Authorities will install a floating water barrier to prevent migrants from attempting to cross rivers in areas of the Rio Grande Valley, Texas Gov. Abbott says.
June 12, 2023, 11:06 AMAn illustration of a floating barrier in the Rio Grande River of Texas displayed by Texas Republican Governor Abbott as he signed several bills on June 8, 2023, to strengthen Texas border security, including deployment of a 1000-foot floating barrier in the middle of the Rio Grande.Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said authorities will install a floating water barrier to prevent migrants from attempting to cross rivers in heavily trafficked areas of the Rio Grande Valley.
The governor announced the initiative at a bill-signing ceremony on Thursday, where he signed six border-related bills. An illustration of a floating barrier in the Rio Grande River of Texas displayed by Texas Republican Governor Abbott as he signed several bills on June 8, 2023, to strengthen Texas border security, including deployment of a 1000-foot floating barrier in the middle of the Rio Grande.The announcement followed the signing of several bills meant to address border security, including one that designates Mexican Cartels as "foreign terrorist organizations.
Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott signs several bills to strengthen Texas border security, June 8, 2023, including deployment of a 1000-foot floating barrier in the middle of the Rio Grande where groups of migrants try to cross. At left is Texas Dept. of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw, at right is Major General Thomas Suelzer of the Texas Military Department.The current near Eagle Pass can be particularly dangerous.
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