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Mercedes authorizes mayor to sign and submit WSIG application paperwork

Mercedes City Commission · July 30, 2026
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Summary

Following its return from executive session, the Mercedes City Commission unanimously authorized the mayor to execute and submit all affidavits, certifications and application forms required by the Texas Water Development Board for the city's WSIG application under HB 500.

The Mercedes City Commission on July 29 voted to authorize the mayor to execute and submit all documents required by the Texas Water Development Board for the city's WSIG application under House Bill 500, including any amendments or supplemental information.

Mayor Oscar Montoya read the authorization language into the record, saying the mayor is empowered "to execute and submit all resolutions, affidavits, certifications, applicants application forms, and other documents required by the State Water Development Board in connection with the city's application for financial assistance under the water system infrastructure grama, program authorized by House Bill 500, including any amendments, supplemental information, and additional documentation necessary to complete and administer the application." The commission approved item 7(b) on a motion by Commissioner Joe Martinez and a second by Commissioner Garcia.

The authorization gives the mayor the authority to sign and submit routine application materials and to provide supplemental information requested by the state agency; the transcript does not list specifics about who will prepare the materials or whether city staff will seek council approval for later substantive changes to the application.