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David Bentancourt

County Treasurer,
Honorable David A. Betancourt, CIO

Duties of the Treasurer

Investment Officer for Cameron County funds working with external brokers and banking community for highest and safest investment returns on Cameron County funds; insuring proper collateral for all Cameron County investments and funds; and proposes and oversees the Cameron County Investment Policy, in compliance with the Public Funds Investment Act of Texas.

Contract Administrator for the Cameron County Bank Depository, including negotiating of Contract and management of all facets of banking services for Cameron County.
Custodian of bail bond collateral.

The County Treasurer serves as Chairman of the Cameron County Investment Committee, as well as statutory member of the Cameron County Bail Bond Board.

Contact Information

David A. Betancourt, County Treasurer
Email: david.betancourt@co.cameron.tx.us

Jose Eduardo Melendez, Chief Deputy Treasurer
Email:  Jose.Melendez01@co.cameron.tx.us
(956)982-5468

Edward Aguilar, Treasury Clerk I
Email: edward.aguilar@co.cameron.tx.us  (956)544-0819
1100 E. Monroe St.
Brownsville, Texas 78520
Ph:  (956) 544-0819
Fax: (956) 550-1323
Unclaimed Property

Statutory Supervisor for Unclaimed Property for Cameron County valued at less than $100 unclaimed Funds List see attached list.

To search the Texas State Comptroller website for unclaimed funds click on the following link:  State Comptroller Unclaimed Funds