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CONSENT AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING JUNE 23, 2026 2:00 P.M. |
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NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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.
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.
Fund Information Report
B.
AI-103722
Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Edinburg's "The Shoppes" 2025-2026 TIRZ payment, in the amount of $311,815.50 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Edinburg, Hidalgo County, and the Reinvestment Zone No.1, City of Edinburg.
C.
AI-103656
Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 114.023-114.025, requesting approval of Monthly Financial Report for the months of July 2025 through December 2025.
3.
District Attorney's Office:
A.
AI-103703
Hidalgo County DA's Office - Region 3 Border Prosecution Unit (BPU) Grant (1281):
Approval to submit a BPU Grant #2537812 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
Approval to submit a BPU Grant #2537812 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
4.
Monthly Fee Reports:
A.
AI-103707
District Clerk Fee report for the month of May 2026 $395,788.46
5.
Executive Office:
A.
AI-103691
Reimbursement request for employee Margaret Mungia-Lozano, Coordinator III in the amount of $41.00 for notary application/education requirement fee, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed.
6.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-103730
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of
$
2,332,281.39 to AETNA Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 5/28/2026 thru 6/10/2026.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
| 5/28/2026 - 5/31/2026 | $102,811.11 |
| 6/01/2026 - 6/03/2026 | $1,032,814.44 |
| 6/04/2026 - 6/10/2026 | $1,196,655.84 |
| Total | $2,332,281.39 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
7.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-103763
| NO | ACCOUNT | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | A4230.99.000.0001.72 | ADVANTAX, INC ZIMMER BIOMET TAX ACCOUNT | $22,484.11 |
| 2 | E4640.01.000.0043.02 | COTALITY | $3,081.86 |
| 3. | S2538.99.000.0001.06 | SOUTHERN TIRE MART AT PILOT LLC | $5,475.36 |
B.
AI-103634
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1. | C2672.00.008.0006.00 | PHARR1 INVESTMENTS LLC | $4,859.15 |
| 2. | E4395.01.000.0043.00 | LESLIE SOLIS | $4,987.78 |
| 3. | E4395.01.000.0043.00 | NICO'S DRIVE THRU LLC | $8,632.20 |
| 4. | S2352.00.000.0002.00 | HLAVINKA HOLDINGS I LLC | $3,000.00 |
| 5. | S3425.00.000.0039.00 | COTALITY | $4,418.94 |
8.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-103653
449th District Court:
Requesting approval to pay 2026 Hidalgo County Bar Association (HCBA) and 2026 State Bar of Texas Membership Dues for Judge Renee Rodriguez-Betancourt in the total amount of $388.00. Requisition #26108019 and #26108016 with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are complete by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay 2026 Hidalgo County Bar Association (HCBA) and 2026 State Bar of Texas Membership Dues for Judge Renee Rodriguez-Betancourt in the total amount of $388.00. Requisition #26108019 and #26108016 with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are complete by County Auditor.
B.
AI-103702
PROBATE COURT:
Approval of payment to the State Bar of Texas Annual for membership fees in the amount of $696.00 ($348.00 x2) for Judge JoAnne Garcia and Associate Judge Kristalee Guerra Mata with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed.
Approval of payment to the State Bar of Texas Annual for membership fees in the amount of $696.00 ($348.00 x2) for Judge JoAnne Garcia and Associate Judge Kristalee Guerra Mata with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed.
C.
AI-103604
Auditors (1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) for Leticia Chavez, County Auditor in the total amount of $660.00 (Requisition # 26107839) with authority for the County Purchasing department to pay with the US Bank card after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) for Leticia Chavez, County Auditor in the total amount of $660.00 (Requisition # 26107839) with authority for the County Purchasing department to pay with the US Bank card after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
9.
Urban County:
A.
AI-103745
Requesting approval of one (1) applicant within the Hidalgo County jurisdiction under the Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs (TDHCA) Colonia Self-Help Center Program (CSHC) #CSH24-0165.
10.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-103693
Requesting reimbursement for employee Veronica Ortiz, Administrative Assistant IV, in the amount of $41.00 for notary education and application fee, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review and auditing procedures completed by the Auditor's Office.
11.
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.
Hidalgo County:
1.
AI-103785
Discussion consideration and action approving and acknowledging notice on behalf of the County, from the Project Manager to the CMAR contractor regarding the status of the New Courthouse Construction Project Phase II GMP for the remaining Phase 2.4 scope of work and cost.
B.
Pct. #1:
1.
AI-103782
Requesting approval to process payment for the following invoices as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC, for engineering services rendered for Pct. 1.
| Contract No. | Invoice No. | PO No. | Invoice Amount |
| C-25-0648-12-22 | 10146 | 26206695 | $8,157.80 |
| C-25-0649-12-22 | 10147 | 26206563 | $8,739.19 |
C.
Pct. #2:
1.
AI-103788
Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 18 in the amount of $179,843.27 for the Pct 2 Nolana Loop (FM 1426 - FM 907) 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-103771
Requesting approval of Contingency Allowance Expenditure Authorization No. 4 (CAEA) in connection with the "[ARPA-22-340-088] - Construction Manager at Risk for Hidalgo Health Clinic Facility Construction Project" (C-24-0253-04-29) from the contracted vendor, BM Benchmark Construction, LLC, for a decrease in allowance.
3.
AI-103760
Requesting approval to award job order contractor, 8/A Builders, LLC, through HC's membership with TIPS (JOC Contract No. 23010402), for the "Alamo CRC Lighting Improvements" project in the amount of $88,000.00, with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment bonds.
4.
AI-103704
Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 11 in the amount of $95,029.45 for Pct. 2 Recreational Trails Connectivity Project McAllen Segment 1 (ARPA-21-122-040) submitted by the contractor, RBM Contractors, LLC (Contract C-25-0169-05-13) and reviewed by the Project Manager, Stanley Ramos.
5.
AI-103720
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 | 06/02/26 | 20667 | $2,583.62 | 26204147 |
| Recreational Trails Connectivity Project-Hidalgo Segment (WA#5) ARPA-21-122-040 | 06/02/26 | 20668 | $3,113.96 | 26204146 |
| Recreational Trails Connectivity Project - Mission Segment 2 (WA#6) ARPA-21-122-040 | 06/02/26 | 20669 | $12,919.85 | 26204145 |
| Recreational Trails Connectivity Project - McAllen Segment 1 (WA#8) ARPA-21-122-040 | 06/03/26 | 20670 | $7,322.03 | 26203487 |
| McAllen Health Clinic Improvement Project (WA#1) ARPA-24-340-352 | 06/03/26 | 20671 | $5,018.96 | 26201784 |
| Hidalgo Health Clinic Improvement Project (WA#1) ARPA-22-340-088 | 06/03/26 | 20673 | $7,196.17 | 26201863 |
| Nolana Loop Project (WA#1) | 06/03/26 | 20675 | $54,294.58 | 26200370 |
| Palmer Pavilion Park Improvement Project (WA#1) | 06/03/26 | 20676 | $4,328.10 | 26200375 |
6.
AI-103729
Requesting approval of Payment Application No.7 in the amount of $298,471.52 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.
7.
AI-103813
Requesting approval of Change Order No. 2 through 5 (C-24-0098-08-20) with Texas Cordia Construction, LLC. for the Hidalgo County Precinct #2 - Nolana Loop Road Reconstruction Project from (FM 1426-FM907) as recommended by the project engineer, Saul Muñoz, P.E.
D.
Pct. #3:
1.
AI-103770
A. Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 5 from NM Contracting, LLC, for the "[ARPA-22-123-075] - Hidalgo County Precinct 3 El Paraiso Community Resource Center & [ARPA-21-340-019] - El Paraiso Health Clinic Improvement Project" (C-23-0277-10-18), for an extension of additional days and authorization to refund the remaining contingency fund balance to the County, as recommended by the Project Manager, Brownstone Consultants, LLC.
B. Requesting approval of the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the "Construction for [ARPA-22-123-075] - Hidalgo County Precinct 3 El Paraiso Community Resource Center & [ARPA-21-340-019] - El Paraiso Health Clinic Improvement Project" project, submitted by NM Contracting, LLC, as recommended by goERO Arcitects, LLC, project architect.
B. Requesting approval of the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the "Construction for [ARPA-22-123-075] - Hidalgo County Precinct 3 El Paraiso Community Resource Center & [ARPA-21-340-019] - El Paraiso Health Clinic Improvement Project" project, submitted by NM Contracting, LLC, as recommended by goERO Arcitects, LLC, project architect.
2.
AI-103658
Requesting acceptance and approval to process the following invoices, submitted by the contracted engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc.
| Invoice No. | PO No. | Project Name | Amount |
| 11330439 | 26202818 | Los Ebanos Rd WA#1 | $6,750.00 |
| 11330424 | 26201930 | Liberty Ph I WA#3 | $1,200.00 |
| 11330425 | 26203103/26202067 | Liberty Ph I WA#5 | $1,350.00 |
| 11330426 | 26201997 | Liberty Ph I WA#6 | $3,780.00 |
| 11330444 | 26202167 | Veterans Blvd. WA#3 | $900.00 |
3.
AI-103647
Requesting authority to exercise the first, one (1) year contract extension with the City of Granjeno to "Assist One Another in Multiple Projects (with equipment, materials, and manpower)" (C-25-0117-06-24) under the same terms and conditions.
4.
AI-103725
Requesting approval to pay Invoice No. 1799, in the amount of $85,115.57, submitted by 8/A Builders, LLC., for the Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Park Improvements (Veterans Memorial Pavilion Project)
5.
AI-103726
Requesting approval to pay Invoice No. 1800, in the amount of $95,750.00, submitted by 8/A Builders, LLC., for the Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Park Improvements (Veterans Memorial Pavilion Project)
6.
AI-103728
Requesting approval to pay Invoice No. 1801, in the amount of $21,457.15, submitted by 8/A Builders, LLC., for the Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Park Improvements (Veterans Memorial Pavilion Project)
E.
Pct. #4:
1.
AI-103784
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the Contract (C-21-224-03-16) between Hidalgo County and GDJ Engineering, LLC for the professional engineering services for "Russell Road (Reconstruction of Mile 17.5 from Mon Mack Road to Rooth Road)" to extend the termination date of the agreement.
2.
AI-103801
Requesting acceptance and approval of payment for the project invoices listed below.
| Invoice Date | Project Name | Vendor Name | P.O. No. | Invoice No. | Invoice Amount |
| 06/04/2026 | Trenton Roadway Improvements | Tedsi | 26200899 | 203395 | $157,530.21 |
| 05/26/2026 | Betts Esparza Park Project | Celso Gonzalez Construction | 26200884 | 4 | $154,452.10 |
F.
Constables:
1.
AI-103676
Pursuant to TxLGC 263.151.(1) requesting authorization to surplus and remove assets from Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 3 inventory, declared as “Salvage Property“ listed in "Exhibit A" due to items deemed obsolete, damaged, and of no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended.
2.
AI-103675
Pursuant to TxLGC 263.151.(1) requesting authorization to surplus and remove assets from Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4 inventory, declared as “Salvage Property“ listed in "Exhibit A" due to items deemed obsolete, damaged and of no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended.
G.
District Attorney:
1.
AI-103756
Requesting authority to exercise the final one (1) year contract extension with Vittorio T. Puente, Ph.D. - Mid-Valley Behavioral Health and Psychological Services, PPLC for "Professional Psychological Evaluation Services for Defendants" (C-24-0067-07-09) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
2.
AI-103736
Requesting approval to enter into an eight (8) month software license agreement with EasyVista, Inc. in the total amount of $1,848.64 annually.
H.
Emergency Management:
1.
AI-103766
Requesting approval to pay the following Invoice No. R034850, in the amount of $2,291.85 for the Hidalgo County Remote Emergency Operations Centers, submitted by Contractor RABA KISTNER.
I.
Facilities Management:
1.
AI-103404
Requesting acceptance and approval of the Certificate of Construction Completion from SKO Elite Repair, LLC. for the "Annex III Stairwell Renovations," along with the final payment of $31,355.65, with authority for the County Judge and Hidalgo County Facilities Management Director to sign all required documentation.
2.
AI-103790
Requesting acceptance and approval of the Certificate of Construction Completion from SKO Elite Repair, LLC. for the "Budget and Management Plumbing Improvements," along with the final payment of $65,576.11, with authority for the County Judge and Hidalgo County Facilities Management Director to sign all required documentation.
3.
AI-103764
Requesting approval to complete and submit a credit application to ABC Supply Co. Inc. to procure supplies, parts and repairs for building maintenance, with authority for HC Facilities Management Director or County Judge to sign the credit application and all required documentation.
4.
AI-103750
A. Requesting authorization and approval to apply for water services with the City of Edinburg for 420 E. Cano Street, Edinburg, TX 78539 and, if applicable, with authority for the Facilities Management Director to sign any required documents.
B. Requesting authorization and approval to apply for electrical services with Gexa Energy through County Contract (C-19-191-11-22) for 420 E. Cano Street, Edinburg, TX 78539 and if applicable, with authority for the Facilities Management Director to sign any required documents
B. Requesting authorization and approval to apply for electrical services with Gexa Energy through County Contract (C-19-191-11-22) for 420 E. Cano Street, Edinburg, TX 78539 and if applicable, with authority for the Facilities Management Director to sign any required documents
J.
Health & Human Services:
1.
AI-103689
Requesting approval of a Public Purpose Declaration pursuant to the Texas Constitution Art. 3, Sec 52 for the purpose of outreach items in support of the Community and Clinical Health Bridge program, as per attached quote.
K.
Human Resources:
1.
AI-103645
A. Requesting approval to enter into a two (2) year subscription renewal (Premium plan: Core) for the Recruitment and Compensation Division, with WIX.com LTD dba WIX, in the total amount of $675.48
B. Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year subscription renewal (Domain) for the Recruitment and Compensation Division, with WIX.com LTD dba WIX, in the total amount of $23.11
B. Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year subscription renewal (Domain) for the Recruitment and Compensation Division, with WIX.com LTD dba WIX, in the total amount of $23.11
L.
IT Department:
1.
AI-103761
Requesting acceptance and approval of Amendment No. 3 to the Service Agreement between HC and Tyler Technologies, Inc. (C-24-0319-11-12) to reflect a correction to the annual maintenance and support term.
M.
Sheriff's Office:
1.
AI-103794
Requesting acceptance and approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Service Agreement between HC and Network Communications International Corp. dba Inmate Communications, Inc. (C-24-0186-08-20) to reflect additional services.
N.
WIC:
1.
AI-103733
Requesting acceptance of the Affiliation and Program Agreement between Hidalgo County (WIC Lactation Care Center RGV) and South Texas College (STC), to provide enrolled STC students from the Health Science Professions Program with a clinical learning experience, subject to the terms and conditions of the agreement.