Ruben Cavazos

The meeting involved discussion and action to approve an updated match amount for TDA Project #CFC21-0274 (10th Street & FM 1015 Lasara). The court approved matching funds for the Street Improvement Grant Project CFC21-0274, totaling $50,000.00, to be paid from Capitol Fund 02 upon receipt.

The meeting included discussion and action to approve the purchase of a 2013 Freightliner Coronado SD Dump Truck from Art's Trucks & Equipment, to open and score bids for Solid Waste Transfer Containers, and to select and award the contract for Solid Waste Transfer Containers to Grande Dumpsters, authorizing the County Judge to negotiate the contract with legal approval.

The special meeting included a presentation by MTC on the status of the Willacy County Regional Detention Facility, followed by a discussion on the facility. The court also deliberated on the formation of a Willacy County Regional Detention Facility Transition Team, but no action was taken. An executive session was held to discuss commercial information from a business prospect, the value of real property, and legal issues. No action was taken on items discussed during the executive session.

The meeting included discussion and action on various topics, including an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Kenedy County and Willacy County regarding prisoner housing, application for the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) General Assistance Grant FY 2026-2027, and continuation of salaries and fringes for District Attorney employees paid by specific grants. The court also discussed and possibly approved a stipend for the District Attorney's Victim Assistance Coordinator, hiring a part-time Intake Clerk, and hiring a full-time District Attorney Investigator. Further actions included submitting a Formal Letter of Acceptance to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the updated Texas Colonias Program Survey, purchasing membership for RGV Partnership, and accepting Notice of Awards from the Texas General Land Office for CEPRA Cycle 14 funding for shoreline protection projects. Additionally, there was approval of monthly reports, travel requests, the Treasurer's Report, budget amendments, and the Tax Collector's Report. The court also reviewed special claims and monthly reports on jail count and employee overtime. An executive session was held to discuss legal matters, and subsequently, no action was taken on items related to the executive session.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics, such as the renewal of a GlobaFone Satellite phone services agreement for the EOC, the approval of the 2017 Willacy County Resolution for the Indigent Defense Grant Program, and the renewal of a 3-year contract with Unifirst for the County Maintenance Department. The court also discussed and acted on advertising for a TCOLE Certified Solid Waste Dumpsite Patrol Position, approving or denying bid offers for properties struck off to Willacy County on Tax Resale, and issuing a proclamation in memory of Pablo G. Contreras. Additionally, there was discussion and action on reappointing Jimmy Riggan to the Rio Grande Regional Water Authority Board, accepting a caliche donation to Precincts 2, 3, and 4, and approving travel and training reimbursement for jailers. The court also addressed processing citations for Port Mansfield's Navigation District, honoring the Centennial Celebration of the Bethal Lutheran Church, requesting the removal of a no-parking space in front of the Tax Office, approving a change order for street improvements, and donating a used vehicle and law enforcement equipment to the Sheriff's Department. Finally, the approval of monthly reports, the treasurer's report, the tax collector's report, budget amendments, travel requests and claims were discussed.