The Hidalgo County Commissioner’s Court convened on August 5, 2025, to address various agenda items, including public presentations, financial reports, and emergency management actions.

The meeting began with public comments, where a speaker urged officials to uphold constitutional obligations, referencing Article 1, Section 5 of the U.S. Constitution. The speaker emphasized the importance of public officials adhering to constitutional mandates.

Following public comments, Commissioner Valdez recognized a group of students from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) attending the meeting, encouraging them to engage with local government processes.

The court then moved to item 21b, where Iran Gutierrez from the delinquent finance fee collection firm presented a report on collections for the calendar year 2024 and provided updates for the first half of 2025. Gutierrez highlighted the firm’s efforts, including over 70,000 phone contacts and the initiation of a texting campaign to improve communication with defendants. He noted a slight increase in collections compared to the previous year, attributing this to improved economic conditions. The total liquidated amount collected for the county was reported at over $21 million.

The court discussed the efficiency of the collection process, with commissioners expressing interest in receiving detailed updates on collections by individual courts. A motion was made and passed to accept the collection report.

Next, the court addressed emergency management issues, including the termination of a local state of disaster due to severe rainfall in May 2025. The motion to terminate the disaster declaration was approved unanimously. Additionally, the court approved interlocal agreements for emergency services and facility management.

The meeting continued with discussions on juvenile court funding, where the court approved continued salary payments for case managers pending grant awards. The sheriff's office also presented several items, including an interlocal agreement with the City of McAllen and additional overtime funding for law enforcement operations, both of which were approved.

The meeting concluded with the appointment of a new deputy constable, which was also unanimously approved. Overall, the session highlighted ongoing efforts in financial management, emergency preparedness, and community engagement within Hidalgo County.