The Secure Fence Act of 2006 was approved by Congress on September 29. See this Houston Chronicle article for a discussion of possible funding issues.
Additional information:
Border Security: Barriers Along the U.S. International Border (CRS Report, Sept. 26 2006)
Meanwhile in Texas:
Streaming video along the border?
Gubernatorial candidate position statements on immigration:
Chris Bell
Kinky Friedman
Carole Keeton-Strayhorn
Rick Perry
