Texas is deploying 1,000 National Guard troops to deal with the escalating humanitarian crisis at the southern border. https://t.co/TidDzABH9S#txlege

— Gov. Greg Abbott (@GovAbbott) June 21, 2019

I just deployed 1,000 National Guard Troops to the border.

This is needed because more than 45,000 people were apprehended crossing our border illegally in the last 3 weeks.

They come from 52 different countries.

Congress must do its job and fund border security. pic.twitter.com/gIsfOmQKoM

— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) June 21, 2019