Texas Land Commissioner Slams Border Construction | Odessa News

Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 3, 2026 · 1m

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham has slapped a cease and desist on Customs and Border Protection and contractor Barnard Construction after they allegedly illegally cleared over a mile of state land in Presidio County — tearing up terrain and removing vegetation without authorization. The move follows local backlash, including a recent lawsuit by the city of Presidio against federal border plans that threaten Big Bend communities. Buckingham’s letter insists Texas sovereignty won’t be compromised, demanding the land be restored and a damage-repair plan submitted — even if the…