Binational Cooperation Agenda
Summary
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
- Total mentions
- 11
- Last 30 days
- 3
Last discussed Jun 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
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
Mentions & discussions (17)
Secretary Rollins to host press conference for Santa Teresa port reopening
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins will hold a press conference in Santa Teresa to announce the reopening of the Santa Teresa port Thursday morning, Sept. 17. The press conference will take place at 9:10 a.m. at t...
Nonprofit's expansion plans in limbo after border wall notice
Construction crews have started working along the Rio Grande on a new secondary border wall west of Downtown El Paso, near a nonprofit organization and one of the Borderland’s most historic crossing sites.
Chamber: No commercial traffic at BOTA would hurt region
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A study commissioned and funded by the El Paso Chamber says that removing commercial traffic from the Bridge of Americas when the port of entry is upgraded and modernized would have "significant long-term" economic consequenc...
Abbott addresses school efficiency, taxpayer dollars in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Republican Governor Greg Abbott visited El Paso on Wednesday, Aug. 19, proposing legislation aimed at reducing administrative spending and directing more taxpayer dollars toward classrooms. Under Abbott's proposal, school dist...
Texas Legislative Progressive Caucus to hold People's Hearing in El Paso
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...
State giving EPCC less money than anticipated based on student success
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 ...
Escobar introduces bill to block federal seizure of Mt. Cristo Rey
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...
State Rep. Gonzalez previews next regular Texas legislative session
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...
Talarico's 'Frontera Tour' addresses border issues, affordability in El Paso
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
El Paso Hires Forward Global for Federal Lobbying Legis1
BINATIONAL COUNCIL - Jun 3, 2026
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
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
El Paso City Council votes to bring in federal lobbyist Forward Global KVIA
City Council (Work) - Apr 13, 2026
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.
City Council (Work) - Mar 30, 2026
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 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
New noise limits on Texas restaurants: What other laws did El Paso push in 2025 Legislature El Paso Times
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