COMMENTARY: Greg Abbott: Keeping Texans Secure: Border Buildup Necessary For Safety
By Greg Abbott
McAllen Monitor
One life lost, one woman or child raped because of a border that is not secure is one too many. As governor, I will marshal the tools we need to secure our border and ensure Texas’ safety.
Because the federal government has failed to act, Texas will take all action possible to secure our border and ensure the safety of all Texans.
Texas is adding DPS officers, Texas Rangers and personnel from my office plus the National Guard to our surge operation. All are committed to working with local law enforcement and the U.S. Border Patrol to better secure the border. And I will use all legal means to recoup the costs to Texas taxpayers.
But there is more we must do.
As Americans, we can disagree on the causes of the massive wave of immigrants crossing illegally into Texas, but there is no doubt that organized criminal networks are playing a significant role in this crisis.
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