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These are La Joya's boards, commissions and committees. Boards If interested in serving on a Advisory Board or Committee, download the Board Action Form found at the City Secretary's Office . The public is invited to attend meetings where boards discuss items posted on their meeting agendas . Ethics Advisory Committee Ordinance No. 2021-06 Read More La Joya TIRZ #1 Board Tax Code, Chapter 311: Tax Increment Financing Act Read More Capital Improvements Advisory Committee Local Government Code, Chapter 395 Read More Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Health & Safety Code, Chapter 823, Animal Shelters Read More Planning & Zoning Commission Local Government Code, Chapter 211: Municipal Zoning Authority Read More La Joya Economic Development Corp. Board Local Government Code, Chapter 501: Development Corporations Read More Board of Adjustments Local Government Code, Chapter 211: Municipal Zoning Authority Read More Tree Advisory Board Ordinance No. 2023-03 Read More

The City Council of La Joya, Texas City Council The La Joya City Council is composed of five officials, elected at large. The Council is among the best trained to respond to natural or civil emergencies. The entire Council recently completed training in the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and are all member of the La Joya Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) . The Council invites the public to its Regular and Special Meetings to discuss items on the Council's Agenda . More information on municipal government is found at: Texas Municipal League (TML) Institute Texas Association of Mayors, Councilmember & Commissioners National Association of Latino Elected/Appointed Officials (NALEO) National Civic League National League of Cities Isidro Casanova Mayor At-Large Read More Enrique Cantu Mayor Pro-Tem Place 2 Read More Irma Veloz Councilwoman Place 1 Read More Angie Garza Councilwoman Place 3 Read More Laura M. Macias Councilwoman Place 4 Read More

​The City Secretary's Office shares information such as meeting agendas and minutes for the City Council and other municipal boards and committees. City Secretary Meeting Agendas, Notices & Minutes

On Saturday, July 20, the City of La Joya will provide a briefing on solid waste and brush collection services specifically for residents of Havana. This meeting will be held at City Hall at 9:00 am. Everyone is welcome. The detailed information on proper placement of containers and account billing will be provided. On July 1, the City of La Joya and Waste Connections of Texas – RGV began providing solid waste and brush collection services in Havana. This service is provided through an exclusive franchise agreement with Waste Connections  to provide collection services for all residents and businesses.   La Joya Public Utility Department (PUD) customers with existing Waste Connection service are not affected. The City’s PUD has created a Utility Billing account for Havana residents using their name and address.  Havana residents may confirm that their information is correct by visiting our Online Portal ( https://secure.cityoflajoya.org/signup/ ); contacting us (956.581.7002); or visiting our PUD office at City Hall. The City’s PUD will issue Havana customers an invoice for Trash and Brush pickup monthly.  These invoices may be paid in person at City Hall or by using our Online Bill Portal .  Billing information which includes a Fire Protection Fee will be sent to Havana customers with their first invoice in July.  Havana customers do not need to make a payment at this time.   For more information visit us at Public Utility Department  or contact us at: 956.581.7002.  Thank you for helping keep La Joya clean.

In preparation for possible flooding from potential Tropical Storm 1, The City of La Joya Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has sand available for La Joya residents and businesses. This is a self-serve operation. Sand, shovels and bags are available for La Joya residents and businesses at the La Joya Police Department (rear access road). Residents must provide proof of residency with a government-issued photo identification or utility bill. Residents may prepare four bags and businesses six bags. Visit our Emergency Operations Center webpage for the latest information on emergency events in La Joya.