Gov. Greg Abbott met privately Wednesday with President Donald Trump at the White House on the twin topics of immigration and border security, further cementing the alliance of the two Republican leaders on two of the most divisive issues on the political landscape.

The Texas governor will join the president to discuss immigration, and as Trump signs an order banning transgender athletes from competing in women's sports.

The Republican governor hopes to have more information about Trump’s plans, including whether Texas can turn some border expenses over to the

The Texas illegal immigrant inflow has dropped to a mere trickle', Governor Greg Abbott told reporters at the White House. Texas Governor Greg Abbott and President Donald Trump met at the White House on Wednesday.

AUSTIN — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, continuing a three-day series of border security-related actions, issued five executive orders Wednesday directing state agencies to assist President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement operations.

AUSTIN, Texas — In a series of executive orders Wednesday, Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state agencies to cooperate with President Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts and directed the state’s criminal justice agency to identify land and facilities that could be used for detaining and deporting undocumented migrants.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott offered President Donald Trump a number of state facilities to help his administration secure the border.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will meet Wednesday with President Donald Trump as the state asks the federal government to cover about $11 billion in costs from the years-long Operation Lone Star border security initiative.