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UTEP Requests AG Opinion on Coliseum Records Amid Management Concerns

KVIA•Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:39 PM•Lesley Engle

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The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) has requested a ruling from the Texas Attorney General regarding a records request from ABC-7 about its discussions with El Paso County concerning the management of the County Coliseum and the Sports Tourism program. This request follows allegations from the El Paso Sports Commission that UTEP may have been favored in discussions prior to the official bidding process, potentially compromising fairness. UTEP is seeking to withhold certain records citing legal exemptions and has until June 3 to either release information or provide a cost estimate. Meanwhile, the county has initiated a competitive bidding process for Coliseum management, with the Sports Commission proposing a $12 million investment for improvements. The AG typically issues opinions within 45 business days, and ABC-7 has urged for the records to be made public.

Key Details: • UTEP's deadline to respond to ABC-7 is June 3. • The bidding process for Coliseum management was approved on May 11. • The El Paso Sports Commission submitted an unsolicited bid on May 4. • The Texas Attorney General usually responds to requests within 45 business days.

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El Paso CountyDavid StoutBetsy KellerRicardo SamaniegoUTEPTexas Attorney General's officeHeather WilsonCory HermanEl Paso Sports CommissionMelissa CarrilloJorge VasquezJanet VargasTony RodriguezCounty Coliseum

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