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A court presenter read a resolution in support of House Bill 39 86 that would designate part of U.S. Highway 83 as the Corporal Speedy Espiritueta Memorial Highway. The resolution recited that Corporal Jose Luis “Speedy” Espiritueta Jr. was born Oct. 4, 1974; served 18 years with 13 years at the City of Mission Police Department; and died June 20, 2019, after being shot while responding to a call for assistance. The resolution and its recital of Espiritueta’s service and surviving family were included in the agenda item presented to the court.

When put to a vote the court recorded “motion carries.” The registry in the minutes shows the court adopted the resolution and “supported legislation filed under HB 39 86 of the Texas legislature’s 80th regular session” as written in the resolution on the agenda.

Why it matters: Resolutions of support do not themselves change highway names but record the county’s formal backing for state legislation that would designate the memorial name if passed and implemented by the legislature and state transportation authorities.

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The appraisal representative told the court the office estimated 2025 taxable value “to be somewhere or around $62,000,000,000 for Hidalgo County, which is a 4.8% increase from 02/2025,” and that the office was in the protest period with roughly 63,000 protests pending. The presenter said staff hope to finish protests and certify values by mid‑July.

Commissioners asked about the reasons values rise and about the appraisal district’s obligations. The presenter explained the appraisal district uses mass appraisal methods aligned with market trends and that the state comptroller conducts a property‑value study that compares local values to market benchmarks; if a local appraisal office’s values fall below the comptroller’s expected percentage of market value, the comptroller’s adjustments can reduce school funding for the affected districts. The presenter said those processes require the appraisal district to keep values aligned with market conditions.

Members of the public and some commissioners raised concerns about annual value increases and the practical effect on taxpayers. One participant during open forum said rising values place additional pressure on low‑income households and criticized the frequency of valuation changes. The presenter explained the appraisal district can and does adjust individual values when property owners provide evidence during protests, such as photo documentation of damage or comparable sales.

Why it matters: Property value certification determines the tax base that school districts and other taxing entities use to set effective tax rates. The appraisal office said it is required to follow state guidance and that biannual comptroller studies affect school funding levels. The presenter noted proposed statewide exemptions being considered by the legislature that could alter homestead and senior exemptions and that those would be voter‑facing propositions if enacted.

What to watch next: The appraisal office expects to finish protests and certify 2025 values by mid‑July; commissioners and residents will receive certified numbers and then calculate effective tax rates for 2026 levy work.

","The county’s appraisal representative told commissioners estimated 2025 taxable value is about $62 billion (a 4.8% increase) and said the office is handling roughly 63,000 protests; the court discussed how the comptroller’s property‑value study affects school funding and tax calculations.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6544626,"Hidalgo County court hears $15 million state rider and approves contracts for Delta water and flood‑channel work",2955,635000,3590000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3626051-12001a7fa956d526bbbbf7de58bf409f&start=635&end=3590","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3626051-12001a7fa956d526bbbbf7de58bf409f/thumbnail_635000.jpg","/articles/6544626/Hidalgo-County/Texas/Hidalgo-County-court-hears-15-million-state-rider-and-approves-contracts-for-Delta-water-and-floodchannel-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6544626-68c7b4c0c39058112b0ec6bf7b816133/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151391&Signature=IVg3Mp9mBObb5rf9dEmjLFFiMU7ALmevL9caL~-D9omkjv03OkyFVgVt6wp-qy69Q0cUqNJ3Dk4B7HolVsU3MT6b6FmHfyMIXiYufIu5hJ6mSGCdvzSNDfHSF5qLUIS4Nj7GRT37CIqkTZGu3tyb412-TUw~4hC10UduSwoX8fRmnk6ggBnISPl0yGMZuZUrfXtHCwiKK6TC-1i4ThhuQacMe9CCZSAbqh6RzgtyQIDQmBODA18ree4TnkqecjjTAjpWalAgYydoWJV1NgxM9EtBhDRvDaJIG-ILfpif2NqV4ePmXZkc~ln9wQoOXUqluw3LPgPQjZF1Q7rmn91wAA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hidalgo County Commissioner's Court on Tuesday heard that a state bill expanding financial assistance for flood and water projects has been signed and moved to approve multiple contracts and change orders tied to the county’s Delta Regional Water Management and main flood‑channel projects.

The court was told that Senate Bill 16 19 67 — described to the court as legislation relating to eligible financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board to the Flood Infrastructure Fund — “was signed by the governor last week,” and that separate budget action could provide $15,000,000 as a rider to start the county’s reclamation project. Court members approved professional service agreements, a supplemental engineering agreement and a series of change orders on main flood‑channel expansion contracts during the meeting.

County leaders said the newly authorized state assistance and the proposed rider would help advance the Delta Regional Water Management project, which they described as a priority for the district and region. Staff presented contract items for professional drilling, feasibility and engineering services that the court approved, including a professional drilling services agreement (CACD1180360814) and a supplemental agreement to Hazardous Ventures Inc. to extend a feasibility study term by 24 months and revise certain contract rates. The supplemental agreement included an increase described in the agenda as $982.08; the court approved the item subject to final legal review and House Bill 1295 compliance.

During the same series of agenda items the court approved change orders to main flood‑channel construction contracts funded under General Land Office (GLO) grant awards. Staff told the court the original GLO projects were value‑engineered and bid under estimate; excess grant funds were reallocated to perform additional riprap and channel‑stabilization work. The court approved change order No. 3 on multiple flood‑channel contracts: one change order reflected an increased contract amount of $831,379.20 and 173 calendar days (Reno Works, Phase 1 segment), another an increase of $562,480 and 227 days (Science Brothers Construction, Phase 2, segment D), and a third an increase of $315,780 and 240 days for a related segment. Court members voted to approve each change order; the minutes record motions and “motion carries” on those items.

Why it matters: County officials said the rider and the reallocated grant funds create a financing pathway to begin a major reclamation project and to shore up flood channels that county staff say will reduce erosion and improve stormwater conveyance across parts of Hidalgo County. The projects are tied to the county’s 2018 bond drainage program and to GLO grant awards the county previously received.

What the court approved (high‑level):
- Professional drilling services agreement and supplemental engineering agreement tied to the Delta Regional Water Management project (approval subject to final legal review and HB 1295 compliance).
- Supplemental agreement to Hazardous Ventures Inc. (feasibility study) with a 24‑month extension and an agenda‑listed increase in contract rates.
- Change orders (numbered in the agenda as Change Order No. 3) on multiple GLO‑funded main flood‑channel expansion contracts with the amounts and added calendar days recorded on the agenda: $831,379.20 (+173 days); $562,480 (+227 days); $315,780 (+240 days). Each was approved by motion.

Court members who spoke about the items thanked staff and consultants by name for assistance in securing funding and in project preparation; several commissioners and the county judge recorded abstentions on specific drainage district consent items elsewhere on the agenda. The court also recorded that $15,000,000 in state rider funding was on the budget calendar: staff said the House was scheduled to vote the following day and the Senate later in the week, with the county awaiting final signature and appropriation timing.

The county’s next steps include final legal review of the agreements approved subject to compliance with House Bill 1295, executing grant‑funded change orders, and tracking the state budget rider vote and signature before the county can obligate the $15,000,000 rider funds.

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Hidalgo County court hears $15 million state rider and approves contracts for Delta water and flood‑channel work