David L. Fuentes

Hidalgo County

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

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 (5)(Environment)

critical↑Jun 2026[94]

Drainage Infrastructure Bond Disbursements

Involves hundreds of thousands of dollars in contractor payments for bond-funded drainage projects.

high→Sep 2024[13]

water resource management

You might see higher water bills if conservation tiers are adjusted or if the city invests in new infrastructure to manage the supply.

medium↑Oct 2026[5]

water contract transparency

While the immediate cost isn't clear, backroom water deals can lead to lumpy taxpayer-funded subsidies and higher utility bills down the road.

high↓Sep 2026[2]

water infrastructure deal

The city gets a huge $220M upgrade for free, as long as they don't miss any deadlines and trigger a penalty refund.

high↓Sep 2026[2]

water rate increase

Your monthly water bill is expected to go up to help pay for the new plant.

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