The color green is sacred in Islam, which is why an emerald made such an ideal surface on which to inscribe a religious text. The gem itself is believed to have been mined in Colombia, home to the most spectacular green emeralds in the world.
Securing and Managing Our Borders. Protecting the nation's bordersâland, air, and seaâfrom the illegal entry of people, weapons, drugs, and contraband is vital to our homeland security, as well as economic prosperity. Over the past several years, DHS has deployed unprecedented levels of personnel, technology, and resources to the Southwest border.
Enforcing Border Security. With nearly 12 million illegal immigrants and President Obamaâs unconstitutional amnesty, the federal government has failed to protect our sovereignty. Ernest knows our porous border is a financial strain on our local resources, and the drug trade is a massive threat to our familiesâ safety. Ernest supports the Texas Legislatureâs groundbreaking border security package that provides 250 additional troopers and high-tech surveillance to secure our porous border. As our State Representative, Ernest will fight to protect our sovereignty, stop sanctuary cities, and enforce our existing immigration laws.