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Like... follow... share. Stay informed with the latest in La Joya, Texas. Social Media Keep up to date with our City and community via our social media accounts. If you have a public event to promote, let us know. We always promote La Joya and western Hidalgo County communities. More Info... Local News Organizations KLJS-TV (La Joya ISD) KRGV (Channel 5) My RGV (The Monitor ) Progress Times Rio Grande Guardian Telemundo (Channel 40) Valley Central (Channel 4; Channel 23)

Drop by, call, mail or chat us up.  We are here to help. Contact Us Drop by, call, mail or chat us up. We are here to help. First Name Last Name Street Address City State Zip Code Phone Email Messages Subscribe to La Joya's newsletter Send Thanks for contacting La Joya! City of La Joya 701 E Expressway 83 La Joya TX 78560-4051 956.581.7002 info@lajoyatx.gov Accessibility Statement Privacy Policy Department Directory

​The City Secretary's mission is to safeguard official records, share information with the public and administer elections. City Secretary The City Secretary's mission is to safeguard official records, share information with the public and administer elections. Vanessa Trevino City Secretary Vanessa Trevino has served in a variety of positions with the City of La Joya, including roles in the Municipal Court, Utilities, Administration, and as a Volunteer Firefighter for La Joya Fire EMS Department. She has a background in administration, psychology, and holds a certification in business practices. She currently serves as the Public Information Coordinator (PIC) for compliance with the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA) and as the Public Information Officer (PIO) for Emergency Management. Department Description As Permitted by the Home-Rule Charter: The City Council shall appoint a City Secretary who shall report administratively to the City Manager ... The duties of the City Secretary shall be to: prepare and post the notice of Council meetings; keep the minutes of proceedings of Council meetings; authenticate by signature and record in full, in a book kept and indexed for that purpose, all ordinances and resolutions passed by the City Council; hold and maintain the City Seal and affix the Seal to all instruments requiring it; and perform such other duties as may be specified by the City Council, City Manager, this Charter, or the laws of the State of Texas. News City Secretary Services Meeting Agendas & Minutes The City Secretary is charged with publishing notices of all public Meetings Agendas & Minutes and compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act . Meeting Agenda Archives Council Regular and Special Meetings are live streamed via our Zoom account. Specific information and links are found in the posted Council meeting agendas. Persons interested in addressing the Council are required to submit a Public Forum Form to the City Secretary before any Council meeting. Ordinances & Resolutions As records custodian, the City Secretary maintains the Home-Rule Charter, Ordinances and Resolutions approved by the Council, as well as Mayoral Proclamations. The La Joya Home Rule Charter and Ordinances will be codified by American Legal Publishing and made available online later this year. Public Information The City Secretary is the official records custodian for the City. The City Secretary also serves as the Public Information Coordinator (PIC) in compliance with the Texas Pubic Information Act (TPIA) . To obtain a publicly-available official record, you may contact the City Secretary or complete and return an Open Records Request Form. Public Disclosures State and local laws require certain disclosures relating to purchasing. Check Finance Department for required forms. Local Government Officers List (Ch 176) Current Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement(s) (Ch. 176): Laura Macias ; Elias Macias . Elections The City Secretary charged with administering local elections. However, the City has an agreement with the Hidalgo County Elections Department to administer elections as per state law. Registered voters may vote in La Joya at: La Joya Youth Center 604 Salomon Chapa St La Joya TX 78560 Register to vote before any election. Vital Records The City may have birth, marriage and death certificates for residents within the La Joya City Limits. Individuals outside the City may contact the Hidalgo County Clerk's Office for more information. Board Appointments The City Secretary coordinates Council appointments to citizen advisory and other boards and committees. Individuals interested in serving the City must complete a Board Action Form and submit it to the City Secretary 72 hours before a Council meeting. Department Docs More information regarding our Department. None Department Forms These forms will improve service delive ry. Download, complete and return. Board Action Form Open Records Request Form Public Forum Form External Links Learn more about government regulators, funders, professional associations and partners: Advocacy Alliance Center of Texas (AACT) Hidalgo County Elections Department Texas Municipal Clerks Association VoteTexas.gov

The La Joya Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is activated by the Mayor during a natural or civil emergency. La Joya Emergency Operation Center (EOC) Ramon Gonzalez Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) The La Joya Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is activated by the Mayor during a natural or civil emergency. The La Joya EOC is currently in the: Mitigation Phase Preparedness Phase Response Phase Recovery Phase VEOCI Login Situation Report (Sit Rep) Quick Facts During a declared emergency, the La Joya Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will provide regularly-scheduled Situation Reports regarding active threats, responses and recovery. Resources Report Power Outage (AEP Texas) Drive Texas (TxDOT Highway Conditions) Weather Outlook (National Hurricane Center) News EOC Information Situation Reports Situation Reports are regularly updated during a Response Phase. Thunderstorm Alberto (June 19-21, 2024): Response Phase: Day 1 Response Phase: Day 2 Response Phase: Day 3 Public Information During a natural or civil emergency, individuals will be provided with specific information for preparation, Response and Recovery. Be Prepared for Flood (FEMA) Be Prepared for Power Outage (FEMA) Ready.gov Sandbag Information Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) The La Joya Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is composed of trained, community volunteers whom will support the City's Emergency Management Operations. Department Docs More information regarding our Department. Emergency Declaration CERT Member Roster Department Forms These forms will improve service delivery. Download, complete and return. None External Links Government and partner resources: National D epartment of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Weather Service (NWS) National Hurricane Center State TDEM State Operations Center (SOC) Local Hidalgo County Off. of Emergency Management

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The La Joya City Attorney's offers legal advise to the Council, City Manager and municipal departments. City Attorney The La Joya City Attorney's offers legal advise to the Council, City Manager and municipal departments. Isaac V. Sulemana City Attorney Isaac Sulemana began his service as City Attorney in 2023. Before this time he worked for the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney's Office . He also currently works for Hidalgo County Judge's Office . Sulemana is a graduate of the University of Texas School of Law . Department Description As permitted by the Home-Rule Charter: The City Council may appoint an attorney, licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, as City Attorney. The City Attorney shall serve at the will of the City Council and be entitled to compensation as established by the City Council. The duties of the City Attorney shall be to: serve as legal advisor to the City Council, to the offices, departments, and agencies of the City, and to all officers and employees of the City as authorized by the City Manager; perform all services incident to his or her position as may be required by statute, the Charter, ordinances, or as directed by the City Council. City Council may retain special counsel at any time it deems such action appropriate or necessary. External Links Learn more about government regulators, funders, professional associations and partners: Isaac V. Sulemana Law Office Texas City Attorneys Association Texas Constitution & Statutes

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The La Joya Public Utility Department (PUD) mission is to provide quality water, wastewater and solid waste services at the best value to our customers. Public Utility Dept. The La Joya Public Utility Department (PUD) mission is to provide quality water, wastewater and solid waste services at the best value to our customers. Department Description Quick Facts The La Joya Public Utility Department (PUD) was created by the Council as part of their reorganization of municipal government in 2022. The La Joya PUD acquired some of its facilities from the former La Joya Water Supply Corporation (WSC), predecessor to the Agua Special Utility District (SUD) . News PUD Services Water The Public Utility Department (PUD) provides the La Joya community treated drinkable water. The Hidalgo County Irrigation District #16 supplies La Joya raw water via La Joya Lake. The PUD operates a Water Treatment Plant (WTP) with a capacity of 0.8 million gallons per day (MGD). Wastewater The City collects and treats wastewater as permitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) . The Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) located south of Military Road may discharge 0.3 MGD into the Rio Grande River. Solid Waste Solid waste collection services for residential and commercial accounts are provide by our partners, WasteConnections . Please check our Collection Map for scheduled collection in your area. Contact us or our Planning/Code Enforcement Department for arrangements for commercial or residential construction projects. Brush Regularly-scheduled brush collection services are provided by Waste Connections . For On-Call services for additional collections due to larger brush volumes, special arrangements may be made by contacting our PUD Billing Division. Utility Billing Payments for water, wastewatger, solid waste and brush may be made: In person at our PUD office at City Hall; U.S. Mail; or Online Utility Payment . Department Docs More information regarding our Department. Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), 2023 Water Conservation & Drought Contingency Plan Water Conservation Stages Department Forms These forms will improve service delivery. Download, complete and return. Customer Application External Links Learn more about government regulators, funders, professional associations and partners: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) U.S. Environmental Protection Administration (EPA)