Since the launch of Operation Lone Star and DPS deploying thousands of troopers to the border, we have not seen fewer illegal crossings. But what we have seen, what we can calculate, are the Traffic citations for minor infractions in border counties have skyrocketed by an alarming 1,000%. That's our folks going to HEB, dropping off their kids at school, going to baseball practice. It affects our quality of life. (08:44–09:14)
CLAIM
Asserts a 1,000% increase in traffic citations for minor infractions in border counties.
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