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Morales Secures $2 Million Reimbursement for Eagle Pass Following State Takeover of Shelby Park

May 5, 2025
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AUSTIN, TX — In a major legislative victory for the City of Eagle Pass, State Representative Eddie Morales announced the successful inclusion of a $2 million reimbursement in the Texas House budget to cover losses stemming from the state’s abrupt takeover of Shelby Park earlier this year.


The takeover, which occurred ahead of the city’s planned Solar Eclipse Music Festival, forced the event to relocate, leaving the city and local taxpayers on the hook for the multi-million dollar investment. Morales, who has consistently supported border security and was a joint author of Operation Lone Star, said the state’s decision to seize the park without local consultation overstepped its bounds.


“I support border security. That’s why I was a strong advocate for Operation Lone Star,” Morales stated. “But the takeover of Shelby Park, in large part, was political — a stage for high-profile figures to deliver campaign speeches rather than produce real solutions.”


Morales emphasized that the incident not only disrupted a globally anticipated event but also stripped the community of a central recreational hub. The festival was expected to draw thousands from across the world and deliver a significant economic boost to Eagle Pass.


Thanks to a bipartisan coalition in the Texas House, Morales secured the $2 million reimbursement in the budget. He now calls on the Texas Senate to concur and for Governor Abbott to sign off on the measure.


“Just as the State of Texas deserves reimbursement from the federal government for Operation Lone Star, Eagle Pass deserves to be made whole. This is about fairness to our community and our taxpayers,” Morales said.




Morales Asegura Reembolso de $2 Millones para Eagle Pass Tras Toma del Parque Shelby por el Estado


AUSTIN, TX — En una importante victoria legislativa para la ciudad de Eagle Pass, el Representante Estatal Eddie Morales anunció la inclusión exitosa de un reembolso de $2 millones en el presupuesto de la Cámara de Representantes de Texas, para cubrir las pérdidas ocasionadas por la toma abrupta del Parque Shelby por parte del estado a principios de este año.


La toma, que ocurrió días antes del esperado Festival Musical del Eclipse Solar organizado por la ciudad, obligó a reubicar el evento, dejando a los contribuyentes locales con un gasto millonario. Morales, quien ha respaldado firmemente la seguridad fronteriza y fue coautor de la Operación Lone Star, afirmó que la decisión del estado de apoderarse del parque sin consultar a las autoridades locales fue un exceso.


“Apoyo la seguridad fronteriza. Por eso fui un fuerte defensor de la Operación Lone Star,” declaró Morales. “Pero la toma del Parque Shelby fue, en gran parte, política — una plataforma para que figuras de alto perfil dieran discursos de campaña, en lugar de ofrecer soluciones reales.”


Morales subrayó que el incidente no solo interrumpió un evento de alcance internacional, sino que también privó a la comunidad de un espacio recreativo central. El festival estaba previsto para atraer a miles de visitantes de todo el mundo y aportar un impulso económico significativo a Eagle Pass.


Gracias a una coalición bipartidista en la Cámara de Representantes de Texas, Morales logró asegurar el reembolso de $2 millones en el presupuesto estatal. Ahora hace un llamado al Senado de Texas para que apruebe la medida y al Gobernador Abbott para que la firme.


“Así como el estado de Texas merece un reembolso del gobierno federal por la Operación Lone Star, Eagle Pass merece ser compensado. Esto se trata de justicia para nuestra comunidad y nuestros contribuyentes,” concluyó Morales.



 
 
 

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