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March 5, 2024

A month ago, Texas became the epicenter of a confrontation between Democratic President Joe Biden and Republicans who disagree with his migration and Ukraine policies. The White House tried to continue pouring billions of dollars into the war in Europe while state authorities led by Governor Greg Abbott tried to stop the flow of illegal immigrants into the country on their own.

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Biden decided, with the support of the Supreme Court, to issue an ultimatum and declare the actions of the state authorities unlawful. This happened after Republicans demanded to redirect some of the funds intended for assistance to Ukraine to protect the American border. Republican governors from 25 states stood up for Texas, accusing the president himself of “invading the state.”

Operation Lone Star

Operation Lone Star was launched by the governor in 2021. The reason was a sharp increase in the flow of illegal migrants from Latin America after Biden relaxed migration laws. By order of Abbott, Texas law enforcement agencies received the right to independently protect the border with Mexico, which included the installation of razor wire, as well as the capture of refugees.

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After an open confrontation and a show of determination from Republicans, Democrats “backtracked,” realizing that even the hypothetical loss of Texas would critically affect the stability of the country.

The region is a cornerstone of American politics. It has great influence on the domestic political scene, ranking second after California in terms of electors and seats in the U.S. Congress. In addition, this state has a strong influence on border issues with Mexico, immigration policy, and national security.

But the state is most notable for its economy.

The Texas Economy

Texas is the second most populated state in the U.S. It is home to more than 30 million people, making it the second most populous state in the United States. Texas is essential to the economy, labor market, and major industries. Without exaggeration, Texas is a key region with strategically important resources, enterprises, and powerful economic potential, without which it is impossible to imagine the modern American economy.

Texas is the state with the highest standard of living in the U.S., with the highest level of economic growth in the country. If it were a separate country, it would rank eighth in the ranking of the largest economies on the planet, overtaking Russia, Spain, and Australia with a GDP per capita of $78,000.