Chron.com by Ariana Garcia 11/1/2021
Gov. Greg Abbott using $3 billion security funding to pay for razor wire, border wall
In September, the Republican leader approved additional funding to aid with border defense. Gov. Greg Abbott recently announced that a portion of the $3 billion in funding he approved in September for border security will be used to install miles of physical barriers and anti-personnel wire at crossings along the Texas border to discourage migrants from entering the state.
In a series of television appearances — which included a visit to Fox News host Tucker Carlson's show Wednesday — the Republican leader said the state is "throwing everything it possibly can" to deter migrants from crossing the border. These efforts include laying razor wire and finishing sections of the border wall started by former President Donald Trump. Abbott added a segment has already begun construction and will be completed within the next two months.
In addition, Abbott said border patrol officers are currently placing large, metal shipping containers at low-water areas in the Rio Grande to block migrants from crossing.
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