Media: https://media1.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTcyYTQ4YTRmeDN0eWcxczl2ZDFreWlkOW5yZmhwYXFmYnJkbGxsYzN4eTV6YzV0eCZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/SQZHq42pl7wlp8tiCy/giphy.gifTitle: Texas Halts Funding for Border Wall Construction Amidst Changing Immigration Landscape
In recent news, Texas has decided to stop providing new funding towards building a U.S.-Mexico border wall after lawmakers approved a budget that does not include funds allocated for the project. This decision comes as a surprise given that Republican Gov. Greg Abbott had initially set out to construct hundreds of miles of potential barrier four years ago, with state-funded efforts being a significant part of his immigration crackdown agenda.
The halt in funding can be attributed to President Donald Trump’s aggressive approach towards curbing immigration which has allowed the federal government to fulfill its obligation to secure the southern border and deport criminal illegal immigrants. This development has led Texas to adjust aspects of their state-funded border security efforts accordingly. To date, only 65 miles (104 kilometers) of border wall have been completed since construction began, with the remaining distance being approximately 1,200 miles (1,931 kilometers).
The slow pace at which the wall has gone up can be attributed to several factors such as the drawn-out process of buying private land and confronting local opposition in certain areas. Interestingly enough, Abbott announced plans for this wall when large numbers of migrants were showing up at the border, believing that a combination of state-owned land and volunteered private property would “yield hundreds of miles to build a border wall.” However, with the number of migrant crossings falling dramatically over the past year, it seems that there is no longer an urgent need for such infrastructure.
This decision by Texas marks a significant shift in their stance on immigration control and highlights how rapidly changing circumstances can influence policy decisions. While some may view this as a positive development due to its potential cost savings and reduced environmental impact, others might argue that it sends mixed signals about the seriousness of addressing border security issues. As we move forward, it will be interesting to see if other states follow suit or continue pushing for more stringent measures when it comes to securing our borders.
Source: [Original Article](https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/texas-stops-providing-new-funding-border-wall-construction-122951425) #texas
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