BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 31st day of March 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 EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU HONORABLE EVERARDO "EVER" VILLARREAL |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE 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 MARCH 31, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 12m:03s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested to pull Consent Agenda Items 6.A.1&2; 15.B.2; 15.B.4&5; 15.C.3,4,5,&7; and 15.J.7,8,&10, for further discussion.
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 the Commissioner's Court - Consent Agenda, with the exception of items pulled for discussion.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Reference Consent Agenda Items 6.A.1&2; 15.B.2; 15.B.4&5; 15.C.3,4,5,&7; and 15.J.7,8,&10, for action taken.
2. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
- Certificates of Plat - Executed (10)
- CASSANDRA Y. ORTEGA 4-10277
- PLANNING DEPT COVERSHEET CC
- TJ & CJ LAND LTD - URI ESTATES #3 LOTS 1-22
- CL3 PROP.LLC - BUENA SUERTE #2 LOTS 1-15
- ALBINO TREJO - SUNSET ACRES LOTS 1-4
- PORVENIR LP - MIRASOL COUNTRY ESTATES LOTS 1-58
- JOSE VILLARREAL - J.V. SUBD. LOTS 1-3
- JOSE LUIS GUAJARDO - LOMAS DEL VALLE LOTS 1-4
- JOSE ROBERTO PULIDO - PULIDOS LOTS 1-2
- AMISTAD FINANCE LLC - GREENER PAST. MOBILE HOME #2 LOTS 137-151
- GOLDEN MESQUITE ALBERTA SERIES - GOLDEN CANTU ESTATES LOTS 1-4
a. O. Garcia Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Osciel Garcia) (Goodwin Road & Mile 3 Road)
b. Lot 30A Los Indios Estates Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Jose Luis Uresti Jr.) (Sioux Road & Hutto Road)
c. Sunfield Meadows Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Land Loop, LLC.) (Sunflower Road & Mile 21 ½ North Road)
d. Western Creek Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Los Hermanos Land Dev., LLC.) (Western Road & Mile 5 Road)
e. Iowa Acres Subdivision – Pct. 3 (1960 Investment Co., LLC.) (Iowa Road & Mile 8 Road)
f. Las Villas San Miguel Subdivision – Pct. 1 (TLS Properties, LTD.) (Minnesota Road & Tower Road)
g. Iowa Groves Subdivision – Pct. 3 (F & T LLC.) (Iowa Road & Mile 8 North Road)
a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Share 1 of the Cano Tract (FM 1015 & Mile 13 North Road) (Pct. 1)
b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 16 Blk. 25 Santa Cruz Gardens Unit 2 Subdivision (Benito Ramirez Road & Alamo Road) (Pct. 4)
c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 17 Primavera Phase 2 Subdivision (Jennica Circle East & Jennica Circle North) (Pct. 4)
d. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Farm Tract 100 West Tract Subdivision (JP Street & Mile 4 ½ West Road) (Pct. 1)
e. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 1 Blk. 91 Mo-Tex Land & Irrigation Co. (Mile 20 North Road & Sharp Road) (Pct. 4)
f. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 136 of Pride of Texas Subdivision (Bentsen Road & Mile 7 Road) (Pct. 3)
g. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 477 out of John H. Shary Subdivision (Tyler Road & Mile 7 Road) (Pct. 3)
Requesting approval for the County Treasurer to process payment for the following reimbursement after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor:
Deputy Alfonso Fuentes for Membership fees (NNDDA The National Narcotic Detector Dog Association, Inc) in the amount of $55.00.
Approval to deobligate unexpended funds in the amount of $94,470.99 for FY 2025 TVC Mental Health Grant.
| 3/05/2026 - 3/11/2026 | $1,083,615.72 |
| 3/12/2026 - 3/18/2026 | $1,012,633.77 |
| Total | $2,096,249.49 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. (Audio Reference 12m:25s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Items 6.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 6.A.1&2.
Vote: 3 - 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 03/01/2026 - 03/15/2026 in the amount of $37,518.34 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
| NO | ACCOUNT | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | D6430.00.000.0038.00 | COTALITY | $3,560.92 |
| 2 | H2041.00.000.0001.00 | CORELOGIC TAX SERVICES, LLC | $3,500.00 |
| 3. | H3473.00.000.0054.00 | COTALITY | $8,920.00 |
| 4. | I8060.00.000.0036.00 | COTALITY | $4,485.27 |
| 5. | L0250.93.035.0004.01 | DBA J-IV CONCRETE SERVICE | $3,471.32 |
| 6. | L1005.00.000.0012.00 | EDUARDO GARZA | $3,263.78 |
| 7. | L3180.02.000.0184.00 | CWL LIMITED - CLEARING | $4,089.95 |
| 8. | O8413.00.000.0001.00 | JPO WASH SYSTEMS LLC | $4,556.08 |
| 9. | P7557.00.000.0007.00 | TEXAS COMMUNITY BANK | $3,366.33 |
| 10. | S7637.00.000.0007.00 | RUBEN GONZALEZ | $3,072.49 |
| 11. | W0100.00.043.0004.04 | JUAN M QUINTANILLA | $5,000.00 |
DWI Court - $53.37
RSAT - $101.32
Misd DWI Court - $60.05
Mental Health Court - $77.55
Youthful Offecnder Court - $65.09
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Justices of the Peace and Constables Association in the total amount of $520.00 (Requisition# 26103743) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to renew the Membership with the Justice of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas, Inc. (JPCA) for Constable Atanacio "JR" Gaitan in the total amount of $70.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to renew the Texas SmartBuy annual membership in the amount of $100.00 for the 2026 participation fee.
Requesting approval to pay 2026 JPCA Memberships for Judge and Staff in the total amount of $340.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by 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 $510.00 (Requisition #26103957), 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 to the Hidalgo County Bar Association in the total amount of $100.00 for several District Attorney's Office Employees (Requisition #26103965), 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 to the Hidalgo County Bar Association in the total amount of $1,200.00 for several District Attorney's Office Employees (Requisition #26104027), 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 $85.00 (Requisition #26103957), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
| Department: | Qty: | Description: |
| Commissioner Pct. 3 | 2 | New Data Service |
Approval to deobligate a portion of cash match funds and appropriate into CO. Wide Adm. - Contingency in the amount of $1,327.05 in relation to La Joya ISD portion of FY26 Stop Truancy ICA, a portion of funds no longer needed.
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective as indicated:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Current Allowance | Proposed Allowance | Effective Date |
| Remove Interpreter Allowance | 006-001 | 0003 | Bailiff II | $4,000.00 | $0.00 | 03/03/2026 |
| Increase Interpreter Allowance | 006-001 | 0004 | Assistant Court Coordinator (DC) | $2,000.00 | $6,000.00 | 03/03/2026 |
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).
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 15.B.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 item 15.B.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
| Contract No. | Invoice No. | PO No. | Invoice Amount |
| C-25-0648-12-22 | 10132 | 26201806 | $14,971.89 |
| C-25-0649-12-22 | 10133 | 26201735 | $5,824.64 |
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Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 15.B.4.
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 15.B.4.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
| Contract No. | Invoice No. | PO No. | Invoice Amount |
| C-24-0211-07-09 WA#1 | 10131 | 884169 | $13,889.03 |
(Audio Reference 12m:25s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 15.B.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 15.B.5.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 15.C.3.
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 15.C.3.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Requesting approval of Contingency Allowance Expenditure Authorization No. 1 (CAEA) in connection with the "[ARPA-22-340-088] - Construction Manager at Risk for Hidalgo Health Clinic Facility Construction Project" (C-24-0253-04-29) from the contracted vendor, BM Benchmark, LLC, for a decrease in allowance. (Audio Reference 12m:25s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 15.C.4.
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 15.C.4.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
| Document | Increase or Decrease | Amount |
| CAEA No. 4 | Decrease | $2,047.50 |
| CAEA No. 5 | Decrease | $8,400.00 |
| CAEA No. 6 | Decrease | $67,147.10 |
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 15.C.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 15.C.5.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
| Project Name | Invoice Date |
Invoice No. |
Total Amount | PO No. |
| Recreational Trails Connectivity Project - McAllen Segment 2 (WA#4) ARPA-21-122-040 | 03/09/26 | 20621 | $8,866.41 | 888353 |
| Recreational Trails Connectivity Project-Hidalgo Segment (WA#5) ARPA-21-122-040 | 03/09/26 | 20622rev2 | $21,926.75 | 888445 |
| Recreational Trails Connectivity Project-Mission Segment 2 (WA#6) ARPA-21-122-040 | 03/09/26 | 20623rev | $11,260.03 | 901751 |
| Recreational Trails Connectivity Project-Mission Segment 1 (WA#7) ARPA-21-122-040 | 03/09/26 | 20624rev | $15,516.79 | 902721 |
| Recreational Trails Connectivity Project-McAllen Segment 1 (WA#8) ARPA-21-122-040 | 03/09/26 | 20625 | $11,272.04 | 26203487 |
| McAllen Health Clinic Improvement Project (WA#1) ARPA-24-340-352 | 03/10/26 | 20626 | $7,063.92 | 26201784 |
| Hidalgo Health Clinic Improvement Project (WA#1) ARPA-22-340-088 | 03/10/26 | 20628 | $14,652.71 | 26201863 |
| Nolana Loop Project (WA#1) | 03/10/26 | 20630 | $58,974.25 | 26200370 |
| Palmer Pavilion Park Improvement Project (WA#1) | 03/10/26 | 20631 | $4,696.85 | 26200375 |
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Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 15.C.7.
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 15.C.7.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
| PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 26200754 | 20629 | 03/11/2026 | $5,888.59 |
(Audio Reference 12m:25s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 15.J.7.
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 15.J.7.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
| PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 26200744 | 20627 | 03/11/2026 | $4,940.20 |
(Audio Reference 12m:25s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 15.J.8.
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 15.J.8.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
| Work Authorization # | PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 2 | 26200686 | 26-02-0008 | 02/28/2026 | $5,744.50 |
| PO # | Application # | Date | Amount |
| 26200685 | 8 | 12/31/2025 | $249,956.92 |
(Audio Reference 12m:25s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 15.J.10.
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 15.J.10.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the regular Commissioner’s Court Agenda – Item 5.
| Work Authorization # | PO # | Amount |
| 1 | 26200149 | $438.75 |
| 2 | 26200135 | $15,403.73 |
B. Requesting authorization for the surplus of assets to be removed from JP 1 - PL 2's inventory list on Exhibit B, attached herein, and determined (under previous administration / not located) as detailed in supporting documentation, the department cannot prove that theft occurred.
| Description | Days Added | Total Amount |
| Allowance Change Directive 7: Louvers Replacement | 21 Days | $2,900.00 |
| Description | Days Added | Total Amount |
| Change Order 04: North Side Fence | 25 Days | $84,154.40 |
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 31st day of March, 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 March 31, 2026.
Signed this 6th day of April 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