Commissioners Court 05/26/2026

The Hidalgo County Commissioners Court meeting on May 26, 2026, included multiple procurement and contracting actions primarily related to infrastructure, engineering services, and grant management. The court approved several contract awards and payment applications for construction and engineering projects, including drainage crossings and road improvements, with specific contracts such as those with Gonzalez Engineering, Center Development Construction, and 3E Logistics. The court also authorized change orders and professional service agreements, including on-call engineering and geotechnical services with firms like L&G Consulting Engineers, B2C Engineering, S2 Engineering, and Terracon Consultants. Additionally, the court approved interlocal cooperation agreements for projects such as an all-inclusive park with the City of San Juan and biological anthropology services with UTRGV. Budget revisions and appropriations were approved for ARPA funds, opioid abatement settlement funds, and HIDTA grants. The court also ratified participation in the Texas LESO program for equipment acquisition. Legal service agreements related to litigation were approved with firms including Guerra, Scott and Molina, and Jones Galligan Key and Lozano. Several settlement approvals were made for claims against the county. Policy actions included adopting a regional tire ordinance to address environmental concerns. Commissioner Fuentes abstained from several items due to conflicts. The meeting also featured proclamations recognizing Rio Grande Regional Hospital and Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, but these were non-procurement related. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on contract approvals, budget allocations, and legal agreements impacting county infrastructure and services.