Summary
The court approved an agreement allowing the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection to access county property near the bridge for surveying and border wall construction.
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Last discussed May 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Federal funding covers project activities, with right-of-entry granted on county-owned land below the bridge.
Federal border security operations and agencies overseeing regional enforcement.
Local taxpayers might see their money diverted away from other community needs like infrastructure or social programs.
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Commissioners Court — 2026-05-26
The court approved an agreement allowing the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection to access county property near the bridge for surveying and border wall construction.
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