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

AI-102010: 1. Discussion on Election Updates. 2. Discussion, consideration and action approving the joint resolution and contract for the March 3, 2026 Joint Primary Election. 3. Approval of the March 3, 2026 Joint Primary Election Services Contract between Hidalgo County and the Hidalgo County Democratic Party. 4. Approval of the March 3, 2026 Joint Primary

Presented in: Hidalgo County Commissioners Court - January 20, 2026 on 2026-01-20

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 4.6/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (5 - 0)

“AI-102010: 1. Discussion on Election Updates. 2. Discussion, consideration and action approving the joint resolution and contract for the March 3, 2026 Joint Primary Election. 3. Approval of the March 3, 2026 Joint Primary Election Services Contract between Hidalgo County and the Hidalgo County Democratic Party. 4. Approval of the March 3, 2026 Joint Primary ”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

AI-102010 1. Discussion on Election Updates. 2. Discussion, consideration and action approving the joint resolution and contract for the March 3, 2026 Joint Primary Election. 3. Approval of the March 3, 2026 Joint Primary Election Services Contract between Hidalgo County and the Hidalgo County Democratic Party. 4. Approval of the March 3, 2026 Joint Primary Election Services Contract between Hidalgo County and the Hidalgo County Republican Party.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

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