Texas has allocated $28 million to upgrade airport and water infrastructure in the Rio Grande Valley. The investment, authorized through the General Appropriations Act and House Bill 500, funds three major projects.
The state will provide $10 million to expand the runway at Weslaco’s Mid-Valley Airport and another $10 million for upgrades at the South Texas International Airport in Edinburg. An additional $8 million will modernize Weslaco’s water and drainage systems.
The Mid-Valley project will increase runway capacity and support disaster response, border operations, and corporate aviation. The airport currently houses facilities for the Texas Department of Public Safety, the National Guard, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Upgraded water and drainage systems will improve reliability and capacity for local communities. The projects will strengthen transportation connectivity and public services as the region’s population grows, which is expected to double by 2045.
Construction schedules and completion dates will be announced once contracting is finalized.