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The Big Bend border infrastructure plan review

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Where it stands

Construction of the $1.7 billion project inside Big Bend National Park was paused after protests. CBP is reviewing the broader $7.5 billion plan for the 517-mile sector and considering redesign options; its decision on whether or how work proceeds remains open, as of the report aired August 23, 2026.

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    1. Update 1$1.72B Big Bend Work Paused After Bulldozer Outrage

    The story so far

    1. Update 1

      $1.72B Big Bend Work Paused After Bulldozer Outrage

      Bulldozer videos forced a halt to $1.72B barrier work in Big Bend, but CBP has promised only time — at least through August — not a new plan.

      Still open after this report

      • No published redesign, final footprint, long-term timeline, or binding commitment on what will or will not be built in the park.
      • No verified totals for the wider sector plan, apprehensions, or additional contractors from the sources provided.

    History

    1. Opened1 report

    Who's involved

    People

    • Greg AbbottGovernor of Texas since 20151 report
    • John CornynAmerican politician and attorney (born 1952)1 report
    • Markwayne MullinAmerican politician (born 1977)1 report
    • Rodney ScottAmerican chief of border patrol1 report

    Places

    • Big Bend National ParkTexas, USA1 report
    • Big Bend Ranch State Park21800 FM170, Terlingua, TX 79852, USA1 report
    • Black Gap Wildlife Management AreaAlpine, TX 79830, USA1 report
    • Santa Elena Canyon TrailSanta Elena Canyon Trail, Texas 79852, USA1 report
    • Terrell CountyTerrell County, TX, USA1 report

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