Eagle Pass and Maverick County Near Final Fire and EMS Agreement as Services Continue Uninterrupted
By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc.
The City of Eagle Pass announced Wednesday, September 30. 2026 that Maverick County had met the requirements established by the City for a new Fire and Emergency Medical Services agreement for fiscal year 2027.
The development moved both governments closer to resolving a dispute that had raised concerns over whether fire and ambulance services would continue reaching residents who live outside the Eagle Pass city limits.
According to the City, Fire and EMS services remained uninterrupted while officials worked to complete the agreement.
“The City appreciates Maverick County’s commitment and sense of urgency in addressing this important matter and helping ensure the continued delivery of these critical services,” the City stated.
The City had received a draft of the proposed agreement, which was undergoing legal review. Once that review was completed, city officials anticipated moving forward with accepting the agreement.
The progress followed weeks of negotiations involving the cost of providing emergency services to county residents. City officials previously maintained that Maverick County owed more than $3 million for Fire and EMS services provided under earlier arrangements.
Maverick County commissioners had authorized county representatives to negotiate with the City and consider different ways to address the obligation, including a possible property exchange or in-kind contribution involving county-owned assets.
The issue gained urgency as both governments approached the beginning of their new fiscal years and questions grew over whether services outside the city limits could be interrupted if an agreement was not reached.
The Maverick County Housing Finance Corporation also approved a $1.5 million contribution to the County intended to help support Fire and EMS obligations. That action provided another possible source of funding as county officials worked to preserve emergency coverage while managing a financially challenging budget.
Wednesday’s announcement indicated that the negotiations had produced significant progress and that the remaining steps centered on completing the City’s legal review and formally approving the agreement.
The City thanked Maverick County for its cooperation and emphasized that both governments remained focused on protecting the community.
Although the final agreement has not yet been formally completed, the announcement provides reassurance that residents living outside the Eagle Pass city limits will continue receiving fire protection and emergency medical assistance while the final details were resolved.
