Texas lawmakers warn GOP fallout over Big Bend border project

A bipartisan group of 43 Texas lawmakers sent a letter to Gov. Abbott urging him to press the federal government to halt border barrier construction in Big Bend National Park, citing concerns about effectiveness, cost, and local landscapes. CBP says the work involves surveillance and infrastructure rather than a 30-foot wall, while a Republican lawmaker warns the GOP could face electoral backlash for not publicly opposing the project. Protests near Big Bend and cautious comments from DHS add to the controversy over border security plans in the region.