Gov. Abbott, Democratic lawmakers' take on alleviating border crisis
Governor Abbott, Congressman Henry Cuellar and Sen. Joe Manchin have different takes on the best way to navigate the situation at the border.
Author: Sharon Ko
Updated: 10:57 PM CDT April 1, 2021
SAN ANTONIO — Governor Greg Abbott and Democratic lawmakers are continuing to share their thoughts on what it will take to alleviate the surge of migrants at the Texas-Mexico border.
On Thursday in Weslaco, Abbott shared an update on what law enforcement is facing on the border. He was joined by Texas Department of Public Safety Director Colonel Steve McCraw, Adjutant General of Texas Tracy Norris, members of the National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) and DPS troopers.