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Property. >> out of these vast rural expanses its impractical, sbrupts access to water. you have to look at it. >> reporter: in recent months the department of justice has contacted many texans who own border land detailing where the government plans to build the wall, how much of their property they plan to take and at what price. you really cant say no. you can argue how much. >> as much as it pains me to admit that, if the federal government wants private land for public use they will take it...

He just started to build his new house when he got his letter. >> they want to build the wall. >> they offered me $400 for half the lot. >> reporter: back at the escobar ranch, roberto was told this is where the border wall will likely be built on his land. no problem, he says, on one condition. >> i want to be considered for very fair compensation, including historical value, sentimental value, all of those kinds of things in the compensation, then i need a gate to get to my pump there. im a pa...