; Whereas the Biden administration’s refusal to secure the border reflects a perverse commitment to undermining our national sovereignty, and has badly damaged the social fabric of America; Whereas this administration’s border policies have directly led to an ongoing invasion of the United States; Whereas article 4, section 4, and article 1, section 10, clause 3 of the Constitution, among other provisions, ensure that States have the right of self-defense; Whereas the Federal Government refuses to provide the States protection against the ongoing invasion, including by refusing to exercise existing authorities under 8 U.S.C. 1182(f) ; Whereas the Federal Government has prevented States, including Texas, from taking common sense actions to protect their own citizens, including the ability of States to construct their own barriers (notably concertina wire) to deter illegal immigration; and Whereas in light of this extraordinary attack against the citizens of the United States of America, and his own personal responsibility in allowing the ongoing invasion to jeopardize the welfare of the American people, President Biden must be held responsible: Now, therefore, be it