Dear john

Today, I announced $200,000 in federal funds to support border security in McMullen County. The funds, provided by Operation Stonegarden, will be used by the McMullen County Sheriff’s Office to pay overtime and purchase new equipment and technology. This grant will impact the 576 residents of McMullen County.

I helped start Operation Stonegarden in 2008 and have since secured over $1 million in Operation Stonegarden funds for McMullen County. This has meant more security for the people at the border to feel safe at home, work, and school. As Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, I will continue to provide the necessary funding our local law enforcement agencies need to keep our South Texas communities safe and secure. Thank you to McMullen County Sheriff Emmett Shelton as well as our local, state, and federal officers for their commitment to helping secure our southern border.