San Juan, TX

City Council

The San Juan City Commission is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on several first-reading ordinances, including a conditional use permit for a Verizon communication tower, a rezoning request, and updates to various city fees. The commission will also consider a collective bargaining agreement with the police officers association and a grant acceptance, among other items.

• Public hearing and first reading for a conditional use permit for a communication tower at 615 E. Eldora Road, requested by Smartlink for Verizon Wireless
• Public hearing and first reading for rezoning 20.0 acres at 780 E. Minnesota Road from Single-Family (R-S) to Multi-Family (R-MF), requested by Bona Fide RE, LLC
• Public hearing and first reading to update Planning Department administrative fees
• Discussion and possible action on proposed collective bargaining agreement with San Juan Police Officers Association
• Resolution to accept a grant from the Office of the Governor for LEERRT tactical equipment FY2026

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This is a work session agenda with no votes or decisions scheduled. The City Commission will receive presentations on Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) plan changes and the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. No public hearings or action items are listed.

• Presentation on TMRS Retirement Plan Changes
• Presentation on Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget

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The San Juan City Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a rezoning request, fee updates for parks and utilities, and noise ordinance changes. The commission will also discuss the proposed tax rate for fiscal year 2027 and consider several subdivision plats. The meeting includes presentations from city departments and an executive session on pending litigation.

• Public hearing on rezoning 6.68 acres from Single-Family (R-S) to Multi-Family (R-MF) at Stewarts Addition, Conway Gardens Subdivision, requested by Teysha Group, LLC
• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance updating parks and recreation fees
• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance amending water and sewer rates, including deposits and tap fees
• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance amending noise ordinance for daytime and nighttime hours and permit fees
• Resolution to calculate no-new-revenue tax rate for fiscal year 2027

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The San Juan Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on sponsoring the Vanguard Academy Gala on August 29, 2026, and becoming a partner with the RGV Hispanic Chamber. The board may also convene in executive session to consult with legal counsel and discuss economic development negotiations (Project O) and personnel matters, then reconvene to take any necessary action in open session.

• Discussion and possible action on sponsoring the Vanguard Academy Gala on August 29, 2026
• Discussion and possible action on becoming a partner with the RGV Hispanic Chamber
• Executive session for attorney consultation (Texas Gov't Code §551.071) and economic development negotiations (Project O) under §551.087
• Executive session for personnel matters under §551.074
• Reconvene to take possible action on economic negotiations (Project O)

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The San Juan City Commission will hold a work session to receive a presentation on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget from the Director of Finance. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of this presentation and adjournment.

• Presentation on Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget by Maria L. Beltran, Director of Finance

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The San Juan City Commission is holding a special called meeting to discuss and potentially approve a resolution authorizing a contingent-fee contract with three law firms to collect a delinquent obligation owed to the city by judgment in the AFFF Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 2873). The item is first discussed in executive session for attorney consultation, then voted on in open session. No other business is on the agenda.

• Resolution authorizing contingent-fee contract with Environmental Litigation Group, P.C., Invictus Legal Group I, PLLC, and Perez Law Firm, PLLC for collection of delinquent obligation in AFFF MDL No. 2873

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The San Juan Economic Development Corporation Board will discuss and possibly approve several sponsorships, including football season ads, the DHR Health Fishing for Hope Tournament, PSJA Bears Football Camp, National Night Out, and the PSJA Bears Football Program. They will also consider small business grant applications for San Juan Café, Tania's Flower Arrangements, and Pedroza Signs LLC. The board may enter executive session to discuss economic development negotiations for Project O and Project RL, as well as legal consultation on promotional and marketing advertisement.

• Sponsorship for 20th Annual DHR Health Fishing for Hope Tournament, Aug 22, 2026, South Padre Island
• Sponsorship for PSJA Bears Football Camp, July 27-29, 2026
• Sponsorship for San Juan Police Department National Night Out, Aug 6, 2026, San Juan Municipal Park baseball field
• Small Business Grant applications: San Juan Café, Tania's Flower Arrangements, Pedroza Signs LLC
• Executive session on economic negotiations for Project O and Project RL

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The San Juan City Commission is holding a special called meeting to open collective bargaining negotiations with the San Juan Police Officers Association. The agenda contains only this single bargaining session item, with no other business or public hearings scheduled.

• Bargaining session with San Juan Police Officers Association under Texas Local Government Code Section 174.108

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The San Juan City Commission will hold public hearings and consider ordinances for conditional use permits for alcohol sales at three locations, rezone two properties to multi-family residential, and establish a fee for collecting municipal liens. They will also discuss authorizing staff to solicit engineering services and approve a contract for delinquent lien collection. The meeting includes presentations on the ADA anniversary and departmental reports.

• Conditional use permit for alcohol sales at M&M Chill Spot Drive-Thru, 301 S. Cesar Chavez Road
• Conditional use permit for alcohol sales at Dollar General Store #25987, 2703 N. Veterans Boulevard
• Conditional use permit for on-premise alcohol at Santa Chelada Drive-Thru, 4101 N. Veterans Boulevard
• Rezoning from R-S to R-MF at 307 E. 11th Street and 6.68-acre tract near Stewart Road
• Ordinance to establish fee for collecting recorded municipal liens; contract with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP

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The San Juan City Commission will hold a special called meeting to consider several land-use items, including final plats for two subdivisions, a rezoning request, and a voluntary annexation. The commission will also discuss a resolution for a water infrastructure grant application and a cooperation agreement with Hidalgo County. Additionally, the agenda includes appointments to city boards, a consent agenda with ordinance readings, and an executive session regarding the city manager.

• Final plat approval for Villas de Angelina Subdivision, 14.64 acres, 700 ft west of Cesar Chavez Rd, south of Hall Acres Rd
• Final plat approval for Stewart Coves Phase II Subdivision, 16.00 acres, north of Moore Rd, west of Stewart Rd
• Resolution authorizing application to Texas Water Development Board WSIG Program for 2025 Water Distribution and Comprehensive Master Plan Improvement Project
• Second reading of ordinance for off-premise alcohol sales at 7-Eleven, 2023 N. Veterans Blvd
• Second reading of ordinance for voluntary annexation of 20-acre tract north of Minnesota Rd, west of Cesar Chavez Rd

The San Juan City Commission approved a resolution to apply for a $21 million Texas Water Development Board grant for water infrastructure upgrades, with no local match required. The commission also approved final plats for two residential subdivisions, reappointed and appointed members to the Keep San Juan Beautiful Board, and approved a cooperation agreement with Hidalgo County for federal community development funding. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved resolution to apply for $21M TWDB Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant for water distribution and master plan improvements (5-0).
• Approved final plat for Villas de Angelina Subdivision, a 69-lot residential development on 14.64 acres (5-0).
• Approved final plat for Stewart Coves Phase II Subdivision, an 89-lot residential development on 16 acres (5-0).
• Approved Hidalgo County Elections Department's use of San Juan Memorial Library and Fire Station No. 2 for 2026 elections (5-0).
• Approved cooperation agreement with Hidalgo County to maintain urban county designation for HUD funding (5-0).
• Approved consent agenda including ordinances on water conservation, alcohol sales at 7-Eleven, rezoning, annexation, and meeting minutes (5-0).
• Appointed Alejandro Hernandez, Yvette Huerta Flores, Jasmin Martinez, and Caroline Mendoza to Keep San Juan Beautiful Board (5-0).
• Appointed Xavier N. Mendoza to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (5-0).

City Council

The San Juan City Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests, one for a multi-family development on E. 11th Street and another for a 6.68-acre tract near Stewart Road. The council will also consider alcohol sales permits for M&M Chill Spot Drive-Thru and a proposed 7-Eleven, along with several monthly department reports and appointments to city boards.

• Rezoning from Single-Family (R-S) to Multi-Family (R-MF) at 307 E. 11th Street
• Rezoning of 6.68-acre tract near Hall Acres Road and Stewart Road for Conway Gardens
• Alcohol sales permit for M&M Chill Spot Drive-Thru
• Alcohol sales permit for proposed 7-Eleven at 1023 N. Veterans Boulevard
• Adoption of May 2026 Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan

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The San Juan City Commission is holding a special called meeting to open collective bargaining negotiations with the San Juan Police Officers Association under Texas Local Government Code Section 174.108. The agenda contains only this single bargaining session item, with no other business or public hearings scheduled.

• Bargaining session with San Juan Police Officers Association to open collective bargaining negotiations

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The San Juan City Commission will hold public hearings and consider ordinances on adopting a new water conservation and drought contingency plan, allowing off-premise alcohol sales at a 7-Eleven, and two rezoning requests. They will also discuss a voluntary annexation petition and a preliminary/final plat for a subdivision. The meeting includes departmental reports and a consent agenda with routine items.

• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance adopting May 2026 Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan, with penalty up to $250
• Public hearing for off-premise alcohol sales permit at 7-Eleven, 2023 N. Veterans Boulevard
• Public hearings for rezoning from L-1 to R-S for two lots in San Juan Hacienda Estates, near Conway Road
• First reading of ordinance for voluntary annexation of 20-acre tract near Minnesota Road
• Consider preliminary and final plat for Vaquero San Juan Subdivision, 2.18 acres at Raul Longoria and Owassa Road

The City Commission approved the first reading of an ordinance adopting the May 2026 Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan, which introduces enforcement mechanisms with fines from $25 to $200 for exterior water use violations. The Commission also approved a conditional use permit for a 7-Eleven to sell alcohol off-premise at 2023 N. Veterans Boulevard, and approved two rezoning requests from light industrial to single-family residential on Conway Road. Additionally, the Commission extended the municipal court amnesty program through August 31, 2026, and approved the consent agenda, including the second reading of an ordinance setting the commission meeting date and time.

• Approved first reading of ordinance adopting May 2026 Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan (5-0).
• Approved conditional use permit for 7-Eleven alcohol sales at 2023 N. Veterans Boulevard (5-0).
• Approved rezoning of Lot 30, San Juan Hacienda Estates from Light Industrial to Single-Family Residential (5-0).
• Approved rezoning of Lot 32, San Juan Hacienda Estates from Light Industrial to Single-Family Residential (5-0).
• Approved first reading of voluntary annexation ordinance for 20-acre tract on Minnesota Road (5-0).
• Approved preliminary plat for Vaquero San Juan Subdivision (5-0).
• Approved extension of municipal court amnesty program to August 31, 2026 (5-0).
• Approved all items under the Consent Agenda, including meeting minutes and reports (5-0).

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The San Juan City Commission will hold public hearings on a 20-acre voluntary annexation and a conditional use permit for alcohol sales at a smoke shop, and consider awarding a street improvements contract for Nebraska Ave and Douglas Street. The council will also vote on a $250,000 interlocal agreement with Hidalgo County Precinct 2 for Northside Park, plus a rezoning request and an ordinance setting commission meeting dates. The agenda includes routine presentations, department reports, and an executive session on legal issues.

• Second public hearing on voluntary annexation of 20.00-acre tract near Minnesota Road and Cesar Chavez Road, requested by Bona Fide Re LLC
• Public hearing and first reading for on-premise wine and malt beverage permit at Vapes and Smoke Shop El Primo, 3306 N. Raul Longoria Road Suite 5 (tabled)
• Consider awarding RFB No. 26-004-05-07 Street Improvements Project Nebraska Ave & Douglas Street
• Interlocal cooperation agreement with Hidalgo County Precinct 2 for $250,000 contribution to Northside Park
• Rezoning of 1.99-acre tract at Sioux Road and Veterans Boulevard from R-S to C-2, requested by James C. Keller

The San Juan City Commission met on May 12, 2026, and took several actions. The commission approved a voluntary annexation petition for a 20-acre tract, approved a conditional use permit for alcohol sales at a vape shop, awarded a street improvement contract, and approved an interlocal agreement for library services. They also tabled and then approved a rezoning request and approved meeting minutes.

• {'agenda_item': 'Voluntary Annexation Petition of 20.00-Acre Tract', 'action': 'Approved', 'vote': '4-0', 'details': 'Second public hearing held; concerns raised about drainage and infrastructure.'}
• {'agenda_item': 'Conditional Use Permit for Alcohol Sales at Vape Shop', 'action': 'Approved', 'vote': '4-0', 'details': 'First reading approved; hours of operation set for 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Mon-Thu) and 7 a.m. to midnight (Fri-Sun); off-site consumption only.'}
• {'agenda_item': 'RFB NO. 26-004-05-07 Street Improvements Project', 'action': 'Awarded to Elite Grading and Paving, LLC', 'vote': '4-0', 'details': 'Low bid of $447,027.70 for Nebraska Ave & Douglas Street improvements.'}
• {'agenda_item': 'Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Hidalgo County for Library Services', 'action': 'Approved', 'vote': '4-0', 'details': 'Includes $250,000 contribution from County Precinct 2.'}
• {'agenda_item': 'Consent Agenda (Rezoning and Minutes)', 'action': 'Approved', 'vote': '4-0', 'details': 'Second/final reading of rezoning from R-1 to C-2; approved minutes from Feb 26, 2019 and Nov 25, 2025.'}