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The Biden administration is also creating a pathway to allow “qualified” Venezuelans into the country. Venezuelans have been fleeing their home country in record numbers, and the number crossing the U.S.-Mexico border has surged.| The Texas Tribune
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The number of migrant encounters at the Texas-Mexico border has climbed from 109,456 in March 2021, the month the mission began, to 116,976 in August — a failure of Abbott’s office’s stated desire to “stop this revolving door and deter others considering entering illegally.”| The Texas Tribune
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Abbott’s office said Chicago will now also become a regular drop-off location in addition to New York City and Washington, D.C.| The Texas Tribune
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The governor has ordered thousands of state troopers and National Guard members to the border since last year. Here’s what you need to know about the initiative.| The Texas Tribune
Contact information, election results, salary and news for Gov. Greg Abbott.| The Texas Tribune
Securing America's Borders| U.S. Customs and Border Protection