Representative August Pfluger Proposes Expansion for Big Bend National Park
Rep. August Pfluger is advancing legislation, H.R. 2323, aimed at expanding Big Bend National Park in Texas by over 6,000 acres, with the proposed land to be donated at no cost to the government.
Odessa Midland, TX, October 5, 2026 —
Representative August Pfluger has introduced legislation, H.R. 2323, that seeks to expand the boundaries of Big Bend National Park in Texas. The proposed bill aims to add over 6,000 acres to the existing national park.
A key aspect of the legislative proposal is that the approximately 6,000 acres of land intended for expansion would be donated to the government at no cost. This donation is a significant component of the bill’s framework for increasing the park’s protected area.
The specifics regarding the source of the proposed land donation or the timeline for its potential transfer were not detailed in the provided information. Further legislative steps, including committee reviews and potential votes, would be required for H.R. 2323 to advance. The bill’s current status in the legislative process was not specified.
Story summarized from the original created by Lauren Munt on www.firstalert7.com, see more information here.
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