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

AI-103668: Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Jesse James Vega as a Deputy Constable by Constable Daniel Marichalar, Constable Pct 5 in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.

Presented in: Hidalgo County Commissioners Court - June 23, 2026 on 2026-06-23

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 2.9/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (5 - 0)

“AI-103668: Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Jesse James Vega as a Deputy Constable by Constable Daniel Marichalar, Constable Pct 5 in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

AI-103668 Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Jesse James Vega as a Deputy Constable by Constable Daniel Marichalar, Constable Pct 5 in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.9/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).