Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers found an 11-year-old unaccompanied child from Mexico in Eagle Pass. The child was carrying a phone and a note with an address in Kansas. Authorities have not released additional details about the note, but its contents suggest the child may have been directed to contact someone after entering the United States.

The troopers referred the child to U.S. Border Patrol, which will handle the case according to federal protocols for unaccompanied minors. These procedures prioritize the child’s safety and ensure proper placement while immigration authorities investigate the situation.

Federal protocols for unaccompanied minors include identifying the child’s family or potential sponsors and determining their placement in a shelter or with a responsible adult. Further details about the child’s journey, the circumstances of their crossing, or the intended recipient of the Kansas address have not been provided.

The case is now under the jurisdiction of U.S. Border Patrol and federal immigration authorities, who will ensure the child receives appropriate care and support during processing.