Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has announced the deployment of 150 Louisiana National Guards troops to support Texas National Guardsmen in support of their “Operation Lone Star” border security mission.
Landry ordered the deployment following his visit to Eagle Pass, Texas last weekend.
Texas National Guard Texas Major General Thomas Suelzer briefs Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry during Eagle Pass visit (Feb. 4, 2024)Photo byOffice of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry
During his tour of the Texas Border Landry was concerned enough about what he saw there to commit to sending troops to help – and upon his return to Baton Rouge- spent the week planning the Texas deployment which will likely occur in March.
“When in trouble, our neighbors in Texas have always opened their arms to us. Now it’s time we return the favor. The rule of law must be enforced.” –Jeff Landry, Governor of Louisiana
Louisiana Senate President Cameron Henry estimates the deployment will cost about 3 million dollars. Governor Landry quickly tweeted out a defense of that expenditure: