McAllen public meetings in 2025

General

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a workshop to review questions for the upcoming Regular Meeting agenda. The session includes a project update and an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Balboa RDF / Boeye Drainage Project update
• Executive session regarding potential and pending litigation
• Executive session regarding critical infrastructure facility
• Executive session regarding economic development matters
• Executive session regarding legal aspects of contractual agreements

The McAllen Board of Commissioners met in a workshop on Dec. 8, 2025 and received an update on the Balboa RDF/Boeye Drainage Project. An executive session was held to discuss attorney consultations, critical infrastructure, and economic development matters. No votes, approvals, or other formal actions were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 4:13 p.m.

City Commission

The commission will vote on a consent agenda including several contract awards and a tax refund. Individual items include a playground at El Rancho and McColl, geotechnical engineering services, and negotiation for airport engineering. Also up for vote are a budget amendment for Metro McAllen Fund and a resolution to apply for a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant. The commission may enter executive session for legal and economic development matters.

• Award of contract for Bus Rapid Transit and Transit Oriented Development Plan (Project No. 08-25-S68-306)
• Award of contract for all-inclusive playground at El Rancho and McColl community park
• Budget amendment to Metro McAllen Fund
• Resolution to submit grant application to Texas Parks and Wildlife for FY2026 Local Parks Grant
• Award of contract for purchase of three front load refuse trucks via Sourcewell cooperative pricing (Project No. 12-25-P17-01)

The commission approved numerous contracts and updates, including a $1,000,000 budget amendment for the Bus Rapid Transit and Transit Oriented Development plan. All items were adopted unanimously. Additional actions included a grant application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the appointment of a traffic advisory board member.

• Approved minutes for the November 24, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Awarded $624,900 contract to Titan Industrial Construction for solid waste recycling center electrical upgrade (unanimous)
• Awarded $941,472.07 contract to AECOM for Bus Rapid Transit and Transit Oriented Development plan (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,287,246 contract to Rush Truck Center for three new refuse trucks (unanimous)
• Awarded $500,112.25 contract to Exerplay, Inc. for playground at El Rancho and McColl (unanimous)
• Adopted $1,000,000 budget amendment for Bus Rapid Transit and Transit Oriented Development (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to submit a grant application to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (unanimous)
• Appointed Javier Solis to the Traffic Advisory Board (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing on several rezoning and conditional use requests, including converting 52 acres at 15400 North Shary Road from C‑4 to C‑2. The Commission will also consider routine rezoning items, a conditional use permit for a smoke shop, and city‑initiated zoning changes. Under the consent agenda, the Commission will approve contracts for new refuse trucks, front‑wheel loaders, and a fuel truck, as well as resolutions for a pedestrian/bicycle path grant and a fire department equipment grant. Additional items include a professional engineering contract for the Bentsen Hike & Bike Trail, several variance requests, and an executive session on economic development and legal matters.

• Rezone 52.0 acres at 15400 North Shary Road from C‑4 to C‑2 (REZ2025-0200)
• Rezone 5320 North McColl Road from C‑3 to C‑2 (REZ2025-0237)
• Conditional Use Permit for a smoke shop at 1902 South 10th Street (CUP2025-0082)
• Award contracts for three new residential refuse trucks (BuyBoard pricing, Project 11-25-P12-01)
• Resolution for Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT for a pedestrian/bicycle path on Nolana Avenue

The board unanimously approved six routine rezoning actions, a conditional use permit for a smoke shop, and an amendment to the zoning ordinance. It also approved the award of contracts for new refuse trucks, front‑wheel loaders, a fuel and lube truck, and engineering services for the Bentsen Hike & Bike Trail. All variance requests presented were approved unanimously.

• Approved rezoning to C-2 at 15400 North Shary Road (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning to C-2 at 5320 N. McColl Road (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning to C-1 at 1010 N. 10th Street (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning to C-2 at 121 South 4th Street (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning to R-2 at 2248 Orange Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit and one‑year ordinance for smoke shop at 1902 South 10" Street (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to the Zoning Ordinance (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,416,654 contract to Rush Truck Center for three residential refuse trucks (unanimous)

General

This is a routine administrative meeting of the TIRZ #2A Board of Directors. The board will consider approval of minutes from May 2023, review a financial statement for fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and receive project progress updates. No significant policy decisions or new expenditures are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of meeting minutes from May 16, 2023
• Review and acceptance of financial statement for fiscal year ended September 30, 2025
• Review of project progress updates

City Commission

This is a workshop of the McAllen City Commission, not a regular meeting. The commission will hear staff questions related to the November 10 regular meeting agenda and then may go into executive session to discuss legal, real property, personnel, and economic development matters.

• Questions to staff on the November 10 Regular Meeting Agenda
• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code §§551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.087

City Commission

The McAllen City Commission will hold a public hearing to adopt a series of rezoning actions and conditional use permits for properties throughout the city. A consent agenda will approve minutes, several cooperative‑purchasing contracts, and resolutions for transportation funding agreements. Additional contract awards for road, stormwater, and park improvements will be considered, followed by a resolution to cast votes for the Hidalgo County Appraisal District Board.

• Rezone 414 N. 17th Street from R‑2 (Duplex‑Fourplex Residential‑OC) to R‑2 (Medium‑Density Residential‑UDC)
• Rezone 1901 Freddy Gonzalez Road from R‑1 (Single‑Family Residential‑OC) to R‑3 (High‑Density Residential‑UDC)
• Conditional Use Permit and ordinance for a Planned Unit Development at 2021 South Taylor Road (Taylor Villas Subdivision)
• Award of contract for the purchase of a fire engine (Project No. 11-25-P06-01)
• Resolution to enter an Advanced Funding Agreement with TxDOT for an Intelligent Transportation System plan

The commission moved to approve the Routine Items section and the motion carried unanimously. The approval included rezoning of five parcels (R-2 at 414 N. 177 Street, R-3 at 1901 Freddy Gonzalez Road, C-2 at 3224 Buddy Owens Boulevard, R-1 at 2517 Pecan Avenue, C-2 at 201 Dallas Avenue) and conditional use permits for a Planned Unit Development at 2021 South Taylor Road and two bars at 400 Nolana Avenue. Commissioners Joaquin Zamora and Victor Haddad abstained from voting on items where they disclosed conflicts of interest.

• Approved R-2 zoning at 414 N. 177 Street (unanimous)
• Approved R-3 zoning at 1901 Freddy Gonzalez Road (unanimous)
• Approved C-2 zoning at 3224 Buddy Owens Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved R-1 zoning at 2517 Pecan Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved C-2 zoning at 201 Dallas Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit and ordinance for Planned Unit Development at 2021 South Taylor Road (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit and ordinance for a bar at 400 Nolana Avenue, Suite N-2 (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit and ordinance for bars at 400 Nolana Avenue, Suites I, J, K (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold an executive session to consult the city attorney about the legal aspects of a contractual agreement and to consider economic development matters. A public art update and a brief Q&A with staff are also on the agenda. The meeting may be adjourned after these items.

• Consultation with City Attorney on legal aspects of a contractual agreement
• Consideration of economic development matters
• Public Art Update
• Present questions to staff regarding the agenda
• Adjournment

The City Commission approved moving forward with design options 1 and 5 for the proposed Downtown Mural Project. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved proceeding with mural design options 1 and 5 (no vote tally recorded)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing on 13 routine rezonings and 3 conditional use permits for a bar, a college campus, and a food truck park, all with favorable Planning & Zoning recommendations. Additionally, the agenda includes over 25 city-initiated rezonings to transition properties from the Old Code to the new Unified Development Code. The commission may also convene in executive session for legal consultation.

• Rezone 3201 N 10th St from C-3 to C-2 (2.75 acres)
• Conditional Use Permit for a bar at 1300 Trenton Rd (Bronx Social Club LLC)
• Conditional Use Permit for South Texas College campus at 2101 S McColl Rd
• Conditional Use Permit for food truck park at 4900 Tres Lagos Blvd
• City-initiated rezonings of 25+ properties to align with Unified Development Code (various locations)

The commission unanimously approved ten routine rezoning items covering parcels on North 10 Street, North 11 Street, Fern Avenue, and other locations, changing them to C-2, R-3, I-1, or R-1 districts. It also approved three conditional use permits: a one‑year bar permit at 1300 Trenton Road, a lifetime college campus permit at 2101 South McColl Road, and a one‑year food‑truck park permit at 4900 Tres Lagos Boulevard. Additional city‑initiated rezoning actions were approved for agricultural, residential, and high‑density residential districts.

• Approved routine rezoning items (10 parcels) – motion carried unanimously
• Approved C-2 zoning at 3201 North 10 Street
• Approved I-1 zoning at 7701 South McColl Road
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for a bar at 1300 Trenton Road (one‑year)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for South Texas College campus at 2101 South McColl Road (life of use)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for a food‑truck park at 4900 Tres Lagos Boulevard (one‑year)
• Approved A-O (Agricultural and Open Space) zoning for 2700 Uvalde Avenue
• Approved R-1 (Low‑Density Residential) zoning for 2501 Jordan Road

City Commission

The McAllen City Commission and the McAllen Independent School District will meet in a special joint session. The agenda authorizes the commission to enter executive session to consult with legal counsel and to deliberate on economic development matters under Texas Government Code §551.087. No specific contracts or actions are listed; the meeting may discuss potential economic development projects.

• Executive session for attorney consultation (Tex. Gov’t Code §551.071)
• Executive session for real property deliberation (Tex. Gov’t Code §551.072)
• Executive session for personnel matters (Tex. Gov’t Code §551.074)
• Executive session for economic development matters (Tex. Gov’t Code §551.087)

City Commission

The City Commission and McAllen Public Utility Board are holding a joint meeting to discuss water system funding. The body will consider authorizing two sets of revenue bonds to fund a treatment plant and water rights.

• Proposed $30,000,000 in Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds (Series 2025A) for a brackish groundwater treatment plant
• Proposed $3,215,000 in Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds (Series 2025B) for acquisition of water rights
• Award of contract for Investment Advisory Services

The Commission unanimously approved a resolution and an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of $30,000,000 in Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds (Series 2025A) for a brackish groundwater treatment plant. It also approved a resolution and ordinance for $3,215,000 in bonds (Series 2025B) to acquire water rights. Additionally, the Board awarded the Investment Advisory Services contract to Valley View Consulting, LLC. All motions carried unanimously.

• Awarded Investment Advisory Services contract to Valley View Consulting, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for $30,000,000 water bond Series 2025A (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance authorizing $30,000,000 water bond Series 2025A (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for $3,215,000 water bond Series 2025B (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance authorizing $3,215,000 water bond Series 2025B (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss several items, including an energy challenges presentation and a public art update. The main action is a legal consultation on a resolution to use eminent domain to acquire 0.245 acres (10,682 sq ft) of land in the Gregorio Comacho Survey for airport or other public use. Additional executive‑session topics cover contractual agreements and other economic‑development matters.

• Energy Challenges presentation
• Public Art update
• Legal consultation on eminent domain for 0.245 acres in Gregorio Comacho Survey
• Legal consultation on contractual agreements
• Economic development matters under Texas Gov’t Code §551.087

The board heard a staff presentation on energy infrastructure alternatives and discussed related safety, economic, and site‑selection issues. The public art update was not addressed. An executive session was held to consult the city attorney on eminent‑domain acquisition of 0.245 acres and on contractual matters, but no decisions or votes were recorded.

City Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a large batch of city-initiated rezonings to transition dozens of properties from old code (OC) districts to new Unified Development Code (UDC) districts. Also on the agenda: a one-year conditional use permit for Oak Texas Bar & Grill at 2011 South 10th Street. Several proclamations are scheduled, including Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Arbor Day.

• Rezoning 4721 North Bentsen Road from C-4 to R-1 (Low-Density Residential-UDC)
• Rezoning 3601 Nolana Avenue from C-3 to C-2 (Regional Commercial-UDC)
• Conditional Use Permit for Oak Texas Bar & Grill at 2011 South 10th Street
• City-initiated rezonings for over 20 property groups across McAllen (e.g., 4101-4303 Neuhaus Dr, 1940 South Bentsen Rd, 2700 South Ware Rd, etc.)
• Proclamations for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Arbor Day, Native Plant Month, and Fire Prevention Week

The commission unanimously approved the routine rezoning items on the agenda. It also approved individual rezoning changes for properties at 4721 North Bentsen Road, 3601 Nolana Avenue, several large parcels on Neuhaus Drive, South Taylor Road and Military Highway, and other residential and agricultural sites. A one‑year Conditional Use Permit and ordinance were adopted for Oak Texas Bar & Grill at 2011 SOUTH 10' STREET.

• Approved routine rezoning items (unanimous)
• Approved R‑1 UDC zoning for 4721 North Bentsen Road (REZ2025-0121)
• Approved C‑2 UDC zoning for 3601 Nolana Avenue (REZ2025-0122)
• Approved A‑O UDC zoning for Neuhaus Drive, South Taylor Road and 4450 Military Highway (REZ2025-0123)
• Approved R‑3 UDC zoning for 1940 South Bentsen Road (REZ2025-0124)
• Approved A‑O UDC zoning for multiple South Ware Road and Uvalde Avenue parcels (REZ2025-0125)
• Approved R‑1 UDC zoning for 3901‑4101 Yuma Avenue and 4101 Uvalde Avenue (REZ2025-0126)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit and ordinance for Oak Texas Bar & Grill at 2011 SOUTH 10' STREET (CUP2025-0077)

City Commission

The McAllen Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to review a proposed budget for the McAllen Public Utility and receive an update on the Texas Department of Transportation's Jackson Road project.

• Presentation on proposed McAllen Public Utility Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Texas Department of Transportation - Jackson Road From SH 495 to Hall Acres Road Project Update
• Executive Session to consider Economic Development matters
• Executive Session to consult with City Attorney regarding ordinance enforcement
• Executive Session to consult with City Attorney regarding contractual agreement

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings on the proposed 2025 tax rate and the Tres Lagos Public Improvement District assessments. Major actions include roll-call votes to adopt the FY 2025-26 budget and property tax rate, a collective bargaining agreement with the McAllen Firefighters Association, and a utility rate increase. The commission will also consider a tabled variance request for the Ware Village Subdivision.

• Roll-call vote on adopting the FY 2025-26 annual budget
• Roll-call vote on setting the 2025 property tax rate
• Collective bargaining agreement with the McAllen Firefighters Association
• Ordinance providing for a utility rate increase
• Tabled variance request for Ware Village Subdivision right-of-way dedication

City Commission

This special meeting is largely procedural, with the only scheduled item being a closed-door executive session to discuss economic development matters under Texas law. No public votes or detailed proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session to consider economic development matters (Tex. Gov’t. Code §551.087)

After reconvening from executive session, the McAllen City Commission decided not to take any action on the economic development matters referenced in Texas Government Code section 551.087. The meeting was then adjourned without objection.

• No action on economic development matters (Tex. Gov't Code 551.087)

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a workshop to review questions for a future regular meeting and conduct an executive session. Discussions will include economic development, real property, and legal matters.

• Consultation on exercising eminent domain for a 22,881-square foot building at McAllen International Airport (2500 South Bicentennial Boulevard)
• Discussion on the lease, sale, or purchase of real property, Tracts 1
• Consultation regarding pending litigation Cause No. CCD-0905-H in Hidalgo County
• Consultation regarding pending litigation Cause No. C-5762-24-B in Hidalgo County
• Consideration of economic development matters

The McAllen City Commission met in an executive session to discuss economic development, real‑property matters, pending litigation, and a possible eminent‑domain action for airport land. No votes, approvals, or other formal actions were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The body will also consider numerous rezonings, conditional use permits, and airport-related contracts.

• Public hearing on the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Award of contract for Construction Manager-at-Risk for McAllen International Airport Terminal Expansion
• Annexation of 36.26 gross acre tract at 6000 South Jackson Road
• Conditional Use Permits for Suerte Bar & Grill Uptown (400 Nolana Avenue) and an event center at 3116 Ash Avenue
• Airline Operating Agreement and Terminal Building Lease amendments with United Airlines and Allegiant Air

The Board adopted an ordinance annexing a 36.26‑acre tract at 6000 South Jackson Road and approved its initial R‑1 (single‑family residential) zoning. It also approved a Conditional Use Permit and ordinance amendment for the Harvest Cove Phase II subdivision at 2601 North Ware Road. Numerous rezoning actions were approved for properties throughout the Colonia McAllen subdivisions, including changes to R‑1, R‑2, R‑3, and C‑2 districts.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit and ordinance amendment for Harvest Cove Phase II at 2601 North Ware Road (unanimous)
• Adopted annexation ordinance for 36.26‑acre parcel at 6000 South Jackson Road
• Approved initial R‑1 zoning for 6000 South Jackson Road parcel
• Approved R‑3 (high‑density residential) rezoning at 1019 East Cedar Avenue
• Approved multiple R‑1 (low‑density residential) rezonings on South 26" and South 27" streets in Colonia McAllen subdivisions
• Approved R‑2 (medium‑density residential) rezonings on South 26" and South 27" streets in Colonia McAllen subdivisions
• Approved C‑2 (regional commercial) rezoning for 2801 Colbath Road (Lot 14)
• Approved additional rezoning actions for various Colonia McAllen subdivision parcels (R‑1, R‑2, R‑3, C‑2)

City Commission

The McAllen Board of Commissioners holds a special meeting to receive a presentation and discuss zoning overlay districts, followed by an executive session on legal, property, personnel, and economic development matters. No votes or formal actions are scheduled on the agenda.

• Presentation and discussion regarding zoning overlay districts
• Executive session for consultation with city attorney on zoning regulations and other matters

The commission approved the resolution establishing the Entertainment and Cultural Overlay District after a staff presentation and public comments. The commission also authorized the city attorney and city manager to proceed with civil enforcement actions discussed in executive session. Both motions passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Entertainment and Cultural Overlay District resolution (unanimous)
• Authorized city attorney and manager to file civil enforcement actions (unanimous)

City Commission

This is a workshop session of the McAllen Board of Commissioners. The commission will discuss the final wrap-up of the 2025-2026 budget and receive an update on the schematic design for the new City Hall expansion. The meeting also includes executive sessions for legal consultation, personnel matters, and economic development considerations.

• Budget wrap-up for fiscal year 2025-2026
• Schematic design update for the new City Hall expansion
• Executive session to consult with attorney on contractual agreement
• Executive session to consider personnel matters
• Executive session to discuss economic development matters

The commission heard a budget wrap‑up for FY 2025‑26 and an update on the schematic design for the new City Hall expansion. Staff recommended moving the design to the development phase, but no vote or formal approval was recorded. The meeting also included an executive‑session consultation with the city attorney. No substantive actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

City Commission

The McAllen City Commission will hold a public hearing on 26 proposed rezonings and one annexation, along with a conditional use permit for an event center. The body will also consider awarding multiple construction and design contracts and approving tax refunds.

• Public hearing on 26 rezonings and 1 annexation
• Conditional Use Permit for Sunshine's Events at 1800 North 23rd Street
• Award of contract for Port of Entry facility improvements
• Award of contract for Artificial Turf Putting & Chipping Greens
• Award of contract for Champion Lakes Erosion Control Project Phase II

Commissioner Jose R. "Pepe" Cabeza de Vaca moved to approve the routine items on the agenda and the motion carried unanimously. The commission approved rezoning changes for dozens of parcels in several subdivisions, converting them to low‑density residential, medium‑density residential, high‑density residential, or commercial districts under the Unified Development Code. All approvals were made by a single unanimous vote.

• Approved R-1 zoning (UDC) at 12501 North Rooth Road (unanimous)
• Approved R-1 zoning (UDC) at 2700-2740 South 27" Street (unanimous)
• Approved R-3 zoning (UDC) at 2600 South 27" Street (unanimous)
• Approved R-2 zoning (UDC) at 2404 South 28" Street (unanimous)
• Approved C-1 zoning (UDC) at 2821 Jordan Road (unanimous)
• Approved C-2 zoning (UDC) at 2428-2510 South 23" Street (unanimous)
• Approved R-1 zoning (UDC) at 4000-4308 Toronto Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved C-2 zoning (UDC) at 421 South Ware Road (unanimous)

General

The McAllen City Board of Commissioners will hold a collective bargaining session with the McAllen Professional Law Enforcement Association. The meeting will address labor negotiations between the city and the association. No specific proposals or agreements are detailed in the agenda.

• Collective bargaining session with the McAllen Professional Law Enforcement Association

General

The McAllen Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One board will discuss the status of the Tres Lagos project and consider a recommendation for the 2026 board chair appointment. The board may also act on an acknowledgment consenting to the assignment of reimbursement rights by the developer. Citizens can comment during the public comment period.

• Receive briefing from developer on Tres Lagos project status
• Consider appointment of Board Chair for 2026
• Possible action on assignment of reimbursement rights by developer
• Approval of minutes from May 8, 2025 board meeting

General

The Tres Lagos Public Improvement District Board of Directors will discuss the 2025-2026 Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll. The board will also consider accepting real property donations from Rhodes Development, Inc. for four specific communities.

• Proposed 2025-2026 Service and Assessment Plan including debt service, ordinary maintenance, limited benefit maintenance, and technology assessments
• Proposed 2025-2026 Assessment Roll for residential and commercial maintenance, debt service, and technology
• Donation of real property within the Las Brisas community from Rhodes Development, Inc.
• Donation of real property within the Aqualina community from Rhodes Development, Inc.
• Donation of real property within the Belterra and Estancia communities from Rhodes Development, Inc.

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget. They may also enter executive session to consult with attorneys and discuss real property, personnel, and economic development matters. No decisions are expected during this discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of FY 2025-2026 City of McAllen Budget
• Possible executive session for legal, real property, personnel, and economic development matters

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss the FY 2025-2026 City of McAllen Budget. The meeting also includes a scheduled executive session for legal, personnel, and property matters.

• Discussion of FY 2025-2026 City of McAllen Budget
• Executive session regarding real property, personnel matters, and economic development

The McAllen City Commission met on August 15, 2025 at Champion Lakes Golf Course for a budget workshop. Staff presented FY 2025‑2026 budget overviews for the Airport, Champion Lakes Golf, Convention Center and Performing Arts Center, International Toll Bridge and Anzalduas Crossing, and Public Works departments. Capital improvement project lists for multiple funds were reviewed and discussed. No motions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded; the meeting was adjourned at 3:52 pm.

City Commission

The McAllen Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop to receive updates on the Quinta Mazatlan Center for Urban Ecology construction, the monthly engineering status, and a subdivision report. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session also includes an executive session for legal, real property, personnel, and economic development discussions.

• Quinta Mazatlan Center for Urban Ecology construction update
• Engineering Monthly Status Update
• Subdivision Report
• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code §§ 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.087

The commission heard updates on the Quinta Mazatlan Center construction, engineering projects, and subdivision developments. Staff answered questions, and the mayor thanked them. An executive session was held with no public comment, and the meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing on 25 rezoning requests and a conditional use permit for an electric substation. The body will also consider airport lease amendments and an interlocal agreement for a storm drain crossing.

• Conditional Use Permit for an electric substation at 4612 Buddy Owens Boulevard
• Rezone 11.0255 acres at 8000 North Ware Road to Medium-Density Residential
• Airline Operating Agreement amendments with American Airlines and Aeromexico Connect
• Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for storm drain crossing at Rooth Road (29th Street)
• Design and construction of artificial turf practice putting and chipping greens

Commissioner Jose R. "Pepe" Cabeza de Vaca moved to approve the routine items on the agenda, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Victor "Seby" Haddad, and the motion carried unanimously. The commission then approved a series of rezoning changes for parcels throughout Hidalgo County, converting them to new residential or commercial districts as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. All approvals were recorded as unanimous decisions.

• Approved rezoning of 6117 North Ware Road (rear) from R‑1/C‑3 to R‑3 (high‑density residential) – unanimous
• Approved rezoning of 11600 North 29" Street from C‑3 to R‑1 (low‑density residential) – unanimous
• Approved rezoning of 13931 North Ware Road (rear) from R3‑T to C‑2 (regional commercial) – unanimous
• Approved rezoning of 2119‑2121 South Bentsen Road from R‑1 (old code) to R‑1 (low‑density residential) – unanimous
• Approved rezoning of 2701 South 29" Street from R‑1 (old code) to R‑1 (low‑density residential) – unanimous
• Approved rezoning of 2801‑2809 South 29" Street from R‑1 (old code) to R‑1 (low‑density residential) – unanimous
• Approved rezoning of multiple parcels in Alta Linda Subdivision (e.g., 1900‑2020 South 42" Street, 3700‑4117 Sonora Avenue) to R‑1 – unanimous
• Approved rezoning of 2700‑2713 Parker Lane (Lakeview Heights Unit 2) from R‑3C to R‑3 (high‑density residential) – unanimous

City Commission

This is a workshop meeting of the McAllen Board of Commissioners. The only substantive item is discussion of the FY 2025-2026 City of McAllen Budget. The commission may also enter executive session for legal, real property, personnel, or economic development matters.

• Discussion of FY 2025-2026 City of McAllen Budget

The commission met at Champion Lakes Golf Course to review the FY 2025‑2026 General Fund departmental budgets. Staff presented budget packages for Police, Fire, Parks & Recreation, Engineering, and Traffic Operations, and commissioners asked questions. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded; the meeting concluded with an executive session and adjournment.

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss the FY 2025-2026 City of McAllen Budget. The meeting also includes a scheduled executive session for legal, personnel, real property, and economic development matters.

• Discussion of FY 2025-2026 City of McAllen Budget
• Executive session regarding real property, personnel, and economic development

The City Commission reviewed the FY 2025‑2026 budget, including a proposed property tax rate reduction to 0.448989, a total budget of $568 million, and $211 million for capital outlay. Staff presented details on revenues, expenditures, new positions, and various fund allocations. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded during the meeting. The session was adjourned at 5:00 pm.

General

The McAllen Board of Commissioners is meeting for a collective bargaining session with the McAllen Professional Law Enforcement Association. No specific agenda items beyond the session are listed; the meeting is focused on labor negotiations.

• Collective bargaining session with McAllen Professional Law Enforcement Association

City Commission

The McAllen Board of Commissioners holds a workshop to receive a presentation on the McAllen Public Utility Drought Contingency Plan. Following that, the board will enter executive session to discuss economic development, potential real property transactions (Tract 1), legal aspects of a contract, and two pending lawsuits. No formal votes are expected during this meeting.

• Presentation on the McAllen Public Utility Drought Contingency Plan
• Executive session deliberation on economic development matters
• Discussion of possible lease, sale, or purchase of real property (Tracts 1)
• Consultation with city attorney on a contractual agreement
• Legal consultation on two pending lawsuits: Cause No. 19-23649-SHL (Bankruptcy Court) and Cause No. CCD-0895-E (Hidalgo County)

The commission met in a workshop on July 28, 2025. Staff presented an update on the McAllen Public Utility Drought Contingency Plan, and council members discussed the material. The meeting entered executive session for legal and economic‑development consultations, but no actions or votes were taken. The workshop adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

City Commission

The McAllen City Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several rezoning proposals, including a change for Lot 2, Block 1 on Ebony Street and extensive rezoning of the Balboa Acres Subdivision. It will also review conditional use permits for an automotive service facility on Nolana Avenue and a restaurant/bar on Auburn Avenue. Routine items on the consent agenda include awards for 81 new golf carts, a front wheel loader, and a transit department fuel station upgrade. Additional agenda items cover bids for engineering services, variances, and executive‑session discussions on economic development and pending litigation.

• Rezoning of Lot 2, Block 1, Ebony Street Addition, 506 North 6th Street from R‑1 to R‑1 Low Density Residential
• Rezoning of multiple parcels in Balboa Acres Subdivision (lots on South 23rd, South 29th, South 33rd Streets and several avenues) from R‑1 to R‑1 Low Density Residential
• Conditional Use Permit for an automotive service and repair facility (0.834‑acre) at 3000 Nolana Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit for a restaurant/bar at 1200 Auburn Avenue, Suite 300
• Award of contract to purchase 81 new 2026 model golf carts (Project No. 06-25-P66-125)

The City Commission unanimously approved a motion to amend the zoning ordinance. It also approved rezoning of 506 North 6th Street to R‑1 (low‑density residential), 4000‑4518 South 23rd Street to C‑2 (regional commercial), and numerous parcels in the Balboa Acres Subdivision to R‑1 (low‑density residential). Conditional use permits were approved for an automotive service at 3000 Nolana Avenue, a restaurant/bar at 1200 Auburn Avenue (Bldg 300, Suite 300), and a bar and grill at 2200 Nolana Avenue (Suites 2210 & 2212). All motions carried unanimously.

• Amended the Zoning Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 506 North 6th Street to R‑1 low‑density residential (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 4000‑4518 South 23rd Street to C‑2 regional commercial (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of multiple parcels in Balboa Acres Subdivision to R‑1 low‑density residential (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for automotive service at 3000 Nolana Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for restaurant/bar at 1200 Auburn Avenue, Bldg 300, Suite 300 (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for bar and grill at 2200 Nolana Avenue, Suites 2210 & 2212 (unanimous)

General

The McAllen Board of Commissioners is holding a collective bargaining session with the McAllen Professional Law Enforcement Association. This is a closed negotiation meeting to discuss terms of a labor agreement.

• Collective bargaining session between the City of McAllen and the McAllen Professional Law Enforcement Association

General

This is a special meeting of the McAllen Housing Finance Corporation with only two routine items: approval of minutes from January 2023 and a presentation of a financial report. No votes on new projects, funding, or policy changes are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from meeting held January 25, 2023
• Presentation of Financial Report

General

The McAllen Board of Commissioners will hold a collective bargaining session with the McAllen Professional Law Enforcement Association. The agenda contains only the notice of the meeting with no listed specific items; the board may discuss terms of the police union contract.

• No specific agenda items listed; the meeting is solely a collective bargaining session

City Commission

The McAllen City Commission holds a workshop to review the regular meeting agenda and receive updates on Camp McAllen and the Working Clearance Administrative Process. The Commission will also enter executive session for legal consultation, real property discussions, and personnel matters. No votes or public hearings are scheduled for this workshop.

• Update on Camp McAllen project
• Update on Working Clearance Administrative Process
• Executive session to discuss real estate property (Tract 1) and contractual agreements

The commission received updates on Camp McAllen and the working clearance administrative process. An executive session was held to consult the city attorney on employment matters, contractual agreements, real‑property issues, and economic development. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing and consider rezoning multiple properties from old to new development codes, along with conditional use permits for vape shops. The consent agenda includes contract awards for bridge tollbooth and canopy fan projects, as well as a memorandum of understanding with the City of Alton for automatic aid. Notable ordinances include a speed limit reduction on 23rd Street, approval of the 2025-2026 CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan, and adoption of Sharyland Water Supply Corporation utility rates for Buyout Areas No. 7 and 8.

• Adoption of Sharyland Water Supply Corporation utility rates for Buyout Areas No. 7 and 8
• Speed limit reduction request for 23rd Street from SH 107 to Dove Avenue
• Conditional use permit for a vape shop at 7913 North 10th Street, Suite 170
• Award of contract for Anzalduas International Bridge Southbound Trailer Tollbooth Project
• Memorandum of understanding with City of Corregidora, Queretaro, MX for collaboration

The McAllen City Commission unanimously approved routine agenda items, including rezoning of Ideala Park Subdivision Units 1‑4 from R‑1 (single‑family) to R‑1 (low‑density) under the Unified Development Code, and a C‑1 commercial zoning at 2900 Trenton Road. Conditional Use Permits and ordinances for two vape shops were also approved unanimously, and the city’s Zoning Ordinance was amended. The consent agenda passed unanimously, awarding contracts for bridge projects, a canopy‑fan project, Microsoft Office software, and floor polishing services, and authorizing write‑off of uncollectible sanitation fees.

• Approved routine agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved R‑1 rezoning for Ideala Park Unit 1 (multiple South 26‑29 St, Norma Ave, Judith Ave, Katrina Ave, Lucille Ave, Melba Ave)
• Approved R‑1 rezoning for Ideala Park Unit 2 (multiple South 26‑33 St, Norma Ave, Judith Ave, Katrina Ave, Lucille Ave, Melba Ave)
• Approved R‑1 rezoning for Ideala Park Unit 3 (multiple South 33‑36 St, Norma Ave, Judith Ave, Melba Ave, Lucille Ave, Katrina Ave)
• Approved R‑1 rezoning for Ideala Park Unit 4 (South 25‑26 St, Norma Ave, Lucille Ave, Melba Ave)
• Approved C‑1 commercial zoning at 2900 Trenton Road (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit and ordinance for vape shop at 7913 North 10th St, Suite 170 (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit and ordinance for vape shop at 1406 North 24th St, Suite 190 (unanimous)

General

The McAllen Board of Commissioners will meet for a collective bargaining session with the McAllen Professional Law Enforcement Association. No other specific agenda items are listed.

• Collective bargaining session with McAllen Professional Law Enforcement Association

General

The McAllen Board of Commissioners will meet in a collective bargaining session with the McAllen Professional Law Enforcement Association. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other items listed for discussion or decision.

• Collective bargaining session between the City of McAllen and McAllen Professional Law Enforcement Association

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a workshop to review the June 23 Regular Meeting agenda and a recap of the McAllen Holiday Parade and South Pole. The body will also enter executive session to discuss critical infrastructure, special events legalities, and the potential lease, sale, or purchase of Real Estate Property, Tract 1.

• McAllen Holiday Parade and South Pole Recap Presentation
• Executive session regarding critical infrastructure facility
• Executive session regarding legal aspects of special events
• Discussion of possible lease, sale or purchase of Real Estate Property, Tract 1

The commission met in a workshop on June 23, 2025, to review the holiday parade presentation and discuss items for an executive session. No votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions were recorded in the minutes.

City Commission

The City Commission holds a joint meeting with the Public Utility Board to consider a depository agreement with PlainsCapital Bank. A public hearing is set for multiple rezonings and conditional use permits, including a church at 915 North 12th Street and bars at several locations. The consent agenda includes contracts, grant applications, and tax refunds. The commission also considers variances for subdivision developments.

• Joint Resolution authorizing depository agreement with PlainsCapital Bank for Aug 2025–Jul 2028
• Rezone 24.95 acres at 3300 Freddy Gonzales Road from R-3A to R-1 (Low Density Residential)
• Rezone 8.290 acres at 3000 South Bentsen Road from R-1 to C-2 (Regional Commercial)
• Conditional Use Permit for a bar at 114 South 20th Street (Bruno Reyes, one year)
• Variance requests for proposed Los Encinos on Taylor Subdivision at 3324 North Taylor Road

The commission approved a three‑year depositary agreement with PlainsCapital Bank, with five votes in favor and one abstention. It unanimously approved a series of rezoning actions for multiple parcels, as well as a conditional use permit for a Catholic church at 915 North 12" Street. The council unanimously disapproved the rezoning of 13801 North 23" Street from R‑1 to R‑2. It also approved a rezoning of 221 South Street to R‑2 by a 4‑1 vote.

• Approved depositary agreement with PlainsCapital Bank (5‑0, 1 abstain)
• MPUB approved same agreement unanimously
• Approved multiple rezoning changes (items 1‑5, 7‑11) unanimously
• Disapproved rezoning of 13801 North 23" Street from R‑1 to R‑2 (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Catholic Diocese at 915 North 12" Street (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 221 South Street to R‑2 (4‑1)

Public Utility Board

The McAllen Public Utility Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with only an executive session. The board will consult with legal counsel on a contractual agreement and may also discuss land transactions, personnel matters, and economic development negotiations under Texas open meetings exceptions. No other business is scheduled.

• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code §§551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.087
• Consultation with legal counsel on contractual agreement

General

The McAllen Board of Commissioners is meeting in a collective bargaining session with the McAllen Professional Law Enforcement Association. No specific agenda items are listed beyond the negotiation itself.

• Collective bargaining session with McAllen Professional Law Enforcement Association

General

This is a collective bargaining session between the City of McAllen and the McAllen Professional Law Enforcement Association. The agenda contains no specific items beyond the notice of the session; it is procedural only.

• Collective bargaining session with McAllen Professional Law Enforcement Association

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a workshop to review the June 9 regular meeting agenda and receive presentations on traffic signal operations and schoolyard forests. The body may also enter executive session to discuss legal matters, real estate, personnel, and economic development.

• Presentation on Traffic Signals Maintenance and Operations
• Presentation on Schoolyard Forests for 7 MISD Campuses via Texas A & M Forest Service Grant
• Executive session regarding legal aspects of the 89th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature
• Executive session regarding the lease, sale, or purchase of Real Estate Property, Tracts 1

The commission heard staff updates on traffic‑signal maintenance and a schoolyard‑forest grant but did not vote on any measures. An executive session was held to consult the city attorney and discuss possible real‑property, personnel, and economic‑development matters, with no decisions recorded.

City Commission

The McAllen City Commission will hold a public hearing on multiple rezonings and conditional use permits, then consider a consent agenda, bids/contracts, and a mid-year budget amendment for fiscal year 2024-2025. Key items include rezonings at 100 Expressway 83 and 318 North 17th Street, a conditional use permit for a counseling office at 206 West Harvey Street, and contract awards for Suarez Park sidewalk improvements and design services for a new police indoor shooting range. The commission will also consider a resolution to apply for federal Safe Streets and Roads for All grant funding.

• Mid-Year Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Rezone 2.249 acres at 100 Expressway 83 from C-3 to C-2
• Rezone 318 North 17th Street from R-2 to C-1
• Conditional Use Permit for home counseling office at 206 West Harvey Street
• Award of contract for Suarez Park Sidewalk and Parking Lot Improvements (CDBG)

The commission approved routine agenda items (except items 1A2 and 1A6) and a series of rezoning actions, including C‑2 at 100 Expressway 83, C‑1 at 318 North 17th Street and 3201 Trenton Road, and R‑1 UDC at several avenues on Rosalva, Raquel, Queta, Paula and Olga. Conditional use permits were approved for a home‑occupation at 206 West Harvey Street and an institutional use at 3200 West Pecan Boulevard. The commission disapproved the R‑2 zoning at 1712 North 8th Street, rejected the R‑3 zoning at 2604 North Ware Road, and unanimously amended the city zoning ordinance. Consent‑agenda items such as contract awards, federal transit certifications, arts‑grant resolution, and tax refunds were also approved.

• Approved routine agenda items except items 1A2 and 1A6 (unanimous)
• Approved C‑2 zoning at 100 Expressway 83 (unanimous)
• Approved C‑1 zoning at 318 North 17th Street (unanimous)
• Approved C‑1 zoning at 3201 Trenton Road (unanimous)
• Approved R‑1 UDC zoning at Rosalva, Raquel, Queta, Paula and Olga Avenues (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for home‑occupation at 206 West Harvey Street (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for institutional use at 3200 West Pecan Boulevard (unanimous)
• Disapproved R‑2 zoning at 1712 North 8th Street (unanimous)

Public Utility Board

The McAllen Public Utility Board will vote on several consent agenda items including writing off Q4 FY2023-2024 bad debt and authorizing donations of surplus vehicles to five Mexican cities. They will also consider awarding contracts for the Jasmine Ave Sewer Improvements project, environmental laboratory services, chlorine supply, and professional engineering services for Ware Road Utilities. The board will discuss reimbursement certificates for Sharyland subdivisions and a memorandum of understanding for the Near Shoring Industrial Park, then enter executive session for legal, land, personnel, and economic development matters.

• Write-off of 4th quarter bad debt for fiscal year 2023-2024
• Donation of surplus vehicles to Ciudad Victoria, Tampico, Paras, Diaz Ordaz, and China in Mexico
• Award of contract for Jasmine Ave Sewer Improvements (Project No. 04-25-C19-858)
• Award of professional services contract for Ware Road Utilities engineering (Project No. 05-25-S63-01)
• Approval of multiple subdivisions: Prayer Gardens, Christian's Manor, Palmer Pavilion, Century Business Center, De Rios, Freedom South

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a workshop to receive presentations on the Airport Terminal Expansion and a city-wide Wi-Fi update. The body will also enter executive session to discuss real estate, potential litigation, and economic development.

• Presentation on Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for Airport Terminal Expansion
• Presentation on the City-wide Wi-Fi Update
• Executive session regarding lease, sale, or purchase of Real Estate Property, Tracts 1
• Executive session regarding economic development matters

The McAllen City Commission met on May 27, 2025, and received staff presentations on the airport terminal expansion and the city‑wide Wi‑Fi initiative. No questions were raised about the regular meeting agenda. The commission then entered an executive session to discuss real‑estate, legal, and economic‑development matters, but no actions were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and conditional use permits. The body will also consider various city contracts, lease agreements, and budget amendments.

• Conditional Use Permit for South Texas College at 3901 Pecan Boulevard
• Conditional Use Permit for an Event Center at 5001 Pecan Boulevard
• Conditional Use Permit for a Smoke Shop at 5212 North 10th Street
• Grant application to H-E-B Trees for Texans Program for $5,000.00
• Contract for surveillance systems for four new cutaway buses

The commission approved a series of routine rezoning actions, including C‑2 zoning at 2209 & 2201 Dove Avenue and R‑1 (UDC) zoning at several Wanda, Vanessa, South 26 and South 27 locations. Conditional Use Permits and ordinances were adopted for an institutional use at 3901 Pecan Boulevard, a guest house at 5036 Jay Avenue, and an event center at 5001 Pecan Boulevard. The board also approved R‑3 (UDC) high‑density residential zoning at 9 South 29 Street and 13 South 29 Street despite staff recommendation to disapprove. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved C‑2 zoning at 2209 & 2201 Dove Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved R‑1 (UDC) zoning at 2601‑2709 Wanda Avenue and 2620 Wanda Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved R‑1 (UDC) zoning at 2600‑2632 Vanessa Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved R‑1 (UDC) zoning at 5902‑5915 South 26 Lane (unanimous)
• Approved R‑1 (UDC) zoning at 5900‑5912 South 27 Street (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit and ordinance for Institutional Use at 3901 Pecan Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit and ordinance for Guest House at 5036 Jay Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved R‑3 (UDC) high‑density residential zoning at 9 South 29 Street and 13 South 29 Street (unanimous)

City Commission

This joint meeting with the Public Utility Board begins with canvassing the May 3 general election returns and swearing in newly elected officials. The commission will then hold a public hearing on three rezoning requests and an appeal of a denied conditional use permit. The consent agenda includes awarding contracts for a terminal checkpoint expansion and terminal expansion design at McAllen International Airport, and donations of surplus vehicles to Mexican cities. Other items include a developers participation agreement for a roundabout, budget amendments, and a variance request for a subdivision waiver.

• Official canvass of May 3, 2025 general election and swearing-in of newly elected officials
• Award contract for Terminal Checkpoint Expansion at McAllen International Airport (Project No. 04-25-C20-612)
• Award contract for Terminal Expansion Design at McAllen International Airport (Project No. 11-24-S05-370)
• Donation of surplus vehicles to six Mexican cities via interlocal agreements
• Rezoning of three properties: 1622 Pecan Blvd, 2900 N Taylor Rd, and multiple lots in Rancho Subdivision

The Commission approved a $15,380,464 design contract for the McAllen International Airport terminal expansion and a $76,775 contract for the terminal checkpoint expansion. It also approved multiple zoning changes, several interlocal vehicle‑donation agreements, and a lease for a barbershop in the downtown parking garage. Additionally, Victor “Seby” Haddad was nominated Mayor Pro Tem with five affirmative votes.

• Approved $15,380,464 design contract for airport terminal expansion (unanimous)
• Awarded $76,775 contract to Metro Electric for terminal checkpoint expansion (unanimous)
• Approved $87,644 contract to GXC, Inc. for one threat detector (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of ten new police packaged vehicles (two contracts totaling $287,730.62) (unanimous)
• Approved lease for SmoovBlendz Barbershop at Downtown Parking Garage (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreements donating surplus vehicles to six Mexican cities (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1622 Pecan Boulevard to C‑1 (Local Commercial‑UDC) (unanimous)
• Nominated Victor “Seby” Haddad as Mayor Pro Tem with five affirmative votes

General

The Tres Lagos Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board will discuss and possibly approve two developer reimbursement requests totaling $2,643,079, along with a financing assignment and board appointments. The board will also receive a project status briefing from the developer.

• Consider reimbursement request #45 for $1,033,465 to developer
• Consider reimbursement request #46 for $1,609,614 to developer
• Consider and ratify acknowledgement of assignment regarding financing with First Continental
• Receive briefing from developer on Tres Lagos Project status
• Discuss and possibly request City to appoint/reappoint board members

General

The Tres Lagos PID Board will review and possibly approve minutes from its August 15, 2024 meeting, receive a developer briefing on the Tres Lagos project, and get updates on community property management and the 2024 PID audit. It will also consider a request to have the City appoint or reappoint board members and authorize the board secretary to facilitate that request. The board will discuss and may act on accepting property donations from Rhodes Development, Inc. in Belterra Phase II and Aqualina Phase III. The meeting will conclude with any new business before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from the August 15, 2024 PID Board meeting
• Developer briefing on status of the Tres Lagos Project
• Request City to appoint/reappoint board members and authorize board secretary
• Consider accepting donation of property within Belterra Phase II from Rhodes Development, Inc.
• Consider accepting donation of property within Aqualina Phase III from Rhodes Development, Inc.

Public Utility Board

The board will vote on resolutions to seek financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board for a Brackish Groundwater Treatment Facility and for acquiring water rights. It will also award a contract extension for direct primary care services, select engineering services for a lift station generator project, and consider employee health plan premiums for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Resolution authorizing SWIFT application for Brackish Groundwater Treatment Facility
• Resolution authorizing SWIFT application for acquisition of water rights
• Award of contract extension for Direct Primary Care and Ancillary Services
• Selection and award of design consulting for Balboa Lift Station Backup Generator Project
• Approval of City of McAllen Employee Health Plan Premiums for 2025-26 Fiscal Year

City Commission

The McAllen Board of Commissioners holds a workshop to discuss a street lights project update and a public art presentation, then will enter executive session for legal consultations on a contractual agreement and pending litigation (Cause No. C-4898-23-L), as well as real property, personnel, and economic development matters. No votes will be taken; items are for discussion only.

• Street Lights by District Project Update
• Public Art Presentation
• Executive session for legal consultation on contractual agreement (Tex. Gov't Code §551.071)
• Executive session for pending litigation Cause No. C-4898-23-L
• Executive session for real property, personnel, and economic development

The commission received staff updates on the Streetlights by District project and on Keep McAllen Beautiful's public art mural proposal for the downtown parking garage. No votes or formal actions were taken on these items. The meeting concluded with an executive session for attorney consultations on legal and litigation matters.

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings on several rezonings and conditional use permits. The body is also discussing financial assistance for water rights and a groundwater treatment facility, as well as right-of-way acquisition for the Bentsen Road Widening Project.

• Right of way acquisition and eminent domain for Bentsen Road Widening Project (Mile 5 to Mile 3) Parcels 1-64
• Rezone 5.32 acres at 4200 North McColl Road (rear) to High Density Residential
• Financial assistance applications to Texas Water Development Board for Brackish Groundwater Treatment Facility and water rights
• Conditional Use Permit for a Smoke and Vape Shop at 2200 Trenton Road, Suite 2A
• Approval of employee health plan premiums for the 2025-26 Fiscal Year

The commission unanimously approved routine agenda items and several rezoning changes, including R-2 at 313 South Taylor Road, C-2 at 4617 North Jackson Road, and R-3 at 4200 North McColl Road. It also approved conditional use permits for a guest house at 700 East Sundown Drive and a smoke & vape shop at 2200 Trenton Road. The commission unanimously disapproved the proposed R-2 rezoning at 3100 Lark Avenue and unanimously adopted an amendment to the city’s Zoning Ordinance. The consent agenda items were approved by unanimous vote.

• Approved routine agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved R-2 zoning at 313 South Taylor Road (unanimous)
• Approved C-2 zoning at 4617 North Jackson Road (unanimous)
• Approved R-3 zoning at 4200 North McColl Road (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for guest house at 700 East Sundown Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Smoke & Vape Shop at 2200 Trenton Road (unanimous)
• Disapproved R-2 zoning at 3100 Lark Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to the Zoning Ordinance (unanimous)

City Commission

The McAllen Board of Commissioners holds a workshop to discuss employee benefits (457(b) plan and health plan) and then convene in executive session. Topics include possible real estate transactions on Tracts 1 and 2, consultation with the city attorney on exercising eminent domain for two specific parcels on South Business 83 and South 33rd Street, and economic development matters. No final votes are expected.

• Discussion of City of McAllen Employee 457(b) Plan
• Discussion of City of McAllen Employee Health Plan Report
• Executive session on possible lease, sale, or purchase of Real Estate Tracts 1 and 2
• Consultation with attorney regarding eminent domain for Robinson Lot 1 at 3209 S. Business 83 and King's Highway 2.15 AC at 0 S. 33rd Street
• Consideration of Economic Development matters

The commission received updates on the City 457(b) employee retirement plan and the Frontier health plan, and reviewed agenda items for an executive session on real‑estate and economic‑development matters. No votes, approvals, or other formal actions were documented in the minutes.

City Commission

The McAllen City Commission holds public hearings on rezoning two tracts to high-density residential and amending a planned unit development. Consent agenda includes employee benefit contracts, a sheriff's office training MOU, and tax refunds. The commission will also discuss authorizing eminent domain for two tracts in executive session.

• Rezone 0.501 acre at 1021 and 1009 East Augusta Avenue from R-1 to R-3 (High Density Residential)
• Conditional use permit to amend a Planned Unit Development on 9.333 acres at 4900 North Ware Road
• Executive session to discuss authorizing eminent domain for two tracts: 3209 S. Business 83 and 0 S. 33rd Street
• Variance requests to split park fee payments for four proposed subdivisions
• Award of contract for LED parking lot lights at McAllen Convention Center

The McAllen City Commission approved a rezoning of 5517 North Bentsen Road and a conditional use permit for a single‑family dwelling at 415 South Bicentennial Boulevard. It disapproved two high‑density rezoning requests on East Augusta Avenue, approved a conditional use permit for a planned unit development at 4900 North Ware Road, and unanimously amended the city zoning ordinance. The board also approved multiple employee benefit contracts, a lease for Cubamex at the downtown parking garage, interlocal agreements, and several tax refunds over $500.

• Approved R‑1 (UDC) rezoning for 5517 North Bentsen Road (4‑0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for single‑family dwelling at 415 South Bicentennial Blvd (4‑0, 1 abstention)
• Disapproved R‑3 high‑density rezoning at 1021 and 1009 East Augusta Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit and ordinance for PUD at 4900 North Ware Road (unanimous)
• Amended the City of McAllen Zoning Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved contract for Employee Ancillary Plans & Section 125 Services to Colonial (consent agenda, 4‑0, 1 abstention)
• Approved lease for ‘Cubamex’ at Downtown Parking Garage Food Court (consent agenda, 4‑0, 1 abstention)
• Approved several tax refunds over $500 (consent agenda, 4‑0, 1 abstention)

City Commission

The McAllen Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a resolution to extend a local disaster declaration. The agenda also includes a scheduled executive session for legal, personnel, real property, and economic development matters.

• Resolution extending local disaster declaration
• Executive session regarding real property, personnel, and economic development

The commission voted to approve a resolution that extends the city’s local disaster declaration. The motion was moved by Commissioner Joaquin Zamora, seconded by Commissioner Rodolfo Castillo, and carried unanimously by the six commissioners present. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved resolution extending local disaster declaration (unanimous)

Public Utility Board

The McAllen Public Utility Board will consider approving three subdivision plats (Bentsen Oaks Phase 1, Los Encinos on Taylor, Sharyland Business Park - Project Circle) under the consent agenda. They will also discuss and possibly approve an interlocal agreement with South Texas College for improvements to the South McColl Water Tower. The board may enter executive session for legal, land, personnel, and economic development matters.

• Approval of Bentsen Oaks Phase 1 (48 residential lots)
• Approval of Los Encinos on Taylor Subdivision (61 lots / residential apartments)
• Approval of Sharyland Business Park - Project Circle Subdivision (1 lot / industrial)
• Discussion and possible approval of Interlocal Agreement with South Texas College for South McColl Water Tower Improvements

City Commission

This workshop precedes the regular meeting. Commissioners will hear a presentation on a roundabout at 2nd & Wisconsin Avenue and ask staff questions about the regular agenda. They will then enter executive session to consult with the city attorney on legal compliance, employment, legislative affairs, and collective bargaining, and discuss real property, personnel, and economic development. No votes are scheduled.

• Presentation on 2nd & Wisconsin Avenue Roundabout
• Executive session for consultation with city attorney on statutory compliance
• Executive session for deliberation on real property
• Executive session for personnel matters
• Executive session for economic development

The commission received a staff presentation on the schematic layout of the 2% and Wisconsin Avenue roundabout, discussing safety benefits, reduced conflict points, crash severity, reduced delay, and pedestrian and bicycle circulation. Council members offered comments and the mayor thanked staff. The commission then entered an executive session to consult the city attorney on statutory compliance, employment matters, legislative affairs, and collective bargaining. No votes or formal decisions were recorded.

City Commission

The City Commission and McAllen Public Utility Board will jointly consider the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year 2023-2024. A public hearing includes seven routine rezonings and conditional use permits, such as a bar (Ojos Locos) at 2121 South 10th Street and a church school at 2601 North 8th Street. The consent agenda covers minutes, monthly reports, a firewall support contract, and an interlocal agreement with Brownsville for a catalytic converter grant. Other items include contract amendments for Yuma Roadway Widening and Camp McAllen, a bleacher purchase, and a variance request for the Enclave on Jackson Subdivision.

• Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY2023-2024 (joint meeting)
• Rezone 1.81 acres at 321 S Taylor Road from R-1 to R-2
• Rezone 15.009 acres at 2600 Military Highway from C-4 to I-1
• Conditional use permit for a bar (Ojos Locos) at 2121 S 10th Street (one year)
• Variance request for block length and right-of-way at proposed Enclave on Jackson Subdivision, 2613 N Jackson Road

The commission accepted the FY 2023-2024 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. It approved all routine items, including four rezoning actions and four conditional use permits with accompanying ordinances. All motions passed unanimously.

• Accepted FY 2023-2024 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (unanimous)
• Approved R-2 zoning for 321 South Taylor Road (unanimous)
• Approved I-1 zoning for 2600 Military Highway (unanimous)
• Approved C-2 zoning for 7700 and 7760 North Shary Road (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year Conditional Use Permit and ordinance for a bar at 2121 South 10th Street (unanimous)
• Approved lifetime Conditional Use Permit and ordinance for a Planned Unit Development amendment at 2601 North Ware Road (unanimous)
• Approved lifetime Conditional Use Permit and ordinance for an institutional use (church school) at 2601 North 8th Street (unanimous)
• Approved lifetime Conditional Use Permit and ordinance for a single‑family dwelling at 4300 South Ware Road (unanimous)

City Commission

The McAllen Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss the March 10 regular meeting agenda and receive presentations from Parks and Recreation, IMAS Campaign for Children, and the Boys & Girls Club. The meeting will also include an executive session on pending litigation (Cause No. CCD-0756-B in Hidalgo County) and economic development matters. No votes are scheduled during the workshop.

• Workshop to discuss March 10 Regular Meeting Agenda
• Parks and Recreation Department presentation
• IMAS Campaign for Children presentation
• Boys & Girls Club presentation
• Executive session on pending litigation (Cause No. CCD-0756-B) and economic development

City Commission

The McAllen City Commission will hold a public hearing on several rezonings and conditional use permits, including a bar, auto repair, and wireless facility. They will also consider consent agenda items such as interlocal agreements, contracts for equipment, and grants for anti-gang and resilience programs. A key discussion is the selection of an architectural firm for a new police indoor shooting range and a contract for evidence storage conversion.

• Rezone 3.656 acres at 3900 N K Center St from C-3 to R-2 residential
• Conditional use permit for a bar at 110 N 16th St Suite B
• Award of contract for police indoor shooting range design (Project 01-25-S18-669)
• Resolution to apply for FY2026 Texas Anti-Gang Program grant
• Purchase of three residential automated side load trucks via cooperative pricing

Public Utility Board

The McAllen Public Utility Board will consider approving two residential and commercial subdivisions, selecting consulting engineering firms for water and sewer infrastructure design projects, and awarding a contract to Pencco, Inc. for an odor and corrosion control system. The board will also review financial operations as of December 2024 and consider canceling certain races in the May 3 general election due to unopposed candidates. A closed session is scheduled for legal consultation and other matters.

• Approval of 29th Subdivision (40 lots, residential townhomes)
• Approval of Plaza Muzquiz Subdivision (2 lots, commercial plaza and meat market)
• Selection and assignment of consulting engineering firms for water and sewer infrastructure design projects
• Award of odor & corrosion control system contract to low bidder Pencco, Inc. (Project #01-25-S14-251)
• Certification of unopposed candidates for May 3 election and potential order of cancellation

City Commission

This workshop meeting includes presentations on a backflow prevention policy and redesign options for the commission chamber, followed by an executive session to discuss pending litigation and legal aspects of a contractual agreement. No votes are scheduled; the session is informational and preparatory.

• Presentation on Backflow Prevention Policy
• Presentation on Commission Chamber back wall redesign options
• Executive session covering pending litigation (Civil Action 7-24-cv-00123 and Cause C-0074-19-D) and legal aspects of a contractual agreement

City Commission

The commission will consider a budget amendment for the Metro McAllen Fund and possible action on toll revenue. It will vote on multiple contracts, including a $2.5 million grant application to Lowe's Hometowns and a $596,309 Operation Lone Star grant. The agenda also includes change orders for drainage improvements in Main and Jay, Collado Subdivision, and Anzalduas Bridge, as well as park repairs and security services.

• Consideration of toll revenue and budget amendment for Metro McAllen Fund
• Resolution to apply for $2.5 million Lowe's Hometowns Grant
• Resolution to apply for $596,309 Operation Lone Star Grant
• Change Order No. 1 for Main and Jay Drainage Improvement Project
• Award of contract for playground resurfacing at Crossings Park

City Commission

The McAllen Board of Commissioners is meeting for a retreat on February 20-21, 2025. The agenda consists entirely of executive sessions to consult with the city attorney and discuss pending legislative priorities, economic development, construction projects, regulatory codes, and collective bargaining. No public hearings or votes on ordinances are scheduled.

• Executive session on pending legislative priorities (legal consultation)
• Consideration of economic development priorities (closed session)
• Legal consultation on construction projects and regulatory codes
• Closed discussion of collective bargaining

Public Utility Board

The McAllen Public Utility Board of Trustees will meet to discuss budget amendments and debt write-offs. The board will also review a residential subdivision approval and consult with legal counsel in executive session.

• Budget increase for expenditures within the Water Depreciation Fund for FY 2024-2025
• Approval of Nelson Addition Lots 5A and 6A Subdivision (2-lot, Residential)
• Possible action to write-off 3rd quarter bad debt for fiscal year 2023-2024
• Executive session regarding pending litigation

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a workshop to review staff questions for the February 10 Regular Meeting. The session includes presentations on Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) and a marketing co-op with the McAllen Chamber of Commerce.

• Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) presentation
• City of McAllen and McAllen Chamber of Commerce Marketing Co-Op presentation
• Executive session regarding economic development
• Executive session regarding lease, sale, or purchase of Real Estate Property, Tract 1
• Executive session with City Attorney regarding contractual agreement legal aspects

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings on several rezonings and conditional use permits. The body is also reviewing multiple grant applications for cybersecurity and homeland security, as well as various infrastructure contracts.

• Rezone 10921 North 23rd Street to multifamily residential townhouses
• Conditional Use Permits for a vaporizer store at 721 Dove Avenue and a bar at 1701 Dove Avenue
• Grant applications for cybersecurity totaling $1,242,800 and a $890,000 Homeland Security request
• Annexation of 1.43 acre tract at 2401 Sprague Road
• Contract amendment for Bentsen Road Widening from FM676 to FM1924

Public Utility Board

The McAllen Public Utility Board will vote on consent agenda items including equipment purchases and two subdivisions (Aqualina at Tres Lagos Phase IV and Bentsen View). They will also consider a contract for the Shary Road sewer line extension, revised participation for water improvements at Sharpless Square, and review a quarterly investment report. An executive session is possible for litigation, land, personnel, and economic development matters.

• Approval of Aqualina at Tres Lagos Phase IV Subdivision
• Approval of Bentsen View Subdivision (1 lot, C-4 Commercial Use)
• Award of contracts for new current model MPU vehicles through cooperative pricing (Project 12-24-P14-180)
• Consideration of TIPS contract for Shary Road Sewer Line Extension (Project 01-25-C15-01)
• Revised MPU participation for water public improvements at Sharpless Square

City Commission

The McAllen Board of Commissioners holds a workshop to hear presentations on the Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority, the Palm Valley Animal Society Shelter project, backflow prevention policy, and construction manager at risk. In executive session, they will discuss real property, economic development, and a resolution to authorize eminent domain for a 1.45-acre tract at 801 S. Main Street for a municipal building.

• Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority presentation
• Palm Valley Animal Society Shelter Project update
• Backflow Prevention Policy presentation
• Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) presentation
• Discussion of eminent domain for 1.45-acre tract at 801 S. Main Street

City Commission

The McAllen City Commission will hold a public hearing on multiple rezoning and conditional use permit requests, including several residential and commercial projects. A consent agenda will approve routine items such as a contract for two new police motorcycles, the $313,000 grant application, and various service contracts. The meeting will also include executive‑session discussions on real‑estate transactions and eminent‑domain authority.

• Rezone 5.497 acres at 2613 North Jackson Road from Agricultural/Open Space (A‑O) to Multifamily Residential Townhomes (R‑3T)
• Rezone 2.224 acres at 2613 North Jackson Road from General Business (C‑3) to Multifamily Residential Townhomes (R‑3T)
• Award contract to purchase two new police packaged motorcycles (Project No. 12-24-P16-93)
• Authorize submission of a $313,000 grant application to the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division
• Consider contract amendment No. 6 for Quinta Mazatlan Magic Tunnel Design Services

Public Utility Board

The McAllen Public Utility Board will meet to approve routine items including subdivision plats, a reimbursement resolution for waterworks improvements, and bids for manhole rehabilitation and waterline upgrades. Notably, the board will consider calling a general election for May 3, 2025. An executive session is scheduled for legal and personnel discussions.

• Vacating a portion of Racquet Club Subdivision and re-platting Park West (85 single-family lots) and Villages at Park West (89 lots, 356 units)
• Approval of Southfork Subdivision (1 lot) and Pecan Luxury Living Subdivision (1 lot, apartments)
• Resolution expressing intent to reimburse capital expenditures for waterworks system improvements from tax-exempt obligations
• BuyBoard proposal for Manhole Rehabilitation Project 2025 (Project No. 01-25-C12-01) and change order for Balboa Waterline Improvements Phase III (CDBG-funded)
• Calling a general election in McAllen on May 3, 2025 (considered under Orders)

City Commission

This is a workshop meeting of the McAllen Board of Commissioners. Commissioners will ask staff questions about the regular meeting agenda, receive a campground project update, and then enter executive session to discuss real estate, eminent domain authority for several tracts (including a warehouse/storage site and a park on North Bicentennial Boulevard), and legal matters. No formal votes are scheduled during this workshop.

• Campground Project Update
• Discussion and possible lease, sale or purchase of Real Estate Property, Tracts 1-4
• Eminent domain discussion for tracts on John H Shary and Concrete Enterprises Lot 2 for a warehouse, storage facility, or other public purposes
• Eminent domain discussion for tracts along North Bicentennial Boulevard between Pecan Boulevard and Cedar Avenue for a park or recreational facility
• Executive session items including pending litigation and economic development considerations

City Commission

The McAllen City Commission will hold a public hearing on six zoning and conditional-use permit requests, then consider a consent agenda that includes a contract for airport parking improvements, police GPS upgrades, and paratransit vehicles. The commission will also vote on an ordinance calling a general election for May 3, 2025, and discuss several other items including a budget amendment for fire department UTVs and a variance request. The meeting includes executive session items on real estate and eminent domain.

• Public hearing for rezone from R-1 to A-O at 4700 Auburn Avenue
• Conditional use permit for gasoline service station at 3400 South Jackson Road
• Conditional use permit for bar (La Azotea Rooftop) at 5000 Pecan Boulevard
• Award of contract for parking improvements at McAllen International Airport
• Ordinance calling a general election on May 3, 2025