Approval of Proclamation declaring September 2025 as Valley Voter Awareness Month.

Approval of Proclamation recognizing the City of Alton Police Department for their TPCA Accredited Program Award for being a Best Practice Agency.

Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between Hidalgo County and the Federal Emergency Management Agency Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) Program Management Office, with authority for the Hidalgo County Emergency Management Coordinator, Ricardo Saldaña, as authorized official to sign the Memorandum of Understanding.

449th District Court - FY2026 LIFELINES Girls Juvenile Mental Health Court Program (1286):
1.  Authorization and approval to accept grant award in relation to the FY2026 Hidalgo County LIFELINES Girls Juvenile Mental Health Court Program in the amount of $116,403.29 from the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division (OOG-CJD) for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026 with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to accept award electronically.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by County Auditor, for the FY2026 Hidalgo County LIFELINES Girls Juvenile Mental Health Court Grant Program in the amount of $116,403.29 and appropriation of the same.

449th District Court - FY2026 Juvenile Drug Court Program (1286):
1. Authorization and approval to accept grant award in relation to the FY2026 Hidalgo County Juvenile Drug Court Program in the amount of $132,712.55 from the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division (OOG-CJD) for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026 with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to accept award electronically.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY2026 Hidalgo County Juvenile Drug Court Grant Program in the amount of $132,712.55 and appropriation of the same.

DA - Forensic Evidence Testing Grant (FET) (1281):
1. Approval to accept grant award in relation to the FY 2026 Forensic Evidence Testing grant in the amount of $100,000.00 from the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division (OOG-CJD) for the period of September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY 2026 Forensic Evidence Testing grant in the amount of $100,000.00 and appropriation of same.

Approval of Sheriff and Constable Fee Schedule for Year 2026

Sheriff's Office-HIDTA - DEA Task Force (1284):
1. Approval of the HIDTA - DEA Agreement for FY 2025-2026 (10/01/2025 to 09/30/2026) between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration McAllen District Office. 
2. Requesting authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY 2025-2026 HIDTA DEA Task Force agreement in the amount of $19,372.00 and appropriation of the same amount.

Sheriff's Office - STEP IDM FY26 Grant Application
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2026 STEP - IDM  with the Texas Department of Transportation through TXDOT E-grants for the period of 12/09/2025-09/10/2026.
2.  Approval of resolution for the FY 2026 STEP - IDM  to designate Judge Richard Cortez, as grantee's authorized official with authority for County Judge to execute the resolution.
3.  Approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign application and all related documents.

Sheriff's Office — Auto Theft Task Force Grant
Authorization and approval to submit a budget adjustment for the Auto Theft Task Force Grant. Budget adjustment to transfer funds from Salary to Equipment cost for necessary equipment to conduct auto theft operations. 

Sheriff's Office - ICE & HCSO Warrant Services MOU
Authorization for HCSO to enter into an MOU with ICE regarding Warrant Services and authorization for Hidalgo County Sheriff to sign as Law Enforcement Agency Authorized Official. 

Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Ruben Lopez as Deputy Constable by Constable Celestino Avila Jr., Constable Precinct 1 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.

Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Alejandra Garcia as Deputy Constable by Constable Lazaro Gallardo, Jr., Constable Precinct 3 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.

Requesting approval for County Treasurer to process payment for fuel reimbursement in the amount of $30.00 to Deputy Ismael Garza, Jr. after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Deputy Ismael Garza, Jr. paid for fuel due to County card not working.

Approval to appoint Stacey Torres, student at UTRGV, as an intern under the Hidalgo County Health Department for the period of 09/16/2025 - 12/10/2025.

Discussion, consideration and action to set health insurance plan premiums for calendar year 2026.

WIC Adm. (1292):
Approval of the following actions effective next full pay period, 09/22/2025:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Delete	350-001	0019	Registered Dietitian II	14
Delete	350-001	0163, 0177, 0213	Clerk I	01
Create	350-001	0291	Nutritionist II	13

Health - Imm/Local-PI (1293):
1. Approval of the following action effective next full pay period, 09/22/2025:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Create	340-012	0006	Electronic Medical Records Specialist	11

2. Approval to revise the Classified Positions List in accordance with the action above.

Executive Office (1100) / Precinct 4 (1100):
1. Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade/Salary
Delete	125-001	0016	Administrative Assistant IV	10
Create	124-186	0006	Community Health Worker II	07

2. Approval to revise the Classified Positions List in accordance with the action above. 

Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 and the City of La Villa for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects.

Presentation and approval of the FY 2024 Consolidation Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for submission to the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a Requirements Agreement with Frontera Materials, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $123,812.50 for the purchase of road material utilizing funds from Fiscal Year 2023 & 2024 Donna Street Improvement Funds.

Requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with 2GS LLC, dba Earthworks Enterprise, the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $69,599.00 utilizing UCP funds from Fiscal Years 36-37 (2023-2024) Palmview Street Improvement Funds.

Discussion and consideration for approval to award and enter into contract with Quality Investments, A-One Insulation, & RG Enterprises, LLC dba G & G Contractors were the lowest responsible bidder in that amount of $643,148.00 for single-family housing demolition and reconstruction services.

1. Requesting approval to accept and for County Judge to esign the PHEP grant contract HHS001439500024, Amendment No. 3 and related documents. The purpose of the amendment is to reduce contract funding by 28%.
2. Requesting approval to deobligate $165,913.00 in grant award funding and $16,591.00 in local match.

Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by the County Auditor in the amount of $175,000.00 and appropriation of the same.  The additional amount is for program income projected above the previous estimate.

A.  Discussion, consideration, and approval for CGM to submit credentialing applications on behalf of Hidalgo County Health & Human Services – Public Health Laboratory for the following and approval for the  Health Director to sign credentialing applications. :
1. Medicare TX
2. Medicaid TX
3. Aetna Health Insurance
4. BCBS Health Insurance
5. United Healthcare Health Insurance
6. Humana Health Insurance

B.  Discussion, consideration, and approval for CGM to submit credentialing applications on behalf of Hidalgo County Health & Human Services – Public Health Clinics for the following and approval for the  Health Director to sign credentialing applications.:
1. Humana Health Insurance

Requesting approval of the Mission Statement and Logo to be used to identify Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Housing for Texas Heroes.

Veterans Services (1100):
1. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $40.00.
2. Requesting approval of $26.02 from the restricted fund balance for juror donations.

1. WIC ADMIN - Program 001 (1292):
A. Requesting approval to accept the Health and Human Services Commission Contract No.HHS001503400008 award in the amount $9,650,000.00 for the contract period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. B. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $9,650,000.00 as approved by the County Auditor for the FY26 Admin Funding and appropriation of the same.

2. WIC Peer Counselor - Program 002 (1292):
A. Requesting approval to accept the Health and Human Services Commission Contract No.HHS001503400008 award in the amount $1,180,060.00 for the contract period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. B. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $1,180,060.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY26 BF Peer Counselor and appropriation of the same.

3. WIC Registered Dietitian - Program 012 (1292):
A. Requesting approval to accept the Health and Human Services Commission Contract No.HHS001503400008 award in the amount $60,000.00 for the contract period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. B. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $60,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY26 Registered Dietitian and appropriation of the same.

4. WIC Lactation Services - Program 013 (1292):
A. Requesting approval to accept the Health and Human Services Commission Contract No.HHS001503400008 award in the amount $33,660.00 for the contract period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. B. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $33,660.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY26 Lactation Services and appropriation of the same.

5. WIC Lactation Support Center - Program 017 (1292):
A. Requesting approval to accept the Health and Human Services Commission Contract No.HHS001503400008 award in the amount $350,000.00 for the contract period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. B. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $350,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY26 Lactation Support Center and appropriation of the same.

6. WIC TXIN Internet - Program 022 (1292):
A. Requesting approval to accept the Health and Human Services Commission Contract No.HHS001503400008 award in the amount $22,500.00 for the contract period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. B. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenue in the amount of $22,500.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY26 TXIN Internet and appropriation of the same.

7. WIC Other - Program 024 (1292):
A. Requesting approval to accept the Health and Human Services Commission Contract No.HHS001503400008 award in the amount $138,000.00 for the contract period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. B. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenue in the amount of $138,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY26 Other and appropriation of the same.

8. WIC Nutrition Education - Program 027 (1292):
A. Requesting approval to accept the Health and Human Services Commission Contract No.HHS001503400008 award in the amount $25,000.00 for the contract period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. B. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenue in the amount of $25,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY26 Nutrition Education and appropriation of the same.
 

Requesting approval to accept the counteroffers to purchase tracts of land known as Parcel Number 11 associated with the Mile 6 W Road Improvement Project (RCSJ# 0921-02-355) with authority from the County Judge to sign the Administration Evaluation and Approval Form.

1. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County and North Alamo Water Supply Corporation for the release of easements and adjustment of utilities for the Pct 2 Nolana Loop Road Improvement Project.
2. Approval for Hidalgo County Precinct 2 County Commissioner, Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu to sign the Memorandum of Understanding.

Requesting approval of the Resolution to Adopt and Allocate funds for an Outdoor Fitness Court as part of the 2026 National Fitness Campaign to create an Outdoor Fitness Court to promote health and wellness to our community.

Requesting approval to name a county road that runs along Lots 1 through 15, Block "B" within a re-subdivision of a part of Tract 161 San Salvador del Tule Grant West Retama Pasture, as recorded in Volume 9, Page 46, Hidalgo County Map Records, as Olivia Rodrigo Street. 

Requesting approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Edinburg and the County of Hidalgo, Texas, to clarify the roles and responsibilities between the parties for the Trenton Road Project from (I-69C (US 281) to FM 907 (Alamo Road) within Precinct 4.

Requesting approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Edinburg and the County of Hidalgo, Texas, to clarify the roles and responsibilities between the parties for FM 1925 (Monte Cristo) from (McColl Rd. to 1500 Feet West of 10 ^th Street, now known as Trooper Moises Sanchez Blvd within Precinct 4.

TXDOT - Pct 1 Mile 2 West Rehab (1315):
Authorization to submit the Economically Disadvantaged County (EDC) Program Application and Affidavit for Mile 2 West (SH107 to IH-2) Road Rehabilitation Project, CSJ#0921-02-565, with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation.

TXDOT - Pct 1 Mile 2 West Rehab (SH107 - IH-2) (1315):
Approval of the Advance Funding Agreement between Hidalgo County and the Texas Department of Transportation for Mile 2 West Road Rehabilitation Project from SH107 to IH-2 (CSJ #0921-02-565) and approval of Order authorizing the County Judge to sign the agreement and any and all pertinent documentation for said project.

Requesting approval of ARPA budget revisions as per Exhibit A.

A. Discussion, consideration, and action on Amendment No. 27 [as revised, drafted and approved as to legal form by Hon. J Hawkins, Porter Hedges] between Hidalgo County and Architect, HDR Architecture, Inc., [C-16-141-10-31] to include the following Scope of Work in connection with the "Construction Manager at Risk for Hidalgo County Courthouse Phase II".
B. Requesting approval of Amendment No. 27 for Phase II Related Amendment Additions and Revisions.

Constables Pct. 4: 
Requesting approval to purchase two (2) 2025 Harley-Davidson Police Motorcycles through HC's membership with BuyBoard Cooperative (Contract No. 724-23), from LHD Partners, L.P. dba Longhorn Harley-Davidson, in the total amount of $78,341.78

Requesting approval to award job order contractor Rio United Builders, LLC., through HC's membership with Choice Partners (JOC Contract: GC JOC IDIQ 24/018 MR-17), for the "Hidalgo County Overflow Temporary Parking Improvements" project, in the amount of $251,160.00 (fee includes bonds), with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required Payment and Performance Bonds.

Requesting acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 6, with an estimated cost of $89,880.04, as submitted by the project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers (C-15-300-09-01) to provide engineering services required for project management and re-evaluation of the environmental document for the Pct 2 Cesar Chavez Road Project from Nolana Loop to Ridge Road, with authority for County Judge and Commissioner Precinct No. 2 to sign all required documentation.

Requesting authority to award construction contract (C-25-0447-08-27) for the "Recreational Trails Connectivity Project McAllen Segment 3" to the lowest bidder, RDH Site and Concrete for the total amount of $2,588,628.50 (Base Bid); with the authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment & performance bonds.

A. Discussion, consideration, and approval of exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4): a personal or professional service;
B. Ratification and approval of a Letter of Engagement with Perez Law Firm, PLLC in connection with the renewal of general legal matters with the County of Hidalgo, and subject to legal review and compliance with all Hidalgo County requirement submittals.  

A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government code section 262.024 (a) (4): a personal or professional service;
B. Presentation of the scoring grid, for the purpose of ranking by HCCC, the firms graded and evaluated through the County's pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for On-Call Surveying Services for projects located within Precinct No.2;

	S2 Engineering	R.O.W. Surveying Services, LLC	CVQ Land Surveyors, LLC
Evaluator No. 1	1	2	3
Rank

C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional surveying services agreement with the number one ranked firm __________ the provision of On-Call Surveying Services for Projects within Precinct No.2.

A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government code section 262.024 (a) (4): a personal or professional service;
B. Presentation of the scoring grid, for the purpose of ranking by HCCC, the firms graded and evaluated through the County's pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for On-Call Surveying Services for projects located within Precinct No.2;

	Kane Lindsey, LLC	Halff Associates, Inc	Sames, Inc.
Evaluator No. 1	1	2	3
Rank

C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional surveying services agreement with the number one ranked firm __________ for the provision of On-Call Surveying Services for Projects within Precinct No.2.

A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government code, Section 262.024 (a) (4): a personal or professional services;
B. Presentation of the scoring grid, for the purpose of ranking by HCCC, the firms graded and evaluated through the County's pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for On-Call Engineering Services for projects located within Precinct No.2;

	Javier Hinojosa Engineering	Quintanilla Headley & Associates, Inc.	B2Z Engineering, LLC
Evaluator No. 1	3	2	1
Rank

C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional engineering services agreement with the number one ranked firm, ______________  for the provision of On-Call Engineering Services for Projects within Precinct No.2.

A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government code section 262.024 (a) (4): a personal or professional service;
B. Presentation of the scoring grid, for the purpose of ranking by HCCC, the firms graded and evaluated through the County's pool of pre-qualified professional services for On-Call Appraisal Services for projects located within Precinct No.2;

	Appraisal Haus, LLC	Leonel Garza Jr. & Associates, LLC	CBRE, Inc.
Evaluator No. 1	2	1	3
Rank

C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional appraisal services agreement with the number one ranked firm,  _____________ for the provision of On-Call Appraisal Services for Projects within Precinct No.2.

Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 4 from IOC Company, LLC, for the "Liberty Blvd. Project (US 83 to Mile 3 Rd.)" (C-24-0148-05-29-10) to address the necessary modifications and increase the contract price by $129,229.80, as recommended by the Construction Manager, SAMES, Inc.

Requesting approval to award job order contractor RENOWORKS, LLC through HC's membership with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), (JOC Contract No. 241001) for the "Demolition of Existing Office Building and Construction of New Office Building" project, in the amount of $65,209.00 (fee includes bonds), with the authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required Payment Bond. 

A. Requesting acceptance and approval of the final negotiated Professional Engineering Services Agreement (C-25-0377-09-16) with Supreme Engineering, PLLC for "2812 Community Resource Center in Precinct 4" as ranked and approved by CC (AI-99864; 06/24/25). 
B. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $75,715.00 to provide professional engineering services for "2812 Community Resource Center in Precinct 4", with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed. 

A. Requesting acceptance and approval of the final negotiated Professional Engineering Services Agreement (C-25-0478-09-16) with SAMES, Inc. for "Schunior Road Project" as ranked and approved by CC (AI-100459; 08/19/25). 
B. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 not to exceed the amount of $1,793,835.00, for specific management and engineering services for "Schunior Road Project", with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed. 

Requesting approval to renew the annual equipment support services agreement through the HC's Master Agreement with Kronos SaaShr, Inc. a UKG Company (C-21-0700-03-08), in the total amount of $73,480.90

Requesting approval to purchase fifty (50) Dell Pro 16 Plus laptops through HC's membership with Texas Department of Information Resources Cooperative (Contract No. DIR-CPO-5792), from Dell Marketing LP, in the total amount of $67,068.00

Requesting acceptance and approval of the final negotiated Professional Engineering Services Agreement (C-25-0499-09-16) with B2Z Engineering, LLC for "Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Jail Expansion" as ranked and approved by CC (AI-100703; 9/16/2025).  

Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year contract extension with AETNA Life Insurance Company for "Self-Funded Health Plan Stop-Loss Reinsurance Services" (C-24-0332-11-12) under the same terms and conditions with a fifteen percent (15%) rate increase.

Presentation by Burton McCumber & Longoria, LLP of the County's 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit

Presentation and acceptance of Emergency Service District No. 3 audit report for the year ending December 31, 2024

Appointment of Civil Service Commission member

Historical Commission (1100):
Acceptance of donation from Luis Dovalina in the amount of $775.00 to fund partial cost of a historical marker.

Discussion and action on Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of Edinburg, Texas and Hidalgo County, Texas

Various Constable Offices - TTBH (1285):
1. Approval to ratify and enter into Interlocal Cooperation Agreements between Hidalgo County and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health for Fiscal Year 2026 (September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026) with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to execute agreements for the following programs (as listed below):

Mental Health Officer Program (MHOP)
Constable Office	Agreement Amount
Precinct No. 1	$290,161.00
Precinct No. 2	$394,680.00
Precinct No. 4	$290,163.00
Precinct No. 5	$195,096.00

 

Safety & Security Services
Constable Office	Agreement Amount
Precinct No. 1	$98,712.23
Precinct No. 4	$98,712.23

2. Approval to pay overtime reimbursable under the agreement(s) terms and conditions.
3. Approval of certification of revenues by County Auditor, and appropriation of the same.

Civil Action No. 7:25-cv-00422; John Rosas, III, et al v. Hidalgo County, et al

Cause No. 7:25-cv-00140; Rodolfo Gonzalez, Jr. v. Hidalgo County Sheriff's Dept. 

Cause No. C-3831-25-G Maria Del Consuelo Hernandez v. Earthworks Enterprise LLC, HP Truck and Equipment LLC, and Hidalgo County

Claim of Nora Aguirre

Claim of Juanita Salinas

Civil Action No. 7:25-cv-00422; John Rosas, III, et al v. Hidalgo County, et al

Cause No. 7:25-cv-00140; Rodolfo Gonzalez, Jr. v. Hidalgo County Sheriff's Dept. 

Cause No. C-3831-25-G Maria Del Consuelo Hernandez v. Earthworks Enterprise LLC, HP Truck and Equipment LLC, and Hidalgo County

Claim of Nora Aguirre

Claim of Juanita Salinas