Sul Ross Purchases 43 Acres, Four Year Campus Planned in Eagle Pass

On November 20, 2025 State Representative Eddie Morales republished a statement reporting progress toward a four year Sul Ross State University campus in Eagle Pass. Sul Ross completed a 43 acre land acquisition adjacent to Fort Duncan Medical Center and Southwest Texas College for what the university is calling an international campus that will offer four year degree programs. The Legislature secured funding of $2.5 million annually to support program development for the new site.

The announcement highlights targeted workforce areas including finance, engineering, information science, construction technology, computer information systems, and health fields. Morales said he will continue coordinating with Sul Ross and local leaders as the project advances. The statement frames the campus as a strategy to keep more local students in the region while supplying a pipeline of trained workers for employers across Southwest Texas.

For Val Verde County residents the development carries several practical implications. The campus location beside an existing medical center and community college creates a local education pathway from certificate and associate programs to four year degrees. That can reduce education related relocation costs for students, increase the pool of credentialed health care workers for Fort Duncan and other providers, and broaden training opportunities for technical trades and information technology roles in the local economy.

From an economic perspective the new campus could strengthen workforce retention and enhance regional competitiveness. Annual legislative funding for program development signals state support for curriculum design, faculty recruitment, and initial operations. While a full timetable for program launches and enrollment targets was not provided in the statement, the combination of land acquisition and dedicated funding marks a concrete step in higher education expansion for Eagle Pass.

As planning continues residents, employers, and education partners in Val Verde County will be watching for details on program start dates, admissions pathways from Southwest Texas College, and opportunities for local internships and employer partnerships. The initiative aims to translate higher education capacity into measurable workforce gains for the region.