Commissioner, Precinct 1· 2017-2028
David L. Fuentes
Hidalgo County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 15
- Total speaking time
- 23:59
- Avg per meeting
- 1:36
- Segments
- 486
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Top issues during term (20)
Drainage Infrastructure Bond Disbursements
Involves hundreds of thousands of dollars in contractor payments for bond-funded drainage projects.
County Infrastructure and Construction Projects
Authorizes major expenditures for engineering services and road construction change orders.
Property Tax and Budget Growth
Sets property tax bills and county spending levels for the upcoming fiscal year.
HCDD1 2027 Budget and 2026 Tax Rate Adoption
The 0.5691 total tax rate directly determines county property tax bills this year.
Establishment of Director of Business Finance and Economic Development
$170,000.00 annual salary plus benefits
Sheriff's Deputy Compensation
Potential budget adjustments for deputy salaries and benefits.
Urban County Street Improvements and Housing Demolition
Undisclosed; federal HOME program funds.
2027 Road and Bridge Budget
The proposed budget balances $53.9 million in available sources and uses for the Road and Bridge Fund.
General Election Personnel and Preparations
Operational expenses funded through elections department budgets and Chapter 19 funds.
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Planning
General Fund revenues are estimated at $367.1 million for fiscal year 2027.
County Health Insurance Claim Reimbursement
About $1.04 million in county funds moved to cover insurance claims.
commercial development
You'll likely see a boost in local tax revenue, but keep an eye out for potential costs related to road repairs and traffic management.
Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Regional Mobility Authority
RMA funds the work; county is paid ahead and reconciles.
Hike-and-Bike Trail Safety
Funded through previously allocated project budgets and grant funding sources.
County Health Insurance Plan Premiums for 2027
Premium rates affect county employees' paycheck deductions and the county's benefits budget.
Subdivision Plats and Infrastructure Development
Funded through state Colonia Fund grants to improve local subdivision infrastructure.
County Health Clinic Construction Projects
Adds $51,509.01 in ARPA-funded construction cost.
New Courthouse and Capital Improvement Projects
Involves multi-million dollar capital investments and construction contracts.
'PossAble Dream' Literacy Initiative Partnership
Funding amount not stated in the record.
November 3, 2026 Election Service Contracts
Establishes administrative cost-sharing and coordination for local elections.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Fuentes 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 4-02026-05-26
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 8.A.1&2.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-05-12
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 18.A.1&2.
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-12
Engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295) 23. Open Session: A
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-12
approval to the Commissioner's Court - Consent Agenda, except items pulled for discussion
- secondedpassed 4-02026-05-12
approval on agenda item 5.B.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-28
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 23.I.1.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-28
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 24.B.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-28
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 9.E.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-28
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 23.E.2.A,B,&C.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-28
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 23.B.4.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-28
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 23.G.1.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-28
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 23.B.1.A.
- movedpassed 4-02026-04-28
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 15.G.1.A-C.
- secondedpassed 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. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 16.B.2., as ranked.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.B., pending legal revie…
- movedpassed 4-02026-04-14
approval on agenda items 1 0.D.5.A&B.
- movedpassed 4-02026-04-14
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 15.D.
- movedpassed 5-02026-04-14
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.C.
- movedpassed 4-02026-03-17
2026 Investment Policy
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (1715)
Recorded while Fuentes was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent agenda approval (all items)
Renewal of interlocal agreement with Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority (Item 6A)
Declaration of surplus field dirt for South Mercedes Lateral Improvement Project Phase 3 (Item 6C)
Possible Dream funding of $445,000
Proclamation: October 2026 as Down Syndrome Awareness Month (Item 4A)
Proclamation: City of Edinburg Cultural Arts District designation (Item 5)
Public hearing and amended LPPF rate resolution for Health Care Funding District (Items 2B/3)
Proclamation: UTRGV chess champion Gleb Dutting (Item 6)
Health and Human Services items 13A-13D
Sheriff's Office FY 2027 Operation Lone Star grant and VOCA continuation (Items 8A-8B)
Head Start items 14A-14B
District Clerk juvenile specialty court grants (Items 7A-7D)
Constable Precinct 1: deputy appointment and OLS grant (Items 9A-9B)
Constable Precinct 2 and 4 OLS grants (Items 10A, 11A)
Human Resources personnel items (Items 12A-12D)
Board reappointments (Item 15)
Precinct 1 land purchase and wellness center fees (Item 16)
Budget and Management items 17A-17C
Purchasing items 18A-18I
Driver standard policy update and 2027 holiday schedule (Items 19B-19C)
Voting record (134)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
approval on agenda items 6.A.1&2
approval on agenda item 13.B.1
approval on agenda item 13.C.1
Aetna health insurance claim reimbursement and wire transfer (Items 6.A.1 & 6.A.2)
B2Z Engineering supplemental agreement — Precinct 1 Hike and Bike Trail (Item 13.B.1)
McAllen Health Center change order (Item 13.C.1)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.B.1.
Adoption of 2026 Tax Rate
approval on agenda item 13.B.1.a.
approval on agenda item 13.B.1.b.
approval on agenda item 13.B.1.a.
approval on agenda item 13.A.1.3.
approval on agenda item 13.B.1.c.
approval on agenda item 13.B.1.c.
approval on agenda item 13.B.1.b.
2026 tax rates (0.5691 total)
Mile 2 West engineering firm ranking
Abstained from discussion and action on the Mile 2 West project item, as stated by Commissioner Cantu.
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 34 to provide Construction Materials Testing (CMT) & Construction Management (CM) services in the total amount of $105,139.72 as submitted by B2Z Engineer
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 items 4.A.1-3.
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 10.B.
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 13.C.2.
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 13.K.7.
Adjourn Workshop
to approve agenda item 12.D
to approve agenda item 13.F.1.B
to approve agenda item 17.A.1.e
to propose a 2026 tax rate of 0.5691
to approve agenda item 22.B.1.B, as ranked
Adoption of 2026 Proposed Tax Rate
Approval of Local Provider Participation Fund Assessment Rate
Abstained from discussion and action.
On motion by Commissioner Pct. 2, Eduardo “Eddie” Cantu , seconded by Commissioner Pct. 1, David Fuentes , the Board approved the proposed 2026 tax rate as presented.
Presentation of the scoring grid, for the purpose of ranking by HCCC, of firms submitting responses to HC (RFP No. 26-0263-07-08-09) Professional Engineering Services for Construction Management, Mate
Presentation of the scoring grid, for the purpose of ranking by HCCC, of firms submitting responses to HC (RFP No. 26-0204-07-08) Professional Engineering Services for the Construction Management, Mat
Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of ___________________ for Precinct N
Approval of Proclamation for National Breastfeeding Month
Ratification of Hogg Foundation Grant Application
Adjourn
Approval of Commissioners Court Consent Agenda (Except Pulled Items)
Aetna Insurance Claims Reimbursement and Fees
Abstained from discussion and action.
Sheriff's Office Jail Expansion Engineering Invoice
Abstained from discussion and action.
Precinct 1 Wellness and Community Center Change Order
Abstained from discussion and action.
Hidalgo Health Clinic Engineering Agreements Extensions
Abstained from discussion and action.