13.A • The following items are of a routine or administraHidalgo County (Hidalgo County)

AI-102447: Discussion, consideration and action pursuant to Art. III, Sec. 52 (a) of the Texas Constitution, regarding the expenditure of County funds related to employee event that will be held on February 18th, 2026, to recognize employees, finding that the event serves a public purpose in increasing employee morale; with authority for the County Treasurer'

Presented in: Hidalgo County Commissioners Court - February 17, 2026 on 2026-02-17

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 4.6/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (5 - 0)

“AI-102447: Discussion, consideration and action pursuant to Art. III, Sec. 52 (a) of the Texas Constitution, regarding the expenditure of County funds related to employee event that will be held on February 18th, 2026, to recognize employees, finding that the event serves a public purpose in increasing employee morale; with authority for the County Treasurer'”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

AI-102447 Discussion, consideration and action pursuant to Art. III, Sec. 52 (a) of the Texas Constitution, regarding the expenditure of County funds related to employee event that will be held on February 18th, 2026, to recognize employees, finding that the event serves a public purpose in increasing employee morale; with authority for the County Treasurer's Office to issue payment for costs associated with the event, after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.6/10). 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).