Kristy Tallman
1 min readMar 29, 2024

Texas Deploys Additional Troops to El Paso in Response to Border Surge
By Kristy Tallman | March 28

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — In response to a recent surge of illegal border crossings, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the deployment of additional troops to El Paso, bolstering efforts to secure the border.

Nearly 200 soldiers from the Texas Tactical Border Force arrived in El Paso on Tuesday, enhancing the state's capacity to address border security challenges.

Governor Abbott reaffirmed Texas' commitment to utilizing all available resources and personnel to uphold border security measures. The deployment of additional troops aims to strengthen Texas' ability to "hold the line" against unauthorized entries and protect the integrity of the border.

The Texas Tactical Border Force, comprised of highly trained personnel, will work alongside existing law enforcement agencies to support border security operations in the region.

Governor Abbott's announcement underscores the state's proactive approach to border security amid ongoing concerns over illegal immigration and related criminal activities.

For updates on border security operations and developments in the region, stay tuned to official announcements from the Texas state government.

For further information, visit Governor Greg Abbott's official social media channels and government website.

Kristy Tallman

Journalist, Photographer & Author of Psychological/Political Thrillers, combined with Poetry & Song.