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Gov. Abbott signs border security bills into law

Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 3 and Senate Bill 4 into law on Monday, which are related to border security. (KPRC)

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 3 and Senate Bill 4 into law on Monday, which are related to border security.

The governor held a news conference while he signed the new legislation.

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SB 3 allocates $1.5 million to continue building barriers at the Texas-Mexico border. SB 4 makes it illegal in Texas to cross the border between ports of entry and allows police to arrest people who break this law, according to The Texas Tribune.

It also requires judges to order migrants to be sent back to Mexico.

Read more: How the White House got involved in the border talks on Capitol Hill -- with Ukraine aid at stake


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Cynthia Miranda graduated from UT Austin and is a proud Houstonian. She is passionate about covering breaking news and community stories. Cynthia previously covered elections, the historic 2021 Texas winter storm, and other news in East Texas. In addition to writing, she also loves going to concerts, watching movies, and cooking with her family.

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