Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke at the Texas Border Sheriff’s Coalition Conference on Tuesday and discussed the ongoing border security concerns while calling for bail reform in the state.
This conference was the 20th annual Texas Border Sheriff’s Coalition meeting. Abbott said that the state plans to continue the partnership between the Lone Star State and the National Guard, per Fox 26 Houston.
Abbott explained that Texas was forced into significant changes after former President Joe Biden opened the “floodgates” during his time in office.
“For the first time ever, they were not being apprehended. They were not be detained. They were being let go and chaos ensued,” he said, according to Fox 26.
The governor emphasized that Texas must continue implementing new strategies and be strict with the management along the southern border.
“If we let the foot off the gas, that’s just going to send the signal. Once again, it’s going to be easier getting in. Law enforcement is one of those jobs and there kind of is never a day off,” he explained, per Fox 26.
Abbott also called for major reform to the bail system across the Lone Star State and commended the “brave law enforcement officers tasked with keeping their communities safe and secure.”
“From traffic stops to protecting neighborhoods to securing our border, you help Texans each and every day. It is time to get to work to tackle the deadly and broken bail system we face in Texas. Too many judges grant repeat offenders two, three, and 16 chances that they do not deserve. A problem that you must deal with as sheriffs. Whether it’s helping secure the border, patrolling the streets, or dealing with career criminals, sheriffs are the unsung heroes of law enforcement,” added the governor, according to a news release.
These comments from Abbott come as President Donald Trump reaches the 100-day mark of his second presidential term. In this term, he has implemented many significant changes to the country that could be emulated by Texas, as previously reported by The Dallas Express.