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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

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The La Joya Public Works Department mission is to maintain all municipal facilities. Public Works Dept. The La Joya Public Works Department mission is to maintain all municipal facilities. Department Description Quick Facts The Public Works Department is charged with maintenance and repairs of all municipal facilities. This includes: Municipal Buildings & Grounds Public Infrastructure (within public rights-of-way) Public Utility System (Water Distribution & Wastewater Collection) News Public Works Services Buildings & Grounds The Public Works Department maintains all municipal buildings and property owned by the City, such as parks. Public Infrastructure Public Works is charged with maintaining and repairing municipal streets, sidewalks and alleys as well as storm drains. This includes state roads within the City Limits. As per the Tree Ordinance, the Department maintains trees in public rights of way, but does not provide brush collection services. Limited brush collection service is provide by the City's solid waste collection company or by residents' private brush trimming contractors. Public Utilities Public Works also assists the Public Utility Department (PUD) with connecting, maintaining and repairing water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Department Docs More information regarding our Department. None Department Forms These forms will improve service delivery. Download, complete and return. None External Links Learn more about government regulators, funders, professional associations and partners: American Public Works Association

A brief history of the City of La Joya and surrounding communities on the United States border with Mexico. Brief History A brief history of the City of La Joya and surrounding communities on the United States border with Mexico. Chapter 2: Spanish Colonizers to Revolutions Spanish Ancestors Colonize the Region More than 100 years after the Dutch threat, in 1747 Blas de la Garza Falcon lead a Spanish expedition from what is now Laredo to the Gulf of Mexico, mapping the northern bank of the Rio Grande. This recon was part of the larger effort by Spain to colonize El Seno Mexicano, with Jose de Escandon as the leader. I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Escandon established several settlements or colonias along the Rio Grande, including Reynosa, Tamaulipas on March 14, 1749. Reynosa included the establishment of Los Ejidos de Reynosa on the river’s northern bank. These communal lands would be used by Reynosa residents for subsistence farming. In 1767, Spanish King Carlos III granted tracts of land along the Rio Grande River, from the Gulf to Laredo, to notable settlers. At this time, a large tract generally south of U.S. Highway 83, from Jara Chinas Road (FM 2221) east to Abrams Road, was designated as Los Ejidos de Reynosa. Another large tract, Porcion 46, was granted to Jose Matias Tijerina, who established a settlement naming it Havana . In 1802 Reynosa was moved downstream to avoid flooding plaguing the original townsite (now present-day Reynosa Diaz). It was at this time that Francisco de la Garza, a descendent of the founders of Reynosa, and other Reynosa residents founded Tabasco on the western part of the Ejidos de Reynosa, instead of moving to the new Reynosa. In time the Ejidos would be called Los Ejidos de Reynosa Viejo. Mexicans, Texans & Otros Revolt Tabasco and Havana residents would witness the tumult of Mexico’s fight for independence from Spain in 1821, followed by the succession of Texas from Mexico in 1836. Tabasco and Havana residents were subjects of the Spanish Empire, then Mexican nationals before becoming citizens of the new Republic of Texas . The times were turbulent. In January 1840 they became residents of the nascent Republic of the Rio Grande , but this republic collapsed by November. It did allow Tabasco and Havana resident eventually to claim status under seven, rather than six flags. By 1846 Texas and the United States incorrectly claimed Texas extended to Tamaulipas territory north of the Rio Grande River, making Tabasco and Havana disputed territory. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo settled the Mexican-American War, granting American citizenship to Mexican nationals living in newly annexed areas and guaranteeing title to their lands. Previous Next

The Finance Department's mission is to efficiently budget and account for financial resources used to provide public services. Finance Department The Finance Department's mission is to efficiently budget and account for financial resources used to provide public services. Rosa Trevino Interim Director Rosie Trevino has held a variety of positions with the City as Finance Director for 14 years, Peace Officer and Personnel Director. She is a native of La Joya, Texas. Department Description Quick Facts The Finance Department provides support for other municipal departments, the City Manager and the City Council. The Department has an Accounting Division and a Purchasing Division. News Finance Services Audit Reports Texas law requires municipalities to complete an annual audit. Comprehensive Financial Audit Report, Fiscal Year 2024 Comprehensive Financial Audit Report, Fiscal Year 2023 Comprehensive Financial Audit Report, Fiscal Year 2022 Comprehensive Financial Audit Report, Fiscal Year 2021 Comprehensive Financial Audit Report, Fiscal Year 2020 Bond Rating Cities demonstrating experienced governance, professional management and sound financial practices earn a high bond rating by independent rating agencies. This allows cities to borrow at better rates for their capital projects. S&P Global rated La Joya as "A " investment grade. La Joya is the only city west of Mission with a bond rating. Budgets The City Council is required to approve an annual budget by September 30. Municipal Budget, Fiscal Year 2025 Municipal Budget, Fiscal Year 2024 Municipal Budget, Fiscal Year 2023 Municipal Budget, Fiscal Year 2022 Municipal Budget, Fiscal Year 2021 Purchasing The Finance Department helps other municipal departments purchase goods and services from a variety of public and private vendors. State and local laws require certain disclosures relating to purchasing. Check City Secretary's Office for required filings. Conflict of Interest Statement (Ch. 176) Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Ch. 176) Nepotism Disclosure Public Investment The Finance Department is charged with administering the Public Funds Investment Policy as required by the Public Funds Investment Act . The Finance Director serves as Chair of the Public Funds Investment Committee, which guides the City's investments. The City invests funds in TexSTAR and Local Government Investment Cooperative (LOGIC) investment pools. Transparency To improve public disclosure and accountability of municipal expenditures, the Finance Department will initiate participation in the Comptroller's Transparency Stars Program . Whistleblower Act Public employees who report public corruption are protected by the Texas Whistleblowers Act . Public officials, employees and the public may use the following information for reporting waste, fraud and abuse of federal, state and local programs: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (956.984.6300 ) Texas Attorney General's Office (800.252.8011 ) Texas Ranger's Public Integrity Unit (512.424.2160 ) Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney (956.292.7600 ) Department Docs More information regarding our Department. Ethics Ordinance, Amended Department Forms These forms will improve service delivery. Download, complete and return. Disclosure External Links Learn more about government regulators, funders, professional associations and partners: Government Finance Officer Association of Texas (GFOA) Local Government Investment Cooperative (LOGIC) Lone Star National Bank Texas Comptroller Local Government Transparency TexStar

< Back Angie Garza One of nine siblings, Angelica Garza was born in Edinburg, Texas to David B González and Otila Villarreal González. Garza attended Edinburg CISD schools and graduated from Edinburg High School in 1967, before attending Pan American University and marrying José Vicente Garza on July 4, 1969. As proud parents of three and residents of La Joya, Texas, Garza and her husband were dedicated to helping their community. In partnership with the Boys & Girls Club in La Joya, the Garzas would sponsor various baseball teams from Sullivan City to Palmview, and provide transportation for required travel to game competitions in neighboring cities. In March 1976, Garza began working for La Joya ISD and did not retire from the district until 28 years later in 2004. Throughout her career with La Joya ISD and for several years after, Garza served as city commissioner for La Joya, (1987-2011), chairperson for Hidalgo County Metropolitan Policy Organization (1992-1994), president of the La Joya Lions Club (2002-2003), and is a past member of the Texas Municipal League (TML) and the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) . Presently, Garza is a grandmother to five cherished grandchildren and remains committed to serving her community in various ways. Garza is a board member of the La Joya Economic Development Corporation (LJEDC), serves as a lector and Eucharistic Minister at Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish in La Joya, and also is an active member of the ACTS Organization at the same parish.

< 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.

< Back Enrique Cantu Enrique Cantu has served in the health care industry for more than 30 years, bringing to the forefront the importance of patient centered care. He currently serves as System Director for Performance Improvement at South Texas Health System where his work has been recognized for excellence over the years. Before his election to the City Council in 2023, Cantu has served as a member of the La Joya Economic Development Corporation. Cantu has volunteered with middle and high school players as a basketball coach; with church activities; and with work activities such as Pink Walk and the Halloween Safety Fair. Cantu received his Bachelor of Science (BS) from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Keiser University . He has completed National Incident Management System (NIMS) training to ensure an effective response to our community during an emergency.

The Personnel Department's mission is to recruit and retain talented public servants. Personnel Dept. The Personnel Department mission is to recruit and retain talented public servants. Department Description Quick Facts Welcome. The City of La Joya is building a new future everyday. Join us. We recruit and retain talented professionals to provide a variety of municipal services to our citizens. The City of La Joya is a recognized as a professionally-managed municipality by the International City Management Association (ICMA) . Personnel Services Employee Benefits La Joya provides a competitive benefits package which includes: Competitive Salaries Health Insurance Vision/Dental Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) Other Annual Leave benefits Employment Opportunities The City is currently recruiting qualified applicants for the following positions: Building Maintenance If interested complete an application, link below and return it to our office or via personnel@lajoyatx.gov . For more information, contact us at: 956.581.7002 . Municipal Holidays Municipal offices are closed in observance of official holidays. New Year's Day (Dec 31-Jan 1) MLK Day (3rd Monday of Jan) Presidents' Day (3rd Monday in Feb) Easter (Good Friday & Easter Monday) Memorial Day (Last Monday in May) Juneteenth (Jun 19) Independence Day (Jul 4) Labor Day (1st Monday in Sep) Indigenous Peoples Day (2nd Monday in Oct) Thanksgiving (3rd Thursday & Friday in Oct) Christmas (Dec 24-25) Volunteer Opportunities "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world... " Margaret Mead Join our municipal family by volunteering for: Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Library Helper Volunteer Firefighter Just complete and return the Employee/Volunteer Application . :-) Department Docs More information regarding our Department. Organizational Chart Department Forms These forms will improve service delivery. Download, complete and return. Citizen Complaint Form Employment/Volunteer Application External Links Learn more about government regulators, funders, professional associations and partners: Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Texas Municipal Human Resources Association Texas Municipal League (TML) Career Center