WORKSHOP - SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 16th day of September A.D., 2025, there was begun and held a WORKSHOP 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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WORKSHOP HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 11:00 A.M. |
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NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a WORKSHOP 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:
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 (Audio Reference 1h:27m:28s)
Judge Richard F. Cortez called the workshop to order at 11:00 A.M. All members of the Court were present for roll call.
Judge Richard F. Cortez called the workshop to order at 11:00 A.M. All members of the Court were present for roll call.
2.
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Discussion on 2026 Budget (Audio Reference 1h:27m:47s)
Mr. Dago Soto, from the Department of Budget and Management, provided a recap of the proposed 2026 Budget and an overview of net changes since the first workshop. The projected general fund totals $344 million, with $222 million allocated for personnel costs. Mr. Soto highlighted the inclusion of a 5% Cost of Living Adjustment for 2026, noting that this adjustment accounts for nearly half of the total net salary increases. The assigned fund balance of $42 million is designated to support IT initiatives and facility upgrades. The County expects to close the fiscal year with approximately $63.5 million.
Mr. Dago Soto, from the Department of Budget and Management, provided a recap of the proposed 2026 Budget and an overview of net changes since the first workshop. The projected general fund totals $344 million, with $222 million allocated for personnel costs. Mr. Soto highlighted the inclusion of a 5% Cost of Living Adjustment for 2026, noting that this adjustment accounts for nearly half of the total net salary increases. The assigned fund balance of $42 million is designated to support IT initiatives and facility upgrades. The County expects to close the fiscal year with approximately $63.5 million.
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3.
Adjourn (Audio Reference 1h:40m:25s)
Judge Richard F. Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 11:13 A.M.
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 to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded back to the regular Commissioners Court meeting - Agenda Item 24.B.
Judge Richard F. Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 11:13 A.M.
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 to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded back to the regular Commissioners Court meeting - Agenda Item 24.B.
There being no further business to come before said
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 16th 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 16, 2025.
Signed this 23rd day of October 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
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 16th 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 16, 2025.
Signed this 23rd day of October 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