The Hidalgo County Commissioner’s Court convened on July 22, 2025, to address several key agenda items, primarily focused on personnel appointments and agreements related to law enforcement and human resources.

The meeting commenced with Captain Michael Ochoa representing the Sheriff’s Office, who sought approval for the appointment of three University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) students—Irma Hernandez, Cassandra Munoz, and Cassandra Galvan—as interns for the Law Enforcement internship program from August to December 2025. The motion was unanimously approved.

Following this, Ochoa presented a supplemental agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the installation and operation of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras. The court authorized the sheriff to execute the agreement, which also passed without opposition.

The Sheriff’s Office further requested approval for a Point of Contact (POC) update for the LEHI 2025 program, which was also approved by the court.

Deputy Constable Luis Olivares then addressed the court on behalf of Constable Celestin Avila, seeking approval to appoint Rogelio Mendez as a reserve deputy constable. This motion was similarly approved.

Next, Sergeant Luis Unia represented Constable Martin Cantu, requesting the appointment of Romeo Gaston Garcia as a deputy constable for Precinct 2. This request was also met with approval.

The Human Resources Department, represented by Ceri Cadena, presented several items. The court approved a waiver for personnel-related budget amendments and a discretionary step increase for a clerk position in the Justice of the Peace Precinct 3. Additionally, the court approved the deletion of certain WIC certification specialist positions and the creation of a new Nutritionist 1 position.

Cadena also requested approval for a supplemental allowance for a Multimedia Coordinator position in the County Judge's Office, which was granted. The court clarified that this allowance would be time-limited until the duties were reassigned.

Lastly, the Sheriff’s Office requested reclassifications for two positions, which were approved following confirmation that the changes complied with policy and had been vetted by the reclassification committee.

The meeting concluded with a presentation from Joel Rivera regarding the Urban County program, indicating ongoing discussions related to community development initiatives.

Overall, the meeting reflected a focused effort on enhancing law enforcement capabilities and addressing personnel needs within Hidalgo County, with all motions passing smoothly through the court.