History
The Eagle Pass Station was opened in 1925 and in 1926, along with the Comstock and Del Rio stations, was included in the original makeup of the Del Rio Sector. Stations were also opened in Uvalde and Quemado, Texas during World War II to better protect the nation. In 1959 the Quemado Station was closed and the responsibility for that area was turned back over to Eagle Pass.

The station moved to its current location at 2285 Del Rio Boulevard in 1985 after the facility completion on five acres of seized land. Since the implementation of a strict 100 percent prosecutions posture dubbed “Operation Streamline” in December 2005, illegal trans-border activity has declined significantly in the Eagle Pass area. The introduction of technology has also greatly assisted in the deterrence and apprehension of illegal traffic. This coupled with some of the day-to-day operations conducted; line watch, river airboat patrol, checkpoint duties, bicycle and ATV patrol have all helped the Eagle Pass Station to steadily gain better control the International Border.

The frontline agents of the Eagle Pass Station remain ever vigilant in their efforts toward the prevention of terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the United States and the interdiction of illegal aliens and narcotics smuggling.

Eagle Pass agents are also very involved with outreach programs supporting local schools and communities while providing the community’s youth with strong positive role models. These activities include; sponsoring a youth Explorer’s post, drug demand reduction, gang violence education and graffiti eradication partnerships.

Eagle Pass’ proximity to some of the Mexican State of Coahuila’s most populous areas, its proximity to San Antonio, Texas, (a major hub and distribution point for smuggling) and the established infrastructure on both sides of the border are several factors which make Eagle Pass this Sector’s most active area.

Area of Responsibility
The Eagle Pass Station’s area of responsibility is bounded by Del Rio and Carrizo Springs station, to the west and east, respectively, and Uvalde Station to the north. The station’s area takes in approximately 1,300 square miles including 56 miles of international border.

Piedras Negras, Coah., Mexico, famed birth place of the nachos, is the city adjacent to Eagle Pass, and is the largest Mexican city in the Sector’s area, with a population estimated over 200,000. A highway from Piedras Negras to Nuevo Laredo has opened the area to the south for development and the city is expected to further expand. Several organized smuggling groups have operated in Piedras Negras over the years, utilizing public transportation from the interior to staging areas near Piedras Negras.

The Eagle Pass Station area of responsibility encompasses much of Maverick County, Texas to include approximately 1,279 square miles area. The Eagle Pass Station is responsible for 56 miles of river border. The station operates a permanent traffic checkpoint located on Hwy 57.