Greg Abbott Gains Support in Texas for Border Policies, Matches Trump's Popularity

Recent polls show Texas Governor Greg Abbott's border policies, including the use of razor wire, are supported by a majority of Texans, as his approval rating ties with Donald Trump's.

• Polling indicates 51% of Texas voters support Governor Greg Abbott's decision to continue using razor wire on the border, with 35% strongly supporting him.
• The Supreme Court ruled that federal border agents can access areas along the Rio Grande to cut razor wire installed by Texas, despite the state's efforts to prevent access.
• Abbott and former President Donald Trump share a 48% approval rating in Texas, highlighting Abbott's significant role in state and national Republican politics.
• A majority of Texans, 57%, believe the Biden administration does not have control over the southern border, attributing the lack of control to the federal government.
• More Texans trust Donald Trump to secure the southern border than President Joe Biden, with 50% favoring Trump over Biden's 25%.

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