The State of Texas has commenced border wall construction in Starr County as part of its response to illegal immigration.
The number of border apprehensions decreased for a third month in a row in October.
The federal Customs and Border Protection agency reported an average of nearly 96,000 monthly apprehensions in Texas border patrol sectors.
Tens of thousands have been referred to federal immigration authorities for being illegally present in the country.
In an effort to "crack down" on illegal crossings, the governor announced new border security measures that include border wall construction.
A Texas congressman says he is going to “immediately begin knocking down doors” to secure reimbursement for the hospital from the feds.
