City of Eagle Pass Draws Red Line Against Puerto Verde Term Sheet Offer, Vows to Protect Camino Real International Bridge

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc.

The City of Eagle s has reaffirmed its opposition to the proposed Puerto Verde Term Sheet, declaring that the agreement will not be considered and emphasizing that protecting the Camino Real International Bridge and the long-term interests of the Port of Eagle Pass remain priorities.

In a statement released Thursday, September 3, 2026 City officials said the proposed term sheet was placed on the September 1 City Council agenda in the interest of transparency and to allow the community to understand the City’s position regarding Puerto Verde and its proposed commercial international crossing.

During Tuesday’s meeting, however, the City Council passed on the item without taking it up for consideration.

According to the City, that action sent a “clear and unmistakable” message that the Puerto Verde Term Sheet is not being considered and will not be considered by Eagle Pass.

The City said its latest position is consistent with previous direction taken by the City Council on April 7, 2026 pand reinforces its established stance regarding the proposed project.

City officials emphasized that the issue extends beyond the proposed agreement and involves protecting one of Eagle Pass’ most important economic assets — the Camino Real International Bridge.

“The City will not support any proposal, agreement, or action that undermines the City’s investments, threatens the continued commercial operation of the Camino Real International Bridge, or places the long-term interests of the Port of Eagle Pass at a disadvantage,” the City’s statement said.

The Camino Real International Bridge currently serves as Eagle Pass’ commercial international crossing, connecting the community with Piedras Negras and the broader U.S.-Mexico trade network.

The City has been working toward a major expansion of the bridge designed to increase capacity and strengthen the Eagle Pass-Piedras Negras trade corridor.

Puerto Verde, meanwhile, is proposing a separate international commercial transportation corridor in Maverick County that would include both commercial motor vehicle and rail components.

The federal Surface Transportation Board authorized construction and operation of an approximately 1.3-mile Green Eagle Railroad line in April as part of the larger Puerto Verde project, subject to environmental conditions and other requirements.

The proposed Puerto Verde Term Sheet had outlined a potential public-private relationship with the City, including a 5 percent profits interest for Eagle Pass.

But Thursday’s statement appears to close the door on that proposal from the City’s perspective.
City officials said they will continue to publicly disclose interactions involving Puerto Verde because residents deserve to know where their local government stands when decisions could affect a major community economic asset.

The city’s focus remains on protecting and strengthening the Camino Real International Bridge and preserving the future of the Port of Eagle Pass.