Lawmakers are at odds over who came up with the idea of floating barriers to block illegal immigration, with one senior Democrat claiming credit for an initiative much heralded by Republicans.

Such an action requires a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Texas has until September 15 to remove the floating barrier, or else, face more legal action.

Just hours after President Donald Trump was sworn back into office, Texas ramped up its border security efforts, deploying additional floating barriers along the Rio Grande. Texas Governor Greg ...

The state of Texas will be allowed to keep its floating barrier in the Rio Grande, despite objections from the federal government that the barrier threatens the environment, US foreign relations ...