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AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 10:00 A.M. |
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NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Commissioners Court will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Courthouse Annex III Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
In accordance with Section 551.127, NOTICE is hereby given that a physical quorum, including the presiding officer/member, will be present at the specified meeting location. Some members of the governing body and/or government officials may participate via videoconference.
Members of the public are encouraged to watch the meetings online, at: www.hidalgocounty.us/HClive
1.
Roll Call
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Prayer
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
5.
Open Forum
6.
Economic Development:
A.
AI-100845
Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of the creation of the Hidalgo County Economic Development Health and Wellness Program, as authorized under Section 381.004(b)(1) of the Texas Local Government Code.
7.
HIDTA - Task Force:
A.
AI-100858
DEA Task Force Officer (1281):
1. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the DEA and Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office agreement terms and conditions.
2. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2026 DEA and Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office agreement in the amount of $19,372.00 and appropriation of same.
3. Authorization and approval to pay straight time instead of banking extra duty hours from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026 to DEA TFO assigned from Hidalgo County DA's Office, Employee # 208485 from DA's Chp 59 Fund 1223.
1. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the DEA and Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office agreement terms and conditions.
2. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2026 DEA and Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office agreement in the amount of $19,372.00 and appropriation of same.
3. Authorization and approval to pay straight time instead of banking extra duty hours from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026 to DEA TFO assigned from Hidalgo County DA's Office, Employee # 208485 from DA's Chp 59 Fund 1223.
8.
Human Resources:
A.
Requesting waiver of the following, if applicable, for personnel items listed:
1. Civil Service Commission Rules - Section 3.22
2. Hidalgo County Personnel Policy Manual - Section 6.27
3. Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments
1. Civil Service Commission Rules - Section 3.22
2. Hidalgo County Personnel Policy Manual - Section 6.27
3. Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments
B.
AI-100822
Approval of the appointment of interns as per Exhibit A.
C.
AI-100818
449th DC - Juv. Drug Court/ Juv. Mental Health Grant (1286):
Approval of the following actions, effective 09/01/2025 and for calendar year 2026:
Approval of the following actions, effective 09/01/2025 and for calendar year 2026:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Allowance Amount |
| Extend Supplemental Allowance | 011-003 | 0002 | Court Coordinator (DC) | $6,000.00 |
| 011-004 | 0002 | $6,000.00 |
9.
Health & Human Services Department:
A.
AI-100813
Requesting approval to accept and for County Judge to esign the MRC HHS001409300018, Amendment No. 4 and related documents. The purpose of the amendment is to reallocate budget between different categories.
B.
Health Care Funding District:
1.
a. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds per HHSC instructions in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions from the local provider participation fund with a transfer date and settlement date to be determined by HHSC.
b. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the county auditor from the local provider participation fund in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.
c. Approval of appropriation of funds from the local provider participation fund in the amount determined by HHSC final instructions.
b. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the county auditor from the local provider participation fund in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.
c. Approval of appropriation of funds from the local provider participation fund in the amount determined by HHSC final instructions.
10.
Community Service Agency:
A.
AI-100798
Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the FY 2025 Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Discretionary Contract #612500004514 in the amount of $2,000.00, from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, with authorization for Jaime Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents.
11.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-100829
1. Possible amendments and/or additions to the following sections of the Hidalgo County Model Subdivision Rules
a. Appendix 5:County Construction Specifications – General
b. Appendix 5:County Construction Specifications – Drainage Policies
2. Final Approval With Financial Guarantee
a. Las Gaviotas Subdivision- Pct. 1 (PDP Mile 4 Ltd.) (Eldora Road & Valverde Road)
No. of Lots: 54 Single-Family
Flood Zone: C
Number of Streetlights:11
Filling Stations:5
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Eldora Road and 3 internal streets are paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $16,250.00 for (5 Fire hydrants)
b. Davis Groves at Villanueva Estates Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Villanueva Property & Inv.) (Davis Road & Doolittle Road)
No. of Lots: 93 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:12
Filling Stations: 6
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Edinburg.
Paved: Yes, Davis Road and 3 internal streets are paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $19,500.00 for (6 Fire hydrants)
3. Final Approval
a. Maria Rivera Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Maria Elena Rivera) (Ingle Road & Doolittle Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Ingle Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF has been installed.
Paved: Yes, Ingle Road is paved.
a. Appendix 5:County Construction Specifications – General
b. Appendix 5:County Construction Specifications – Drainage Policies
2. Final Approval With Financial Guarantee
a. Las Gaviotas Subdivision- Pct. 1 (PDP Mile 4 Ltd.) (Eldora Road & Valverde Road)
No. of Lots: 54 Single-Family
Flood Zone: C
Number of Streetlights:11
Filling Stations:5
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Eldora Road and 3 internal streets are paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $16,250.00 for (5 Fire hydrants)
b. Davis Groves at Villanueva Estates Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Villanueva Property & Inv.) (Davis Road & Doolittle Road)
No. of Lots: 93 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:12
Filling Stations: 6
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Edinburg.
Paved: Yes, Davis Road and 3 internal streets are paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $19,500.00 for (6 Fire hydrants)
3. Final Approval
a. Maria Rivera Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Maria Elena Rivera) (Ingle Road & Doolittle Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Ingle Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF has been installed.
Paved: Yes, Ingle Road is paved.
12.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-100633
1. Public Hearing on the 2026 Proposed Budget as per Texas Local Government Code 111.067
2. Discussion, consideration, and action on changes and corrections to the 2026 Proposed Budget.
3. Adoption of the 2026 Annual Budget at the departmental level.
4. Approval of Hidalgo County Pay Tables.
2. Discussion, consideration, and action on changes and corrections to the 2026 Proposed Budget.
3. Adoption of the 2026 Annual Budget at the departmental level.
4. Approval of Hidalgo County Pay Tables.
B.
AI-100634
1. Public Hearing on 2025 Proposed Tax Rate of $0.5750 per $100 valuation.
2. Approval of order setting the 2025 Hidalgo County Tax Rates as follows:
a. Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate - 0.5180
b. Debt Service Tax Rate - 0.0570
c. Total Ad Valorem Tax Rate - 0.5750
2. Approval of order setting the 2025 Hidalgo County Tax Rates as follows:
a. Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate - 0.5180
b. Debt Service Tax Rate - 0.0570
c. Total Ad Valorem Tax Rate - 0.5750
C.
AI-100819
1. Approval and acceptance of Order dated August 28, 2025 setting salary of County Auditor, Assistant Auditors, and operating budget for the County Auditor's Office for the year 2026.
2. Approval and acceptance of Order dated August 28, 2025 setting salary of Court Reporters for the year 2026.
2. Approval and acceptance of Order dated August 28, 2025 setting salary of Court Reporters for the year 2026.
D.
AI-100439
TXDOT - Pct 1 Mile 6 West Road (1315):
Authorization to submit the Economically Disadvantaged County (EDC) Program Application and Affidavit for Mile 6 West Road Sidewalk Project (SH 107 to Mile 14 1⁄2 N), CSJ#0921-02-560, with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation.
Authorization to submit the Economically Disadvantaged County (EDC) Program Application and Affidavit for Mile 6 West Road Sidewalk Project (SH 107 to Mile 14 1⁄2 N), CSJ#0921-02-560, with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation.
E.
AI-100440
TXDOT - Pct 1 Mile 10 N. Road (1315):
Authorization to submit the Economically Disadvantaged County (EDC) Program Application and Affidavit for Mile 10 North Hike and Bike Project (Mile 6 West to FM 1015), CSJ#0921-02-561, with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation.
Authorization to submit the Economically Disadvantaged County (EDC) Program Application and Affidavit for Mile 10 North Hike and Bike Project (Mile 6 West to FM 1015), CSJ#0921-02-561, with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation.
F.
AI-100739
FY 2026 Texas VINE Grant Program (1283):
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into the Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) contract for FY 2026 (September 1, 2025-August 31, 2026) between Hidalgo County and the Office of the Attorney General of Texas with authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to execute agreement electronically.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY 2026 Texas VINE Grant Program in the amount of $45,870.08 and appropriation of same.
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into the Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) contract for FY 2026 (September 1, 2025-August 31, 2026) between Hidalgo County and the Office of the Attorney General of Texas with authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to execute agreement electronically.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY 2026 Texas VINE Grant Program in the amount of $45,870.08 and appropriation of same.
G.
Budget Appropriations:
1.
AI-100857
Elections Contract §31.100 (1100):
Approval of 2025 appropriation of funds for the Elections Contract §31.100 in the amount of $30,445.40 to fund software subscription with OMNIA Partners (Contract No. 2024056-02).
Approval of 2025 appropriation of funds for the Elections Contract §31.100 in the amount of $30,445.40 to fund software subscription with OMNIA Partners (Contract No. 2024056-02).
13.
Executive Office:
A.
Presentation for discussion and possible action of the following:
1) New Courthouse Project Updates
2) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects
3) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
4) Update on ongoing ARPA Projects
1) New Courthouse Project Updates
2) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects
3) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
4) Update on ongoing ARPA Projects
14.
Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation regarding Real Property), Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) and Section 551.087 (Economic Development) to discuss the following:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation regarding Real Property), Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) and Section 551.087 (Economic Development) to discuss the following:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending, potential and/or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and/or legal matters subject to the attorney-client privilege under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.071, Government Code.
C.
AI-100886
TWCCRD Charge No. 1A26037/31C-2025-0091: R. Gonzalez
D.
AI-100838
Claim of Pedro Ramirez
15.
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation."
B. Engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295)
B. Engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295)
16.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
C.
AI-100887
TWCCRD Charge No. 1A26037/31C-2025-0091: R. Gonzalez
D.
AI-100839
Claim of Pedro Ramirez
17.
Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
18.
Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
19.
Adjourn