Special Meeting- Legislative. June 18, 2026

The City of Eagle Pass, Texas, held a special legislative meeting on June 18, 2026, focusing primarily on setting legislative priorities for the upcoming 90th Texas Legislative Session. Key procurement-related discussions included infrastructure projects such as the expansion and four-laning of Highway 57, improvements to the local airport, and bridge expansions at the Port of Eagle Pass. The meeting also addressed funding challenges and strategies for public safety enhancements, including police academy training costs and school safety funding. Healthcare priorities were discussed, emphasizing the need for funding to recruit specialists and establish a local Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program to better support victims. The city announced the acquisition of property for its first domestic violence shelter, highlighting a capital improvement project. Participants stressed the importance of coordinated advocacy to secure state and federal funding, with plans to refine and finalize legislative priorities in subsequent meetings. No specific contract awards or RFPs were mentioned, but funding allocations and capital projects were central themes.