Animal Shelter Advisory Committee < Back Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Baudelia Rojas, Chair Health & Safety Code, Chapter 823, Animal Shelters The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee (ASAC) assists the City with compliance with the state animal shelter law. The Committee advises the Council on cost-effective animal control services supporting public health and safety. Information regarding animal control and spay and neuter programs: Hidalgo County Animal Control RGV Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic Previous Next

The City of La Joya Code of Ethics. Ethics The Home Rule Charter requires the City Council adopt a Code of Ethics. The Council adopted a code in 2021 and amended it in 2024. Code of Ethics Purpose . This Code of Ethics reinforces existing federal, state, local and professional standards of ethical conduct, and related legal requirements by requiring professional development training for individuals acting on behalf of the City. Training . Elected and appointed officials, board members, and municipal employees and certain vendors shall complete designated hours of professional development training on federal, state and/or local ethics laws, policies and procedures (see table below). This training shall supplement any training required of individuals by federal, state and local laws or by professional associations. Training shall be completed within ninety (90) days of assuming office; or being hired, respectively. The Council are encouraged to participate in the Texas Municipal League Institute (TMLI) Certification for Local Officials program. Screening . Candidates for boards and commissions must complete and submit a Board Appointment Form 72 hours before appointment by the Council. This form must be filed in the City Secretary’s Office . Committee . An Ethics Advisory Committee is established to advise the Council on ethics for public organizations. The Committee shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council. Committee membership shall include one member of each individual class (see table above). Review . This ordinance shall be reviewed annually by the Committee. The Committee shall report their findings and recommendations to the Council for further action, if necessary. Penalties . Elected officials failing to comply with this ordinance shall be a assessed a fine of $75.00. Appointed officials, employees or volunteers failing to comply with this ordinance shall be subject to disciplinary action. Committee members may be subjected to removal from their appointed office. Vendors may have contracts voided by the City Manager or the Council. Ethics Laws T he City must comply with state laws (statutes or codes) as well as local local laws such as the Municipal Home Rule Charter, Ordinances, Personnel Handbook, Accounting Procedures, Purchasing Manual, Administrative Regulations, and Departmental regulations. Department Docs More information regarding our Department. Ethics Handbook, 2022 Ethics Training Presentation, 2022 Department Forms These forms will improve service delive ry. Download, complete and return. Board Action Form External Links Learn more about government regulators, funders, professional associations and partners: Federal Bureau of Investigation _San Antonio Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney Texas Attorney General's Office Texas Ethics Commission Texas Rangers - Weslaco

Tree Advisory Board < Back Tree Advisory Board Chair, Pending election Ordinance No. 2023-03 The Tree Advisory Board shall act in an advisory capacity to the Public Works Director and shall: (1) Coordinate and promote Arbor Day activities; (2) Review and update a five-year plan to plant and maintain trees on city property; (3) Support public awareness and education programs relating to trees; (4) Review city department concerns relating to tree care; (5) Submit an annual report of its activities to the city council; (6) Assist with the annual application to renew the Tree City USA designation; (7) Recommend a list of tree species for planting on city property, and a list of prohibited species; and (8) Perform other duties that may be assigned by City Council. The City is in the process of applying for designation as a Tree City USA . Previous Next

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La Joya Economic Development Corp. Board < Back La Joya Economic Development Corp. Board Isidro Casanova, President Local Government Code, Chapter 501: Development Corporations The purpose of the La Joya Economic Development Corp. (LJEDC) is promoting and development of industrial and manufacturing enterprises, promoting and encouraging employment and the public welfare for the City as provided by the Development Corporation Act. Additional information on economic development can be found at: International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - EDC Types Texas Economic Development Council National Association of Development Organizations Previous Next

< Back Isidro Casanova Mayor Isidro Casanova was born and raised in La Joya, Texas. He served previously as Police Chief, standing firm against corruption and determined to make a great change in the community. During his time in office he has proven his great efforts, along with the City Councils, help to make La Joya succeed in all of its capabilities. Mayor Casanova worked for the La Joya Independent School District . before his current position with Hidalgo County. He has completed National Incident Management System (NIMS) training to ensure an effective response to our community during an emergency.

Board of Adjustments < Back Board of Adjustments Chris Reyna, Chair Local Government Code, Chapter 211: Municipal Zoning Authority The Board of Adjustments (BOA) may authorize the following exceptions to regulations: Permit the reconstruction, extension or enlargement of a building occupied by nonconforming use on the lot or tract ...; Permit such modifications to the height, yard, area, coverage and parking regulations as may be necessary to secure appropriate development of a parcel of land which differs from other parcels in the district ...; Require the discontinuance of non-conforming use of land or structure under any plan whereby the full value of the structure and facilities can be amortized within a definite period of time ...; and Authorize in specific cases a variance from the terms of a zoning ordinance if the variance is not contrary to the public interest ... For additional information, please consult: TEEX Code Enforcement Program International Code Council (ICC) Previous Next

A listing of former municipal officers charged with the daily operations of the City of La Joya. Former Officials A listing of former municipal officers charged with the daily operations of the City of La Joya. Public Service is a calling to contribute to the daily life of a community. Over the years, the City of La Joya has been served by a cadre of trained professionals. These municipal officers are recruited, appointed and confirmed by the Council. If you know of someone who's served our community, please contact us so that we may document our institutional knowledge and acknowledge their service.

The City of La Joya is open for business. We are located on the western frontier of the growing McAllen-Edinburg-Mission MSA. Call us for more information. Economic Development Texas has made a $206 million investment in highway expansion in La Joya, Texas -- opening thousand of acres for development ... just west of McAllen-Edinburg-Mission MSA. Transportation Interstate Highways The Texas Department of Transportation is completing work on a $206 million Relief Route to U.S. Expressway 83 -- just north of La Joya, Texas. This expressway connects with Interstate 2 and Interstate 69 C. International Bridges The Anzalduas International Bridge facilities truck and other vehicular traffic from Monterrey, Mexico to McAllen, Houston and points north. The McAllen/Hidalgo International Bridge also is available and handles pedestrian traffic. International Airport La Joya is served by McAllen International Airport . Taxes La Joya has a competitive property tax structure. The City's $0.02 per dollar sales tax is allocated to municipal operations ($0.015) and economic development ($0.005). The State of Texas does not assess any corporate nor personal income tax. Utilities Gas is provided by Texas Gas Service and electric through various Retail Electric Providers (REP) and American Electric Power (AEP) . The City's Public Utility Department (PUD) provides water and wastewater services. Solid waste is collected through an exclusive municipal franchise agreement with Waste Connections . Below are base rates for commercial accounts. Incentives The City of La Joya and its economic and community development entities may offer a variety of incentives based on the level of investment and job creation and/or retension. Contact us for more information. La Joya Economic Development Corporation The La Joya EDC is organized under the Development Corporation Act, Section 4B. La Joya Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 The La Joya TIRZ#1 operates in partnership with Hidalgo County. Hidalgo County, Texas Hidalgo County is designated as an Enterprise Zone . La Joya also is in the Opportunity Zone . More Info... Texas Economic Development Council National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Hidalgo County Economic Develop LRGVDC Economic Development

< Back Laura M. Macias Laura M. Macias began serving La Joya, Texas when elected to the City Council in 2019 and served as Mayor Pro Tem during her first term in office. She was re-elected to a second term in 2023. Macias is a La Joya native and graduate of La Joya High School. After earning her Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Texas Pan American (now UTRGV ) in 2010, Macias began operating an adult daycare in Palmview, Texas. In 2015 she served as a Contract Caseworker for Texas Child Protective Services. Currently, Macias is a licensed real estate agent with Top Tier Real Estate Group serving clients throughout the Rio Grande Valley.