Richard F. Cortez
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- Meetings spoken in
- 24
- Total speaking time
- 3:05:36
- Avg per meeting
- 7:44
- Segments
- 7753
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Top issues during term (6)(General)
Hike-and-Bike Trail Safety
Funded through previously allocated project budgets and grant funding sources.
Sheriff's Deputy Compensation
The proposed raises would require significant budget adjustments.
fraud and government oversight
The county lost over $253,000 of public money on a scam, which means fewer resources for the actual programs that need it.
historic preservation
This status unlocks new federal grant money and tax breaks that take the financial pressure off local taxpayers when it comes to restoring old buildings.
Elder Abuse Awareness
The program has already recovered $50,000 in 2025.
agricultural infrastructure
The delay could lead to massive losses for our local ranchers if the screwworm population isn't contained quickly.
Moved or seconded (19)
Motions Cortez 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 4-02026-05-12
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by JUDGE, RICHARD F. CORTEZ, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 19.B.1.C., with L&G Engine…
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-12
On motion by JUDGE, RICHARD F. CORTEZ, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU , the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 7.A.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-05-12
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by JUDGE, RICHARD F. CORTEZ, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 18.B.1.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-14
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by JUDGE, RICHARD F. CORTEZ, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 7.A.
- secondedpassed 2-02026-03-31
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO –EDDIE— CANTU, seconded by JUDGE, RICHARD F. CORTEZ, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 24.B.3.
- movedpassed 3-02026-03-31
On motion by JUDGE, RICHARD F. CORTEZ, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO –EVER— VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 25.E.
- secondedpassed2026-03-17
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO –EDDIE– CANTU, seconded by JUDGE, RICHARD F. CORTEZ, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 12.C.
- secondedpassed 2-02026-03-03
approval on agenda items 5.A.1,2,&3.
- secondedpassed 2-02026-03-03
approval on agenda items 4.A.2&3.
- secondedpassed 2-02026-03-03
approval on agenda items 3.A.1&2.
- secondedpassed 2-02026-03-03
approval on agenda item 3.A.5.
- secondedpassed 2-02026-02-17
Approval of Application for Payment No. 10 in the amount of $113,499.00 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-057-10-23 Mission McA…
- secondedpassed 2-02026-02-17
Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $111,674.08 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-055-11-12 Southwest Weslaco. Project Engineer S2 Engineering PO#650124 8. 2023 Bond Referendum Projects: A
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 2-02026-02-17
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO –EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by JUDGE, RICHARD F. CORTEZ, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 16.D.
- secondedpassed 3-02026-02-17
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by JUDGE, RICHARD F. CORTEZ, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 22.B.
- secondedpassed 2-02026-02-17
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by JUDGE, RICHARD F. CORTEZ, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 3.A.
- secondedpassed 2-02026-01-27
Legal Counsel recommended a motion to approve real property acquisition as discussed in Closed Session.
- secondedpassed 3-02026-01-27
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by JUDGE, RICHARD F. CORTEZ, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 22.C.
- movedpassed 4-02026-01-20
approval on agenda item 6.A.1
Decisions during term (28)
Recorded while Cortez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.153, requesting authority to publish an advertisement for the auction of general merchandise, vehicles, and equipment.
AI-104522 1. Approval to submit Resolution for Texas General Land Office for the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Program effective March 4, 2025, to March 31, 2028. 2. Approval to authorize the Hidalgo County Judge and Hidalgo County…
Requesting approval to award contractor Millennial General Contractors LLC for the Veterans Office Housing Repairs Project (F.D), in the total amount of $11,480.00.
Requesting approval to award contractor Millennial General Contractors LLC for the Veterans Office Housing Repairs Project (R.O), in the total amount of $30,325.00.
AI-104150 1. Discussion on Election Updates. 2. Discussion, consideration, and authority for the County Judge to order the November 3, 2026 General Election. 3. Discussion, consideration and approval of the November 3, 2026 General…
AI-104191 Requesting approval to award job order contractor, Dynasty General Construction, LLC, through HC's membership with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS JOC Contract# 26010402), for the "Installation of Door Hardware at…
Requesting approval to award contractor Millennial General Contractors LLC for the Veterans Office Housing Repairs Project (RL), in the total amount of $21,625.00.
Discussion, consideration, and approval to accept the donation of two soccer goals valued at approximately $2,000.00 from Mr. Adrian Olivarez, general manager at Topgolf Pharr.
AI-103803 Approval of Resolution in Recognition and Support of UCLT Hidalgo County Projects LLC, Public-Purpose, Credit-Supported, Non-General Obligation Project Platform, subject to final legal review
Approval of General Consent Agenda
AI-103459 WIC: Approval to reclassify Longevity Pay and related fringes not approved by the grant to the General Fund.
Authorize General Manager Change Order Authority
General Consent Agenda Approval
General Fund Budget Amendment
AI-103392 1. Approval to designate County Judge Richard Cortez, County Auditor Letty Chavez, and County Treasurer Lita Leo as authorized officials for the Texas General Land Office Depository/Authorized Signatories Designation Form. 2.…
AI-103256 2025 General Fund & Special Revenue Fund - Leases (Various Departments): 1. Approval of 2025 deobligation of lease revenues and expenditures. 2. Approval of 2025 transfers to fund lease expenditures.
General Fund:
AI-102714 Sheriff's Office - Shooting Range OAG Approval to enter MOU between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and the Office of the Attorney General — Medicaid Fraud Control Unit regarding the use of the HCSO Shooting Range with…
AI-102995 Approval to accept a settlement check from National General Insurance Company in the amount of $11,299.55 to settle an auto accident claim with a County vehicle (Sheriff's Department).
Approval of General Consent Agenda (Excluding Pulled Items)
Voting record (2)(General)
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