On Friday Beto O'Rourke called Abbott's actions 'completely unnecessary,' saying they were attention seeking and didn't improve security.
TEXAS -- Governor Greg Abbott announced Texas will be easing truck inspections at all border crossings to Mexico.
This comes a week after Abbott ordered troopers to inspect every commercial truck crossing at least four international bridges. He said it was necessary because a pandemic era rule called Title 42, which allows the U.S. government to turn away migrants at the border, is set to be lifted in May.
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