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Utah troops are going to Texas’ southern border. Here’s how much it will cost Utah taxpayers.

Gov. Spencer Cox’s office estimates Utah’s deployment of troops will cost $50k, while sending police drug investigators will cost taxpayers $100k.

(Eric Gay | AP) Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz, fourth from left, R-Hooper, stands by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox during a press conference along the Rio Grande to discuss Operation Lone Star and border concerns, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Eagle Pass, Texas. Cox said he will deployment members of the Utah National Guard and Utah Highway patrol to the border this month.