The Texas National Guard has reassigned yet another top general associated with Gov. Greg Abbott's border security mission, known as Operation Lone Star.
In a weekslong span between September and October, Operation Lone Star — which began as a lean, volunteer-only effort in March 2021 — ballooned through massive involuntary activations at Abbott’s behest.
Some of the Guardsmen at the border have argued the mission was a political ploy by Abbott, a Republican seeking his third term as governor in November. A January survey completed by an Air National Guard unit deployed to the border was leaked to Military Times and The Texas Tribune andSuelzer, who testified alongside Ulis and other military officials, told state lawmakers that he was looking at ways to make the mission “more rotational and more sustainable over time.
It’s not clear yet whether that will mean shorter deployments or fewer troops on the mission. Right now, there are roughly 6,500 troops at the border on yearlong orders, Texas Guard officials told legislators. The TMD spokesperson said Suelzer’s “initial command assessment” remains ongoing, and “changes to [Joint Task Force-Lone Star] will be based on finding the most effective and efficient methods to fully support the requirements of [the mission].”
Finding more efficiency will be key. Military leaders told lawmakers they need a fresh $531 million in funding to keep the border mission running through the end of the state’s fiscal year in August.We can’t wait to welcome you in person and online to the 2022, our multiday celebration of big, bold ideas about politics, public policy and the day’s news — all taking place just steps away from the Texas Capitol from Sept. 22-24. When tickets go on sale in May, Tribune members will save big.
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