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The second wettest summer on record was followed by a harsh winter, flooded grazing land and ruined crops, all resulting in soaring feed prices many farmers struggle to pay. Food prices today are roughly twice what they were six years ago - in some cases even triple. A poorer diet for the livestock has resulted in smaller animals which are less marketable, less fertile and make far less money for farmers.

The triple threat of drug smuggling, illegal aliens, violent gangs, and the concomitant rise in violence is no more evident than in the state of Texas. Along the U.S. border with Mexico there are 43 Ports of Entry. Of these 43 entry points, 18 are in Texas.