Zapata County is not looking to reach an agreement, but rather challenge the authority of the federal government to do this."
Now Zapata County is trying to protect a roughly four-acre tract of land thats home to a bird sanctuary in the town of San Ygnacio, which lies about 35 miles south of Laredo.
We attract a lot of visitors to that area, its a habitat that we dont want necessarily to be disturbed, said Zapata County Judge Joe Rathmell.
Its important for the court to figure out what exactly is the plan for these areas, Rathmell said, adding that the commissioners court isn't against border security.
The county also alleges the federal government failed to properly negotiate with county officials over a fixed price, as required by law.