Texas Land Commissioner Issues Cease-and-Desist Over Border Wall Construction Near Big Bend
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham has sent cease-and-desist letters to federal authorities following the clearing of over a mile of state-owned land near Big Bend National Park by a contractor for border wall construction, allegedly without proper authorization.
Dallas Fort Worth, TX, July 31, 2026 —
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham has initiated legal action by dispatching cease-and-desist letters to federal authorities. This move comes in response to the alleged unauthorized clearing of more than a mile of state-owned land situated near Big Bend National Park.
The land in question was reportedly cleared by a contractor involved in border wall construction. According to reports, the work was undertaken without the necessary or proper authorization from the state.
The specific federal agencies or contractors involved have not been explicitly detailed in the provided information. Similarly, the exact timeline of when the land clearing occurred and when the cease-and-desist letters were issued was not provided.
Land Commissioner Buckingham’s office has stated that the construction activity on state land was not permitted. The letters serve as a formal notification to halt any further work on the state’s property.
The situation highlights ongoing tensions regarding border security initiatives and land use authority, particularly in sensitive ecological areas like those surrounding Big Bend National Park. Further details regarding the response from federal authorities to the cease-and-desist letters have not yet been made public.
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