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Mission, TX – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $2,392,763 in federal funding for the Starr County Courthouse Renovation Project. The funds, included in the FY2022 omnibus appropriations legislation, will support the renovation and restoration of a critical community project in the Rio Grande Valley. 

More specifically, the funds will support the renovation and restoration of the historical Starr County Courthouse by undertaking needed repairs to include roof replacement, HVAC upgrades, hazardous material abatement, and ADA accessibility. These repairs will address safety issues and enable the courthouse to continue providing essential services to the County.  

“Starr County will greatly benefit from this sizable investment. This appropriations bill addresses the needs of rural America, and I am proud to have voiced – and won – favorable investments for my district,” said Congressman Cuellar. “As a member of the Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, I will continue to advocate on behalf of my district to impress that investing in community infrastructure will directly improve the well-being and health of my constituents and their localities. I am excited that the Starr County Courthouse will once again provide an accessible, safe resource to the community.”  

"We are very appreciative of Congressman Cuellar, his guidance and his assistance has helped change the landscape of Starr County.  Our Historic Courthouse – The Jewel of Starr County will be restored for future generations to witness its grandeur.  Congressman Cuellar has positively impacted our law enforcement community, education and the infrastructure of Starr County," said Starr County Judge Eloy Vera.

The project has been approved by the Texas Historical Commission.  

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