Texas has already militarized the border under Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star.| The Texas Tribune
The state has built about 34 miles of wall spread out across at least six counties on Texas’ 1,254-mile border with Mexico.| The Texas Tribune
Timothy Mellon is the Wyoming-based grandson of banking tycoon Andrew Mellon. He is responsible for nearly 98% of the donations to Texas’ border wall fund.| The Texas Tribune
At least a third of landowners approached by state officials have refused to let wall be built on their properties. That’s forced the state to largely build on ranchland in remote areas, or erect sections that are full of gaps.| The Texas Tribune