Commissioners Court 03/31/2026

The Hidalgo County Commissioners Court held a meeting on March 31, 2026, which included multiple procurement and contracting discussions primarily related to county infrastructure and service projects. The court approved several construction-related contracts and payments, including drainage improvement projects in precincts one and three, with specific contract numbers and vendor payments detailed, such as a $229,414.93 payment to Econ Group and a $78,752.15 payment to Reno Works. The court also approved professional engineering service agreements, including a $194,979.26 work authorization with B2C Engineering for construction management and material testing services, and awarded a contract to Juan Dino Garsa for a solid waste citizen collection site lease. Additionally, the court approved purchases of playground equipment totaling $547,837.24 and fitness equipment for $165,000. Policy updates were approved for mobile equipment usage and biometric clock policies within the drainage district. The meeting included approval of various grant contracts and funding appropriations for public safety and health services, as well as settlement agreements related to county vehicle accidents. Several interlocal agreements and hold harmless agreements were also approved. The court took action on personnel appointments and budget amendments, and discussed ongoing ARPA fund management. No significant policy changes affecting future procurement were noted. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing capital improvement projects, vendor contract awards, and budget allocations to support county infrastructure and services.