Gov. Abbott unveils billboards to deter migrants

Greg Abbott's new billboard campaign warns migrants they 'will pay for their trip with their bodies'
Texas is putting up dozens of billboards in Mexico and Central American countries warning migrants of the dangers of trying to come to the U.S., Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday. The billboards will offer bleak messages in multiple languages.
State of Texas: Gov. Abbott unveils billboards to deter migrants, before they reach Texas border
Gov. Greg Abbott announced the state is placing dozens of billboards in Central American and Mexican cities to deter potential migrants from making the trek north. Abbott said the messaging on the billboards is a dose of "tough medicine" to hopefully prevent people who might be on their way to the Texas-Mexico border.
Gov. Abbott debuts ‘tough medicine’ billboards to deter migrants from entering U.S.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced the state is placing dozens of billboards in Central America and Mexico cities to deter migrants from crossing the border.
Gov. Greg Abbott's new billboard campaign warns migrants of consequences of crossing border
Gov. Greg Abbott spoke on Thursday about a new plan for border security — putting up billboards south of the border warning migrants of the dangerous consequences of crossing into Texas illegally. Abbott estimated about $100,000 would fund the marketing campaign to deter illegal immigration.
Gov. Greg Abbott launches billboard campaign warning migrants of 'horrific realities' of border crossing
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott plans to strategically place 40 billboards across Central America and Mexico with messages warning illegal migrants of the “horrific realities” they face in their attempt to cross into the Lone Star state.
Greg Abbott Behind Mexico Billboard Campaign to Deter Migrants
Texas Governor Greg Abbott unveiled a new cross-border billboard campaign Thursday, aimed at stopping migrants headed to the United States by showing "the horror stories of human trafficking".
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The governor made today's announcement accompanied by Texas Department of Public Safety Director Freeman Martin, Adjutant General of Texas Major General Thomas Suelzer, Texas Border Czar Mike Banks, Association Against Sexual Assault CEO Rose Luna, and ranchers Kimberly and Martin Wall.
Texas’ latest effort to deter migrants is a billboard campaign in Mexico, Central America
Gov. Greg Abbott announced the new strategy, which will cost an estimated $100,000, during a press conference in Eagle Pass.
'Tough medicine': Texas launches billboard campaign to deter migrants with warnings
Gov. Greg Abbott announced the campaign Thursday. The billboards' messages warn migrants of sexual assault, human trafficking and other dangers.
'You'll regret it forever': Texas launches billboard campaign to deter migrants
Ranchland in Eagle Pass served as the backdrop for the announced launching of a series of billboards throughout Mexico and Central America, warning migrants who are currently heading for the U.S. about the dangers and consequences of entering Texas illegally.
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