17.A • NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter Hidalgo County (Hidalgo County)

AI-101954: Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) Contract #58260004544 for FY 2026 in the amount of $7,749,543.00, from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, with authorization for Jaime Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents.

Presented in: Hidalgo County Commissioners Court - January 06, 2026 on 2026-01-06

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 4.3/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (5 - 0)

“AI-101954: Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) Contract #58260004544 for FY 2026 in the amount of $7,749,543.00, from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, with authorization for Jaime Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents.”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

AI-101954 Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) Contract #58260004544 for FY 2026 in the amount of $7,749,543.00, from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, with authorization for Jaime Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.3/10). 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.