Abbott Takes Action Against Biden's Immigration Costs
Submitted by MAGA
Posted 106 days ago
Governor Greg Abbott has taken a decisive stand against the financial burdens imposed on Texas by the Biden administration's lax immigration policies.
In a move aimed at holding Washington accountable, Abbott recently issued an executive order requiring Texas hospitals to document and report the healthcare costs related to illegal aliens.
Abbott attributed the motivation behind this initiative to the overwhelming expenses borne by Texas taxpayers due to the current federal immigration stance.
“Due to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ open border policies, Texas has had to foot the bill for medical costs for individuals illegally in the state,” Abbott stated, emphasizing the fiscal challenges presented by the influx of illegal immigrants.
The governor's actions are framed as a necessary step to ensure that Texans are not burdened with the consequences of federal mismanagement.
Abbott highlighted the staggering financial implications, citing a 2021 report by Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Texas spends approximately $152 million annually on housing for illegal immigrants, alongside an estimated $717 million for uncompensated hospital care.
With this new executive order, the Health and Human Services Commission will oversee the collection of detailed financial data, starting from November 1, 2024.
Hospitals will be required to submit quarterly reports on the medical care costs incurred for illegal aliens, with the first report due by March 1, 2025.
Furthermore, the governor has mandated that hospitals inform patients that revealing their immigration status will not affect the quality of care they receive.
Abbott's administration aims to use this data to press the federal government for reimbursement, declaring that Texas will not continue shouldering the financial fallout from the Biden-Harris border policies.
This latest initiative underscores the growing frustration among Texas leaders regarding the immigration crisis, echoing the sentiment that states should not bear the brunt of ineffective federal policies.
Abbott’s proactive approach represents a clear message to both state residents and the federal government: Texas will protect its interests and hold accountable those in Washington responsible for this ongoing crisis.
Sources:
thegatewaypundit.com
americanthinker.com
dallasexpress.com
In a move aimed at holding Washington accountable, Abbott recently issued an executive order requiring Texas hospitals to document and report the healthcare costs related to illegal aliens.
Abbott attributed the motivation behind this initiative to the overwhelming expenses borne by Texas taxpayers due to the current federal immigration stance.
“Due to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ open border policies, Texas has had to foot the bill for medical costs for individuals illegally in the state,” Abbott stated, emphasizing the fiscal challenges presented by the influx of illegal immigrants.
The governor's actions are framed as a necessary step to ensure that Texans are not burdened with the consequences of federal mismanagement.
Abbott highlighted the staggering financial implications, citing a 2021 report by Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Texas spends approximately $152 million annually on housing for illegal immigrants, alongside an estimated $717 million for uncompensated hospital care.
With this new executive order, the Health and Human Services Commission will oversee the collection of detailed financial data, starting from November 1, 2024.
Hospitals will be required to submit quarterly reports on the medical care costs incurred for illegal aliens, with the first report due by March 1, 2025.
Furthermore, the governor has mandated that hospitals inform patients that revealing their immigration status will not affect the quality of care they receive.
Abbott's administration aims to use this data to press the federal government for reimbursement, declaring that Texas will not continue shouldering the financial fallout from the Biden-Harris border policies.
This latest initiative underscores the growing frustration among Texas leaders regarding the immigration crisis, echoing the sentiment that states should not bear the brunt of ineffective federal policies.
Abbott’s proactive approach represents a clear message to both state residents and the federal government: Texas will protect its interests and hold accountable those in Washington responsible for this ongoing crisis.
Sources:
thegatewaypundit.com
americanthinker.com
dallasexpress.com
Latest News