Abbott expands border buoys ahead of expected pre-Trump inauguration surge

Published



Texas on Wednesday is expected to begin erecting more water buoy barriers to deter illegal immigration. 

With the additional buoys anticipated to go up in locations that have seen high levels of illegal border crossings, state crews have been scouting out areas at Shelby Park along the Rio Grande, according to a NewsNation report. The Washington Examiner reached out to Gov. Greg Abbot’s (R-TX) office for comment. 

Full midterm coverage.Deeper analysis.

Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's reporting, expert analysis, and coverage of the midterm elections.

Get Unlimited Access

Cancel anytime.