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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Brazoria County, TX

Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District

A+
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 92.4/100▲ +1.4 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #1415 among Texas Special Districts • Tier Rank: #1394 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
80.9/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
100/100
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.31808
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.2M
+3.5% YoY • +18.3% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
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★ Citizen Watchdog Membership & Action CardBrazoria County Groundwater Conservation District Grade: A+ (92.4/100)

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Elected & Governing Officials (3)

DD
Dennis Davenport
Vice President (Place 2)
PO
Patrick O'Day
President
patrick.o.day@brazoriacountyg.tx.gov
RP
Robert Purnell
Secretary (Place 1)

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 92.4 (A+)• Adopted Sep 9, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($191,494) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.318080 per $100 valuation) for Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District. Source: Brazoria County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.

Total Appropriation
$0.2M
000
00
Public Works: $0.2M (82%)
0
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.31808 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 91 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District
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Adopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District (Brazoria County) totaling $185,000 ($0 Maintenance & Operations; $0 I&S Bond Debt Service; $185,000 Utility/Service Enterprise Fund). Funded under an adopted property tax rate of $0.3200 per $100 valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.2M
000
00
Public Works: $0.2M (82%)
0
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3200 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 91 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($179,264) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.320000 per $100 valuation) for Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD 2024 Tax Rate & Levy Roll.

Total Appropriation
$0.2M
Public Works: $0.1M (82%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3200 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 91 (A+)• Adopted Sep 9, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District (Brazoria County) totaling $173,688. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3219 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.2M
Public Works: $0.1M (82%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.32192 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 91 (A+)• Adopted Sep 9, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District (Brazoria County) totaling $167,378. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3255 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.2M
Public Works: $0.1M (82%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.325461 / $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$0.19M(+3.5% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $0.31808Freedom: 92.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2026$0.18M(+3.2% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $0.3200Freedom: 91 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2025$0.18M(+3.2% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.3200Freedom: 91 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2024$0.17M(+3.8% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.32192Freedom: 91 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2023$0.17M(+3.4% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.325461Freedom: 91 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2022$0.16M(+3.1% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.33197Freedom: 91 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2021$0.16M(+2.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.338609Freedom: 91 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2020$0.15M(+3.8% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.340979Freedom: 91 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2019$0.15M(+2.8% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.347117Freedom: 91 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2018$0.14M(+3.8% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.353712Freedom: 91 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2017$0.14M(+3.5% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.355834Freedom: 91.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2016$0.13M(+3.5% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.359037Freedom: 91.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2015$0.13M(+3.7% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.356883Freedom: 91.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2014$0.12M(+3.7% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.356526Freedom: 91.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2013$0.12M(+3.3% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.354387Freedom: 91.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2012$0.12M(+3.2% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.356868Freedom: 91.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2011$0.11M(+3.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.357939Freedom: 91.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2010$0.11M(+2.8% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.359729Freedom: 91.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2009$0.10M(+4.2% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.361528Freedom: 91.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2008$0.10M(+3.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.360805Freedom: 91.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2007$0.10M(+3.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.361887Freedom: 91.5 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2006$0.09M(+4.1% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.363335Freedom: 91.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2005$0.09M(+2.7% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.363335Freedom: 91.7 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2004$0.09M(+4.2% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.365878Freedom: 91.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2003$0.08M(+3.6% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.36478Freedom: 91.8 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2002$0.08M(+3.7% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.36478Freedom: 91.8 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2001$0.08M(+2.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.365145Freedom: 91.9 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2000$0.08M(+3.6% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.36624Freedom: 91.8 (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 Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation 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 — Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Brazoria County Groundwa...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation 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 — Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Brazoria County Groundwa...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation 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 — Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Brazoria County Groundwa...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation 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 — Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Brazoria County Groundwa...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Brazoria County Groundwa...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation 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 — Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Brazoria County Groundwa...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation 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 — Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Brazoria County Groundwa...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation 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 Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation 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 — Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Brazoria County Groundwa...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Brazoria County Groundwa...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation 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 — Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Brazoria County Groundwa...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation 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 — Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Brazoria County Groundwa...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation 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 Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation 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 — Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Brazoria County Groundwa...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation 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 Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District Official General Election Canvass

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

Candidate Races

Vice President (Place 2)
Dennis Davenport WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Asst. Secretary (Place 3)
Keith Ordeneaux WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Secretary (Place 1)
Robert Purnell WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
President
Patrick O'Day (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 289 (17.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Secretary (Place 1)
Robert Purnell WINNER
67.0% (194 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (95 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 289 (17.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Secretary (Place 1)
Robert Purnell WINNER
62.0% (179 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (110 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Secretary (Place 1)
Robert Purnell WINNER
65.0% (343 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (184 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Secretary (Place 1)
Robert Purnell WINNER
69.0% (305 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (137 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Secretary (Place 1)
Robert Purnell WINNER
65.0% (298 votes)
David C. Morales
35.0% (161 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 425 (25.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Secretary (Place 1)
Robert Purnell WINNER
63.0% (268 votes)
Michael R. Vance
37.0% (157 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 425 (25.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Secretary (Place 1)
Robert Purnell WINNER
68.0% (289 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (136 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Secretary (Place 1)
Robert Purnell WINNER
56.0% (133 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (105 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Secretary (Place 1)
Robert Purnell WINNER
71.0% (326 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (133 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (323)

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2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION

Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Brazoria County GCD Board of Directors Meeting - August 13, 2026

2026-07-09 • REGULAR SESSION

Brazoria County GCD Board of Directors Meeting - July 09, 2026

2026-06-11 • REGULAR SESSION

Brazoria County GCD Board of Directors Meeting - June 11, 2026 (Notice of Cancellation)

2026-05-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Brazoria County GCD Board of Directors Meeting - May 14, 2026 (Notice of Cancellation)

2026-04-09 • REGULAR SESSION

Brazoria County GCD Board of Directors Meeting - April 09, 2026

2026-03-11 • REGULAR SESSION

Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-02-12 • REGULAR SESSION

Brazoria County GCD Board of Directors Meeting - February 12, 2026

2026-01-08 • REGULAR SESSION

Brazoria County GCD Board of Directors Meeting - January 08, 2026

2025-12-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-11-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Brazoria County GCD Board of Directors Meeting - November 13, 2025

2025-10-09 • REGULAR SESSION

Brazoria County GCD Board of Directors Meeting - October 09, 2025

2025-09-11 • REGULAR SESSION

Brazoria County GCD Board of Directors Meeting - September 11, 2025

2025-08-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Brazoria County GCD Board of Directors Meeting - August 14, 2025