Texas announces $250 million border wall down payment, online fundraiser
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/202...s=1623881169438
By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times - Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Gov. Greg Abbott announced a $250 million down payment Wednesday on his plan to have Texas build its own version of the border wall, and he said the state will also accept donations online from supporters who want to pay for more miles of wall.

The Republican governor, at a press conference in Austin, said he would like to see the federal government step up to its responsibility, but said he’s willing to have the state fill the gap.

He signed a directive to the Texas Facilities Commission to hire a project manager to oversee the planning and contracting.

“The Biden Administration has abandoned its responsibilities to secure the border and Texans are suffering as a result,” Mr. Abbott said.

The wall will be built on state-owned land and any land private owners wish to donate or grant access to.-- excerpt, rest at link above --