"Texas Escalates Border Dispute Amid Civil War Concerns"

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick responded to a question about a possible "civil war" amid tensions over the use of razor wire on the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas. Tensions between federal and state units in Texas remain after the Supreme Court ruled to allow the temporary removal of razor wire along the southern border. Texas Governor Greg Abbott and his administration have held firm on their stance to continue the razor wire policy, claiming Texas has a constitutional right to self-defense. Concerns over a confrontation arose after the Department of Homeland Security asked Texas to stop preventing federal Border Patrol agents access to a park. President Biden has signaled openness to "massive changes" on border policy and stated willingness to close the U.S.-Mexico border if lawmakers send him a bill to sign. Some individuals have raised concerns over a possible civil war regarding the handling of the southern border.