Secure the Border—Geren’s 25 Years of Weak Chaos

For 25 years, Charlie Geren has sat idle while our border crumbles—cartel violence spills over near Brownsville, and his pal Ernest Bailes fueled Colony Ridge’s crime hub. Texas can’t afford more insider excuses. I’m Jack Reynolds, and my “More Freedoms, Less Government” plan locks down our border with real action—no handouts, no waste. Here’s how:

1. Deploy State Resources—Not Federal Crutches. Send Texas National Guard and DPS troopers to high-risk zones—Brownsville, Eagle Pass, Del Rio—full-time, not photo ops. Equip them with drones, thermal imaging, and rapid-response units. Geren’s relied on feds who fail us—Texas can do it better, faster, ourselves. My goal will be to reprioritize the state budget, cutting waste like corporate handouts. In other words, I will do this without creating new taxes.
2. Build the Wall—Privately Funded. Finish Texas’s border wall with private donations and seized cartel assets—no taxpayer burden. Partner with ranchers and landowners for access, not eminent domain. Geren’s watched walls stall—private cash gets it done without gov’t bloat. My goal will be to construct 200 miles of the border wall by 2028, starting in Starr County.
3. Crack Down on Cartels—Zero Tolerance. Classify cartels as terrorist groups under Texas law—seize their assets, triple penalties for trafficking (drugs, humans), and deploy strike teams to disrupt operations. Geren’s soft stance let Colony Ridge fester—cartels fear strength, not talk. My goal will be to cut smuggling routes by 50% in two years.
4. End Sanctuary Cities—Local Enforcement. Ban sanctuary cities statewide—mandate local police cooperate with ICE. Fine non-compliant cities (e.g., Austin) state funds until they comply. Geren’s silence emboldens lawbreakers—Texas enforces laws, period. My goal will be for deportations to be higher than illegal crossings. 
5. No Taxpayer Dollars for Illegal Immigrant Education. Pass a state law barring public schools and universities from using Texas tax dollars to educate illegal immigrants—redirect those funds to border enforcement and citizen scholarships. Geren’s 25 years drained our wallets for non-Texans—our kids come first. Taxpayers shouldn’t foot the bill for lawbreakers’ families. My goal is to save $1.5 billion annually (per Texas estimates), that is then reinvested in security.
6. Punish Employers—Stop the Pull. Triple fines for hiring illegal workers—$10K per violation, no exceptions. Require E-Verify for all Texas businesses, with license revocation for repeat offenders. Geren’s ignored the job magnet—cut it, and crossings dry up. My goal will be to achieve 75% compliance within one year.
7. Fast-Track Deportations—Texas Leads. - Fund state courts to expedite deportation hearings—partner with feds but don’t wait for them. Build temporary holding facilities with private contractors. Geren’s let illegals linger—swift action clears the backlog. My goal will be to process 10,000 cases monthly by 2027.
8. Reward Whistleblowers—Expose Corruption. Offer $5K rewards (from seized assets) for tips leading to cartel arrests or corrupt officials—protect whistleblowers from retaliation. Geren’s insider ties (e.g., Bailes) hide rot—sunlight burns it out. My goal is to have 100 busts in the first year