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Abbott Demands $110M Repayment from Houston Over Immigration Policy

4/21/2026

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott demands Houston repay $110 million for noncompliance with immigration enforcement laws.
The Houston City Council repealed a policy requiring police to wait for ICE agents.
Governor Abbott threatened to withhold sales tax revenue after the repeal.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed suit against city officials, alleging the ordinance violates state law.
A special city council meeting has been postponed for further discussions with state officials.

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott demands Houston repay $110 million for noncompliance with immigration enforcement laws.
The Houston City Council repealed a policy requiring police to wait for ICE agents.
Governor Abbott threatened to withhold sales tax revenue after the repeal.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed suit against city officials, alleging the ordinance violates state law.
A special city council meeting has been postponed for further discussions with state officials.