Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Delivers $800,000 for Safer Streets, Improved Trauma Response to Roadway Crashes

November 2, 2026 Press Release Contact: Alexis Torres Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced $800,000 in federal funding for the Rio Grande Valley Regional Advisory Council on Trauma, Service Area V to save lives by reducing the risk of serious injuries on roadways across Cameron, Willacy, Hidalgo and Starr Counties. The funds, allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All program, will be used to develop a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan focused on post-crash care and to conduct training at Regional Medical Operations Centers. This work will include regional coordination planning, performance analysis, and piloting real-time trauma resource and prehospital whole blood monitoring technology to improve EMS routing, resource visibility, and survivability. “Safer streets require stronger investments in our communities. Today’s announcement gives our trauma centers additional resources and support to deliver the best possible care in life-or-death situations where every second matters,” said Congressman Gonzalez. “Since being elected to Congress, I have brought down nearly $8 billion in federal funding to our region, and I will continue working with our federal and local partners to build on these investments to create a better future for South Texas families. Today’s announcement was made possible by Congressman Gonzalez’s support of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law , which was enacted in 2021, and authorized $5 billion in appropriated funds over five years (2022-2026) to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injury. The Rio Grande Valley Trauma Regional Advisory Council is committed to improving specialized healthcare to South Texans through education, outreach, collaboration and communication. Trauma Service Area V consists of the four counties, Cameron, Willacy, Hidalgo and Starr, located at the southernmost tip of Texas. There are 13 hospitals in the region and 12 of which serve as trauma-designated facilities. Issues : Health Care