Texas, Trump and Border Patrol

Trump to tap Texas “border czar” to lead U.S. Border Patrol, report says
Mike Banks, a former Border Patrol agent, has served in his current role as a special advisor to Gov. Greg Abbott since January 2023.
Trump to install Texas border czar as Border Patrol chief, sources say
Mike Banks, who has spearheaded Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's border crackdown, is expected to be appointed Border Patrol chief after President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office.
Trump Taps Texas Border Czar To Lead US Border Patrol
President Donald Trump on Tuesday selected Texas border czar Michael Banks to lead the U.S. Border Patrol, tapping a career
Border Patrol Chief Owens announces retirement, Texas border czar to take over
Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens is retiring in April, and will be replaced by Texas Border Czar Mike Banks, after a historic crisis at the southern border.
Opinion
Trump taps Texas Border Czar Mike Banks to head U.S. Border Patrol
President-elect Donald Trump continues to fill out his future administration with another notable pick to lead the U.S. Border Patrol.
With Trump considering Texas' 'border czar' to head Border Patrol, Cornyn praises pick
Texas' senior U.S. senator says he expects Trump to move swiftly on border matters once he resumes office next week.
Trump picks Texas’ Mike Banks to lead Border Patrol, reports say
President-elect Donald Trump will tap Texas Border Czar Mike Banks to lead the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, according to multiple reports.
Texas law enforcement officials at the border looking forward to Trump administration changes
While law enforcement efforts to secure Texas' border with Mexico have come under heavy criticism in recent years by immigrant rights advocates, many law enforcement officials say they are feeling positive as President Donald Trump returns to the White House.
Texas law enforcement optimistic about border security as President Trump returns
Texas' border security efforts, particularly Operation Lone Star, have faced criticism, but law enforcement officials are hopeful that President Donald Trump's return will strengthen their initiatives.
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Who Is Mike Banks, The Texas Border Czar Set To Be The Next CBP Chief
Banks played a key role in Texas' Operation Lone Star, an initiative aimed at countering record levels of migrant crossings ...
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Former BP agent and Texas border czar Mike Banks appointed as Trump’s Border Patrol chief
Texas border czar Mike Banks has been tapped to be the next US Border Patrol chief, sources told The Post Thursday. Banks, a longtime former border agent himself, will serve as the ...
The Gazette5d
Trump’s new Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks starts job Monday
and the Trump administration has selected Texas's top border official, Mike Banks, to fill his boots starting Monday. The Washington Examiner confirmed Friday morning that Banks will start ...