The spending package the White House sent to congress has $14 billion allocated for border security, but Texas lawmakers and landowners said it's not enough.
FILE - A border wall section stands on July 14, 2021, near La Grulla, Texas, in Starr County. On Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, the Biden administration announced that they waived 26 federal laws in South Texas to allow border wall construction, marking the administrationâs first use of a sweeping executive power employed often during the Trump presidency. The Department of Homeland Security posted the announcement with few details outlining the construction in Starr County, Texas.
Congressman Cuellar said more resources and money need to be allocated to keeping it safe. It’s something Bill Martin agrees with. “This past month in September, we had 296,000, the highest we've ever recorded the southwest border, that's a real problem,” said Congressman Roy.“Ten years ago I felt safe out here all the time, now, I don’t feel safe unless I’m armed,” said Bill.
With all the property damage caused by people crossing through his land, Bill said he spends several thousand dollars a year on repairs.Bill said he understands the Biden Administration wants to help foreign countries but said more money should also be invested in securing the border in his backyard. It’s something Congressman Chip Roy said he couldn’t agree with more.
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