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CONSENT AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING JANUARY 6, 2026 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:
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Commissioners Court has been furnished with background and support on each item, and/or it has been discussed at a previous meeting. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adopted by one vote.
1.
AI-101800
Approval of check register and payment of claims and
bills - (Payments from Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, LEOSE Fund, DA Motor Vehicle Theft Fund, DA Check Fraud Fund, DA Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff Forfeiture Funds, Constable Forfeiture Funds, HIDTA Forfeiture Funds and VIT Interest Fund are presented for recording purposes only.)
2.
Auditor's Office:
A.
AI-101801
Fund Information Report
3.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-101919
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee:
a. Los Novillos Subdivision- Pct. 4 (KCGC Real Estate Partnership) (Floral Road & F.M. 3052)
Reimbursement Request:$2,000.00 for (2 OSSF'S)
b. MGM Grand Ranches Ph. 4-A Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Garco, LTD.) (Alamo Road & Curry Road)
Reimbursement Request:$1,000.00 for (1 OSSF)
c. MGM Grand Ranches Ph. 4-B Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Garco, LTD.) (Alamo Road & Curry Road)
Reimbursement Request:$3,000.00 for (3 OSSF'S)
d. Encore Ranches Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Garco, LTD.) (83rd Street & Curry Road)
Reimbursement Request:$1,000.00 for (1 OSSF)
e. MGM Grand Ranches Ph. 3 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Garco, LTD.) (Alamo Road & Curry Road)
Reimbursement Request:$1,700.00 for (2 OSSF'S)
a. Los Novillos Subdivision- Pct. 4 (KCGC Real Estate Partnership) (Floral Road & F.M. 3052)
Reimbursement Request:$2,000.00 for (2 OSSF'S)
b. MGM Grand Ranches Ph. 4-A Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Garco, LTD.) (Alamo Road & Curry Road)
Reimbursement Request:$1,000.00 for (1 OSSF)
c. MGM Grand Ranches Ph. 4-B Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Garco, LTD.) (Alamo Road & Curry Road)
Reimbursement Request:$3,000.00 for (3 OSSF'S)
d. Encore Ranches Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Garco, LTD.) (83rd Street & Curry Road)
Reimbursement Request:$1,000.00 for (1 OSSF)
e. MGM Grand Ranches Ph. 3 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Garco, LTD.) (Alamo Road & Curry Road)
Reimbursement Request:$1,700.00 for (2 OSSF'S)
B.
AI-101850
1. Release of Letter of Credit
a. Midway Country Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (La Cuesta Sol Dev., LTD.) (Mile 10 North Road & Mile 6 ½ West Road)
Release of Letter of Credit: $72,380.00 for (44 OSSF'S)
a. Midway Country Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (La Cuesta Sol Dev., LTD.) (Mile 10 North Road & Mile 6 ½ West Road)
Release of Letter of Credit: $72,380.00 for (44 OSSF'S)
4.
District Attorney's Office:
A.
AI-101869
Requesting Commissioners' Court approval, pursuant to Article 3, Section 52(a) of the Texas Constitution, to purchase promotional items to include journals/notebooks, drawstring backpacks, plastic bottles, ceramic mugs, magnets, pencils, tent(s), lapel pins, lanyards, banners, table covers, plastic bags, customized picture/article frames, recognition plaques/challenge coins, banners, presentation folders, flyers, instructional & informational booklets/pamphlets/brochures, challenge coin capsules, spin wheel(s) and any other related items deemed necessary as part of public purpose efforts for the period of 01/01/2026 - 12/31/2026.
5.
HIDTA - Task Force:
A.
AI-101875
HIDTA CCP 59 (1251)
Approval and authorization of interfund transfer from Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force CCP 59 fund (1251) to the Constable Pct. 1 CCP 59 fund (1233) and the Constable Pct. 3 CCP 59 fund (1230) and the Constable Pct. 4 CCP 59 fund (1231) in the amount of $10,000.00 each respectively.
Approval and authorization of interfund transfer from Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force CCP 59 fund (1251) to the Constable Pct. 1 CCP 59 fund (1233) and the Constable Pct. 3 CCP 59 fund (1230) and the Constable Pct. 4 CCP 59 fund (1231) in the amount of $10,000.00 each respectively.
6.
Monthly Fee Reports:
A.
AI-101856
District Clerk Fee report for the month of November 2025 $420,854.60
7.
Executive Office:
A.
AI-101951
Discussion, consideration, and action pursuant to 1st Modification to Amendment No. 6 to AIA A133-2009 Standard Form Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager As Constructor C-17-292A-03-27 to release partial retainage withheld by owner to Construction Manager, after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
B.
AI-101804
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (1100):
1. Approval of payment for FY 2026 county allocation of required local match in the amount of $997,788.00 for HHSC Contract #HHS001598600038 for MH & BH Services & Contract #HHS001586900038 for IDD Services, in accordance with Texas Health & Safety Code Section 534.066 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
2. Approval of payment for FY 2026 county allocation match in the amount of $257,302.00 for psychiatric emergency crisis services - HHSC Contract #HHS001598600038-A06 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
1. Approval of payment for FY 2026 county allocation of required local match in the amount of $997,788.00 for HHSC Contract #HHS001598600038 for MH & BH Services & Contract #HHS001586900038 for IDD Services, in accordance with Texas Health & Safety Code Section 534.066 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
2. Approval of payment for FY 2026 county allocation match in the amount of $257,302.00 for psychiatric emergency crisis services - HHSC Contract #HHS001598600038-A06 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
8.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-101960
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of
$2,112,708.01 to AETNA Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 12/04/2025 thru 12/17/2025.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
| 12/04/2025 - 12/10/2025 | $1,165,664.84 |
| 12/11/2025 - 12/17/2025 | $947,043.17 |
| Total | $2,112,708.01 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
B.
AI-101902
Self-Insured (2202):
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of 12/01/2025 - 12/15/2025 in the amount of $55,702.29 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of 12/01/2025 - 12/15/2025 in the amount of $55,702.29 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
9.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-101867
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1. | M3199.00.001.0006.00 | BALDEMAR CEPEDA | $9,000.00 |
10.
Adult Probation:
A.
AI-101913
Approval of certification of the revenues by the County Auditor for the DWI Court Grant program income and appropriation of the same for the month of September 2025 in the amount of $1,168.00, October 2025 in the amount of $424.00, and November 2025 in the amount of $692.00.
11.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-101871
County Clerk:
Requesting approval to pay the 2026 (CDCAT) County Clerks' Association of Texas membership dues for Arturo Guajardo, Jr., Hidalgo County Clerk, in the amount of $150.00 and the Affiliate membership dues for Mrs. Annette Muñiz, Chief Deputy, in the amount of $55.00 for a combined amount of $205.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay the 2026 (CDCAT) County Clerks' Association of Texas membership dues for Arturo Guajardo, Jr., Hidalgo County Clerk, in the amount of $150.00 and the Affiliate membership dues for Mrs. Annette Muñiz, Chief Deputy, in the amount of $55.00 for a combined amount of $205.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
B.
AI-101957
Sheriff's Department:
Requesting approval for 2026 Major County Sheriff's of America Membership dues to be paid in the amount of $5,182.50 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval for 2026 Major County Sheriff's of America Membership dues to be paid in the amount of $5,182.50 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
C.
AI-101958
Sheriff's Department:
Requesting approval to pay 2026 Texas Police Association membership dues for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra, in the amount of $30.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay 2026 Texas Police Association membership dues for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra, in the amount of $30.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
D.
AI-101959
Sheriff's Department:
Requesting approval for 2026 National Internal Affairs Investigators Association membership dues for Captain Michael Ochoa to be paid in the amount of $125.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval for 2026 National Internal Affairs Investigators Association membership dues for Captain Michael Ochoa to be paid in the amount of $125.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
12.
Head Start:
A.
AI-101924
Approval of Monthly Reports for
November 2025
1. Program Information Summary (PIS) Report
2. Financial and Credit Card Log Reports
3. Enrollment - Average Daily Attendance Report
4. Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snack Report
5. Circle Progress Monitoring Baseline Wave 1 Data Report
1. Program Information Summary (PIS) Report
2. Financial and Credit Card Log Reports
3. Enrollment - Average Daily Attendance Report
4. Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snack Report
5. Circle Progress Monitoring Baseline Wave 1 Data Report
13.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-101921
Various Departments:
Approval of Salary Schedule Changes as listed in Exhibit A, to be effective 01/01/2026.
Approval of Salary Schedule Changes as listed in Exhibit A, to be effective 01/01/2026.
14.
Purchasing Dept - Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
A.
AI-101597
Requesting approval of the general terms and conditions for the fiscal year of 2026 for the vendors' subscriptions listed below, subject to legal approval.
| List of Vendors: |
| Sherpa Desk |
| Canva US Inc. |
| QuickBooks dba Lifo Ledger |
| Cummins Allison |
| Eptura Inc. |
| Gigatron Software Corporation |
| Kahoot! |
| Nemuo |
| Superhuman Platform Inc. - Grammarly |
| Thompson Grants |
| CivicPlus |
| Fredy Pryor |
| Imagine It Studios |
| Indeed |
| Recite Me No LLC |
| Suitebriar |
B.
Hidalgo County:
1.
AI-101965
Requesting authority to ratify Purchase Order No. 907489, in connection with Work Authorization No.2 for the "Geotechnical and Construction Material Testing Services - Remote Operation Centers" Project (C-24-0147-06-11), in the total amount of $12,942.05.
2.
AI-101946
Requesting acknowledgment of vendor name change from Consor Engineers, LLC to Consor North America, Inc.
3.
AI-101899
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year contract extension with Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. for "SS-I Emulsified Asphalt & Delivery Services" (C-24-0399-01-28) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
C.
Pct. #1:
1.
AI-101980
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 13 in the amount of $531,248.33 for services rendered in connection with the Pct.1 Wellness, Activity & Community Center as submitted by NM Contracting, LLC.
2.
AI-101917
Requesting approval of new utility service with Magic Valley Electric Cooperative (Member # 214470, Acct # TBD) for a flashing traffic beacon at the intersection of Trenton Rd & Tower Rd
Service Address: 4224 Tower Rd Edinburg, TX 78542
Service Address: 4224 Tower Rd Edinburg, TX 78542
D.
Pct. #2:
1.
AI-101949
Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 12 in the amount of $242,157.67 for the Pct 2 Nolana Loop (FM 1426 - FM907) Project submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC through Contract C-24-0098-08-20 and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E.
2.
AI-101864
Requesting approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC, for engineering services provided for Pct. 2 projects:
| Project Name | Invoice Date |
Invoice No. |
Total Amount | PO No. |
| Recreational Trails Connectivity Project - McAllen Segment 2 (WA#4) ARPA-21-122-040 | 12/08/25 | 20581 | $12,404.52 | 888353 |
| Recreational Trails Connectivity Project - Hidalgo Segment (WA#5) ARPA-21-122-040 | 12/08/25 | 20582 | $15,591.71 | 888445 |
| Recreational Trails Connectivity Project - Mission Segment 2 (WA#6) ARPA-21-122-040 | 12/09/25 | 20583 | $9,793.97 | 901751 |
| Recreational Trails Connectivity Project - Mission Segment 1 (WA#7) ARPA-21-122-040 | 12/09/25 | 20584 | $19,446.94 | 902721 |
| Recreational Trails Connectivity Project - McAllen Segment 1 (WA#8) ARPA-21-122-040 | 12/09/25 | 20585 | $5,857.62 | 902722 |
| McAllen Health Clinic Improvement Project (WA#1) ARPA-24-340-352 | 12/09/25 | 20586 | $20,178.70 | 884219 |
| Hidalgo Health Clinic Improvement Project (WA#1) ARPA-22-340-088 | 12/09/25 | 20588 | $14,627.13 | 878531 |
| Nolana Loop Road Project (WA#1) | 12/09/25 | 20590 | $58,974.26 | 888404 |
| Palmer Pavilion Park Improvement Project (WA#1) | 12/09/25 | 20591 | $11,075.35 | 895747 |
3.
AI-101916
Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $224,095.38 for the Pct. 2 Lopezville Park Improvement Project submitted by the contractor, NM Contracting, LLC (Contract C-25-0064-04-15) and reviewed by the project engineer, Chris Rodriguez, P.E.
4.
AI-101821
Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $29,744.07 for Pct. 2 Recreational Trails Connectivity Project Mission Segment 2 (ARPA-21-122-040) submitted by the contractor, RBM Contractors, LLC (Contract C-25-0063-04-01) and reviewed by the Project Manager, Julian Ibarra.
5.
AI-101831
Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 10 in the amount of $236,702.00 for the Pct. 2 Recreational Trails Connectivity Project McAllen Segment 2 (ARPA-21-122-040) submitted by the contractor, Synergy Development & Construction, LLC (Contract C-24-0217-08-20) and reviewed by the Project Manager, Julian Ibarra.
E.
Pct. #3:
1.
AI-101947
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 15 in the amount of $55,229.25 from SAMES Inc., for "Liberty Blvd. (US 83 to Mile 3)" (C-24-0065-09-03) submitted by the Project engineer SAMES Inc.
F.
Pct. #4:
1.
AI-101866
Requesting acceptance and approval of the Certificate of Construction Completion from Renoworks, LLC for the "Davis Collection Site Fence Repairs" project, with authority for the County Judge and Hidalgo County Facility Management Director to sign all required documentation.
G.
Co. Wide:
1.
AI-101926
Requesting authority to exercise the second one (1) year contract extension with STX Snacktime Vending Company, LLC for "Vending Machine Services" (C-21-138-01-11) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
2.
AI-101776
Requesting authority to exercise the final one (1) year contract extension with Clean Harbor Environmental Services, Inc. - Safety Kleen Systems, Inc. for "Lubricants (Grease-Oil-Hydraulic Fluids-Antifreeze) Products" (C-23-0436B-01-09) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
H.
District Courts:
1.
AI-101912
389th District Court
Requesting authority to ratify Purchase Order No. 907433, for the purchase of office supplies from Amazon Capital Services Inc., in the total amount of $1,488.37
Requesting authority to ratify Purchase Order No. 907433, for the purchase of office supplies from Amazon Capital Services Inc., in the total amount of $1,488.37
I.
Facilities Management:
1.
AI-101922
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 3 in the amount of $767,422.09 through PO# 900764 for EB Merit Construction regarding the Juvenile Mental Health Facility; with the authority for the County Judge or Facilities Management Director to sign all required documentation.
2.
AI-101925
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 4 in the amount of $158,286.03 through PO#900764 for EB Merit Construction regarding the Juvenile Mental Health Facility; with the authority for the County Judge or Facilities Management Director to sign all required documentation.
3.
AI-101881
Requesting approval of Invoice No. 1160060142 in the amount of $37,419.92 through PO# 897332 for HDR Architecture, Inc., regarding the County Courthouse Phase II Project through County Contract C-16-141-10-31 Amendment 26, with authority for County Judge or Facilities Management Director to sign all required documentation.
4.
AI-101889
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 1 in the amount of $274,434.10 through PO#897340 for Noble Texas Builders, LLC regarding the County Courthouse Phase II Project through County Contract C-24-0077-10-15 ; with authority for the County Judge or Facilities Management Director to sign all required documentation.
5.
AI-101880
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 6 in the amount of $180,830.60 through PO#897340 for Noble Texas Builders, LLC, regarding the County Courthouse Phase II Project, with authority for the County Judge or Facilities Management Director to sign all required documentation.
6.
AI-101874
Requesting acceptance and approval of the Certificate of Construction Completion from Herrcon, LLC. for the "District Attorney's Building Plumbing Repairs," along with the final payment of $113,693.07, with authority for the County Judge and Hidalgo County Facilities Management Director to sign all required documentation.
J.
Health & Human Services:
1.
AI-101903
Requesting approval to process the following invoices as submitted by Texas Infrastructure Development Group, LLC (TXIDG) for professional construction management services in connection with the La Mansion Health Clinic Improvement Project.
| Work Authorization # | PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 1 | 887985 | 12 | 11/07/2025 | $15,325.74 |
| 1 | 887985 | 13 | 12/10/2025 | $15,106.43 |
2.
AI-101873
Pursuant to TxLGC 263.151. (1) requesting authorization to surplus and remove the assets from Hidalgo County Health and Human Services inventory, declared as "Salvage Property" listed in Exhibit "A" due to the items deemed obsolete, damaged, and of no value for the purpose for which they were originally intended.
K.
Human Resources:
1.
AI-101904
Requesting approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Service Agreement with Accusource, Inc. for "Background Screening" (C-20-644-03-23) to reflect the updated VOE access fee and the invoice name change.
L.
Sheriff's Office:
1.
AI-101933
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "Commissary Supplies" (RFB-25-0672) with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary.
M.
WIC:
1.
AI-101857
Requesting approval to terminate the Commercial Fire Alarm Agreement between HC and Alan Yoder Enterprises, Inc., dba Superior Alarms (C-23-0433A-07-09) for "Fire Monitoring at 702 E. Ramon Ayala Hidalgo, TX 78557".