Texas Record
Hidalgo County
EC

Eduardo Cantu

Commissioner, Precinct 22023-2026

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
10
Total speaking time
22:22
Avg per meeting
2:14
Segments
504

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Jan 2026[77]

Property Tax and Budget Growth

Maintains current property tax revenue levels while funding drainage operations and bond projects.

high↑Sep 2026[30]

City of Peñitas TIRZ #1 Payment Processing

Involves county payouts totaling $5,311,846.39 to local municipal reinvestment zones.

critical↓Jun 2025[26]

Sheriff's Deputy Compensation

Potential future budget adjustments if deputy salaries are increased.

high↑Sep 2026[25]

New Courthouse and Capital Improvement Projects

Involves hundreds of thousands of dollars in change orders, final payments, and contract adjustments for county facilities.

critical↑Sep 2026[25]

County Health Insurance Plan Premiums for 2027

Determines health insurance costs for county employees and the county health fund.

high↑Sep 2026[25]

Urban County Street Improvements and Housing Demolition

Includes major contract awards like $6,610,808.55 for the Mile 2 W project.

high↓Feb 2026[20]

Hike-and-Bike Trail Safety

Funded through previously allocated project budgets and grant funding sources.

high→Sep 2026[20]

2018 and 2023 Bond Referendum Construction Adjustments

No immediate cost increase, but extends contract timelines through 2027.

critical↑Jan 2026[13]

County Infrastructure and Construction Projects

Involves millions of dollars in county funds and ARPA allocations for capital improvement projects.

high↑Apr 2026[12]

Hidalgo County Courthouse Phase II Construction Progress

Costs are largely covered by existing construction warranties and insurance claims.

high↑Sep 2025[12]

Chapter 381 Economic Incentive Agreements

Economic incentive amounts to be determined upon agreement approval.

high↑Mar 2026[11]

Law Enforcement Grant Approvals and Vetting Certifications

Total county appropriation of $650,369.00, including local cash match contributions.

high↑Sep 2026[10]

FY 2027 WIC Grant Funding Allocations

Accepts over $13 million in state grant funding for WIC programs.

low↑Sep 2026[10]

VIDA 31st Anniversary Gala Quorum Attendance

None anticipated.

high↑Sep 2026[10]

Delta Reclamation Project Partnership

Financial terms will be detailed upon final legal review and partnership approval.

medium↑Sep 2026[10]

Zinnia Park Fitness Court Interlocal Agreement

Involves interlocal funding and resource sharing for park improvements.

medium↑Sep 2026[10]

'PossAble Dream' Literacy Initiative Partnership

Allocates administrative resources for county literacy efforts.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Regional Transportation Planning and MPO Coordination

Discussions focus on regional transportation funding and planning priorities.

medium↑Sep 2026[10]

Community Service Agency Administrative Salary Adjustments

Reallocates existing program service funds to cover staff salary adjustments without increasing the general tax levy.

medium↑Sep 2026[10]

Future Leaders Council Youth Engagement

Operates primarily through volunteer efforts and existing departmental coordination.

Moved or seconded (40)

Motions Cantu personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-04-28

    Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation."

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • movedpassed 5-02026-04-28

    approval on agenda item 15.C.10.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-04-14

    approval to the Commissioner's Court - Consent Agenda, with the exception of items pulled for discussion.

  • movedpassed 3-02026-03-31

    On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO ‑EDDIE‑ CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO ‑EVER‑ VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 15.…

  • secondedpassed 3-02026-03-31

    On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO –EVER— VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO –EDDIE— CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 19.…

  • secondedpassed 3-02026-03-31

    On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO –EVER— VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO –EDDIE— CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 12.…

  • secondedpassed 3-02026-03-31

    On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO –EVER— VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO –EDDIE— CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 10.…

  • secondedpassed 3-02026-03-31

    On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO –EVER— VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO –EDDIE— CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 23.…

  • secondedpassed 3-02026-03-31

    On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO –EVER— VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO –EDDIE— CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 14.…

  • secondedpassed 3-02026-03-31

    On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO –EVER— VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO –EDDIE— CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 25.…

  • movedpassed 3-02026-03-31

    Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $229,414.93 from E-Con Group pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-038-10-28 Mission McAllen Drain Phase 5. Project Engineer Quintanilla Headley & Associates PO#651749 Mission McAllen Lateral Channel Phase II - Budget 712

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 3-02026-03-31

    Requesting approval of Inter Local Agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and the City of Alamo as it relates to the City of Alamo Hike and Park Trail Project. (Pe…

  • movedpassed 3-02026-03-31

    On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO –EDDIE— CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO –EVER— VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 24.…

  • secondedpassed 3-02026-03-31

    On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO –EVER— VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO –EDDIE— CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 18.…

  • secondedpassed 3-02026-03-31

    On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO –EVER— VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO –EDDIE— CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 18.…

  • secondedpassed 3-02026-03-31

    On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO –EVER— VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO –EDDIE— CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 24.…

  • movedpassed 3-02026-03-31

    On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO –EDDIE— CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO –EVER— VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 24.…

  • secondedpassed 3-02026-03-31

    On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO –EVER— VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO –EDDIE— CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 24.…

  • secondedpassed 3-02026-03-31

    On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO –EVER— VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO –EDDIE— CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 25.…

  • movedpassed 3-02026-03-31

    On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO –EDDIE— CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO –EVER— VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 17.…

Decisions during term (1759)

Recorded while Cantu was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved4-0Sep 29, 2026

Head Start 2027 Budget Applications and One-Time Funding Request

approved4-0Sep 29, 2026

Urban County Construction Contract for Palmview Street Improvements

approved4-0Sep 29, 2026

Urban County Construction Contract for Mercedes Street Improvements

approved4-0Sep 29, 2026

Legal Services Exemption and Engagement of Carlos Escobar

approvedSep 29, 2026

Proclamations and Recognitions

approved4-0Sep 29, 2026

Elections Department Update

approved4-0Sep 29, 2026

Planning Department Subdivision Plats

approvedSep 29, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda

approvedSep 29, 2026

Legal Services Exemption and Engagement Letter - McCarthy & McCarthy, LLP

approvedSep 29, 2026

Resolution of Support - Delta Reclamation Project

approvedSep 29, 2026

Claim Acceptance and Material Settlement - Mor-Wil, LLC

approvedSep 29, 2026

Drainage Facility Relocation Agreement - Reganti Family LLP

approvedSep 29, 2026

Change Order No. 2 - Alternate Rado Drain Phase I

approvedSep 29, 2026

Rescission and Approval of Work Authorization No. 34 - B2Z Engineering, LLC

approvedSep 29, 2026

Mission McAllen Drain - Substantial Completion and Pay Application No. 13

approvedSep 29, 2026

Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - (Payments from Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, LEOSE Fund, DA Motor Vehicle Theft Fund, DA Check Fraud Fund, DA Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff Forfeiture Funds, Constable…

approvedSep 29, 2026

Fund Information Report

approvedSep 29, 2026

Pursuant to Local Government Code §114.044, requesting approval of the attached monthly collection reports.

approvedSep 29, 2026

Pursuant to Local Government Code §115.0035, requesting approval of the attached County Auditor's review/audit letters.

approvedSep 29, 2026

Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Penitas TIRZ #1 2025-2026 payment, in the amount of $166,671.44 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Penitas, Hidalgo County, and the Reinvestment Zone No.…

Voting record (51)

50 yes0 no1 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Adoption of 2026 Tax Rate

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Adjourn Workshop

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

to propose a 2026 tax rate of 0.5691

Voted yesSep 1, 2026

Adoption of 2026 Proposed Tax Rate

Voted yesAug 18, 2026

Approval of Proclamation for National Breastfeeding Month

AbstainedAug 4, 2026

Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

Adjourn

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

Approval of Commissioners Court Consent Agenda (Except Pulled Items)

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

Aetna Insurance Claims Reimbursement and Fees

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

Sheriff's Office Jail Expansion Engineering Invoice

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

Precinct 1 Wellness and Community Center Change Order

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

Hidalgo Health Clinic Engineering Agreements Extensions

Voted yesAug 4, 2026

Precinct 3 Linear Park Trail Invoice

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

Approval of Drainage District Consent Agenda

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

General Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Aetna Insurance Claim Reimbursements (Items 4.A.1-3)

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Precinct 4 Project Invoices (Item 9.E.3)

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Remote Emergency Operations Centers Payment (Item 9.H)

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

McAllen Health Clinic Payment Application (Item 9.J.1)

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Approval of MOU with Yaqui Animal Rescue

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Approval of FY 2026 Urban County Annual Action Plan

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Approval of Engineering Contract for Nolana Loop Project Section 4

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda (with exceptions pulled)

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Human Resources Agenda Items 6.A.1 & 6.A.2 (Aetna Insurance Claims)

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Precinct 2 Health Clinic Change Order No. 2 and Contingency Allowance

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Precinct 2 Engineering Services Invoices

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Precinct 2 Cross Country Trail Park Invoices

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Precinct 2 Nolana Loop Application for Payment No. 16

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Precinct 3 Engineering Invoice for 5K Linear Trail

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Precinct 3 Supplemental Agreement Ratification

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Health and Human Services CMAR Payment Application

Voted yesApr 28, 2026

Health and Human Services Material Testing Invoices

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

Approval of Drainage District Consent Agenda (excluding items 3.A.1 and 3.A.2)

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda Items 3.A.1 and 3.A.2 (Engineering Invoices)

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

Approval of General Consent Agenda (Excluding Pulled Items)

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

Approval of Aetna Insurance Claims Reimbursement and Wire Transfer

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

Approval of GDJ Engineering Invoice for Lopezville Park

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

Approval of GDJ Engineering Work Authorization for Brushline Bridge

Voted yesApr 14, 2026

Approval of Construction Manager CMAR Pay Applications for Health Clinics

Voted yesMar 3, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval (Except Pulled Items)

Voted yesMar 3, 2026

Human Resources: Aetna Insurance Claims and Fees

Voted yesMar 3, 2026

Pct. 2 Engineering Services Invoices

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

Approval of Drainage District Consent Agenda

Voted yesFeb 3, 2026

Proclamation for Young Hearts Matter Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Voted yesJan 20, 2026

Approval of Commissioners Court Consent Agenda (with exceptions)

Voted yesJan 20, 2026

Approval of Agenda Items 3.A&B, 11.A.1, and 11.I.2

Voted yesJan 20, 2026

Approval of AETNA Insurance Claim Reimbursements (Items 6.A.1-3)

Voted yesJan 20, 2026

Approval of Precinct 1 Engineering Invoices (Item 11.C.1)

Voted yesJan 20, 2026

Approval of Precinct 2 Engineering Invoices (Items 11.D.2 and 11.D.7)

Voted yesJan 20, 2026

Approval of Precinct 4 Project Invoices (Item 11.F.2)