Border Wall Challenges in Texas

This chapter explores the Texas governor's initiative to build a border wall, highlighting the financial, legal, and political implications of the project. It discusses the challenges posed by private landowner consent and local economic priorities, contrasting the initiative's support among state Republicans with the sentiments of Texans. Additionally, the chapter examines the political dynamics surrounding the upcoming elections, including the potential candidacy of Matthew McConaughey and the future of the Democratic Party in Texas.