Washington, July 17 -- Congressman Joaquin Castro issued the following press release:
Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement following reports that over 100 buoys dislodged after heavy rains and floods in Texas:
"More than 100 of Governor Abbott's buoys broke loose during deadly floods in Texas. Buoys with sharp razors are now causing damage to neighborhoods and have shut down a bridge that transports thousands of vehicles a day.
"Abbott's 'buoy border' was a reckless idea from the very start and border communities remain collateral damage."
Additional Background:
In August 2023, Congressman Castro led members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and Texas Democratic delegation on a trip to Eagle Pas...