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Rep. Roger Williams credits Trump-era enforcement for 'zero crossings' claim and cites large Texas spending on border barriers

Small Business: House Committee · January 14, 2026
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Rep. Roger Williams told host Stacy Washington he had reports of 'zero crossings' at the border and said Texas spent what he described as $11 billion, then corrected to $15 billion, to build barriers and support enforcement, a claim presented without supporting documentation in the interview.

When asked about conditions at the Texas border, Rep. Roger Williams credited what he described as substantial enforcement actions and infrastructure investments. Williams said recent administration actions and state efforts have led to ‘‘zero crossings,’’ a claim he presented…

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