Some Texas lawmakers including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick slammed the Biden administration over the auction of wall materials. But the sale was directed by Congress — and Texas has already bought some of it.

Ken Paxton said he took action "following reports that the Biden Administration is illegally selling segments of the border wall."

President-elect Trump is asking a court to intervene in alleged sales of border wall materials, accusing the Biden administration of selling off the materials after it was required to do so by Congress.

The sale of border wall materials in Arizona that were being auctioned on a government website have been taken down, according to Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. Patrick said Texas was made aware of the materials slated for auction in Arizona on Dec.