Texas land commissioner orders feds to stop “illegally” clearing state border tract

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham has demanded that U.S. Customs and Border Protection cease its unauthorized land clearing activities in Presidio County, claiming a contractor trespassed and altered the land without permission. This move highlights ongoing tensions between state and federal authorities over land use and border control. Buckingham's actions underscore the importance of respecting state jurisdiction and local property rights, raising questions about federal overreach in border management. This conflict could have broader implications for future land-use decisions and federal-state relations.