Texas Governor Abbott Targets Zero Illegal Crossings

Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared that the state has effectively 'solved' its illegal immigration issues, citing an 85% reduction in border crossings over the past year. He attributes this success to Texas’ own measures, such as deploying the National Guard and installing barriers, rather than federal policies. Despite this decline, Abbott expressed concern about immigration from other states like New Mexico and Arizona, calling for a new presidential administration to address national border security comprehensively. He plans to continue his Operation Lone Star initiative, which includes controversial measures like the floating barrier in the Rio Grande, supported by a recent court ruling. Abbott's ultimate goal is to eliminate all illegal crossings into Texas, although he acknowledges that such efforts may simply redirect issues to other states. He emphasized that while Texas may succeed, the broader problem of illegal immigration remains a national concern.