Commissioner, Precinct 4· 2023-2026
Ellie Torres
Hidalgo County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 0:32
- Avg per meeting
- 0:11
- Segments
- 14
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Top issues during term (10)(Development)
Urban County Street Improvements and Housing Demolition
Undisclosed; federal HOME program funds.
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.
Chapter 381 Economic Incentive Agreements
Economic incentive amounts to be determined upon agreement approval.
Precinct 4 Community Resource Center groundbreaking
Hidalgo County Courthouse Phase II Construction Progress
No change to the total dollar amount, only a schedule extension.
economic development board governance
It could shift where city money and business incentives get sent, directly affecting local economic growth.
housing voucher waitlist
Getting a voucher could save you hundreds of dollars a month on rent, making a huge dent in your local cost of living.
zoning and land use
Future development decisions could influence local property values and taxes, so it's worth keeping an eye on.
Property Donations and Right-of-Way Acquisition
Secures land assets and right-of-way necessary for capital drainage projects.
Acquisition of Commercial Property at 420 East Cano
Funded through previously adopted budget allocations for facility acquisition.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Torres 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 3-02026-06-09
approval on agenda item 14.C.5.
- movedpassed 3-02026-06-09
approval on agenda item 14.E.2.
- secondedpassed 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.
- secondedpassed 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 19.B.1.C., w…
- secondedpassed 5-02026-05-12
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 8.B.1-6.
- secondedpassed 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 11.D.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-05-12
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES , the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.I.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-05-12
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 10.B., subje…
- secondedpassed 4-02026-05-12
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES , the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 7.B., s ubj…
- movedpassed 5-02026-05-12
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 8.B.8.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-05-12
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 items 8.A.1&2.
- secondedpassed 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
- movedpassed 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…
- secondedpassed 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.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-28
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 2:00 P.M.
- secondedpassed 3-02026-04-28
Requesting approval of Change Order No. 2, reflecting an increase in the amount of $96,650.00 and 90 additional construction calendar days for the project "La Villa Edcouch Elsa Ph…
- secondedpassed 3-02026-04-28
Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $231,625.35 from Gonzalez Engineering pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-029-06-10 Phase 1 Flood Control Segm…
- secondedpassed 3-02026-04-28
Requesting approval of closing documents for RDF 1 (Gustafson Farms Venture)... Approval of payment and issuance of a manual check to Jones, Galligan, Key and Lozano for $48,302.00
- secondedpassed 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 15.E.
- secondedpassed 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 14.C.2., as …
Decisions during term (24)
Recorded while Torres was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Requesting acceptance and approval of the Certificate of Construction Completion from Synergy Development & Construction, LLC for the "Hidalgo County Health Facility Improvements - Canopy" project, along with final payment of $18,673.20,…
Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $128,057.40 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-037-09-30. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE, CFM PO#651829
Approval of Application for Payment No. 10 in the amount of $75,701.25 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-015-06-24. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering Group PO#651274
Requesting authority to exercise the final one (1) year contract extension with BIC Development Corp. for “Lease of Office Space – Administrative Offices” (C-22-0511-11-01) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
Approval of Synergy Development & Construction Pay Application No. 12
AI-104458 Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the FY 2025 Consolidation Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for submission to the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
AI-104523 Approval of a resolution in support of a request for state legislative funding for the development and construction of The Rio Grande Valley Emergency Coordination Center.
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year software license agreement for LXP Subscription + Live Pass with The Graceland College Center for Professional Development and Lifelong Learning, Inc., DBA SkillPath Seminars, in the total…
AI-104292 1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS a. Applicant: RGV Land Development, LLC. Legal Description: 56.134 acres being all of lots 179 and 180; Hill Halbert Subdivision; Proposed El Encantado Phase 3 Subdivision (Hutto Road & Sioux Road)…
Requesting approval to award job order contractor, Synergy Development & Construction LLC, through HC's membership with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS JOC Contract# 26010402), for the "HCCH Meander Improvements Project," with…
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the Contract (C-24-0289-09-24) between HC and Texas Infrastructure Development Group, LLC, to extend the termination date of the agreement.
AI -103716 Utility Permit SAH-SANTA ANA Development and RGV Land Development propose to install one (1) 12-inch irrigation line (HPP), originating on the west side of Mile 2 West Road, approximately 1,370 feet south of Mile 13 North Road,…
Discussion, consideration and approval to process payment for tax year 2025 in the amount of $221,975.72 to HEB Grocery Company pursuant to the Economic Development Agreement between the City of Weslaco, Hidalgo County, and HEB Grocery…
AI-103453 Discussion, review and approval of a County Road Access Agreement between the County of Hidalgo, Texas (Precinct No. 3) and Monte Cristo Windpower II, LLC., in connection with the development, construction operation, and…
AI-103312 Executive Office: 1. Approval to pay 2026 membership dues to International City/County Management Association (ICMA) for Randy Perez, Director of Business Finance & Economic Development in the amount of $1,105 with authority for…
AI-103393 Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding Modification No. 1 to the Technical Assistance Agreement between the North American Development Bank and Hidalgo County.
AI-103342 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under TxLGC 262.024 (a)(10) for any work performed under a contract for community and economic development made by a county under Section 381.004 (Community and…
Requesting approval to amend the FY 2025 Subrecipient Agreement with the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC).
AI-103261 Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between Hidalgo County and the City of Mission for improvements and project development activities of The Los Ebanos Road Project, from Interstate Highway 2(IH-2)…
AI-103223 Deliberation and possible action regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code Section 551.087: Project Slush Puppy.
Voting record (0)(Development)
No votes found matching Development.