Texas Scorecard by Micah Rice July 7, 2023
As Texas begins implementing a buoy barrier to deter illegal border crossers, Maverick County Democrats are protesting.Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Department of Public Safety has begun the installation of buoy border barriers across the Rio Grande River, starting in Eagle Pass.
When Abbott announced the projected installation on Friday, he said it is intended to “deter illegal border crossings between ports of entry.”
Chris Russo, president of Texans for Strong Borders, previously told Texas Scorecard, “Ultimately, static barriers alone will not solve the problem of crossings between ports of entry.” He suggested that “if Governor Abbott deploys state personnel to directly repel crossings in addition to this, it could prove an effective solution.”
As the Texas DPS began the process of installing the buoys and deterring incursions, the Maverick County Democrat Party protested the installation.
More:
https://texasscorecard.com/local/installation-of-gov-abbotts-buoy-border-barriers-begins/
