Message from Gov. Abbot, Texas: We’re going to build a wall, start making arrests

Governor Greg Abbott:

Drugs, gangs, & human traffickers are no laughing matter—nor a photo op for Congress.

TX is undertaking an unprecedented response to this crisis. We’re going to start making arrests — sending a message to anyone thinking about coming here — you’re not getting a free pass. You’re getting a straight pass to a jail cell.

The border crisis is no laughing matter. It’s also not a tourism site for members of Congress to make an annual pilgrimage to see & then do NOTHING about.

Today’s Border Security Summit kicked off our comprehensive border security plan to crack down on unlawful border crossings.

The Border Summit highlights:

Disaster declaration — individuals entering TX illegally subject to arrest

Task Force

Approving over $1B in funding for border security

Building border barriers

Interstate compact powers

Texas has done more than ANY STATE has ever done to protect the border. 

But, more is needed. 

Tonight, I’ll announce additional action Texas is taking to secure the border and keep Texans safe.#BorderSummitTX pic.twitter.com/bfceL5cD2m

— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) June 10, 2021

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