AI-102040: 1. Discussion Consideration and action to approve the “Avionics” Initiative under the Hidalgo County Literacy Program, as authorized under Section 381.004(b)(6) of the Texas Local Government Code; 2. Pursuant to action taken by HCCC 03-03-15 Regular Agenda 6.F. AI#48701 under TxLGC 381; requesting exception from competitive procurement requirements

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AI-102040 1. Discussion Consideration and action to approve the “Avionics” Initiative under the Hidalgo County Literacy Program, as authorized under Section 381.004(b)(6) of the Texas Local Government Code; 2. Pursuant to action taken by HCCC 03-03-15 Regular Agenda 6.F. AI#48701 under TxLGC 381; requesting exception from competitive procurement requirements as authorized under TxLGC 262.024 work performed under a contract for community and economic development made by the County; 3. Approval of an Agreement between Hidalgo County, by and through Precinct 1, and the South Texas College Foundation to assist in the administration of the Avionics Literacy Initiative under the Economic Development Literacy Program.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 5.0/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.