TX-23 resident brief · Border
Cornered by Big Bend backlash, Texas Republicans tread carefully around Trump
· Reported by San Antonio Current
Bottom line
Federal construction of roads and barriers in Big Bend National Park has paused following bipartisan outrage. Texas Republicans, including Attorney General Ken Paxton, have criticized the project as not constituting smart border security.
Why it matters in TX-23
Residents in Big Bend and West Texas face potential changes to the park's natural character. Local landowners and law enforcement are directly affected by the federal plans, with the issue influencing the upcoming November midterm Senate race.
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