BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 5th day of August A.D., 2025, there was begun and held a SPECIAL MEETING of the Honorable Commissioners Court of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following members thereof were present, to-wit:
| HONORABLE RICHARD F. CORTEZ HONORABLE DAVID FUENTES HONORABLE EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU HONORABLE EVERARDO "EVER" VILLARREAL |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3 |
and ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., COUNTY CLERK & EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following proceedings were had, to-wit:
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AGENDA CC REGULAR CONSENT COMMISSIONERS COURT AUGUST 5, 2025 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 Administration 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. (Audio Reference 10m:11s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested to pull Consent Agenda Items 5.A.1-3; 13.D.6; 13.F.1.; and 13.L.5&6 for further discussion.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to the Commissioner's Court - Consent Agenda, with the exception of items pulled for discussion.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Reference Consent Agenda Items 5.A.1-3; 13.D.6; 13.F.1.; and 13.L.5&6 for action taken.
2. Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Penitas TIRZ #1 2021-2022 TIRZ payment, in the amount of $116,154.20 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Penitas, Hidalgo County, and the Reinvestment Zone No. 1, City of Penitas.
3. Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Penitas TIRZ #1 2022-2023 TIRZ payment, in the amount of $123,654.78 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Penitas, Hidalgo County, and the Reinvestment Zone No. 1, City of Penitas.
- Carlos Moreno
- certificate-Owassa Place
- PLANNING DEPT COVERSHEET CC08-05-25
- certificate - Sunflower Ranchettes
- Certificates of Plat - Executed
- VALLEY AFFORDABLE OWASSA PLACE LOTS 1-15
- ANICETO IZAGUIRRE EDUARDOS SUB. LOTS 1-64
- DIANA IZAGUIRRE EDUARDOS No26 LOTS 1-16
- RBR DEVELOPMENT RBR #6 LOTS 1-36
- HI STARR INV. PROGRESO SPRINGS LOTS 1-40
- TIERRA VACANTE ACRES SANTA CRUZ 3 LOTS 1-115
- MAPACHE RANCHES LOTS 1-21
- VALENTIN OLMEDO RIO ORCHARDS ESTATES LOT 1-53
- REYNALDO MATA MATA’S ACRES LOTS 1-2
- COMAREX LLC LA VILLITA LOTS 1-48
- RICHARD A GARZA GWIN RANCHES LOT 1-13
- SUN AND FLOWERS RANCHETTES LOTS 1-8
- RD ALTAMIRA SUBDIVISION LOT 1-65
- Los Venados
a. RBR No. 6 Subdivision – Pct. 4 (RBR Development & Inv., LLC.) (Benito Ramirez Road & Skinner Road)
Release of Letter of Credit No. 2100195290 $126,000.00 for (36) OSSF’S & $12,000.00 (3) fire hydrants.Total:$138,000.00
b. The District North Weslaco Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Dreamland Estates, LLC.) (Mile 5 ½ & Mile 11 Road)
Reimbursement Request:$1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
c. S.A. Dominguez Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Adriana Dominguez) (Gwin Road & Ramseyer Road)
Reimbursement Request:$1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
d. La Pamorana Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Daniel Garza) (Rogers Road & Hoehn Road)
Reimbursement Request:$1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
e. Sendero Trails Ph. 1 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Megaware Corp.) (F.M. 490 & Expr. 281)
Reimbursement Request:$1,000.00 for (1 OSSF)
a. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: The West 165 feet of block 157 La Blanca B Subdivision (F.M. 493 & Mile 15 North Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” waterline north of Mile 15 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 15 North Road.
b. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: .36 acres out of Lot 29 Delta Orchards Co. Unit #1 (Valverde Road & Benito Ramirez Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” waterline north of Benito Ramirez Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Benito Ramirez Road.
c. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lots 7 & 10 Blk. 87 Mo-Tex land & Irrigation co. (Engleman Road & Mile 20 North Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” waterline west of Engleman Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring on Engleman Road.
d. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Farm tract 3028 Capisallo District Subdivision Proposed Baseline Acres #2 Subdivision (Baseline Road & Mile 11 ½ North Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” waterline west of Baseline Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” waterline running west approximately 500 feet along the north side of Mile 11 ½ North Road.
e. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 4 Hill Halbert Tract Proposed Lavenia Crossing Subdivision (Dillon Road & Mile 15 North Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline, southeast corner of Dillon Road and Mile 15 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way:
One 8” water line with a 16” PVC casing boring Dillon Road.
One 8” water line with a 16” PVC casing boring Mile 15 North Road.
One 8” water line with a 16” PVC casing boring Curve Road.
f. Applicant: JJ Directional Drilling LLC.- Jesus Rodriguez
Legal Description: 11.39-acre tract 99 out of Del Tule & Irrigation District Subdivision(FM 3250 & Floral Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline north of Floral Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Floral Road.
g. Applicant: Vexus Fiber MSSN.05.0010-1 –Pct. 3
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way:
A new fiber optic cable measuring 1 ½” is to be installed along Dallas Circle, Luci Drive, Pam Drive, Sue Ellen Drive, and Ellis Drive on South Fork Subdivision.
A new fiber optic cable measuring 1 ½” is to be installed along Austin Circle on Basham #30 Subdivision.
A new fiber optic cable measuring 1 ½” is to be installed along Seitz Road on Nick Doffing Subdivision No. 1.
A new fiber optic cable measuring 1 ½” is to be installed along Amber Street on Brittany Subdivision.
A new fiber optic cable measuring 1 ½” is to be installed along Norma Drive, Jade Drive, Ruby Drive, and Diamond Drive on Mesquite View Subdivision.
A new fiber optic cable measuring 1 ½” is to be installed along Vanessa Drive on Acevedo No. 10 Subdivision.
A new fiber optic cable measuring 1 ½” is to be installed along Myra Drive on Basham No. 42 Subdivision.
A new fiber optic cable measuring 1 ½” is to be installed along the west side of Doffing Road, approximately ¼ north of Mile 7 North Road.
h. Applicant: Vexus Fiber MSSN.05.019-2 –Pct. 3
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way:
A new fiber optic cable measuring 1 ½” is to be installed along Valencia Avenue, Ken Street, Margaret Drive, Valencia Avenue, and Delissa Drive on Basham No. 4 Subdivision and Kenwood Estates Subdivision.
A new fiber optic cable measuring 1 ½” is to be installed along Limon Drive, California Street, Lima Lane, and Naranja Drive on La Homa Groves Unit 3 Subdivision & 5 Mile Heights Subdivision.
A new fiber optic cable measuring 1 ½” is to be installed along Regina Drive and Justin Street on Regina Terrace Subdivision.
A new fiber optic cable measuring 1 ½” is to be installed along Barney Grove Drive and Justin Street on Barney Groves Subdivision.
Approval to submit a BPU Grant #2537811 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
| 07/17/2025 - 07/23/2025 | $539,204.27 |
| 07/24/2025 - 07/30/2025 | $997,004.06 |
| 07/31/2025 | $101,649.55 |
| Total | $1,637,857.88 |
3. Approval to make payment to AETNA Insurance Company in relation to administrative and stop loss fees (invoice J2547296) for the month of August 2025 in the amount of $304,102.62 with authority for County Treasurer to process wire transfer after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. (Audio Reference 10m:27s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 5.A.1-3.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1. | A1600.03.000.0091.00 | CORELOGIC | $4,740.88 |
| 2. | C1283.99.000.0001.00 | ERC TRANSPORT LLC | $3,643.80 |
| 3. | E3310.99.000.0001.00 | AGUSTIN GUZMAN | $2,740.19 |
| 4. | E4361.02.000.0123.00 | MORTGAGE CONNECT OF TEXAS LLC PNC MORTGAGE CONNECT | $3,540.00 |
| 5. | L0250.99.044.0001.05 | RIO FRESH | $4,000.00 |
| 6. | L1400.00.002.0010.00 | DAVID MARTINEZ VILMA MARTINEZ | $3,587.71 |
| 7. | P2330.99.000.0001.00 | RYAN LLC PAYING FOR EXTENET SYSTEMS | $5,568.77 |
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Hidalgo County Bar Association in the total amount of $400.00 for several District Attorney's Office Employees (Requisition #00522267), with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) for several District Attorney's Office employees, in the amount of $745.00 (Requisition #00521946), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit (BAFFC) for a District Attorney's Civil Litigation employee, in the amount of $125.00 (Requisition #521681), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
1. Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with the Hidalgo County Assistant District Attorney Pay Plan effective as indicated:
| FROM | TO | |||||||
| Action | Dept/Prg. | Slot | Position Title | G/S | Budgeted Salary | G/S | Proposed Salary | Effective Date |
| Budget Adjustment (Promotion) | 080-002 | 0219 | Assistant District Attorney IV | 07/01 | $97,404.00 | 07/02 | $100,813.00 | 05/12/2025 |
| 080-015 | 0041 | $7,910.00 | $8,187.00 | |||||
WIC Adm (1292):
2. Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with the Hidalgo County Classification & Compensation Pay Plan effective as indicated:
| FROM | TO | |||||||
| Action | Dept/Prg. | Slot | Position Title | G/S | Budgeted Salary | G/S | Proposed Salary | Effective Date |
| Budget Adjustment (Promotion) | 350-001 | 0138 | Clerk II | 03/05 | $30,244.00 | 03/06 | $31,303.00 | 07/28/2025 |
| Budget Adjustment (Promotion) | 350-001 | 0152 | Clerk II | 03/04 | $29,221.00 | 03/06 | $31,303.00 | 08/11/2025 |
2. Authorization and approval to activate the following cell phone plan. Basic Unlimited Voice, Data with Text Service for one (1) cell phone @ a monthly rate of $40.99.
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).
B. Pursuant to TLGC 263.153, requesting authority to publish an advertisement for the auction of Vehicles, Heavy Equipment, and General Merchandise.
| Vendor Name | Tasks | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO # |
| L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. | RGV-MPO Policy & TAC Committee Meetings | 07/31/2025 | 11330162 | $12,599.76 | 891351 |
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 13.D.6.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
| Payment Application No. | Date | P.O. No. | Project Name | Amount |
| Payment Application 10 / WA#1 | 7/25/2025 | 886756 | Liberty Blvd (US 83 to Mile 3) | $56,835.43 |
| Payment Application 10 / WA#2 | 7/25/2025 | 899709 | Liberty Blvd (US 83 to Mile 3) | $17,520.00 |
| Invoice Date | Project Name | Vendor Name | P.O. Number | Invoice Number | Invoice Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/01/2025 | Betts Esparza Park | Brownstone | 890238 | 1136 | $8,863.64 |
| 08/01/2025 | Pct.4 CRC | Brownstone | 884786 | 1134 | $9,084.45 |
| 08/01/2025 | Russell Rd Realignment | GDJ Engineering | 867303 | 2025-109 | $34,537.40 |
| 07/01/2025 | South East Park | Millennium Engineers | 900107 | 012529130-1 | $12,214.00 |
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Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Everardo Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda item 13.F.1.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 13.F.1.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the regular Commissioner’s Court Agenda – Item 5.C.
Requesting a declaration of public purpose to the Texas Constitution, Art. 3 Sec. 52 for the purchase of promotional items to include: backdrops, rulers, pens, cups, note pads, tote bags, magnets, water bottles, keychains, mouse pads, mugs, USB'S, portable chargers, pencils, lapel pins, notebooks, school boxes, wristbands, school pouches, cinch backpacks, challenge coins, Hacky Sacks, deputy badge stickers, lanyards, stress balls, keychains, caps, beverage insulators, composition journal, cell phone stand, travel mugs, leatherette card holders, leatherette mouse pad, koozies, graphic design, personalization and canopy. These items will be used to inform, relate progress, educate and report information to our constituents on aspects dealing with public safety and education.
Requesting a declaration of public purpose, pursuant to the Texas Constitution, Art. 3 Sec. 52 for the purchase of promotional items to include: Star badge stickers, folders, colors, markers, pencil pouches, frisbees, challenge coins, and jump ropes. These items will be used to inform, educate, and report information to our constituents on aspects dealing with public safety and education.
| Work Authorization # | PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 2 | 895944 | 25-06-0093 | 06/30/2025 | $8,774.50 |
| PO # | Application # | Date | Amount |
| 898830 | 1 | 06/30/2025 | $56,050.85 |
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Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 13.L.5.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 13.L.5.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
| PO # | Application # | Date | Amount |
| 895624 | 1 | 05/31/2025 | $64,409.05 |
| 895624 | 2 | 06/30/2025 | $126,083.14 |
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Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 13.L.6.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 13.L.6.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Requesting declaration of public purpose pursuant to the Tex. Const. Art. 3, Sec. 52 for the purchase of promotional items.
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 5th day of August, 2025
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Daniela E. Zedillo-Hinojosa, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners Court held on August 5, 2025.
Signed this 7th day of August 2025
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Zedillo-Hinojosa, Deputy