AUSTIN, Texas— Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., upon finding a federal contractor illegally cleared over a mile of state land, sent a cease and desist letter to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and contractor Barnard Construction.
“Texas sovereignty will not be infringed upon by failure to follow established protocol,” said Commissioner Buckingham. “My office has a proven track record of strong border enforcement and I applaud efforts to protect our border. I am committed to maintaining a positive relationship with CBP, but we will not allow rogue actors who breached our agreement to undermine the incredible work we do for Texas.”
Texas General Land Office (GLO) leases do not allow for any land modifications, excavations, or construction without the GLO’s written consent. The GLO remains committed to working with our state and federal partners and will always enforce proper procedures to ensure our lands are stewarded appropriately and maintain their value…