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Hidalgo County
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Eduardo Cantu

Commissioner, Precinct 22023-2026

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At a glance

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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 (11)(Public Safety)

critical↓Jun 2025[26]

Sheriff's Deputy Compensation

Potential future budget adjustments if deputy salaries are increased.

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]

Texas Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic Partnership

Utilizes federal community services block grant funding to support local clinic logistics and services.

low↑Sep 2026[10]

VIDA 31st Anniversary Gala Quorum Attendance

None anticipated.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

General Election Personnel and Preparations

Operational expenses funded through elections department budgets and Chapter 19 funds.

medium↑Sep 2026[10]

County Health Clinic Construction Projects

Net increase of $34,979.23 for the clinic construction project.

high↑Sep 2026[10]

Veteran Suicide Prevention Outreach

Minimal direct cost to the county as signage is provided by the VA.

medium↑Mar 2025[5]

emergency management

Expect to see a massive spike in tax dollars diverted toward emergency repairs and long-term flood mitigation projects.

medium↑Sep 2026[5]

police leadership

Recruiting and vetting a new police chief could pull some funds from the city budget for headhunters and relocation costs.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

2026 Primary Elections Polling Locations and Overtime

County funds allocated for election worker overtime pay.

medium→Sep 2026[0]

police chief retirement

The city might have to shell out cash for a nationwide executive search firm and potentially a competitive salary package to land a new chief.

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 (1)

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

Voting record (0)(Public Safety)

No votes found matching Public Safety.