TX-23 resident brief · Border
Cornered by Big Bend backlash, Texas Republicans tread carefully around Trump
· Reported by Texas Tribune
Bottom line
Texas Republicans are pausing a Trump administration plan to build roads and barriers in Big Bend National Park and on private land. State Attorney General Ken Paxton and other GOP leaders have criticized the project as 'not smart border security' amid local outrage.
Why it matters in TX-23
Residents, landowners, and ranchers in Big Bend and West Texas face potential construction on natural resources and private property. The pause allows officials to address local concerns before the November midterm elections, which include a competitive U.S. Senate race.
More local news: Brewster County