# DHS Reimburses Texas $7.5B for Border Security

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security approved a **$7.5 billion reimbursement** to the State of Texas on September 18, 2026, covering border security expenses incurred under Operation Lone Star. This funding supports Texas' deployment of National Guard troops, construction of border barriers, and use of technology that has reduced illegal crossings by over 80%. Texas continues to seek additional Department of Justice funds to address further federal immigration enforcement costs.

- **Why this matters:** This significant federal reimbursement reflects growing federal-state collaboration on border security and highlights substantial procurement and contracting activity related to military deployment, infrastructure, and technology solutions in Texas.
- Procurement professionals should anticipate increased contracting opportunities with Texas state agencies such as the Texas National Guard and Department of Public Safety for border security infrastructure and technology.
- Vendors specializing in security technology, construction, and logistics may find expanded demand driven by ongoing border enforcement initiatives.
- Organizations involved in federal grant management and reimbursement processes should note the scale and precedent of this funding as it may influence future border security appropriations and state-federal cost-sharing arrangements.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 19, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Office of the Governor
- Department of Justice (DOJ)
- Texas National Guard
- Department of Public Safety (DPS)

### Key Quotes
> Texas held the line when Washington would not. Texas taxpayers spent billions to stop illegal crossings, catch criminals, and seize deadly drugs. This reimbursement is a victory for those taxpayers.
> — Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas

### Sources
- [Governor Abbott Delivers Historic $7.5 Billion Border Security Reimbursement | Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott](https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-delivers-historic-7.5-billion-border-security-reimbursement) - TX