Texas Record
Hidalgo County
EV

Everardo Villarreal

Commissioner, Precinct 32025-2028

About

Everardo Villarreal's platform centers on regional development and the modernization of county infrastructure, specifically prioritizing drainage improvements. His campaign emphasizes a commitment to a new era of leadership and progress for Hidalgo County.

Campaign promises (1)

  • infrastructure
    Villarreal has focused on improving drainage infrastructure within Hidalgo County Precinct 3.

At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
5
Total speaking time
12:33
Avg per meeting
2:31
Segments
180

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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 Villarreal 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.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-05-12

    On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 17.C.

  • movedpassed 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 3-02026-04-28

    Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from Construx Enterprises pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-013-04-15 Pharr McAllen West. Project Engineer Izaguire Engineering Group PO#650877

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-04-28

    approval on agenda item 15.C.10.

  • secondedpassed 3-02026-04-28

    Ratification of the Hold Harmless, Release, and Indemnity Agreement with the City of McAllen regarding the McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Run and approval for the District General Ma…

  • movedpassed 5-02026-04-28

    On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 27.E.

  • movedpassed 5-02026-04-28

    Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 2:00 P.M.

  • secondedpassed 5-02026-04-14

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

  • movedpassed 4-02026-04-14

    approve the Drainage District - Consent Agenda with the removal of Consent Agenda Items 3.A.1&2

  • movedpassed 5-02026-04-14

    On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to proceed into Closed Sess…

  • secondedpassed 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.…

  • movedpassed 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.…

  • movedpassed 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.…

  • movedpassed 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.…

  • movedpassed 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.…

  • movedpassed 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.…

  • movedpassed 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.…

  • secondedpassed 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

  • movedpassed 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…

  • secondedpassed 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.…

Decisions during term (1)

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

Voting record (0)(Public Safety)

No votes found matching Public Safety.

In the news (1)