~ Governor Greg Abbott has announced that a joint commercial vehicle enforcement operation by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and federal law enforcement resulted in the apprehension of 31 illegal immigrant drivers along I-40 last week. The majority of these drivers were licensed out of California.

According to Governor Abbott, this operation was necessary to ensure the safety of Texans and Americans who use the state's highways, roads, and streets on a daily basis. He emphasized that when illegal immigrants break the law by driving without proper documentation, they put countless lives at risk. The governor also criticized liberal states like California for issuing licenses to illegal immigrants, which he believes endangers American lives.

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The operation, which took place on November 11, focused on identifying individuals with suspicious commercial driver licenses (CDL) during commercial vehicle inspections. DPS CVE troopers were joined by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security Investigations, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for this one-day operation in Wheeler County.

During the 105 commercial vehicle inspections conducted by DPS CVE troopers, it was discovered that 31 drivers were unable to verify their lawful presence despite presenting CDLs. These individuals were referred to ICE for further verification. It was later determined that all 31 drivers were in the country illegally.

It is worth noting that a majority of the CDLs presented by these illegal immigrants were issued in California, with none being issued in Texas. Governor Abbott's office has stated that Texas will continue to work closely with federal partners to maintain safe roads and apprehend illegal immigrants in order to protect local communities.

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