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Texas Senators Call for Drone-Powered "Smart Wall"
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Fusion42 · 9 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Texas state senators propose a drone-powered "smart wall" integrating surveillance, sensors, and radar to enhance border security as an alternative to costly physical barriers, addressing environmental and operational challenges along the Texas-Mexico border.
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Border security is shifting from physical walls to integrated drone and sensor networks led by Texas lawmakers. If you build drone or surveillance tech, a significant new government opportunity just opened.
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