Commissioner Chris Magnus indicated that illegal immigration from Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba accounts for many of the arrests in August.
In the Rio Grande Valley, Gov. Greg Abbott blasted the president for his immigration policies as border enforcement encounters spike.
Maduro's Venezuela retaliated against the U.S. for its support of opposition leader Juan Guaidó by imprisoning six U.S.-based oil executives.
President Trump gave his annual address to Congress on Tuesday night, emphasizing the economic growth under his administration and the progress being made in securing the southern border.
The Department of Homeland Security announced new travel restrictions for an additional six countries last Friday, bringing the total number of nations impacted to thirteen.
This week, President Trump is expected to announce an expansion of the travel ban three years after the original ban was implemented.
