on border security ahead of the 2026 mid-terms.
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While largely ceremonial, the visit highlights continued militarization of the border and its impact on cross-border commerce. Trade groups note that additional DPS checkpoints have added up to 30 minutes to commercial-truck transit times through the Camino Real bridge—a key artery for the automotive supply chain.
For mobility professionals moving staff or goods through Texas, the message is clear: heightened inspections and sporadic road closures may persist through the holiday season. Companies should build extra lead time into logistics schedules and monitor DPS advisories.
Abbott used the event to praise troops for "holding the line" against record migrant crossings and to demand that the federal government reimburse Texas for what he calls "failed border policies." The bipartisan guest list, which included Virginia’s Glenn Youngkin and Tennessee’s Bill Lee, signals growing interstate coordination on border security ahead of the 2026 mid-terms.
While largely ceremonial, the visit highlights continued militarization of the border and its impact on cross-border commerce. Trade groups note that additional DPS checkpoints have added up to 30 minutes to commercial-truck transit times through the Camino Real bridge—a key artery for the automotive supply chain.
For mobility professionals moving staff or goods through Texas, the message is clear: heightened inspections and sporadic road closures may persist through the holiday season. Companies should build extra lead time into logistics schedules and monitor DPS advisories.
