Brownsville—Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson, in coordination with the Texas Department of Transportation, convened a meeting of the Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC) in Brownsville this morning. 

“Texas is a leader in international trade, which helps fuel a strong economy for our state,” said Secretary Nelson. “Groups like the Border Trade Advisory Commission coordinate and facilitate more efficient trade in a way that benefit Texas and our economic partners.”  

BTAC is composed of public and private sector stakeholders from throughout the Texas-Mexico border region who work collaboratively to address cross-border infrastructure challenges and facilitate safe, secure and efficient international commerce. 

Learn more about the Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC). 

Learn more about the Texas Border & Mexican Affairs division of the Texas Secretary of State's office.