Urging the federal government to take immediate action in addressing issues related to security at the border.

Texas Senate Concurrent Resolution 39 (SCR39) is a formal statement from the Texas Legislature urging the federal government to take immediate action to address security issues at the U.S.-Mexico border. The resolution criticizes federal border policies, stating that they have allowed transnational cartels to expand their criminal activities, endangering Texans. It also highlights that in 2024, U.S. authorities seized enough fentanyl to endanger every American life, underscoring the need for effective border security measures. The resolution calls for increased federal support for state-led initiatives like Operation Lone Star and requests reimbursement for the substantial resources Texas has spent on border enforcement. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/TX/supplement/SCR39/id/554617?utm_source=openai))

Supporters of SCR39 argue that the resolution is a necessary step to address the perceived inadequacies in federal border security policies. They contend that Texas has been forced to invest significant resources into border enforcement due to federal inaction, and that the resolution seeks to hold the federal government accountable for these shortcomings. ([poliscore.us](https://poliscore.us/2026/tx/bill/2160/scr/39?utm_source=openai))

Critics of SCR39 may view the resolution as a partisan move that could strain federal-state relations. They might argue that such resolutions are symbolic and do not lead to concrete policy changes, potentially diverting attention from collaborative efforts to address border security challenges.