“Before this effort here, they had been living in conditions that were atypical for military operations,” Abbott said at a press conference in Eagle Pass. “Because of the magnitude of what we’re doing, because of the need to sustain and actually expand our efforts of what we’re doing, it’s essential that we build this base camp for the soldiers.” As it is, soldiers are housed all over the area, varyingly living in hotels, tents and even some private houses. Some bear long commutes.
“Illegal crossings are down and, coincidentally, razor-wire barrier is up,” said Abbott. “We will continue to muster the efforts are needed to make sure that Texas does the job that the United States Congress has mandated. The United States Congress has mandated for barriers to be built on the border. Biden is not building those barriers.”
Eagle Pass has been in the national spotlight in recent months, a flashpoint in the ongoing battle between Texas and the federal government over border security, including state authority to enforce immigration laws. Earlier this year, Texas seized control of a 47-acre park in the city, a park that has been a major avenue of illegal immigration. The Texans also began barring US Border Patrol agents and watercraft from the property, which they’ve used as a staging area for processing migrants.
Yes crossings are down at eagle pass and up everyplace else along the border. Building a base huh? Millions and millions of dollars in construction. Millions and millions of dollars in annual operational costs. So they are planning to keep this crossing problem going years into the future? Gotta be a little concerned when anyone whether believed good or bad starts build their own military bases. End run posse comitatus, well, they are not federal….papers bitte!
It can house 1800 troops or 2500 invaders. Who knows.
Agree
These Texans need to research their ancestors. The Texas Rangers did not build forts. They were mobile groups operating along the frontier, scouting for Commanche raiders. Put the NG on the entire Rio Grande. Establish and train Committees Of Vigilance and issue letters of Marque and Reprisal. If Texas falls, we all fall. Bleib ubrig.