Stop Construction of a Border Wall in the Big Bend Region

Reports indicate DHS is advancing border wall construction across the Texas Big Bend region, including segments affecting Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park. This region’s remoteness and rugged terrain have historically limited crossings, with numbers of illegal crossings actually down by 74% in 2025.

The Big Bend region contains one of the most ecologically intact stretches of the Chihuahuan Desert in North America. Recent reporting indicates that updated plans for construction could impact protected desert landscapes along the Rio Grande. Public lands in this area support wildlife migration corridors, protect cultural and archaeological resources, and preserve dynamic river ecosystems. Experts have raised concerns that permanent wall infrastructure could fragment habitats and permanently alter protected landscapes.

Texas leaders have the ability to influence access, coordinate with federal agencies, and publicly oppose construction that impacts protected public lands in Texas. State officials should act to stand up for landowners’ rights and protect public lands in the Big Bend region from permanent border wall infrastructure.

Demand that Texas leaders say NO to a physical border wall in Big Bend.

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