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Texas Governor Abbott renews emergency declaration, expands executive power

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What happened

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Greg Abbott renewed a border security disaster proclamation, stating that illegal crossings pose an ongoing threat to Texas. This declaration has expanded his powers without requiring approval from the state Legislature. Since 2021, he has renewed or amended the proclamation at least 69 times, using these declarations to shift funds, suspend regulations, and award no-bid contracts.

From propublica.org

Why it matters

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The use of executive orders and disaster declarations allows Greg Abbott to consolidate power and bypass the state Legislature. This enables the shifting of funds and the awarding of no-bid contracts during declared emergencies in Texas.

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Who's involved

  • Greg AbbottGovernor of Texas who renewed the border security proclamation
  • ProPublicaInvestigative journalism organization that reported on the power consolidation
  • TexasState of the United States where the executive actions are taking place
  • Texas Department of Public SafetyOne of the top agencies involved in border enforcement in Texas

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Texas Department of Public SafetySpeculative

    The Texas Department of Public Safety might see its operational funding increase through noncompetitive contracts authorized by the emergency declaration.

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