The move by Gov. Greg Abbott, flouting a federal challenge, signaled that Texas expects to have a freer hand on the border under President-elect Donald J. Trump.

New buoys are being placed in the Rio Grande in an attempt to block illegal crossings at the Texas-Mexico border.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott discusses President-elect Trump's deportation plan, Texas reportedly expanding the Rio Grande buoy border, executive orders to protect against the China threat and job creation.

( NewsNation) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott plans to expand buoy barriers across the Rio Grande to stop migrants from crossing the southern border despite border crossings dropping in the state.