Texas to deploy buoys to deter Rio Grande crossings, Abbott announces

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

58% : During the regular legislative session that ended in May, the Legislature approved $5.5 billion for border security measures.
52% : The governor revealed plans for a floating river barrier at a Capitol signing ceremony for six new laws related to border security.
46% : Abbott's news conference came amid a special legislative session where lawmakers have deadlocked over the governor's call for property tax relief, but they're also at odds over his special-session agenda item on border security -- and Abbott showed little interest in taking sides Thursday.
33% : Abbott broke the news at a ceremony at the Capitol, where he signed six bills related to border security, including legislation that gives more power to federal agents to arrest and search migrants suspected of committing state crimes, authorizes the use of drones for border surveillance and provides compensation to farmers and ranchers whose land is damaged by migrants.

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