Border residents wanted crossings reined in. Now Paxton and Talarico face voters wary of deportations

Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Texas Tribune, Alejandro Serrano, KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) · July 23, 2026 · 11 min read

EAGLE PASS — No border city received more Republican attention in 2024 than Eagle Pass , where Texas’ GOP leaders took over a public park and dispatched thousands of state troopers and Texas National Guard members to patrol the Rio Grande after the city became a hot spot for illegal crossings. Th...

Why this matters in The San Antonio

In San Antonio, the evolving concerns of border residents will likely resonate with many who have family and business ties to Eagle Pass and other affected areas. The city's own experience with immigration and border security issues makes the debate over deportation policies particularly relevant. As voters in Bexar County consider the Senate candidates' platforms, they may be weighing the potential economic and social impacts of mass deportations on local communities. The fact that one in five Hispanic business owners in the state have had at least one employee deported suggests that the effects of deportation policies could be felt far beyond the border region, including in San Antonio's own business community. As the campaign season progresses, it will be worth watching how candidates' border security proposals are received by San Antonio voters, who may be looking for a more nuanced approach to immigration enforcement.

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Category: government · Published: July 23, 2026 · Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) · Reading time: 11 min

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Border residents wanted crossings reined in. Now Paxton and Talarico face voters wary of deportations

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