Texas Signs Toughest Border Security Plan Ever, Right In Obamas Face In his six months in office, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has been at the front of some seriously controversial decisions. So this week was no different, when he signed a very comprehensive border control legislation. Now, hes asking for federal reimbursement. Texas is willing to shoulder the responsibility, Abbott claimed, we expect the federal government to foot the bill. During his speech, Abbott went on to note that more than 20,000 gang members have been associated with cross-border traffic. He noted that it was Texas intention to dismember the gang operations that are causing havoc for the people of Texas. The bill also calls on law enforcement for support, and will establish a Child Sex Trafficking Prevention Unit. That measure, along with others, were pushed for by law enforcement themselves. We believe in what the governor is doing, and want to be a partner, Sheriff Andy Louderback of Jackson County told reporters. As Texas Sheriffs, we have been on the border doing the job for some time. 