3 Jul 2025
🚧DHS Waives Regulations for Expedited Border Construction in Texas
Determination Pursuant to Section 102 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, as Amended
Summary
The Secretary of Homeland Security has determined, pursuant to law, that it is necessary to waive certain laws, regulations, and other legal requirements in order to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads in the vicinity of the international border in the state of Texas.
Agencies
- Homeland Security Department
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Business Impact
$$$ - High
This notice impacts businesses involved in infrastructure and construction as it waives regulatory requirements for barriers and roads along the U.S.-Mexico border, facilitating expedited construction. The implications also extend to companies in environmental and legal consulting, given the broad waivers of multiple environmental laws.