GOP Eyes Expansion of Texas Border Buoys Amid Safety and Legal Concerns

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is pushing forward with plans to expand the controversial "floating border wall," a series of buoys stationed along the Rio Grande as part of the state’s effort to curb illegal border crossings. The initiative is a key element of Abbott’s border security strategy, but it has sparked intense debate, with critics warning that it poses significant dangers and may violate federal laws.

The buoys, which have already been installed along sections of the Rio Grande, are designed to act as a deterrent for migrants. . .