Republicans have pressured Abbott to take more aggressive action against illegal immigration by challenging the federal government.
In an effort to "crack down" on illegal crossings, the governor announced new border security measures that include border wall construction.
"Texans deserve answers about why these shortfalls occurred and how they’re going to be corrected, and Texans will get those answers.”
As Texas ramps up efforts to fight the coronavirus, Gov. Abbott declares a state of emergency enhancing the state's ability to direct resources to hard-hit areas.
