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President Trump authorizes Cameron County to own and operate the Brownsville and Matamoros Bridge

Original title: Authorizing Cameron County, Texas, To Own, Operate, and Maintain the Brownsville and Matamoros Bridge in Brownsville, Texas

July 30, 2026

Infrastructure Border Security Transportation Cameron County International Trade

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The Frame

What this does

This permit establishes the legal framework for Cameron County to manage a critical international crossing, ensuring the bridge remains in good repair and compliant with federal safety and operational standards.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Cameron County, Texas

The county is granted the legal authority and responsibility to own, operate, and maintain the international bridge.

Federal, State, and local agencies

These agencies are granted free and unrestricted access to the bridge facilities for inspection purposes.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 30, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

President Donald Trump issued a on July 30, 2026, granting Cameron County, Texas, the authority to own, operate, and maintain the Brownsville and Matamoros Bridge (B&M Bridge). This permit allows the county to manage the vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle crossing at the international border with Mexico, subject to federal oversight and specific operational conditions.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this permit allow Cameron County to do?

It authorizes the county to own, operate, and maintain the Brownsville and Matamoros Bridge, including its vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle lanes.

Can the county sell or transfer the bridge to someone else?

Only with the prior express approval of the President of the United States.

What happens if the bridge is closed permanently?

The permit terminates, and the county may manage or dispose of the facilities according to applicable laws.

Why It Matters

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Formalization of Local Control

The permit formalizes the transition of operational responsibility for the B&M Bridge to Cameron County, following an application submitted in March 2026.

Cameron County, Texas

Connected Entities

locationBrownsville and Matamoros Bridge“The international bridge crossing the Rio Grande”Map →

organizationExecutive Office of the President“Issuing office”Map →

organizationSecretary of State“Recipient of the original permit application”Map →

personDonald Trump“President of the United States who issued the permit”Map →

organizationCameron County, Texas“The permittee authorized to own and operate the bridge”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.federalregister.gov

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