Governor Greg Abbott's plan to use large orange buoys as a floating barrier in the Rio Grande to help deter illegal immigration at Texas' southern border is moving forward despite opposition.
On Monday, a spokesperson for Texas DPS confirmed the plan has not been halted and the first 1,000 feet of the floating barrier made of 4-foot-wide spheres is set to be installed in the water near Eagle Pass within a week.
While the governor's plan is moving forward, one man is trying to stop it by filing a lawsuit this past Friday.
Jesse F. Fuentes is the owner and operator of Epi's Canoe and Kayak Team.
Fuentes says they operate river tours and adventures on canoes and kayaks in the same river where the buoys will be installed. He says the floating barrier will dramatically affect his business and it will destroy the natural ecosystem of the river.
