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X.E.1 • Action ItemsBROWNSVILLE ISD (Cameron County)

Recommend awarding CSP #26-112 for Third Party Administrator (TPA) Services for a Self-Funded Health Plan Featuring Preferred Provider Organization Networks and Wellness and Disease Management Program options, as ranked by the Employee Benefits Committee on May 14, 2026, and the District administration management team on May 18, 2026, and allow Administration to negotiate a contract with United He

Presented in: BROWNSVILLE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting on 2026-10-06
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 4.3/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (7 - 0)
“Action on Recommend awarding CSP #26-112 for Third Party Administrator (TPA) Services for a Self-Funded Health Plan Featuring Preferred Provider Organization Networks and Wellness and Disease Management Program”
FO
Frank Ortiz
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
YES
MP
Minerva Pena
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
YES
VV
Vacancy Vacancy
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
YES
JG
Jessica Gonzalez
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
YES
DL
Daniella Lopez Valdez
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
YES
DG
Denise Garza
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
YES
CE
Carlos Elizondo
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

X.E.1. Recommend awarding CSP #26-112 for Third Party Administrator (TPA) Services for a Self-Funded Health Plan Featuring Preferred Provider Organization Networks and Wellness and Disease Management Program options, as ranked by the Employee Benefits Committee on May 14, 2026, and the District administration management team on May 18, 2026, and allow Administration to negotiate a contract with United Healthcare of Houston, TX. The term of this contract is effective from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027.  Services will be rendered based on the District’s needs, with the option to renew for up to two (2) additional one (1) year terms.  Year one (1) of a three (3) year contract.

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.