Texas immigration advocates say federal agents are trying new tactics to arrest more migrants amid a surge in immigration enforcement.

Texas added 391,243 residents in 2025, the most of any state, according to census figures released Tuesday — bringing the population to 31.7 million.

Texas DPS used pepper balls on Dilley ICE protesters as U.S. Reps. Joaquin Castro and Jasmine Crockett visited; a judge later paused the family’s removal.

One year into the second term of President Donald Trump, his administration’s focus on undocumented immigrants has intensified, drawing outrage in recent weeks following shootings by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

DALLAS — Democrats Colin Allred and Julie Johnson sparred over ethics and immigration this week in an increasingly contentious congressional race for Texas' 33rd District. What began as a policy discussion in advance of the March 3 primary quickly turned personal at a meeting with The Dallas Morning News’ editorial board.

With immigration enforcement ramping up in Texas, Texas Tribune reporter Colleen DeGuzman and immigration attorney Paul Pirela join TribCast to discuss.

The legal challenge has continued through a case brought by a group of civil rights organizations and El Paso County.

The Lone Star State's population grew by 391,243 last year, bringing the state's population to 31.7 million.

Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico focused on President Donald Trump and Ken Paxton, prompting John Cornyn and Republicans to push back online.