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Take our poll: Do you support Abbott’s new policy to inspect all trucks at the border?

By Matthew Leclercq
Truckers block the entrance into the Santa Teresa Port of Entry in Ciudad Juarez going into New Mexico on April 12. The truckers blocked the port as a protest to the prolonged processing times implemented by Gov. Abbott which they say have increased from 2-3 hours up to 14 hours in the last few days.
Truckers block the entrance into the Santa Teresa Port of Entry in Ciudad Juarez going into New Mexico on April 12. The truckers blocked the port as a protest to the prolonged processing times implemented by Gov. Abbott which they say have increased from 2-3 hours up to 14 hours in the last few days. Omar Ornelas AP

Gov. Greg Abbott last week directed state authorities to conduct enhanced inspections of vehicles traveling into Texas, in response to the Biden administration ending restrictions put in place during the pandemic.

Since then, truck blockades and backups may cause shortages and higher prices on imported goods, including produce and other grocery items, at a time when inflation is high.

Do you think Abbott is doing the right thing, or do you worry more about the ramifications on your wallet?

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