BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 6th day of January A.D., 2026, 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 JANUARY 6, 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 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 15m:13s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested to pull Consent Agenda Items 8.A.1&2 and 14.D.2, for further discussion. Mr. Guerra also stated that a Public Participation Form was submitted by Fern McClaugherty for consent agenda item 4.A.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, 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 8.A.1&2., 14.D.2., and 4.A., for action taken and further discussion.
a. Los Novillos Subdivision- Pct. 4 (KCGC Real Estate Partnership) (Floral Road & F.M. 3052)
Reimbursement Request:$2,000.00 for (2 OSSF’S)
b. MGM Grand Ranches Ph. 4-A Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Garco, LTD.) (Alamo Road & Curry Road)
Reimbursement Request:$1,000.00 for (1 OSSF)
c. MGM Grand Ranches Ph. 4-B Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Garco, LTD.) (Alamo Road & Curry Road)
Reimbursement Request:$3,000.00 for (3 OSSF’S)
d. Encore Ranches Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Garco, LTD.) (83rd Street & Curry Road)
Reimbursement Request:$1,000.00 for (1 OSSF)
e. MGM Grand Ranches Ph. 3 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Garco, LTD.) (Alamo Road & Curry Road)
Reimbursement Request:$1,700.00 for (2 OSSF’S)
a. Midway Country Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (La Cuesta Sol Dev., LTD.) (Mile 10 North Road & Mile 6 ½ West Road)
Release of Letter of Credit: $72,380.00 for (44 OSSF’S)
A Public Participation Form was submitted by Fern McClaugherty for Agenda Item 4.A. Mrs. McClaugherty asked whether the items would display only Hidalgo County or the District Attorney’s Office, or if the name of the attorney would also be included. Legal Counsel Victor Garza clarified that the items will display the County seal for the District Attorney’s Office, along with the District Attorney’s name, title, and contact information, so that members of the public may reach out with additional questions.
The Court proceeded to the regular Commissioner’s Court Agenda – Item 5.
Approval and authorization of interfund transfer from Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force CCP 59 fund (1251) to the Constable Pct. 1 CCP 59 fund (1233) and the Constable Pct. 3 CCP 59 fund (1230) and the Constable Pct. 4 CCP 59 fund (1231) in the amount of $10,000.00 each respectively.
1. Approval of payment for FY 2026 county allocation of required local match in the amount of $997,788.00 for HHSC Contract #HHS001598600038 for MH & BH Services & Contract #HHS001586900038 for IDD Services, in accordance with Texas Health & Safety Code Section 534.066 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
2. Approval of payment for FY 2026 county allocation match in the amount of $257,302.00 for psychiatric emergency crisis services - HHSC Contract #HHS001598600038-A06 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
| 12/04/2025 - 12/10/2025 | $1,165,664.84 |
| 12/11/2025 - 12/17/2025 | $947,043.17 |
| Total | $2,112,708.01 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. (Audio Reference 15m:49s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda items 8.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 8.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 12/01/2025 - 12/15/2025 in the amount of $55,702.29 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1. | M3199.00.001.0006.00 | BALDEMAR CEPEDA | $9,000.00 |
Requesting approval to pay the 2026 (CDCAT) County Clerks' Association of Texas membership dues for Arturo Guajardo, Jr., Hidalgo County Clerk, in the amount of $150.00 and the Affiliate membership dues for Mrs. Annette Muñiz, Chief Deputy, in the amount of $55.00 for a combined amount of $205.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval for 2026 Major County Sheriff's of America Membership dues to be paid in the amount of $5,182.50 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay 2026 Texas Police Association membership dues for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra, in the amount of $30.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval for 2026 National Internal Affairs Investigators Association membership dues for Captain Michael Ochoa to be paid in the amount of $125.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
1. Program Information Summary (PIS) Report
2. Financial and Credit Card Log Reports
3. Enrollment - Average Daily Attendance Report
4. Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snack Report
5. Circle Progress Monitoring Baseline Wave 1 Data Report
Approval of Salary Schedule Changes as listed in Exhibit A, to be effective 01/01/2026.
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).
| List of Vendors: |
| Sherpa Desk |
| Canva US Inc. |
| QuickBooks dba Lifo Ledger |
| Cummins Allison |
| Eptura Inc. |
| Gigatron Software Corporation |
| Kahoot! |
| Nemuo |
| Superhuman Platform Inc. - Grammarly |
| Thompson Grants |
| CivicPlus |
| Fredy Pryor |
| Imagine It Studios |
| Indeed |
| Recite Me No LLC |
| Suitebriar |
Service Address: 4224 Tower Rd Edinburg, TX 78542
| Project Name | Invoice Date |
Invoice No. |
Total Amount | PO No. |
| Recreational Trails Connectivity Project - McAllen Segment 2 (WA#4) ARPA-21-122-040 | 12/08/25 | 20581 | $12,404.52 | 888353 |
| Recreational Trails Connectivity Project - Hidalgo Segment (WA#5) ARPA-21-122-040 | 12/08/25 | 20582 | $15,591.71 | 888445 |
| Recreational Trails Connectivity Project - Mission Segment 2 (WA#6) ARPA-21-122-040 | 12/09/25 | 20583 | $9,793.97 | 901751 |
| Recreational Trails Connectivity Project - Mission Segment 1 (WA#7) ARPA-21-122-040 | 12/09/25 | 20584 | $19,446.94 | 902721 |
| Recreational Trails Connectivity Project - McAllen Segment 1 (WA#8) ARPA-21-122-040 | 12/09/25 | 20585 | $5,857.62 | 902722 |
| McAllen Health Clinic Improvement Project (WA#1) ARPA-24-340-352 | 12/09/25 | 20586 | $20,178.70 | 884219 |
| Hidalgo Health Clinic Improvement Project (WA#1) ARPA-22-340-088 | 12/09/25 | 20588 | $14,627.13 | 878531 |
| Nolana Loop Road Project (WA#1) | 12/09/25 | 20590 | $58,974.26 | 888404 |
| Palmer Pavilion Park Improvement Project (WA#1) | 12/09/25 | 20591 | $11,075.35 | 895747 |
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Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda item 14.D.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 14.D.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Requesting authority to ratify Purchase Order No. 907433, for the purchase of office supplies from Amazon Capital Services Inc., in the total amount of $1,488.37
| Work Authorization # | PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 1 | 887985 | 12 | 11/07/2025 | $15,325.74 |
| 1 | 887985 | 13 | 12/10/2025 | $15,106.43 |
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 6th day of January, 2026
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 January 6, 2026.
Signed this 8th day of January 2026
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Zedillo-Hinojosa, Deputy