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Texas Lawmakers Urge Abbott on Border Barrier

Updated 2026-08-16 13:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Dozens of Texas lawmakers urged Governor Greg Abbott to halt plans for border barrier construction in Big Bend National Park. The move aims to protect the park from potential damage and preserve its natural resources.

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Texas state lawmakers urge Abbott to help stop CBP barrier construction in Big Bend National Park

Dozens of Texas lawmakers earlier this week urged Gov. Greg Abbott (R) to put a stop to the Trump administration’s plans to build border barrier installations at Big Bend National Park. In a Thursday letter to Abbott, 44 state lawmakers from both parties asked the governor to “swiftly use every ava

2026-08-16 13:06 UTC