Texas Border Business
RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas – Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) celebrated the Starr-Camargo Bridge Expansion Act at a ceremony in Rio Grande City.
“In 2023, Mexico ranked first among all U.S. trading partners, with $798.8 billion in total trade in goods. The Starr-Camargo Bridge facilitates hundreds of millions of dollars of this cross-border trade and serves as a crucial connector between South Texas and Mexico,” said Congressman Cuellar. “The expansion project will ease congestion, reduce truck idling at the port of entry, and help alleviate supply chain issues. I would like to thank the Starr-Camargo Bridge Company President Sam Vale and Chief Operating Officer Robert A. Vale for hosting this celebration and am grateful to Mayor Falcon for his work on this project. I would also like to thank Senator Cornyn and Senator Cruz for their leadership and help in passing the legislation that made this project possible.”
Congressman Cuellar discussed the passage of the Starr-Camargo Bridge Expansion Act, which he championed through the House of Representatives. This legislation allows for an expansion of the Starr-Camargo Bridge. Representative Cuellar also spoke about the significance of this project, as the Starr-Camargo Bridge acts as vital trade link between Texas and Mexico.
The Starr-Camargo Bridge is a privately owned toll bridge. The bridge’s previous authorization for construction expired, and an extension was required to pursue the planned expansion project and rail bridge addition. Tolls will pay for the expansion at no cost to the taxpayers. The bridge does not require a Presidential permit to expand since the bridge predates the 1972 International Bridge Act.
