Greg Abbott: “There has been an increase in either crossings or attempts to cross or activity by cartels along the border.”

“Is there any information you can provide about that? So, as you are announcing, listen, there was an outbreak of activity along the border and There has been an increase in either crossings or attempts to cross or activity by cartels along the border. And so Texas is stepping up to assist Border patrol, to assist local communities to make sure that we're not going to have, whether it be cartel activity or illegal immigrants in any way threatening our state.” (38:07–38:15)

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