Texas Governor Greg Abbott's military department has taken steps to fortify Shelby Park, one of the busiest crossings along the U.S. southern border, in an effort to control the influx of migrants. The park has seen a decrease in migrant crossings recently, but authorities expect numbers to rise once warmer weather arrives.
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) stated that the current low number of crossings is likely due to seasonal factors. However, as temperatures increase, they anticipate a surge in the number of migrants attempting to cross the border. In response, additional fencing and razor wire have been put in place by the military, and Texas state troopers have been arresting migrants who tamper with the razor wire, charging them with criminal trespassing.
