If this bill is approved, Texas could see about 100 miles of border barrier by 2026. Right now, there are already funds in place to construct about 40 miles of border wall. This proposal would continue paying contractors to build the rest. Texas. Representatives say the wall would be installed
In places where crossings are the highest in recent years. Us border patrol agents have had a historically high number of with migrants. In 2022 agents recorded 2.2 million encounters while in fiscal year 2023 which ended on September 30 the number dipped down slightly to 2 million.
That’s about the same time. San Antonio experienced a surge of migrants. According to the city’s migrant dashboard, more than 25,000 migrants arrived in August. That number dropped slightly in September and is trending up again for the month of October with about 17,600 to date. While this proposal passed,
The Committee democratic lawmakers say they’re not happy. They say this bill is too expensive and it lacks proof a barrier will be effective. However, a representative from the Texas Governor’s office, they say this plan could change depending on how the federal government tackles immigration policy. Around
