Rio Grande Valley
The Rio Grande Valley consists of four counties in South Texas: Hidalgo, Cameron, Starr, & Willacy. As of 2018, population estimates for the Rio Grande Valley, sometimes referred to as “Magic Valley”, surpassed 1.4 million. The population is expected to increase 5% over the next five years.
Trade
More trade moves through Texas than any other state in the country. Over $650 Billion in traded goods pass through ports of entry in Texas annually. The Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge is the No. 1 land port of entry for fresh fruits and vegetables. Funding for bridge infrastructure improvements is critical to the long term success and growth.
Universities & Colleges
- University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
- Texas A&M University
- South Texas College
- Texas State Technical College
- Texas Southmost College
- South Texas Community College
- Our Lady of the Lake University
International Bridges & Ports of Entry
- Brownsville Port of Entry & Navigation District Deepwater Seaport
- Brownsville/Matamoros -Veterans International
- Gateway Bridge
- Brownsville/Matamoros Bridge
- Los Indios International Bridge
- Progreso International Bridge
- Donna/Rio Bravo International Bridge
- Pharr/Reynosa International Bridge
- McAllen/Hidalgo International Bridge
- Anzalduas International Bridge
- Los Ebanos Ferry
- Camargo International Bridge
- Roma/Ciudad Miguel Aleman International Bridge