# 119-hr-1222: Operation Lone Star Reimbursement Act

119-hr-1222, Operation Lone Star Reimbursement Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] (R-TX); status in_committee (as of 2026-04-21).

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- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-1222
- Congress: 119
- Title: Operation Lone Star Reimbursement Act
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2025-02-11
- Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] (R-TX)
- Cosponsors: 11
- Policy area: Immigration
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Federal reimbursement to Texas for Operation Lone Star costs.** This bill would create a process for Texas to apply to the Department of Homeland Security and the Treasury for payment of state expenses incurred securing the southern border from 2021 to 2025. - Texas taxpayers and the state government: Would allow the Governor to seek reimbursement for border-security expenses the state reports, including a claimed $11.1 billion. - Federal agencies: Would require DHS to review Texas's application within 120 days and report eligible costs, then direct Treasury to pay approved amounts within 60 days. - Bill's stated results: The findings cite Texas figures such as over 500,000 apprehensions and more than 240 miles of border barriers constructed. *Would increase federal outlays by directing the Treasury to pay approved Texas costs, potentially up to the $11.1 billion the state reports spending if fully reimbursed.*

## Cosponsors (11)

- Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2] (R-TX), 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] (R-TX), 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] (R-TX), 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] (R-TX), 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ellzey, Jake [R-TX-6] (R-TX), 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26] (R-TX), 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8] (R-TX), 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] (R-TX), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17] (R-TX), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Goldman, Craig A. [R-TX-12] (R-TX), 2025-02-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5] (R-TX), 2025-02-14T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Texas could get paid back for southern border costs: benefit, medium. If enacted, Texas could get federal repayment for state border-security costs from 2021 through 2025. The Governor would apply to Homeland Security and Treasury with a full list and total. DHS would have 120 days to decide what costs qualify and report to Congress. Within 60 days of that report, Tr…

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- 119-hr-45: FIND Act
- 119-hr-38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025
- 119-hres-1481: Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Kay Granger, a Representative from the State of Texas.
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## Sources
- [119-hr-1222 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1222)

## Related
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- [119-hr-1301: Death Tax Repeal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1301)
- [119-hr-45: FIND Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-45)
- [119-hr-38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-38)
- [119-hres-1481: Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Kay Granger, a Representative fro…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1481)
- [119-hres-782: Expressing condolences and support for the victims of the July 4 flooding in Te…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-782)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1222 (as of 2026-04-21).