New wall construction at Texas border kicks off with family of slain Jocelyn Nungaray watching

"It is my promise to all Texans that as land commissioner, I will do everything in my power to stop the pain and suffering that has been happening on this property," Dawn Buckingham said during a press conference with other officials Tuesday. "The previous owner would not allow law enforcement on this ranch."

"Every day, it's a struggle. Every day it's hard. Some days are easier than others, but it never takes away the fact that she's not here anymore due to the pain of people who were let in this country to do what they did to her," Alexis - mother of Jocelyn - said during the news conference. 

Homan and Abbott greeted and served meals to Texas National Guard soldiers and Texas Department of Public Safety troopers in Eagle Pass, Texas, also on Tuesday.

"No excuses," he said. 

"Americans are dying. That is why President Trump was swept into office. That is why Republicans were given the trifecta in Washington," Roy added.

Fox News Digital's Adam Shaw contributed to this report.