CBP requests public comment on Brewster County, Texas Vehicle Barrier System

BIG BEND, TEXAS-U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking public input concerning the planned construction of vehicle barrier system and roads in Brewster County, Texas.

On June 9, 2026, Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin issued a waiver to facilitate the expeditious construction of the planned barriers and roads. For a comprehensive list of the covered laws, the published waiver is available on the Federal Register.

The public is invited to participate in the review and comment process, which will remain open until July 13, 2026. Interested parties can submit their comments via email to [email protected], ensuring the subject line reads "Brewster County Vehicle Barrier System Construction." All comments received, including the names and addresses of those who submit them, will become part of the public record.

CBP is engaged in project planning for vehicle barrier system and road construction in Brewster County. The project involves the construction of approximately 17 miles of non-adjoining sections of low-profile post on rail vehicle barrier rather than 30-foot bollard-style pedestrian barrier, approximately 205 miles of new or improved patrol roads, and the installation of detection systems along the border. The vehicle barrier will feature steel posts supported by continuous steel rails, with alternating rail heights of approximately 4 and 6 feet, and rails spaced about 4 feet apart. Attributes may include, as appropriate to U.S. Border Patrol's operational needs, fiber optic cables, utility poles, power cables, surveillance cameras, access and patrol roads and utility shelters along the international border.

Additional information regarding the project, the public comment process, and maps of the project areas, as well as materials in Spanish, can be found on CBP's Environmental Management page at the provided links:

• https://www.cbp.gov/document/environmental-assessments/vehicle-barrier-system-and-road-construction-brewster-county
• https://www.cbp.gov/document/environmental-assessments/sistema-de-barrera-veh-culos-y-construcci-n-de-carreteras

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