Since the inauguration of President Donald Trump in January 2025, the administration reports a marked reduction in illegal border crossings.
Official figures show a decline of more than 99 percent in unauthorized entries compared with the preceding four years.
The Texas Department of Public Safety has intensified efforts to apprehend individuals involved in illegal immigration and human smuggling, coordinating closely with U.S. Border Patrol.
In Maverick County, DPS troopers engaged in a high‑speed pursuit of a suspected gang member transporting eight undocumented migrants, five from Mexico and three from China.
The suspect was arrested, and the three individuals from China were taken into custody following the chase.
In Uvalde County, a DPS K‑9 unit conducted a five‑mile tracking operation that located a confirmed MS‑13 gang member attempting to evade capture.
The operation underscores ongoing collaboration between state law‑enforcement agencies and federal border authorities.
Article IV, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution assigns the federal government the duty to protect states against invasion and domestic violence.
Officials assert that these enforcement actions contribute to restored law and order at the border.
