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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott: No border barrier construction of any kind at Big Bend National Park
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· August 17, 2026
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Key points Greg Abbott has announced that there will be no border barrier construction at Big Bend National Park. Details of the announcement are being reported by KWTX.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has announced that there will be no border barrier construction at Big Bend National Park. This decision applies to any kind of border barrier.
Further information on this development is available from the source. Details of the announcement are being reported by KWTX.
The decision pertains specifically to Big Bend National Park, with Gov. Abbott confirming that no construction of border barriers will take place there.
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Published: August 17, 2026 ·
Source: KWTX ·
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