Commissioners Court 06/09/2026

The Hidalgo County Commissioners Court held a meeting on June 9, 2026, addressing a variety of procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement actions included approval of multiple construction contract payments totaling over $173 million, acceptance of change orders such as a $450,000 increase for a prison project, and awarding a $289,387 contract for building exterior painting and parking lot overlay. The court also approved memorandums of understanding with local education agencies for Head Start programs, authorized budget appropriations for road reconstruction and drainage projects, and accepted grants and funding for law enforcement and public safety initiatives. Additionally, the court approved the appointment of a probate judge, authorized legal service contracts related to litigation, and approved property transactions and surplus declarations. Motions to approve contracts, budget revisions, and grant applications were passed unanimously or with noted abstentions, reflecting active management of county capital improvement projects and service contracts.