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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
10:00 A.M.
                     

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 Awards/Recognitions:
 
A.
AI-104676
Presentation by VA regarding the Community Lifeline Partnership expanding access to the 988 Veterans Crisis Line and approval to accept donation of signs promoting the 988 Veterans Crisis Line
 
 
B.
AI-104511
Proclamation Recognizing National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims
 
 
C.
AI-104616
Proclamation Declaring September 2026 as Valley Voter Awareness Month and September 15, 2026 as National Voter Registration Day
 
 
D.
AI-104618
Proclamation Declaring September 19, 2026 as Puppy Mill Awareness Day
 
 
E.
AI-104549
Proclamation recognizing September 21, 2026, as National Opioid and Substance Use Awareness Day, including recognition of the launch of Hidalgo County Health and Human Services’ Narcan Vending Machine Initiative to expand community access to life-saving overdose reversal medication.
 
 
F.
AI-104577
Proclamation recognizing the Hidalgo County Auditor's Office for receiving the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for year ended December 31, 2024.
 
 
5.
Approval of Consent Agenda
 
6.
Open Forum
 
7.
County Judge's Office:
 
A.
AI-104674
Approval of Resolution recognizing the Hidalgo County Future Leaders Council.
 
 
8.
Economic Development:
 
A.
AI-104668
Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve the proposed Contract for Service (which is an agreement for personal or professional services) between Hidalgo County, Texas, and SocialFest Experience, a Texas non-profit corporation.
 
 
9.
Probate Court #1:
 
A.
AI-104590
1. Requesting approval to accept grant award from the Hogg Foundation for the Rio Grande Valley Policy Initiative, Project# VPI-030 FY27 in the amount of $210,000.00 for the period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2029
2. Approval of certification of revenues by County Auditor in the amount of $70,000.00 and appropriation of same
3. Requesting approval for Judge JoAnne Garcia, Presiding Judge for Probate Court No.1, as the authorized official to accept the award electronically and e-sign all related documents.
 
 
10.
Domestic Relations Office:
 
A.
AI-104518
Discussion, consideration and action on establishing a Community Closet at the Domestic Relations Office located in the Courthouse
 
 
11.
District Attorney's Office:
 
A.
AI-104592
DA - Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG)(1281)/Criminal DA (1100): 
1. Approval to accept the FY 2027 Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG) award in the amount of $49,500.00 effective 09/01/2026 through 08/31/2027 with authority for the County Judge, as the authorized official to electronically sign via DocuSign the grant contract.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY 2027 VCLG in the amount of $49,500.00 and appropriation of the same.
3. Approval to reclassify fringe benefits and exceeding salaries expenditures to the Criminal DA - General Fund Account.
 
 
B.
AI-104535
DA - Forensic Evidence Testing Grant (FET) (1281):
1. Approval to accept grant award in relation to the FY 2027 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, 2026, to August 31, 2027.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY 2027 Forensic Evidence Testing grant in the amount of $100,000.00 and appropriation of same.
 
 
12.
Sheriff's Office:
 
A.
AI-104267
Approval of Sheriff and Constable Fee Schedule for Year 2027
 
 
13.
Constable Pct. #3:
 
A.
AI-104565
Constable Pct. 3 - FY 2027 Operation Lone Star (OLS) (1284): 
1. Authorization and approval to accept grant award from the Office of the Governor—Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD) in relation to FY 27 (9-1-2026 to 8-31-2027). Operation Lone Star - FY2027 Constable PCT3 Grant in the amount of $90,000.00 with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to accept the award electronically. 
2. 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 Operation Lone Star  FY2027 Constable PCT3 Grant in the amount of $90,000.00 and appropriation of same. 
 
 
B.
AI-104556
Constable Pct. 3 STOP Truancy Program (1285):
1. Approval to retroactively validate and accept Interlocal agreement between Hidalgo County and La Joya ISD for FY 2027 (ratifying the period of 09-01-2026 to 08-31-2027) in relation to the STOP Truancy Program with authority for the County Judge, as authorized official to execute agreement. 
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, and appropriation of the same. 
3. Approval of interfund transfer to fund cash match shortfall for the STP TRNCY CPCT3 FY27 ICA (la Joya ISD).
 
 
14.
Constable Pct. #4:
 
A.
AI-104652
Approval to deobligate unexpended funds in the amount of $11,708.73 for the interlocal Agreement between Appraisal District and Constable Precinct 4 (FY26) that ended on May 31, 2026. 
 
 
15.
Tax Office - Paul Villarreal:
 
A.
AI-104494
Presentation of Hidalgo County Annual Tax/Motor Vehicle Collections Report 2025-2026
 
 
B.
AI-104580
Discussion and approval to execute a dealer deputy agreement between the County of Hidalgo and Lumos Motors 2 LLC, DBA Lumos Acura GDN P174941. Dealer desires to act as agents of the Tax Assessor Collector in the issuance of motor vehicle registration stickers, license plates and in the application for vehicle titles. This agreement is subject to the Dealer Deputy providing a surety bond in an amount as determined by the County Tax Assessor-Collector in accordance with applicable law.
 
 
16.
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
 
B.
AI-104496
Presentation of Delinquent Tax Collection Report for the period of July 01, 2025 through June 30, 2026 presented by Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP
 
 
C.
AI-104559
Presentation by Burton McCumber & Longoria, LLP of the County’s 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit
 
 
17.
Auditor's Office:
 
A.
AI-104564
Presentation of 2027 Statement of Estimated Available Resources.
 
 
18.
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
 
B.
AI-104626
Approval to appoint Lizbeth Trevino and Vivian Ponce, students at UTRGV, as interns under the WIC Program for the period of 9/22/2026 through 10/01/2026.
 
 
C.
AI-104563
WIC (1292):
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Action Location # Position #  Position Title Grade
Delete 0350 3500009 Registered Dietitian II 14
Delete 0350 3500062 & 3500064 WIC Certification Specialist II 07
Delete 0350 3500149, 3500151, 3500152, 3500168 Clerk I 01
 
 
D.
AI-104568
Sheriff - Auto Theft Task Force (1284):
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Action Location # Position # Position Title Grade/ Rank
Create 0280 2800936 Deputy Sheriff 06
Create 0280 2800937 Criminal Intelligence Research Analyst 09
 
 
E.
AI-104596
Facilities Management (1100):
Approval of the following action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Action Location # Position # Position Title Grade
Delete 0220 2200104 Custodian II 03
 
 
F.
AI-104610
Pct 1 Parks (1100) / Road Maintenance (1200):
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Action Location # Position # Position Title Grade
Delete 0121 1210148 Clerk IV 07
Delete 0121 1210090 Accounting Clerk I 06
 
 
G.
AI-104675
Pct 2 Road Maintenance (1200):
Approval of the following action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Action Location # Position #  Position Title Grade
Create 0122 1220121 Crew Leader II 09
 
 
H.
AI-104625
Probate Court I - HOGG Foundation Grant:
1. Approval to create one (1) part-time position, effective 10/01/2026:
Action Location # Position # Position Title Hourly Rate
Create 0023 230010 Project Coordinator $25.00

2. Approval to revise the Non-Classified Position List in accordance with the action above.
 
 
I.
AI-104591
Discussion, consideration and action to set health insurance plan premiums for calendar year 2027.
 
 
19.
Urban County:
 
A.
AI-104585
Discussion, consideration, and possible action approving the Urban County Program to enter into a contract with Clayton Homes the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $129,365.02 for single-family housing demolition and reconstruction services.  (Subject to legal review)
 
 
B.
AI-104606
Discussion, consideration and possible action approving Urban County Program to enter into a construction contract with 2GS LLC dba Earthworks Enterprise
 
 
C.
AI-104628
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a) (4) for Geo-Technical Material Testing Professional Engineering Services.
2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by Hidalgo County Commissioner's Court of at least (3) Engineering Service firms from the County's approved "pool" as graded and evaluated by the City of Mercedes, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Precinct #1, in connection with and funded through the CDBG Program Year 2025 City of Mercedes Street Improvement Funds.
3. Discussion, consideration and action requesting authority to negotiate a professional Engineering Service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of __________________ for the provision of Surveying & Engineering Services for Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 2025 City of Mercedes Street Improvement Project.
Evaluators B2Z Engineering  L&G Consulting Engineers Inc. Millennium Engineering Group
Evaluator No. 1 1 3 2
Evaluator No. 2 1 3 2
Evaluator No. 3 1 2 3
Total Score 3 8 7
RANKING      
  
 
 
D.
AI-104633
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a) (4) for Professional Engineering Services
2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by Hidalgo County Commissioner's Court of at least three (3) Engineering Service firms from the County's approved "pool" as graded and evaluated by the City of Progreso, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Precinct #1, in connection with and funded through the CDBG Program Year 2025 City of Progreso Street Improvement Funds.
3. Discussion, consideration and action requesting authority to negotiate a professional Engineering Service contact with the No. 1 ranked firm of __________________ for the provision of Surveying & Engineering Services for Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 2025 City of Progreso Street Improvement Project. 
Evaluators S2 Engineering, PLLC Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC Hinojosa Engineering, Inc
Evaluator No. 1 3 2 1
Evaluator No. 2 3 2 1
Evaluator No. 3 2 1 3
Total Score 8 5 5
RANKING      
 
 
20.
Health & Human Services Department:
 
A.
Health Care Funding District:
 
1.
AI-104431
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.
AI-104519
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 157.903, requesting approval of two indemnifications that total to an amount of $10.00 as a result of clerical errors pertaining to health services.
 
 
21.
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-104623
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS a. Applicant: Rio Plex Engineering, LLC. Legal Description: Lot 40, Caledonia Estates Ph. 3 Subdivision (Curry Road & Paola Street) (Pct. 4)
 
 
22.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
 
A.
AI-104654
1. Requesting approval of ratification of an amendment to the grant agreement with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for the Pct 2 Lopezville Park Project — Project Number 48-01232 to extend the agreement term to 09/30/2027.
2. Authorization for County Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu to sign the grant amendment document.
 
 
23.
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-104677
Discussion of 2027 Proposed Budget
 
 
B.
American Rescue Plan Act:
 
1.
AI-104581
A. Requesting approval of ARPA budget revisions as per Exhibit A.
B. Requesting approval of the revised budget and categories for the Hidalgo County Precinct 2 Revitalize and Renew Home Replacement Program, ARPA-24-122-371.
 
 
C.
AI-104587
TXDOT-Pct 2 Nolana Loop (FM 1426 - FM 88):
Approval of Amendment No. 2 which terminates the Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) between Hidalgo County and the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for the Nolana Loop Road Project from FM 1426 to FM 88 (CSJ# 0921-02-169), with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation.
 
 
24.
Purchasing Department:
 
A.
Hidalgo County
 
1.
AI-104646
Requesting approval to procure consultation services, through HC's membership with GSA (Contract # GS-00F-013AA), from Creative Corrections, LLC, in the total amount of $140,000.00 for the "Corrective Action Plan Implementation and Operational Certification Program" project.
 
 
B.
Pct. 4
 
1.
AI-104597
Requesting approval to award construction contract (C-26-0281-09-15) for the "2812 CRC Facility in Precinct 4" to the highest-ranked and responsive bidder, ECON Group, LLC, for a total amount of $8,223,217.00, with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds. 
 
 
2.
AI-104609
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 1 (C-23-0499-01-09) between Hidalgo County and Brownstone Consultants, LLC, with an estimated cost of $145,253.00, to provide Construction Management Services for the construction phase of the "2812 CRC Facility in Precinct 4" project.
 
 
C.
Human Resources
 
1.
AI-104424
Discussion, consideration, and action to select a new Agent of Record for the Self-Funded Medical Plan (C-22-0045-07-26).
 
 
D.
IT Department
 
1.
AI-104614
Requesting approval to enter into a three (3) year software license agreement for "Microsoft Software & Related Services" through HC's membership with the Texas Department of Information Resources Cooperative (Contract No. DIR-CPO-5237), with SHI Government Solutions Inc., in the total amount of $163,850.10
 
 
E.
WIC
 
1.
AI-104457
Requesting approval to award contract to GBB Rentals, LTD, the qualified lowest responsive bidder, for "Lease of Office Space - Alamo" (C-26-0408-09-15).
 
 
2.
AI-104593
Requesting approval to award contract to Julcar LLC, the qualified lowest responsive bidder, for "Lease of Office Space - McAllen" (C-26-0409-09-15).
 
 
F.
Tax Office
 
1.
AI-104617
Requesting approval to award contracts, meeting all requirements and specifications, for "Full Service Deputy Services" to the following two (2) respondents:
Vendor Name Contract No.
Bridgepoint Insurance Agency & Permit Center, LLC  C-26-0402A-09-15
Centex Auto Title, LLC C-26-0402B-09-15
 
 
G.
Juvenile Probation
 
1.
AI-104666
Requesting approval of the following Allowance Change Directive and Change Order in connection with [ARPA-23-330-344] Hidalgo County Juvenile Mental Health Facility - Rebid project (24-0342-06-10) from the contracted vendor, EB Merit Construction, and with authority for the County Judge or designee to sign all required documentation. 
Description Total Amount
Allowance Change Directive No. 8 
(This will consume the remaining Contingency Allowance Amount)
$130,201.00
Change Order No. 9  $151,842.87
 
 
H.
Co. Wide
 
1.
AI-104456
Requesting approval to award contract to Synolo Materials, LLC, the qualified sole responsive bidder, for "Hot Mix - Cold Laid" (C-26-0393-09-15).
 
 
2.
AI-104632
Requesting approval of the best and final negotiated offer meeting all requirements and specifications for "Consulting Services for Hidalgo County Wellness Program" (C-26-0058-09-15) with Healthbreak, Inc.
 
 
25.
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:
 
A.
Consultation with Attorney Regarding Real Estate Matters
 
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-104679
Civil Action No. 7:25-CV-00177; Ashley Gonzalez, et al  v. Hidalgo County, Texas
 
 
D.
AI-104670
Cause No. C-2865-26-E; Labatt Food Service, LLC v. Hidalgo County
 
 
E.
AI-104567
Claim of Romualdo Garza
 
 
F.
AI-104570
Hidalgo County vs. Martha Vianey Garcia Cordova
 
 
G.
AI-104572
Hidalgo County vs. Pebbie Lou Herrera
 
 
26.
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)
 
27.
Open Session:
 
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C.
AI-104680
Civil Action No. 7:25-CV-00177; Ashley Gonzalez, et al  v. Hidalgo County, Texas
 
 
D.
AI-104671
Cause No. C-2865-26-E; Labatt Food Service, LLC v. Hidalgo County
 
 
E.
AI-104569
Claim of Romualdo Garza
 
 
F.
AI-104571
Hidalgo County vs. Martha Vianey Garcia Cordova
 
 
G.
AI-104573
Hidalgo County vs. Pebbie Lou Herrera 
 
 
28.
Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
29.
Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
30.
Adjourn