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Watch: Texas Governor Greg Abbott Signs Bill Increasing Criminal Penalty For Human Smuggling

AUSTIN, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) -- Texas Governor Greg Abbot is expected to sign Senate Bill 576 into law today, September 22 that increases the penalty for human smuggling.

Abbott's office says the governors office will be joined by McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos, Representative JM Lozano, and McAllen city officials, as well as law enforcement, judicial, and other local officials from the Rio Grande Valley.

CBSN DFW will broadcast the bill signing live when it begins around 1:30pm, today.

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