In Laredo, Texas, a bipartisan group of lawmakers, including Senator Ted Cruz and Representatives Henry Cuellar and Vicente Gonzalez, celebrated the signing of bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding and constructing new bridges in South Texas. The law, passed in December, is expected to significantly boost jobs and bring billions of dollars in commerce to the region by facilitating increased trade and tourism with Mexico. The legislation aims to expedite border bridge construction and reduce bureaucratic red tape, with approvals for bridge expansion and construction anticipated no later than April 20th. The bipartisan effort included contributions from Senator John Cornyn and Representatives Monica De La Cruz and Tony Gonzales. The legislation is seen as a major victory for the state, with positive impacts anticipated for Texas jobs, agriculture, and the environment.
My bipartisan legislation signed into law that streamlines international bridge construction is a big win for Texas jobs, agriculture, and the environment. It was great to speak with the South Texas leaders who made it all possible in Laredo. https://t.co/B08T0dK8OS
South Texas worked extremely hard to expand and build new bridges at our border. I was proud to lead a bipartisan coalition to make this a reality for our state. https://t.co/g7xVIqfQh9
No later than April 20th, South Texas will be approved to build and expand their bridges to Mexico. This was a bipartisan effort with my fellow Texans @Johncornyn, @RepCuellar , @RepGonzalez , @RepMonicaDLC, and @RepTonyGonzales. These bridges will bring thousands of jobs for… https://t.co/qM8dHuTr9Z
Proud to work with the South Texas delegation to get this done. Our international bridges are integral for trade and our local economy. We can’t have red tape holding up the process any longer. https://t.co/WldYWUjcKg
My constituents know how crucial bridges are to border communities. Our new law expediting border bridge construction will allow for increased trade and tourism with Mexico while creating new jobs right here in South Texas! https://t.co/PM0oO6GPbC
I was pleased to be joined by @SenTedCruz today at the Laredo World Trade Bridge to celebrate our bipartisan work to expedite border bridge construction being signed into law. This is a big win for South Texas! https://t.co/ENOvRQVWuD
We’re here in Laredo to celebrate the bipartisan legislation that was signed into law in December. The law ensures existing bridges will be expanded and new bridges will be built in South Texas. What it means for South Texas: jobs and billions of dollars in commerce. https://t.co/A2uCAjsq87