El Paso's City Council is getting a head start on their 2027 legislative wish list. They're figuring out what state-level help they need now, so they can hit the ground running when lawmakers convene.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 5 mentions in the last 30 days, 4 the 60 before, 2 the 90 before that.
The agreement aims to facilitate trade and foreign direct investment, potentially boosting the regional economy.
Residents, business owners, and families who live and work across the border.
No groups negatively affected
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- State Rep. Vince Perez, D-Texas, is bringing the Texas Legislative Progressive Caucus (TLPC) to El Paso and will host one of its People's Hearing events here. The event will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, July 27 at the El Paso Co...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – El Paso Community College officials say the state of Texas has shortchanged the school in funding promised through a bill approved three years ago. EPCC is not the only Texas community college short on money promised to their ...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, has introduced legislation aimed at preventing the federal government from using eminent domain to acquire land at Mount Cristo Rey. The landmark is a historic religious site th...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- State Rep. Mary Gonzalez, D-Clint, is preparing big objectives for the next regular Texas legislative session (the 90th Legislature), which will convene on January 12, 2027. Rep. Gonzalez joined KTSM 9 News Anchor Andy Morgan...
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Texas state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate for Texas, kicked off his "Frontera Tour" of border communities with a visit to El Paso this weekend. Saturday night, July 11, he held a town-hall meet...
El Paso Hires Forward Global for Federal Lobbying Legis1
El Paso and Ciudad Juárez are formalizing a plan to work together on trade, environment, and public services. This is a big deal for the region's economy and daily life.
El Paso City Council approves coordinated anti-DWI initiative, updates state priorities KFOX
El Paso City Council votes to bring in federal lobbyist Forward Global KVIA
The city is actively pursuing federal funding to support major projects like advanced manufacturing and port of entry upgrades. This strategy aims to reduce the burden on local taxpayers by leveraging federal resources for infrastructure and economic development.
The council decided not to discuss the City's federal legislative agenda for the upcoming Congress, removing it from the meeting's agenda.
El Paso City Council outlines legislative priorities for 2027 Texas session El Paso Times
New noise limits on Texas restaurants: What other laws did El Paso push in 2025 Legislature El Paso Times
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