A group of 44 Texas lawmakers from both parties sent a letter to Governor Greg Abbott on August 16, 2026, urging him to intervene against the Trump administration's plans to construct border barrier installations at Big Bend National Park. The lawmakers requested that Abbott utilize all available options to address the situation.
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Texas lawmakers request Governor Abbott to halt border barrier construction in Big Bend National Park
On August 16, 2026, 44 Texas lawmakers sent a letter to Governor Greg Abbott, asking him to stop the construction of border barriers at Big Bend National Park. The bipartisan group urged the governor to take immediate action against the Trump administration's plans.
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Texas state lawmakers urge Abbott to help stop CBP barrier construction in Big Bend National Park
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Texas lawmakers request Governor Abbott to halt border barrier construction in Big Bend National Park