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Commissioners back Brewster County Historical District resolution on proposed border wall
Summary
The court voted to show support for a resolution from the Brewster County Historical District expressing opposition to proposed wall designs and concern about shifting maps, access closures and flood impacts; commissioners urged formal channels rather than confrontational local actions.
Brewster County’s Commissioners Court on April 28 voted to show support for a resolution prepared by the Brewster County Historical District regarding federal plans for a border wall in parts of the county.
County Judge framed the request as a courtesy to the historical district and summarized concerns raised in recent briefings, including repeatedly changing proposed alignments and temporary vehicle‑blocking proposals. He warned about flood impacts of solid structures, saying, in part, that a hard barrier could alter flood flows: “when you put that wall, you’re gonna wipe out Mexico… that water’s gotta go somewhere.”
Another commissioner described the wall as “an extremely poor investment of money” and urged using surveillance and other technologies rather than fixed walls. Court members discussed alternatives mentioned by the district (bollards, rocks) and cautioned against ad hoc on‑the‑ground harassment or confrontations toward personnel carrying out work.
After motion and second, the court voted unanimously to post the historical district’s resolution on the county website and to formally show support for the district’s concerns. No formal county ordinance restricting federal action was adopted; the action was limited to demonstrating local support for the historical district’s resolution and making the resolution available publicly.
