# CBP Awards $2.6B Texas Border Barrier Contract

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) awarded a **$2.6 billion** contract in June 2026 to Fisher Sand & Gravel Co. for construction of a 156-mile steel vehicle barrier and new patrol roads along the Texas-Mexico border from Sanderson to Lake Amistad. The project covers rugged terrain in the Big Bend region and has raised concerns regarding its operational effectiveness, potential environmental and cultural impacts, and limited transparency with local landowners. Specific construction timelines and detailed plans remain unclear, creating uncertainty for contractors and stakeholders involved in border security infrastructure development.

- The contract represents a significant investment in physical border infrastructure under the Department of Homeland Security's border security initiatives.
- Procurement professionals should note the challenges posed by the terrain and stakeholder engagement, which may affect project execution and risk management.
- Contractors and subcontractors should prepare for potential environmental compliance requirements and community relations efforts due to concerns about cultural and ecological site impacts.
- The lack of detailed public timelines suggests ongoing coordination and communication opportunities for vendors and government agencies throughout the project lifecycle.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** July 10, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
- Border Patrol
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

### Vendors
- Fisher Sand & Gravel Co. (Prime contractor)

### Key Quotes
> "It’s impossible to get a vehicle across the Rio Grande in the Langtry area. There hasn’t been a vehicle, since the mule-and-wagon days, come down on the Mexican side."
> — Raymond Skiles, Retired Big Bend National Park wildlife biologist

> "If there’s a historical marker or something out there, of course we’re going to take that into consideration. I mean, the intent is not to destroy anything at all like what you’re talking about."
> — Felipe Tenorio, Landowner liaison, Fisher Sand & Gravel Co.

### Sources
- [
      How to Waste $2.6 Billion on Border Security in the Big Bend
  ](https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/west-texas-border-barrier) - Texas Monthly