Harlingen commission approves annexations, awards contracts and authorizes infrastructure funding
May 07, 2026 | Harlingen, Cameron County, Texas
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The Harlingen City Commission on Monday approved a package of land-use and infrastructure actions, including two first‑reading annexations, authorization to pursue state wastewater funding and the award of a construction contract for Lozano Plaza.
The commission unanimously approved on first reading the annexation and initial light‑industry zoning of roughly 7.401 acres at 109 FM 509 (Harlingen Industrial Park No. 2). The item was moved by Commissioner Lopez and seconded by Commissioner Mesmer, and the motion carried by voice vote. On a separate ordinance on first reading the commission approved annexation and initial single‑family residential zoning for a 1.15‑acre tract in the Lisonbee Hill subdivision; that motion was moved by Commissioner Morales, seconded by Commissioner Mesmer, and a recorded abstention by Commissioner Lopez was noted.
Why it matters: The annexations extend Harlingen’s regulatory authority and apply city ordinances to newly incorporated parcels. The residential annexation included a publicly recorded abstention, which the commission put on the record.
Votes at a glance
- Annexation (109 FM 509; ~7.401 acres): motion by Commissioner Lopez; second Commissioner Mesmer; outcome: approved (first reading) by voice vote.
- Annexation (Lisonbee Hill, 1.15 acres): motion by Commissioner Morales; second Commissioner Mesmer; outcome: approved (first reading); Commissioner Lopez abstained.
- Texas Water Development Board application (priority wastewater capital projects): motion by Commissioner Lopez; second Commissioner Morales; outcome: approved.
- Lozano Plaza construction contract (Bid No. 2026-08) to RGB Asphalt LLC: motion and second recorded; outcome: approved.
- RFQ 2026-01 (Arroyo Colorado trail design) to Hanson: motion by Commissioner Lopez; second recorded; outcome: approved.
- Waiver of building permit fees for VFW Post (2006 N. Wayland Rd.): approved; inspections to continue.
- Initiation of collective bargaining negotiations with the Harlingen Police Officers Law Enforcement Association: authorized; city bargaining team identified and approved.
Other actions included approval of testing and potential installation of speed humps at specified local blocks and routine board appointments.
Background and next steps: Several votes were approvals to proceed (first readings, authorizations and awards). Staff will return required final ordinances, contracts and budget items for formal adoption or further commission approval as the projects advance.
The commission retired into executive session to receive legal advice on pending litigation and the Harlingen Stadium and returned with no public action reported. The meeting then adjourned.
The commission unanimously approved on first reading the annexation and initial light‑industry zoning of roughly 7.401 acres at 109 FM 509 (Harlingen Industrial Park No. 2). The item was moved by Commissioner Lopez and seconded by Commissioner Mesmer, and the motion carried by voice vote. On a separate ordinance on first reading the commission approved annexation and initial single‑family residential zoning for a 1.15‑acre tract in the Lisonbee Hill subdivision; that motion was moved by Commissioner Morales, seconded by Commissioner Mesmer, and a recorded abstention by Commissioner Lopez was noted.
Why it matters: The annexations extend Harlingen’s regulatory authority and apply city ordinances to newly incorporated parcels. The residential annexation included a publicly recorded abstention, which the commission put on the record.
Votes at a glance
- Annexation (109 FM 509; ~7.401 acres): motion by Commissioner Lopez; second Commissioner Mesmer; outcome: approved (first reading) by voice vote.
- Annexation (Lisonbee Hill, 1.15 acres): motion by Commissioner Morales; second Commissioner Mesmer; outcome: approved (first reading); Commissioner Lopez abstained.
- Texas Water Development Board application (priority wastewater capital projects): motion by Commissioner Lopez; second Commissioner Morales; outcome: approved.
- Lozano Plaza construction contract (Bid No. 2026-08) to RGB Asphalt LLC: motion and second recorded; outcome: approved.
- RFQ 2026-01 (Arroyo Colorado trail design) to Hanson: motion by Commissioner Lopez; second recorded; outcome: approved.
- Waiver of building permit fees for VFW Post (2006 N. Wayland Rd.): approved; inspections to continue.
- Initiation of collective bargaining negotiations with the Harlingen Police Officers Law Enforcement Association: authorized; city bargaining team identified and approved.
Other actions included approval of testing and potential installation of speed humps at specified local blocks and routine board appointments.
Background and next steps: Several votes were approvals to proceed (first readings, authorizations and awards). Staff will return required final ordinances, contracts and budget items for formal adoption or further commission approval as the projects advance.
The commission retired into executive session to receive legal advice on pending litigation and the Harlingen Stadium and returned with no public action reported. The meeting then adjourned.
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