Texas taxpayers are shouldering an enormous burden—$13.3 billion annually—due to illegal immigration. This includes $6.6 billion for educating illegal aliens, $2.6 billion for border security, and $1.7 billion in criminal justice costs. These figures highlight the severe impact of the federal government’s failure to secure the U.S.-Mexico border. This whitepaper explores the true costs of illegal immigration to Texans and outlines practical steps to reduce these expenses, including eliminating in-state tuition for illegal aliens and demanding reimbursement for education costs from the federal government.