**President Trump Orders Construction of Border Wall Around Texas as Contingency Measure

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has directed the Department of Homeland Security to begin planning a new border wall that would fully enclose the state of Texas, administration officials confirmed Tuesday, citing the need for preparedness should Democrats regain control of the federal government.

The proposed barrier would follow the state’s existing boundaries, with reinforced sections along the northern and eastern edges. Officials described the project as a “forward-looking infrastructure initiative” rather than an immediate construction order.

“We’re just making sure Texas is ready,” the President said during a brief exchange with reporters. “If things change in Washington down the road, the wall will already be there.”

White House aides emphasized that no groundbreaking has been scheduled and that the plan remains in the design phase. One senior official called it “responsible contingency planning,” noting that similar conceptual studies had been discussed internally in prior years.

Democratic leaders offered limited response. A spokesman for Senate Democrats observed that the borders of U.S. states are already established by the Constitution and that additional fortifications around them would present novel legal questions.

The administration has not released cost estimates or a timeline for completion. Planning work is expected to continue in the coming months.

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