TX Border Patrol Project Draws Criticism For Political Agenda, Cost

The political blowback against Gov. Abbott's massive border security program is coming from advocacy groups, Democrats and the National Guard itself.

As sure as a sunrise over the Rio Grande, the illegal crossings along Texas' 1,250-mile border with Mexico go up. 

Spring is the season when thousands of migrants seek entry into the U.S., not through official ports, but by crossing the river.

Policing the border is primarily a federal responsibility, but increasingly, the state of Texas is stepping into immigration enforcement with a $3 billion — and counting — state effort using the Texas National Guard.