Texas Governor Perry Deploys 1,000 Troops to the Border Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email A Border Patrol agent searches an undocumented immigrant apprehended near the Mexican border on May 27, 2010 near McAllen, Texas. ( Scott Olson / Getty ) Produced by Megan Quellhorst Produced by PRI and WNYC