Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. One — Effective August 1, 2026. Due to low reservoir levels, we are experiencing water shortages and have allocated water to eligible accounts only.

1904 N. Expressway 281, Edinburg, Texas 78542(956) 383-3886
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Irrigation canal carrying Rio Grande water alongside South Texas farmland

A political subdivision of the State of Texas

Delivering Water to South Texas Since 1921

Serving farmers, growers, and communities across Hidalgo County for over 100 years.

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Pay your water assessment online, by mail, or in person.

Meeting Agendas

Board agendas, minutes and the posted holiday schedule.

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District boundary and canal infrastructure maps.

Contact Us

Office hours, staff directory and service requests.

Meetings & Agendas

Next Meeting

Thursday, September 10, 2026

9:00 AM · District Office Board Room — 1904 N. Expressway 281, Edinburg, Texas

Regular Meeting, held once a month on the second Thursday of every month.

Current AgendaPast Minutes

About the District

Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 1 is a political subdivision of the State of Texas responsible for the irrigation of arid and semiarid lands within its territory. The District delivers surface water from the Rio Grande River across a network of primary canals and laterals.

The District is governed by a five-member Board of Directors elected by the property owners it serves, and operates under Chapter 58 of the Texas Water Code.

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Water Conservation

Water is a limited resource in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. During allocation periods, these practices help every irrigator stretch their available water.

Order water early

Place irrigation orders at least 48 hours in advance so ditch riders can schedule deliveries efficiently.

Check your gates and valves

Repair leaking turnouts and field gates. A single leaking gate can waste thousands of gallons per season.

Irrigate at the right time

Water in the early morning or evening to reduce evaporation losses in the Rio Grande Valley heat.

Level and maintain fields

Laser-leveled fields and maintained farm ditches deliver more of your allocation to the root zone.

Read the Drought Contingency Plan →

Office Information

Physical Address
1904 N. Expressway 281, Edinburg, Texas 78542
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 870, Edinburg, Texas 78540
Office Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Telephone
(956) 383-3886 · Fax (956) 383-3889

Staff & Board of Directors

District Staff

Board of Directors

  • Roberto CavazosDirector, Precinct 1President
  • Daniel MuñozDirector, Precinct 2Vice President
  • Alicia RamirezDirector, Precinct 3Secretary
  • Thomas BellDirector, Precinct 4Director
  • Guadalupe PeñaDirector, Precinct 5Director