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State politicians say the tragedy illustrates the need for immigration reform although predictably they disagree on the details.

Poncho Nevrez is the State representative for District 74.

It covers about 500 miles out of the 1200 miles of border where Texas and Mexico meet.

Nevrez says when it comes to smuggling incidents like the one in San Antonio, border security isnt the problem.

I dont believe this stuff is in anyway related to border security or sanctuary cities. Weve been having this type of smuggling event for years and years, Nevrez says.

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick disagrees.

He wrote in a statement on Facebook that, these people paid a terrible price and demonstrate why we need a secure border and legal immigration reform so we can control who enters our country.

Nevrez says what causes people to come across under harsh conditions is the desire to get work, and thats what policies need to focus on.

If we had some sort of better policy for immigration purposes, folks like that who are coming over here to work wouldnt feel compelled to smuggle themselves in a trailer, Nevrez says.

The driver is charged with illegally transporting immigrants.

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San Antonio Incident Highlights Political Disagreement on Immigration Reform - Houston Public Media