Staff Reports
Texas General Land Office Commissioner Dawn Buckingham has decided to take a proactive approach to border security by offering the incoming Trump administration a sizable 1,400-acre plot near the Texas-Mexico border. This parcel, situated in the heart of Starr County, is earmarked for a facility that would focus on processing, detaining, and deporting violent criminal migrants—essentially, a VIP lounge for the not-so-welcome guests of the Lone Star State.
The bonanza of land comes directly after the state acquired it from a rancher with a doubtful sense of neighborly cooperation. The rancher had turned down requests to build a border wall and instead seemed to provide a red carpet for those engaged in drug and human smuggling. Commissioner Buckingham wasted no time in writing a letter to President-elect Trump, practically rolling out the welcome mat for what she promises will be the most extensive deportation initiative this country has ever seen.
'PACK YOUR BAGS': Texas Land Commissioner offers 1,400-acre ranch to President-elect Trump to build detention center on the Southern Border during mass deportations pic.twitter.com/on7ePkS9mI
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Buckingham’s strong stance aligns with what many Texans hope to achieve—a semblance of law and order. She expressed her desire to work hand-in-hand with the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the U.S. Border Patrol to build a facility that will help restore safety in Texas communities plagued by violence due to criminal migrants. The commissioner has made it clear that Texas will not stand by while crime runs rampant, and those who threaten the safety of families will feel the heat.
Contrary to the previous administration’s approach, which many see as lenient, Buckingham’s actions represent a determination to reclaim Texas from the grips of violence. With drone footage showcasing the land’s new potential, the message is loud and clear: the time for action is now. Recently, Buckingham has made headlines for declaring an island along the Rio Grande as state property. This island was once a staging ground for Mexico’s cartels, and turning it into state stateland is a bold move in the fight against illegal activity.
As the nation gears up for a potential Trump presidency, whispers of military involvement in border security are loud and clear. Speculation is brewing that the military could play a key role in the mass deportation efforts Trump campaigned on, which should send shivers down the spines of those in the illegal migrant community. With Trump’s promises and Buckingham’s resolute actions, the landscape of border security in Texas is shifting in a promising direction.
While the rest of the country appears mired in political correctness and border chaos, Texas is taking a stand. After years of tolerating a lackadaisical approach to border security, the offer from Buckingham could signify a turning point—a bold reminder that Texans demand safety, justice, and a swift return to law and order. With the Texas GLO paving the way, the state is ready to show the rest of the nation how it’s done when it comes to securing borders and looking out for its own.
