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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Baylor County, TX

Baylor County Hospital District

A+
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 94.2/100▲ +1.1 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #990 among Texas Special Districts • Tier Rank: #977 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
88.1/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
96/100
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.1980
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$2.6M
+2.2% YoY • +13.1% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$2.83M
★ Citizen Watchdog Membership & Action CardBaylor County Hospital District Grade: A+ (94.2/100)

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Elected & Governing Officials (5)

JM
John Michael Griffin
Director, Place 4
Lhardin@seymourtexas.net
JK
Juanima Kay Bradley
Director, Place 5
Lhardin@seymourtexas.net
KB
Krystal Butler
Director, Place 1
Lhardin@seymourtexas.net
MN
Mark Nichols
Director, Place 2
Lhardin@seymourtexas.net
TB
Terry Bench
Director, Place 3
Lhardin@seymourtexas.net

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.2% YoYFreedom Score: 94.2 (A+)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Baylor County Hospital District
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($2,642,206) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.198000 per $100 valuation: $0.182566 M&O + $0.015434 I&S) for Baylor County Hospital District. Source: Baylor County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.

Total Appropriation
$2.6M
General Fund
$1.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
0
Public Safety: $2.0M (77%)
000
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1980 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 93.4 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Baylor County Hospital District
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Adopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for Baylor County Hospital District (Baylor County) totaling $2,584,823 ($951,843 Maintenance & Operations; $239,360 I&S Bond Debt Service; $1,393,620 Utility/Service Enterprise Fund). Comptroller PTAD Certified Ad Valorem Levy: $1,032,311 on $516,155,730 taxable valuation at a total tax rate of $0.20000 per $100 (M&O: $0.18441, I&S: $0.01559). Certified Bond Review Board / SPDPID Principal Debt Outstanding: $3,520,000.

Total Appropriation
$2.6M
General Fund
$1.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
0
Public Safety: $2.0M (76%)
000
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.2000 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.1% YoYFreedom Score: 93.4 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Baylor County Hospital District
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($2,504,673) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.200000 per $100 valuation) for Baylor County Hospital District. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD 2024 Tax Rate & Levy Roll.

Total Appropriation
$2.5M
General Fund
$0.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Public Safety: $1.9M (76%)
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.2000 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+1.8% YoYFreedom Score: 93.3 (A+)• Adopted Sep 5, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Baylor County Hospital District
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Baylor County Hospital District (Baylor County) totaling $2,451,956. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.2000 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$2.5M
General Fund
$0.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Public Safety: $1.9M (76%)
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.2000 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.1% YoYFreedom Score: 93.1 (A+)• Adopted Sep 5, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Baylor County Hospital District
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Baylor County Hospital District (Baylor County) totaling $2,408,601. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.2100 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$2.4M
General Fund
$0.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Public Safety: $1.8M (76%)
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.2100 / $100

Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)

Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$2.64M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MTax Rate: $0.1980Freedom: 94.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2026$2.58M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MTax Rate: $0.2000Freedom: 93.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2025$2.50M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MTax Rate: $0.2000Freedom: 93.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2024$2.45M(+1.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MTax Rate: $0.2000Freedom: 93.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2023$2.41M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MTax Rate: $0.2100Freedom: 93.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2022$2.34M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MTax Rate: $0.2100Freedom: 93.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2021$2.29M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MTax Rate: $0.2142Freedom: 92.9 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2020$2.24M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MTax Rate: $0.21677Freedom: 92.8 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2019$2.18M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MTax Rate: $0.220022Freedom: 92.7 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2018$2.14M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MTax Rate: $0.224422Freedom: 92.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2017$2.10M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MTax Rate: $0.225544Freedom: 92.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2016$2.04M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MTax Rate: $0.225318Freedom: 92.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2015$1.99M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MTax Rate: $0.227346Freedom: 92.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2014$1.94M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MTax Rate: $0.229165Freedom: 92.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2013$1.88M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MTax Rate: $0.23054Freedom: 92.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2012$1.85M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MTax Rate: $0.231462Freedom: 92 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2011$1.80M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MTax Rate: $0.230768Freedom: 91.9 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2010$1.75M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.23123Freedom: 91.9 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2009$1.71M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.231692Freedom: 91.8 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2008$1.67M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.233546Freedom: 91.7 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2007$1.64M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.234714Freedom: 91.5 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2006$1.60M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.236122Freedom: 91.4 (A+)
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FY 2005$1.56M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.237775Freedom: 91.3 (A+)
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FY 2004$1.53M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.237537Freedom: 91.2 (A+)
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FY 2003$1.49M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.237062Freedom: 91.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2002$1.46M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MTax Rate: $0.238721Freedom: 90.9 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2001$1.42M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MTax Rate: $0.238482Freedom: 90.9 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2000$1.38M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MTax Rate: $0.239197Freedom: 90.8 (A+)
Official PDF

Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Baylor County Hospital District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Baylor County Hospital District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Baylor County Hospital D...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Baylor County Hospital District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Baylor County Hospital District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Baylor County Hospital D...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Baylor County Hospital District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Baylor County Hospital District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Baylor County Hospital D...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Baylor County Hospital District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Baylor County Hospital District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Baylor County Hospital D...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Baylor County Hospital District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Baylor County Hospital D...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Baylor County Hospital District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Baylor County Hospital District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Baylor County Hospital D...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Baylor County Hospital District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Baylor County Hospital District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Baylor County Hospital D...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Baylor County Hospital District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Baylor County Hospital District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Baylor County Hospital District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Baylor County Hospital D...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Baylor County Hospital District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Baylor County Hospital D...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Baylor County Hospital District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Baylor County Hospital District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Baylor County Hospital D...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Baylor County Hospital District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2014 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Baylor County Hospital District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Baylor County Hospital D...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Baylor County Hospital District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2013 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Baylor County Hospital District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2012 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Baylor County Hospital District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Baylor County Hospital D...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Baylor County Hospital District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (10)

UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 Baylor County Hospital District Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 161 (18.9% of 850 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3
Terry Bench WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 4
John Michael Griffin WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 5
Juanima Kay Bradley WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 1
Krystal Butler WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 2
Mark Nichols WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 Baylor County Hospital District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 306 (18.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Terry Bench WINNER
69.0% (211 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (95 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 Baylor County Hospital District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Terry Bench WINNER
62.0% (274 votes)
Michael R. Vance
38.0% (168 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 Baylor County Hospital District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 323 (19.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Terry Bench WINNER
62.0% (200 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (123 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 Baylor County Hospital District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 357 (21.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Terry Bench WINNER
54.0% (193 votes)
David C. Morales
46.0% (164 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 Baylor County Hospital District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 306 (18.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Terry Bench WINNER
63.0% (193 votes)
David C. Morales
37.0% (113 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 Baylor County Hospital District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Terry Bench WINNER
64.0% (152 votes)
Michael R. Vance
36.0% (86 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 Baylor County Hospital District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 527 (31.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Terry Bench WINNER
70.0% (369 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (158 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 Baylor County Hospital District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Terry Bench WINNER
66.0% (292 votes)
David C. Morales
34.0% (150 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 Baylor County Hospital District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Terry Bench WINNER
67.0% (296 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (146 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)

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2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Baylor County Hospital District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION

Baylor County Hospital District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Baylor County Hospital District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Baylor County Hospital District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Baylor County Hospital District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-05-20 • REGULAR SESSION

Baylor County Hospital District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Baylor County Hospital District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Baylor County Hospital District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Baylor County Hospital District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-01-21 • REGULAR SESSION

Baylor County Hospital District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-12-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Baylor County Hospital District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-11-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Baylor County Hospital District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-10-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Baylor County Hospital District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Baylor County Hospital District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Baylor County Hospital District Board of Directors Regular Meeting