Texas will establish a military base in the border city of Eagle Pass to curb the influx of illegal immigrants allowed into the country by the Biden administration, Gov. Greg Abbott (R) announced at a press conference on Friday.
The Texas Department of Military Affairs plans to build a forward operating base on 80 acres along the Rio Grande that can accommodate up to 1,800 Texas National Guard troops, with room for an additional 500, according to Abbott’s office. said. said.
The Abbott administration said the base will be “equipped to handle the disruption of the border opening created by the Biden administration, and will include recreational, chaplaincy, medical, and psychological health facilities.”
“Texas is expanding its border security capabilities with the construction of a new Texas Military Department base camp to strengthen and improve border security operations in the region,” Abbott said at a press conference. Ta. “This will allow more Texas National Guard soldiers in Eagle Pass to operate more effectively and efficiently.”
Texas is expanding its border security efforts by building a new forward operating base in Eagle Pass.
The base camp will house Texas National Guard troops deployed to respond to Biden’s border crisis.
Texas will continue to use all means and strategies to maintain its front line. pic.twitter.com/XNT0HYY7D6
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) February 16, 2024
The Republican juxtaposed the current state of the National Guard with plans to improve efficiency at new bases, saying:
Previously, Texas National Guard troops were scattered in small quarters throughout the region, separated from their fellow soldiers and sometimes traveling long distances on missions. This base camp will dramatically improve the conditions for soldiers. Texas cannot respond to President Biden’s border crisis without the brave members of the Texas National Guard, and building this base camp for them is essential.
“In the coming weeks, we will also expand our operations north and south of Eagle Pass, installing additional barriers to strengthen our borders. We will also add three more fan boats and expand our drone program. We will expand the capabilities of our radar trucks,” said Maj. Gen. Suelzer, adjutant general of Texas. “Under Governor Abbott’s leadership, we are deploying every available resource and strategy to protect and defend Texas.”
“The important thing you need to understand from this is that we are improving the quality of life for the Texas National Guard,” said Texas Border Czar Mike Banks.
“Seeing these numbers go down in Texas is a testament to what these Soldiers and DPS are doing to protect our borders,” he continued. “I applaud Governor Abbott for his leadership and for trying to do what the federal government has failed to do.”
On the other hand, the US Senate approved On February 13, Breitbart News reported that a $95 billion foreign aid package (including $61 billion to Ukraine) was announced that could help pay for a wall along the entire U.S.-Mexico border. It was reported that there is.
In a recent list published by Breitbart News, 64 ways President Joe Biden said he was opening the border to significantly increase the number of immigrants allowed into the country.
