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)(Public Safety)
Sheriff's Deputy Compensation
Potential budget adjustments for deputy salaries and benefits.
General Election Personnel and Preparations
Operational expenses funded through elections department budgets and Chapter 19 funds.
County Health Clinic Construction Projects
Adds $51,509.01 in ARPA-funded construction cost.
November 3, 2026 Election Service Contracts
Establishes administrative cost-sharing and coordination for local elections.
Public safety grants for Sheriff and Constables
Over $1 million in grant funds accepted; no local match stated.
emergency management
Expect to see a massive spike in tax dollars diverted toward emergency repairs and long-term flood mitigation projects.
Law Enforcement Grant Approvals and Vetting Certifications
Allocates hundreds of thousands in state homeland security grant funds for local law enforcement overtime.
October Health and Safety Awareness Proclamations
None directly associated with ceremonial adoptions.
Grant Funding for Juvenile Court Programs
Accepts state grant funding of $145,983.81 for drug court and $128,043.62 for mental health court.
Community Mental Health and Support Proposal
None requested at this stage; conceptual presentation.
Veteran Suicide Prevention Outreach
Minimal direct cost to the county as signage is provided by the VA.
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.
VIDA 31st Anniversary Gala Quorum Attendance
None anticipated.
police leadership
Recruiting and vetting a new police chief could pull some funds from the city budget for headhunters and relocation costs.
Sheriff's Office Jail Expansion Project Planning
$585,330.40 for preliminary engineering work authorization.
May 26, 2026 Joint Primary Runoff Election Early Voting Locations
Covered under existing elections operational budget.
Palm Valley Animal Society Campus Consolidation Funding
Provided through county funding allocations to support animal safety net services.
2026 Primary Elections Polling Locations and Overtime
Election administration costs governed by joint primary contracts.
FY26 Auto Theft Task Force Funding
$650,369.00 appropriation including grant funds and local match
May 2026 Local Entities Election Administration
Covered under interlocal election service contracts.
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 (0)
Recorded while Fuentes was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.