Abbott promises more help on way to Texas National Guard along border
WESLACO — Gov. Gregg Abbott promised to the Texas National Guard on Tuesday that help is on the way during a Christmas luncheon for all the troops and their families stationed in the Rio Grande Valley. Meanwhile U.S. Border Patrol stats show illegal crossings nationwide are lower than they’ve been in the last 40 years and staffing levels are decreasing.
“We anticipate more forces coming to bear to assist you, to aid you, and aid the entire effort across this country to address the challenges you are dealing with,” Abbott said as he stood before a room full of federal, state and local law enforcement at the Texas National Guard Armory.
Abbott was referring to the 100 DPS agents who graduated Friday, some of whom will be stationed here in the Rio Grande Valley, the busiest area for illegal crossings.
“As the people of Texas and across America enjoy the Christmas holiday, they do so under the blanket of freedom the Texas National Guard helps to protect for this state and this nation every single day,” Abbott said.
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