Tom Homan, the incoming "border czar" under the Trump administration, has accepted an offer to lease land in Starr County for border security operations, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham announced on X. The announcement was made alongside a clip from the Dr. Phil show, where Homan and the head of the Texas General Land Office (GLO) discussed the deal.
Homan has agreed to lease over 1,400 acres of land in Starr County and said he is currently working on a plan to utilize the land, which will be used for border security measures, with the construction of deportation facilities being one of the proposed options. According to the GLO, Texas government is taking action to address border security concerns, particularly as federal efforts have been criticized.
Commissioner Buckingham and @RealTomHoman will work together to keep American families safe.
— Texas General Land Office (@TXGLO) December 10, 2024
On @DrPhil Primetime, incoming border czar Tom Homan accepted Commissioner Buckingham's offer to lease over 1,400 acres of state land for the Trump Administration to conduct border… pic.twitter.com/xUn3JmVsCA
During the show, Buckingham highlighted the state's role in efforts to secure the border, saying, "If we have something that's of use to you, if there is a way to help get these violent criminals off of our soil who are raping and murdering our sons and daughters then we want to be a part of that." She also criticized the Biden administration's handling of border protection, claiming that Texas has been left to fill the gap.
Homan, in turn, confirmed his acceptance of the land lease and mentioned that he is currently working on a plan to utilize the land for security operations. The move is part of broader efforts by Texas state officials to take action on border issues amid ongoing concerns over immigration and crime.
Last month, after offering over 1,400 acres of land, Buckingham suggested that additional land along the state's border could also be offered up to support federal efforts in handling mass deportation plans. The plot of land was purchased in October as part of Texas' broader border security efforts, which also include the construction of a border wall.
In a letter to President-elect Donald Trump, Buckingham expressed her office's readiness to collaborate with federal agencies such as ICE and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to facilitate deportations.
She also referenced reports from local communities about rising crime allegedly linked to migrants in the region, which she associated with the Biden administration's border policies. Buckingham suggested that the county's shift to a Republican vote was partly due to concerns over border security and safety.
However, some local residents and leaders disputed Buckingham's claims, describing the community as safe and free from the violent crime she referenced, the outlet reported. Buckingham responded by emphasizing that many migrants who cross the border eventually carry violent behavior to other states, echoing rhetoric often used by Trump during his campaign.
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