Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the start of a border wall project in Starr County, continuing construction that was halted by the Biden-Harris administration. Abbott is using surplus border wall materials acquired from the federal government to build the wall.
Key Points
Governor Abbott continues construction of border wall in Starr County
Texas acquired surplus border wall materials from the federal government
Biden-Harris administration halted construction of Trump-era border wall projects
Controversy over spending on storing border wall materials
Pros
Securing the border to protect Texans and Americans from illegal immigration
Using surplus border wall materials acquired at no cost from the federal government
Cons
Controversy surrounding the construction of the border wall
Biden-Harris administration's opposition to the project