A group of Texas House members from both parties is speaking out against border construction in Big Bend National Park. They are urging Governor Abbott to intervene and stop the project. The lawmakers are criticizing the use of $7 billion in no-bid contracts for the construction.

The contracts are for a border barrier in a sector with relatively low crossing activity. The bipartisan group of representatives is calling for local input to be considered in the decision-making process. They want Governor Abbott to press the Department of Homeland Security to halt the demolition and construction.

Further details on this developing story are available from local news sources, including WOAI News 4.