TILDEN, TX – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $186,293 in Operation Stonegarden funding for McMullen County.  

“Local law enforcement ensures everyone’s safety in McMullen County,” said Dr. Cuellar, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee. “I am proud to help our law enforcement with the funding they need to keep our communities safe. Thank you to County Judge James Teal, Sheriff Emmett Shelton, Commissioner Larry Garcia, Commissioner Murray Swaim, Commissioner Scotty McClaugherty, and Commissioner Max Quintanilla Jr for working to protect our community. This critical funding will help law enforcement carry out their jobs.” 

Congressman Cuellar helped create Operation Stonegarden in 2008. Since then, the program has become instrumental in funding efforts to secure the southern border. 

These funds will help local law enforcement with overtime pay, fuel costs, and new equipment. These are necessary resources that will retain officers in the workforce and help law enforcement keep McMullen County safe.  

Funding will go to the McMullen County Sheriff’s Office. 

Since 2018, over $1.2 million in Stonegarden funding has been provided to McMullen County. In FY 24, Congressman Cuellar secured $81 million for the program nationally. 

His initiative in acquiring this funding reflects his commitment to helping law enforcement and keeping our communities safe. 

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