Texas Clogs Ports of Entry as State Forces Attention on Illegal Immigration

More than 8,000 violations issued as Texas forces long delays at Mexican border: 'A Mexican standoff'

A screenshot of the live bridge cam looking into Mexico on the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge on April 10, 2022. Screenshot

Several ports of entry between Texas and Mexico have suffered major slowdowns in recent days as the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) began inspections as part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s border security plan.

DPS officers have conducted “enhanced commercial vehicle safety inspections” since April 6 at seven ports of entry—Brownsville, Los Indios, Pharr, Laredo, Eagle Pass, Del Rio, and El Paso. Texas has 28 land ports of entry with Mexico.