{"id":2045378,"date":"2023-09-26T15:48:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T19:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/whatever-it-takes-abbott-says-texas-will-address-colony-ridge-at-special-legislative-session-next-month\/"},"modified":"2023-09-26T15:51:10","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T19:51:10","slug":"whatever-it-takes-abbott-says-texas-will-address-colony-ridge-at-special-legislative-session-next-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/whatever-it-takes-abbott-says-texas-will-address-colony-ridge-at-special-legislative-session-next-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Abbott: Texas to Tackle Colony Ridge at Special Session"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwhatever-it-takes-abbott-says-texas-will-address-colony-ridge-at-special-legislative-session-next-month%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2045378&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Texas Governor Vows to\u2063 Take Action\u200b on Colony Ridge<\/h2>\n<p>During a recent interview, Texas Governor Greg Abbott expressed\u2062 his determination to address the issues\u2062 surrounding Colony Ridge, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-gop-passes-unanimous-resolution-calling-for-special-legislative-session-on-colony-ridge\/\" title=\"Texas GOP unanimously passes resolution for special legislative session on Colony Ridge.\">massive housing development north<\/a> \u2063of Houston. This development has\u200c become a hotbed for illegal immigrants and a potential stronghold for drug cartels.<\/p>\n<p>Abbott acknowledged the serious concerns raised about Colony Ridge\u2064 and emphasized the need for gathering as much information as possible. He has already issued subpoenas to the developers to investigate the financial aspects of \u200bthe project.\u200c Additionally, he has requested the Texas Commission on\u2063 Environmental Quality \u200bto launch a new investigation.<\/p>\n<p>The governor stated that he is prepared to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/whatever-it-takes-abbott-says-texas-will-address-colony-ridge-at-special-legislative-session-next-month\/\" title=\"Abbott: Texas to Tackle Colony Ridge at Special Session\">utilize existing law enforcement\u2063 resources<\/a> and enact new laws if necessary to tackle the problems associated with Colony Ridge. His comments mark his strongest stance on the issue to date.<\/p>\n<p>Colony Ridge, estimated to cover approximately 60 square\u2062 miles and house tens of \u2062thousands of people, has become a magnet for illegal immigrants due to its financing arrangements\u2063 catered to non-citizens. The development has\u2064 also experienced a surge in crime, raising concerns about potential infiltration by\u200d Mexican cartels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/inside-colony-ridge-the-fastest-growing-development-in-the-u-s-is-a-magnet-for-illegal-immigrants\">Inside Colony Ridge: The \u2018Fastest \u2063Growing Development\u2019 In \u2062The U.S. Is A Magnet For Illegal Immigrants<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Republican officials in Texas, including Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Attorney General Ken Paxton, have expressed their support for addressing the issues at Colony Ridge through legislative action. They believe that \u200bthe\u200c special session presents an opportunity to tackle the problems effectively.<\/p>\n<p>The Republican Party of Texas unanimously \u2062passed \u200ca resolution calling for Governor Abbott to convene\u200c a special legislative session dedicated\u200b to addressing\u200b Colony Ridge. The\u200d resolution also urged Attorney General Paxton to initiate a full investigation\u2062 into the development activities and possible connections to elected officials \u2062in the region.<\/p>\n<p>Abbott&#8217;s response to Colony Ridge has faced scrutiny due to political donations he received from the development&#8217;s owner, William &#8220;Trey&#8221; Harris. Harris donated $1.4 million to Abbott&#8217;s campaign, and the governor has yet to address their\u200b relationship.<\/p>\n<p>While Abbott&#8217;s office claims that steps were taken to address Colony Ridge prior\u200b to The Daily Wire&#8217;s investigation, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality had previously launched \u2063nine investigations into the development, with eight of them finding violations such as operating without a permit \u200band inadequate erosion control measures.<\/p>\n<p>Multiple congressmen from Texas,\u2062 including\u200c Representative Chip Roy, have expressed\u2062 their concerns about Colony Ridge. Roy received a report on the development that he found highly troubling, linking it to the ongoing issues caused by \u2064the open border policies.<\/p>\n<p>Colony Ridge has even caught the attention of Florida\u200b Governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis, who criticized &#8220;weak, spineless leaders&#8221; for allowing sprawling developments to \u200dhouse thousands of illegal immigrants who have broken the nation&#8217;s laws.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2062 What specific risks do the large population \u200cof undocumented immigrants and the presence\u200b of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/21-attorneys-general-call-on-biden-to-treat-mexican-drug-cartels-like-the-terrorist-organizations-they-are\/\" title=\"21 Attorneys General Call On Biden To Treat Mexican Drug Cartels Like The Terrorist Organizations They Are\">drug cartels pose<\/a> to the \u200ccommunity of Colony Ridge?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Opment-in-texas&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221;>Inside Colony Ridge: The Fastest-Growing Development in\u2062 Texas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The situation in Colony \u200bRidge has been a cause for alarm \u200bfor both local residents and state \u2063officials. The combination of a large population of undocumented immigrants and the presence of\u200b drug cartels poses significant risks\u2064 to the community.\u2062 Governor Abbott&#8217;s commitment \u200bto addressing these issues\u2063 head-on is a reassuring step\u2062 towards \u2064ensuring\u200c the safety and security of the state&#8217;s residents.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2063subpoenas issued to the developers of\u200b Colony Ridge reflect the governor&#8217;s determination to get to the bottom of the financial aspects of the project. The investigation aims to shed light on any \u2064potential wrongdoing and ensure accountability. By involving the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality,\u2063 Abbott is\u200b also addressing concerns about potential environmental hazards associated \u2062with the\u2063 development.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Abbott&#8217;s willingness to use existing \u200claw enforcement resources and enact new\u200d laws demonstrates his resolve to \u2064confront the problems plaguing Colony Ridge.\u2063 This\u2063 proactive\u2062 approach sends a strong message that the state of Texas will\u200c not tolerate illegal activities within its borders. It\u200c also shows the governor&#8217;s commitment to\u200d protecting the lives and well-being of its\u2062 residents.<\/p>\n<p>The financing arrangements of Colony \u2064Ridge that cater specifically to non-citizens have contributed to the influx of illegal immigrants. As a result, concerns over national security have been raised. Additionally, the\u200b surge in crime in the area has heightened fears \u2063of Mexican cartel \u200dinfiltration. Governor Abbott&#8217;s actions are \u200ccrucial in addressing these concerns\u200c and\u2063 ensuring \u200cthat the development does not become a sanctuary for criminal activities.<\/p>\n<p>It is imperative\u200b that the state takes\u200d swift and \u2062decisive action to handle the \u200dissues arising from Colony Ridge. While the development may serve as a solution to the growing housing \u200dneeds of the area, it must be approached\u200d with\u2064 caution and vigilance to prevent it from\u2062 becoming\u2062 a breeding ground for criminal elements.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Abbott&#8217;s commitment to tackling the problems associated with Colony Ridge underscores his dedication\u200c to \u2063upholding the \u200blaw and\u2062 preserving the safety of\u2063 Texans. As his administration \u200ccontinues to investigate and take decisive action, it \u2062is hoped that the issues will be \u200bresolved and the community can thrive free from the clutches of illegal activities and cartel presence.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the focus on Colony\u200d Ridge serves as a reminder that the\u2063 rule of law must be\u2063 upheld and that the \u2064safety and security of the state&#8217;s residents are of paramount\u200d importance.\u200b Governor \u2062Abbott&#8217;s determination to address this critical issue is \u200da testament to his \u200dleadership and unwavering \u200bcommitment to\u2064 the\u200b people of Texas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced plans for a special session to tackle Colony Ridge, a housing development near Houston. The area has become a hotbed for illegal immigration and a potential stronghold for drug cartels. Concerns about the situation have prompted the state legislature to take action.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":503,"featured_media":2045379,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2045378","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2045378","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/503"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2045378"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2045378\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2045379"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2045378"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2045378"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2045378"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}