Texas Republican who represents border communities issues warning on migrant surge: 'There's no end in sight'
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A Texas lawmaker who represents a district that spans 800 miles along the border said Border Patrol urgently needs more funding, technology, and infrastructure.
An autonomous surveillance tower erected by Border Patrol in Laredo, Texas. (Supervisory Border Patrol Agent Dustin Smith) Autonomous surveillance towers use artificial intelligence to detect and locate activity at the border. (Customs and Border Protection) Paul Best is a reporter for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to Paul.best@fox.com and on Twitter: @KincaidBest.
There have been more than two million migrant encounters this fiscal year, including more than 203,000 just last month.
House Republicans unveiled their "Commitment to America" agenda this week, which calls for ending catch-and-release loopholes, requiring proof of legal status for a job, and increasing funding for infrastructure and advanced technology at the border.