BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 19th 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 HONORABLE ELLIE TORRES |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 4 |
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 19, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 21m:23s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested to pull Consent Agenda Items 5.A.1&2, 10.B.1, 10.C.1&3, 10.D.4, 10.E.3, and 10.J.1&2, 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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Reference Agenda Items 5.A.1&2, 10.B.1, 10.C.1&3, 10.D.4, 10.E.3, and 10.J.1&2 for action taken.
- Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
- Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
| 08/01/2025 - 08/06/2025 | $946,521.56 |
| 08/07/2025 - 08/13/2025 | $727,393.41 |
| Total | $1,673,914.97 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. (Audio Reference 21m:46s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda items 5.A.1&2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 5.A.1&2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of 7/16/2025 - 7/31/2025 in the amount of $57,795.95 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Current Amount | Proposed Amount |
| Remove Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0153 & 0340 | Deputy Sheriff | $500.00 | $0.00 |
| Add Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0108 & 0084 | Senior Deputy Sheriff | $0.00 | $500.00 |
| Remove Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0164 | Senior Deputy Sheriff | $500.00 | $0.00 |
| Add Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0338 | Deputy Sheriff | $0.00 | $500.00 |
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | A5775.00.000.0023.00 | JWTC HOMES LTD | 3,662.19 |
| 2 | E5965.00.000.0066.00 | VELMA MCMILLAN | 4,781.62 |
| 3 | M2350.99.000.0001.H8 | MVP PLASTICS | 2,939.35 |
| 4 | M3550.00.053.0006.00 | CORELOGIC | 13,785.71 |
| 5 | W6300.02.000.0010.00 | ROSENDO ALMARAZ JR | 6,774.26 |
| 6 | W3100.00.002.0021.00 | MAELIA MACIN | 2,830.50 |
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 $415.00 (Requisition #00523080), 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 in the amount of $85.00 to Texas PRIMA for Efrain Barajas, Division Manager I, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Approval to pay 2025 annual membership dues to the Texas Association of Governmental Information Technology Managers (TAGITM) for $175.00 with authorization for the County Treasurer to issue a check after the County Auditor completes auditing procedures.
| Department: | Qty: | Description: |
| Facilities Management | 10 | New Data Service |
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) | 080-002 | 0239 | Legal Assistant I | 06/01 | $33,200.00 | 06/03 | $35,565.00 | 08/18/2025 |
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).
| Project | Invoice # | PO# | Invoice Amount |
| C-24-0211-07-09 WA#1 | 10120 | 884169 | $6,212.73 |
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Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda item 10.B.1.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 10.B.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice No. | Total Amount | Purchase Order No. |
| Mile 6 WA#6 (M11-M14½) | 07/31/2025 | 11330165 | $5,985.95 | 882106 |
| Mile 6 WA#7 (M11-M14½) | 07/31/2025 | 11330166 | $248,751.26 | 899875 |
| Mile 6 WA#2 (M14½-SH107) | 07/31/2025 | 11330164 | $1,000.00 | 815794 |
| Mile 10 WA#3 (Mile 6 to FM 1015) | 06/30/2025 | 11330123 | $31,045.00 | 886545 |
| Mile 1 E WA#2 (Bus83N to Mile 8N) | 07/01/2025 | 11330160 | $2,625.00 | 886869 |
| Mile 1 E WA#3 (Bus83N to Mile 8N) | 07/31/2025 | 11330161 | $90,813.02 | 899120 |
| Nolana Loop WA#1 (FM 493 to FM 88) | 07/31/2025 | 11330153 | $47,572.43 | 873385 |
| Mercedes Gate Structure | 07/29/2025 | 25-7-000015 | $1,628.79 | 892645 |
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda item 10.C.1.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 10.C.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
| Project Name | Invoice Date |
Invoice No. |
Total Amount | PO No. |
| Las Milpas Road Project (WA#2) |
08/04/25
|
20517 | $13,486.93 | 856176 |
| Recreational Trails Connectivity Project (WA#2) ARPA-21-122-040 |
08/07/25 | 20518 | $5,307.23 | 861129 |
| Recreational Trails Connectivity Project (WA#5) ARPA-21-122-040 |
08/06/25 | 20519 | $4,919.03 | 888445 |
| McAllen Health Clinic Improvement Project (WA#1) ARPA-24-340-352 | 08/04/25 | 20522 | $4,067.87 | 884219 |
| Hidalgo Health Clinic Improvement Project (WA#1) ARPA-22-340-088 | 08/04/25 | 20524 | $7,196.17 | 878531 |
| Nolana Loop Road Project (WA#1) | 08/04/25 | 20525 | $39,316.17 | 888404 |
| Palmer Pavilion Park Improvement Project (WA#1) | 08/05/25 | 20526 | $22,653.66 | 895747 |
(Audio Reference 21m:46s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda item 10.C.3.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 10.C.3.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Nolana Loop Project (WA#4) | 07/31/25 | 11330151 | $3,717.03 | 881797 |
| Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#3) | 07/31/25 | 11330154 | $8,041.78 | 795673 |
| SH107/Bus281 Rd. & Drain Improv. Prj. (WA#4) | 07/31/25 | 11330155 | $403.00 | 888077 |
| Nolana Loop Project (WA#2) | 07/31/25 | 11330172 | $650.00 | 826939 |
| Invoice Number | Invoice Date | P.O. No. | Project Name | Vendor Name | Total Amount |
| 11330169 | 7-31-2025 | 889281 | Veterans Blvd. WA#3 | L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc | $2,401.79 |
| 11330168 | 7-31-2025 | 735736 | Liberty Rd. WA#4 | L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc | $2,200.00 |
| 11330148 | 7-31-2025 | 735526 | Liberty Rd. WA#3 | L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc | $3,600.00 |
| 11330149 | 7-31-2025 | 872310 | Liberty Rd. WA#5 | L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc | $4,050.00 |
| 11330156 | 7-31-2025 | 873046 | Los Ebanos WA#1 | L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc | $77,399.67 |
| 1040 | 8-1-2025 | 899444 | El Paraiso WA#2 | Brownstone Consultants, LLC | $9,142.08 |
| 2025-110 | 7-31-2025 | 900101 | El Paraiso Project | ERO Architects | $5,445.00 |
| 30098 | 8-6-2025 | 889301 | FM2221 Stormwater | B2Z Engineering, LLC | $3,939.93 |
| 30097 | 8-7-2025 | 884855 | 5K Hike & Bike Trail | B2Z Engineering, LLC | $3,754.54 |
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Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda item 10.D.4.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 10.D.4.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
| Invoice Date | Project Name | Vendor Name | Invoice Number | P.O. Number | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2025 | San Manuel ESF Canopy Addition | B2Z Engineering | 40246 | 892639 | $1,791.08 |
| 08/04/2025 | Trenton Road | Tedsi | 203219R | 859188 | $21,505.94 |
| 07/31/2025 | Mile 5 Project WA#2 | L&G Engineering | 11330150 | 808447 | $411.80 |
| 07/31/2025 | FM1925 WA#3 | L&G Engineering | 11330158 | 868045 | $8,282.03 |
| 07/31/2025 | FM1925 WA#2 | L&G Engineering | 11330159 | 854100 | $5,863.03 |
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Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda item 10.E.3.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 10.E.3.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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.
Requesting approval to purchase seven (7) Mobile Radios through HC's membership with HGAC Buy Cooperative (Contract No. RA05-21) from Motorola Solutions, Inc. in the total amount of $47,658.87
A. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §263.152(a)(4) discussion and approval to declare as "surplus" Properties as listed on Exhibit "A" contained herein including authority to remove said property from HC Constables Pct. 4 inventory list.
B. In accordance with Texas Local Government Code §263.152(a)(4), the County hereby finds that the transfer of the surplus property as identified in the attached Exhibit “A” to City complies with the requirements therein; wherein the donation is being made to a civic organization located in the County, requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the HC and the City of Edinburg for the mutual benefit and assistance in connection with surplus property.
Requesting approval to purchase two (2) Car Video System through HC's membership with HGAC Buy Cooperative (Contract No. RA05-21) from Motorola Solutions, Inc. in the total amount of $15,506.40
| Committed Term | Monthly Commitment | |
| 1 | 9/01/2025 - 8/31/2026 | $1,925.00 |
| 2 | 9/01/2026 - 8/31/2027 | $2,022.00 |
| 3 | 9/01/2027 - 8/31/2028 | $2,123.00 |
B. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2 to the Contract (C-24-0150-05-28), with an estimated cost of $49,402.00 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC in connection with "[ARPA-23-340-352] Professional Engineering Services - Hidalgo County McAllen Health Center Improvements Project" to provide services for the remainder of the project. (Audio Reference 21m:46s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda item 10.J.1.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 10.J.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
B. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2 to the Contract (C-23-0417-10-31), with an estimated cost of $39,257.29 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC in connection with "[ARPA-23-340-088] Engineering Services - Hidalgo Health Clinic Improvement Project" to provide services for the remainder of the project. (Audio Reference 21m:46s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda item 10.J.2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 10.J.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the regular Commissioner’s Court Agenda – Item 5.
| Work Authorization # | PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 1 | 887985 | 09 | 08/06/2025 | $15,806.40 |
| Work Authorization # | PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 2 | 900089 | 1040 | 08/01/2025 | $6,094.72 |
| PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 899671 | 2025-109 | 07/31/2025 | $3,335.00 |
| Line Item | Service Description | Term | Service Location | Monthly Recurring Cost | One-Time Installation Fee |
| 1 | 1G x 1G Metro-E | Thirty-Six (36) Months | Pct. 3 El Paraiso Community Resource Center | $449.00 | $250.00 |
Requesting authorization and approval to purchase promotional items under "PUBLIC PURPOSE" pursuant to the Texas Constitution Art. 3 Sec. 52 to include but not limited to: tablecloth, brochures/pamphlets, pens, pencils, and all other items deemed necessary as part of a public purpose effort for the period of FY2025, as these items will be useful to inform, educate, and report important information to constituents.
B. Requesting authorization to remove assets from the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office inventory list identified in Exhibit "B" attached herein and determine that the items are identified as "missing" and the department cannot prove that theft occurred.
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 19th 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 19, 2025.
Signed this 8th day of September 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