The City Council of Eagle Pass and Maverick County Commissioners Court have given their approval for the City’s Economic Development Department to initiate talks with investors for a business expansion project known as Project Tango. Both governmental entities granted the green light during their respective regular meetings held on April 4 and April 11. Once the negotiations are finalized, the Chapter 380/381 Agreements will need approval from the Eagle Pass City Council and Maverick County Commissioners Court.

Project Tango is a business expansion initiative by a local business that offers incentives not only to external firms but also to existing businesses intending to grow their operations in Eagle Pass. Companies interested in availing these incentives need to invest at least $3 million. The City of Eagle Pass and the County of Maverick have collaborated to promote and streamline business activities, diversify the tax base, attract new high-quality jobs, retain local industries, and enhance the existing workforce.

“The collaboration established by both entities will reinforce our efforts to recruit new businesses and support local businesses’ growth,” said City of Eagle Pass Mayor, Rolando Salinas Jr. “The incentives provided have played a vital role in our recruitment endeavors.”

“The staff of our City of Eagle Pass Economic Development Department maintains consistent communication with local and out-of-town investors interested in expanding or establishing their businesses in Eagle Pass,” said Acting City Manager, Ivan Morua. “Our staff’s outreach efforts are laudable and have yielded excellent results for the City of Eagle Pass.”