Eagle Pass council backs resolution urging four-lane expansion of Highway 574

The Eagle Pass City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a resolution formally supporting a four‑lane, divided expansion of Highway 574 and to forward the resolution to the Texas Department of Transportation and state legislators to help speed the project.

City staff told the council that engineers working on the Highway 574 design said broad consensus among local governments is important for accelerating the project. The resolution mirrors similar coordinated efforts on other local projects, including the Loop 480 and Sol Ross improvements, staff said.

The resolution asks that the city formally support the four‑lane design so that TxDOT and elected representatives can continue to push the project forward. Staff said other government entities in the region are passing comparable resolutions.

City staff asked the council to approve the resolution so it could be sent to TxDOT and the city’s state representative. The council approved the resolution on a motion by Councilwoman Ramon and a second by Councilman Diaz; the vote was recorded as unanimous.

The council did not discuss specific funding measures or timelines for construction during the meeting; staff noted only that the engineering firm emphasized coordinated support across jurisdictions as a step to speed design and delivery.

Background: City staff said the resolution is intended as a formal expression of local support to TxDOT and state officials to help move the Highway 574 design and right‑of‑way work forward.