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Votes at a glance: Starr County approves leases, contracts, elections notices and appointments
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Summary
At its April 27 meeting Starr County commissioners approved a package of routine approvals including leases for temporary county office space, an inmate phone contract, interlocal agreements, an appointment for Precinct 7 constable, and consolidated precinct and election notices for a May 26 runoff.
Starr County Commissioners Court on April 27 approved a series of routine but consequential items including leases for temporary office space, contracts, interlocal agreements and election notices.
Key approvals on a series of motions and voice votes on the record included:
- Appointment of Juan Antonio Sandoval Jr. as constable for Precinct 7; appointee was sworn in on the record. - Approval of the vendor list and claims for payment after review. - Two lease agreements to temporarily house the county attorney and district attorney during courthouse renovation (locations described on the record near 206 Lawrence and a building adjacent to a Dollar General). - Approval of a contract between the sheriff’s office and NCIC Inmate Communication to provide inmate telephone services; the sheriff told commissioners the new contract would save the county money. - Interlocal agreements for water utility improvements with a city partner for 2026 Corona Fund construction and associated service arrangements. - Approval of a right-of-way entry request from U.S. Customs and Border Protection for a site survey on county land. - Approval of an Electric Transmission Texas request to install caliche along approximately 120 linear feet to a proposed width of 16 feet. - Acceptance of a proposed right-of-way property donation for Trek 1. - Approval of engagement agreements with Raul Hernandez & Company, CPA and related auditing engagements to complete the county audit (items 19–21 presented and approved together). - Consolidated precinct notices and a notice of election for the May 26 runoff, with early voting at the courthouse May 18–22 and election day at specified community sites.
Most motions carried by voice vote with no recorded opposition in the transcript. Several items were taken together (e.g., budget amendments and auditing items) and several matters were discussed in executive session before the court returned to approve related actions on the record.
The court adjourned after concluding business and noting follow-up items for staff.
