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The City of McAllen, Texas, Public Works Department provides citizens with reliable solid waste and recycling collection services; clean alleys, streets and sidewalks; functional drainage ways, storm water collection systems and appurtenances; and quality of life. McAllen Public Works is organized into two divisions: solid waste and streets and drainage. Solid waste maintains a staff of more than 90 people. It is divided by the responsibility for residential, commercial, recycling and brush collection. Streets and drainage maintains a staff of nearly 50 people. It is divided by the responsibility for street maintenance and repair, street cleaning, drainage maintenance and graffiti removal. Public Works provides McAllen citizenry with superior and fiscally responsible representation and preserves the culture attracted residents to move to the City of McAllen, known locally as the city of palms.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is a state department that offers system planning, evaluation, disaster assistance and long-term care services. It has a staff of more than 9,000 employees. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission also provides a health program that includes gynecological examination and health screening services for women. In addition, the department provides the Texas Medicaid Program, which includes medical care services for low-income individuals and families. It offers individual protection, counseling and support services related to fraud and sexual abuse. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission provides job training, cultural orientation and financial assistance services to refugees.
