Starr County Commissioners Court 03/23/2026

The Starr County Commissioners Court held a public hearing and regular meeting on March 23, 2026, focusing on several procurement and contracting matters. A key agenda item was the discussion and approval of a tax abatement agreement with Mandolin Energy Center 1 LLC, a renewable energy project involving approximately 300 megawatts of solar energy and battery storage. The court also approved the selection and contract award to Rio Delta Engineering for services related to a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project. Additionally, the court approved a spay and neuter service agreement with the Lower Rio Grande Valley Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic, funded by contributions from commissioners. Other procurement-related actions included approval of vendor lists, claims, and budget corrections. The court also passed resolutions supporting grant applications for domestic violence and volunteer fire department funding. The meeting concluded with approval of salary orders and further tax abatement agreements.