BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 23rd day of September 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 CONSENT REGULAR COMMISSIONERS COURT SEPTEMBER 23, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 13m:11s)
County Executive Officer Valde Guerra requested that the following Consent Agenda items be pulled for further discussion: 5.A.1&2; 11.A.1; 11.B.1; 11.C.1; 11.H.3; 11.K.1; and 3.B.C.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, 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 Consent Agenda Items 5.A.1&2; 11.A.1; 11.B.1; 11.C.1; 11.H.3; 11.K.1; and 3.B.C.
- 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)
a. McWes Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (T&O Ranch Inv., LLC.) (Mile 1 East Road & Mile 4 North Road)
No. of Lots: 4 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:3
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Mile 1 East Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mercedes.
Water: Yes, provided by Military Highway Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Mile 1 East Road is paved and 1 internal street to be paved.
b. Serenity Oaks Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Carranza Dev., LLC.) (Cesar Chavez Road & Alberta Road)
No. of Lots: 24 Single Family
Flood Zone: B
Estimated Number of Streetlights:10
Filling Stations:5
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by onsite detention with a discharge bleeder line to the drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF.
Paved: Yes, Cesar Chavez Road is paved and 1 internal street to be paved.
c. Hunter’s Point Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Red Rock Real Estate Dev. Group, LTD.) (Richardson Road & Kenyon Road)
No. of Lots: 52 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:10
Filling Stations:5
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by onsite detention pond.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s.
Paved: Yes, Richardson Road is paved and 4 internal streets to be paved. (Audio Reference 14m:24s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Eduardo Cantu abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda item 3.B.c.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 3.B.c.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
d. Sonora Estates Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Cayetano Dev., LLC.) (Mile 7 North Road & Inspiration Road)
No. of Lots: 218 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:23
Filling Stations:12
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Alton.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Alton.
Paved: Yes, Mile 7 North Road and Inspiration Road are paved.5 internal streets to be paved.
| 9/04/2025 - 9/10/2025 | $708,522.17 |
| Total | $708,522.17 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. (Audio Reference 13m:40s)
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. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 5.A.1&2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
- Requesting approval to submit various forms for a Memorandum of Understanding between Hidalgo County and DSHS.
- Requesting County Judge to sign the forms requested by DSHS
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for 2025-2026 to the American Jail Association for Chief Steve Herrera, Captain Jose Vasquez & Captain Oneida Salinas in the amount of $69.00 each (requisition no. 524771) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Approval of the following change in funding source/distribution as listed below, effective 09/01/2025 and for calendar year 2026:
| FROM | TO | ||||||||||
| Dept/Prg | Obj. | Slot | Position Title | G/S | % Dist. | Dept/Prg | Obj. | Slot | Position Title | G/S | % Dist |
| 080-002 | 115 | 0126 | Coordinator II, Victims Assistance | 11/01 | 100% | 080-002 | 115 | 0126 | Coordinator II, Victims Assistance | 11/01 | 100% |
| 113 | 34.38% | 113 | 0% | ||||||||
| 080-011 | 113 | 0001 | 65.62% | 080-011 | 113 | 0001 | 100% | ||||
Requesting approval of appropriation of Treasury Funds in the amount of $51,894.53 for the purchase of Surveillance System of Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.
| Department: | Qty: | Description: |
| Elections Department | 80 | New Data Service |
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).
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Everardo Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda item 11.A.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 11.A.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the regular Commissioner’s Court Agenda – Item 5.
| Contract No. | Invoice No. | PO No. | Invoice Amount |
| C-24-0211-07-09 WA#1 | 10121 | 884169 | $25,023.27 |
| C-24-0211-07-09 WA#2 | 10122 | 894671 | $9,749.92 |
(Audio Reference 13m:40s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda item 11.B.1.
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 11.B.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda item 11.C.1.
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 11.C.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Pursuant to TxLGC 263.151. (1) requesting authorization to surplus and remove an asset from Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 3's inventory, declared as "Salvage Property" listed in Exhibit "A" due to the item deemed obsolete, damaged and of no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended.
Ratification of Purchase Order No. 903279 for Abandoned Atlas Micro-Documentary proposal (San Juan Hotel), under the Hidalgo County Historic Preservation Program, as authorized under Chapter 318 "Historic Preservation by Counties" of the Texas Local Government Code, from Prairie Nation Creative, LLC. in the total amount of $7,500.00.
| Work Authorization No. | PO No. | Invoice No. | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 2 | 895944 | 25-07-0111 | 07/31/2025 | $838.50 |
| PO No. | Payment Application No. | Date | Total Amount |
| 895624 | 3 | 07/31/2025 | $99,959.57 |
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Mr. Valde Guerra stated that no action is taken on consent agenda item 11.H.3.
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda item 11.K.1.
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 11.K.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 23rd day of September, 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 September 23, 2025.
Signed this 24th 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