13.C • NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter Hidalgo County (Hidalgo County)

AI-102706: Requesting approval for current and future cash collection points under the Health & Human Services department to be able to accept debit and credit cards as a form of payment.

Presented in: Hidalgo County Commissioners Court - March 17, 2026 on 2026-03-17

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.6/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (5 - 0)

“AI-102706: Requesting approval for current and future cash collection points under the Health & Human Services department to be able to accept debit and credit cards as a form of payment.”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

AI-102706 Requesting approval for current and future cash collection points under the Health & Human Services department to be able to accept debit and credit cards as a form of payment.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.6/10). 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.