The new policy is a result of a memorandum of understanding between Gov. Greg Abbott and the head of U.S Customs and Border Protection.

Texas National Guard soldiers now have the authority to make immigration arrests under a new agreement between the Lone Star

The Texas National Guard was "granted the power of immigration officials to make immigration arrests" under an agreement with the Trump administration that state Gov. Greg Abbott said Sunday was effective "immediately.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott laid out his conservative vision for the Lone Star State during his State of the State address on Sunday, setting education, immigration and state security reforms as his highest priorities.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott delivered his State of the State Address from an oil company in Austin Sunday. Surrounded by lawmakers, Abbott boasted about the Texas economy, giving a nod to the oil company which held the event.