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Council authorizes city manager to execute advanced funding amendment with TxDOT for Camino Real realignment

City Council of Eagle Pass · August 5, 2026
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Summary

Council approved a resolution authorizing an amendment to an Advanced Funding Agreement with TxDOT to cover part of the Camino Real approach realignment project; staff said $5 million in federal funds from TxDOT can be used and that final plans and environmental clearance will be submitted for execution.

The council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute an amendment to an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Camino Real approach realignment.

Staff described the project scope — separating commercial inspection lanes from passenger traffic, adding commercial inbound lanes and improving pavement — and said a $5,000,000 federal allocation from TxDOT will cover a portion of the roadway infrastructure. Staff told council that 100% plans and environmental clearance documents are being completed for submission to the local TxDOT district and that the amendment would be executed upon district acceptance.

Council asked clarifying questions about the amendment language and a revised resolution was distributed in the meeting packet; no members opposed the resolution.