Montgomery County has responded to a plea from Gov. Greg Abbott for jailers across the state to assist with border operations.
On June 28, Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide call for assistance for border sheriffs with operating detention facilities and providing jail beds for those arrested for state charges related to the border crisis.
Montgomery County Sheriff Rand Henderson has agreed to send resources to the border if needed, according to a June 29 news release. The sheriff and his leadership are working on specifics on how to best serve the border, according to the news release.
“The crisis at the border affects more than just those citizens who live along the border, but also the victims of human and drug trafficking organizations,” Henderson stated. “Additionally, criminal entities have exploited this crisis to further their illicit activities. Recent changes to border policy have created a dangerous environment for all the citizens of the state of Texas.”
