» Texans in Congress react to the president’s plan,

— Texas members of Congress reacted WASHINGTON swiftly to President Donald Trump’s announcement Tuesday that he planned to order the military to the U.S.-Mexico border until he can build a wall.

Trump was apparently reacting to reports that a caravan of asylum-seekers was making its way to the U.S. border from Honduras.

Here’s what members of Congress from Texas had to say:

“The National Guard has been on the border during influxes of illegal border crossings in the past, and they’ve been a great asset to our Border Patrol agents in helping secure the southern border.” — U.S. Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock

“Ignoring the law, the cost to taxpayers, and umpteen campaign promises, Trump’s effort to militarize our border is just another of his bad border ideas. Neither a parade in Washington glorifying him nor parading on the border are tasks to which our military should be diverted.” — U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin

“Having servicemembers on the border helps enforce existing laws against illegal entry into the United States. Increased border protection sends the right message that the United States will enforce our immigration laws — that unlawful entry won’t be tolerated and the administration will work to return illegal immigrants to home countries.” — U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio

Militarizing the border is a dramatic measure and will affect the lives of millions of people who live, work, and worship in local communities on an everyday basis. Securing the southern border starts with ensuring that we implement policies that will have long-term, significant outcomes on the area in a safe and reliable way.” — U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo

“We don’t need to turn our border communities into militarized zones. In fact, using military troops for that purpose may violate the Posse Comitatus Act (a federal law that limits the military from taking part in civilian law enforcement). President Trump should let Border Patrol do its job and let our military service members focus on the important duties they signed up for.” — U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio

“Placing troops along the U.S.-Mexico border would be a waste of taxpayer money. If we want more security on the border, Congress and the administration should invest in U.S. Customs and Border Protection staffing; maintaining and upgrading aerostats, sensors and cameras as well as other technology; and provide CBP with the resources it needs to foster a safe and secure border.” — U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-McAllen