Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-11473
Legal Waiver for Border Barrier and Road Construction in Texas Big Bend Sector
Posted
June 09, 2026
Identifier
2026-11473
This notice concerns a legal determination by the Department of Homeland Security to waive certain laws for border barrier and road construction in Texas' Big Bend Sector. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Secretary - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in this notice - Products/Services Requested: - No direct procurement of products or services is solicited or awarded in this notice - The waiver enables future construction of physical barriers, roads, lighting, cameras, and sensors along the border - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Waives a broad range of federal, state, and local laws (including environmental and historic preservation statutes) - Intended to expedite construction in areas with high illegal entry and drug smuggling - Legal and regulatory action to support future infrastructure projects, not a procurement action
Description
The Secretary of Homeland Security has determined that it is necessary to waive certain laws and regulations to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads near the international land border in Texas. This determination addresses an area of high illegal entry in the Big Bend Sector, where significant illegal crossings and drug smuggling have been recorded. The document republishes a previous notice with a corrected project area description. The waiver includes multiple environmental and historic preservation laws to facilitate rapid construction.