Texas to use floating barrier to deter undocumented immigrants in Rio Grande

Texas Governor Greg Abbott plans to install a floating barrier made of buoys in the Rio Grande to prevent migrants from crossing into Texas. The barrier will be placed near Eagle Pass next month and will span 1,000 feet. The barrier is movable and will be deployed strategically in migrant crossing hotspots. The floating wall may be expanded in the future based on the threat. The U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission is looking into Texas' proposal and how it may impact international agreements between the U.S. and Mexico.