Gov. Greg Abbott ordered DPS to deploy what he called “tactical strike teams” to arrest undocumented migrants with outstanding warrants.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered 400 soldiers Monday to the Rio Grande Valley, escalating efforts to secure the state’s border with Mexico as President Donald Trump sends military

A video released by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) shows a group of men running for cover after illegal activity is halted.

Gov. Greg Abbott deploys 400 soldiers to the Texas-Mexico border, supporting Trump's mass deportation and border security efforts.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is sending hundreds of soldiers in the Texas Military Department to work with the U.S. Border Patrol in the Rio Grande Valley.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced he is sending additional troops and military assets to the border to supplement federal agents. However, unlike the last four years, he has the support of the White House.

The speech underscored President Trump's continued focus on immigration, which he called the nation's "number one issue."

The Texas governor said the additional troops will work alongside federal border agents as part of Trump's efforts to seize the offensive.

According to reports, there were no injuries in the incident near Fronton Island, an uninhabited island in Starr County, Texas.

Gov. Abbott deployed 400 troops to the Rio Grande Valley, where he said they'll work side-by-side with U.S. Border Patrol agents to keep migrants from illegally entering the country.

Texas' Military Department will coordinate with U.S. Border Patrol under the Trump Administration to "secure the border", government officials said.