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Weslaco commission approves purchase of TxDOT parcels for economic development
Summary
On Oct. 6, 2025, the Weslaco City Commission approved Resolution 2025-64 authorizing the city to buy two TxDOT-owned parcels at IH-2 and FM 1015 for economic development and to authorize the mayor to execute related documents; the city intends to transfer the parcels to the local EDC at the same price.
WESLACO, Texas — The Weslaco City Commission on Oct. 6 approved Resolution 2025-64 to purchase two parcels described as the northeast and southwest "jug handles" at the intersection of IH-2 and FM 1015 in Weslaco, Hidalgo County, and authorized the mayor to execute any related documents.
City leaders said the acquisition is intended to support economic development. When asked whether the transaction would generate reimbursement to the city, a presiding officer replied, “No.” A speaker explained the intended structure: the city would buy the parcels from the Texas Department of Transportation and then sell them to the local Economic Development Corporation (EDC) at the same price; the speaker added the city could set a different sale price if the commission wished.
The commission considered whether to go into executive session but declined, noting the resolution on the table contained the purchase price and property descriptions. A motion to approve the item was made by Commissioner Ruiz and seconded by Commissioner Pedraza; the commission approved the motion by voice vote. The record shows Commissioner Lopez was absent for the roll call.
Meeting materials and the transcript discussed the parcels’ locations and the transaction’s structure but did not specify the purchase price or other financial terms. The resolution authorizes the mayor to execute documents necessary to complete the purchase and any related conveyance to the EDC.
After approving the resolution the commission moved to adjourn and ended the special meeting; the presiding officer recorded the time as 10:37 a.m.
What’s next: The item as discussed authorizes the city to proceed with the purchase and the mayor to sign related documents; the commission did not vote to withhold the property from the EDC and no additional public hearing was scheduled during the special meeting.
