root of the problem...and all this "Open Borders" screaming is "Political Kabuki Theater" to hide the facts that a) we NEED those immigrants for Agriculture, Construction, Hospitality Industries, as well as many other services...throughout the country and not just in Texas. Denying those people a fair income is wrong and just perpetuates a veritable "Slave Economy". Also lost in the debate is the fact that those immigrants are truly a Net Financial Benefit to the U.S. Economy
If you don't agree with this contention...Challenge me...that's the way to establishing the Truth in this and any other issue.
BTW, regarding associated issues of Drug Trafficking and Violent Crime...the Biden administration's bipartisan Senate Bill funded 100+ High Tech Scanners for rapid identification of Fentanyl carrying vehicles crossing our border (the prevalent means of transport)...and consistent data shows that Undocumented Immigrants have a LOWER rate of violent crime than our native population...which makes sense, given the vast majority of them don't want to bring attention to themselves and risk deportation.
Bottom Line...that claim of an "Infestation" of undocumented immigrants needing public funding is the creation of improper and illegal scheming by employers...and legislators...in many industries. Let's knock it off and do the right thing...for the Country, as well as the immigrants...freeing us up to move on with more pressing needs, like establishing true "Energy Independence" and National Security.
Link: https://www.texastribune.org/2016/12/14/lawmakers-go-easy-employers-undocumented-workers/