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Border Protection Unit': Texas bill sparks controversy
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Legislation giving law enforcement more power along the border moves forward at the Texas Capitol
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Texas GOP Congress members vow funding block over border demands
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Texas governor calls special session on school choice, border
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Bills to enhance border security advance in Texas Legislature
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Texas GOP Congress members vow funding block over border demands
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Texas Senate passes bill to create state border and immigration enforcement agency
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Why the hell are we here?': Texas lawmakers, owner debate controversial Colony Ridge
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Where Rick Perry Stands on Issues of Import to Latino Voters
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Texas House advances bill to increase penalties for human smugglers and operators of stash houses
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Texas Republicans propose state immigration police force
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Texas Senate committee to consider several controversial immigration and border security bills
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