The number of undocumented children has increased , says Texas authorities . Homeland Security has transferred nearly 1,000 youngsters to federal facilities . Better weather , worsening economies in Central America may be factors . Texas Rep . As of late last week , Immigration and Customs Enforcement was no longer releasing `` large family groups '' at the bus stops in Arizona , a DHS spokesman said , but children under age 17 are continuing to be transferred to the state . Jan Brewer pointed to earlier family group transfers to her state .
The number of undocumented children has increased , says Texas authorities . Homeland Security has transferred nearly 1,000 youngsters to federal facilities . Better weather , worsening economies in Central America may be factors . Texas Rep . Jan Brewer pointed to earlier family group transfers to her state .