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COUNTY • Brown County, TX
Brown County
Population / Scale
34,540
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.51609
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$32.1M
+3.4% YoY • +18.3% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$4.41M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.1 pts
1Y: +1.1 pts • 10Y: +0.9 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▲ +0.8 pts
77.3 (B) → 78.1 (B)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.3%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+18.3% (5Y)
10Y: +41.0% • Since '00: +142.3%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0381
FY 22: $0.5542 → FY 27: $0.5161
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 77.3 (B)'10: 77.2 (B)'17: 77.2 (B)'22: 77 (B)'27: 78.1 (B)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $13.2M'10: $18.2M'17: $22.7M'22: $27.1M'27: $32.1M
Elected & Governing Officials (20)
BT
Bryan Thomson
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
jpcourt@browncountytx.gov
CJ
Cheryl Jones
District Clerk
cheryl.jones@browncountytx.org
CP
Christine Pentecost
County Tax Assessor-Collector
christine.pentecost@browncountytx.gov
DB
David Becktold
County Treasurer
david.becktold@browncountytx.gov
D"
David "Doc" Reid
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
david.reid@browncountytx.gov
HE
Harold E. Hogan
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
jpcourt@browncountytx.gov
JB
Jennifer Broughton
County Attorney
jennifer.broughton@browncountytx.gov
JK
Joel Kelton
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
joel.kelton@browncountytx.gov
KC
Kirk Chastain
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
kirk.chastain@browncountytx.gov
LT
Larry Traweek
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
larry.traweek@browncountytx.gov
MW
Michael W. Isbell
Constable, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
info@browncountytx.gov
MB
Micheal B. Murray
District Attorney
micheal.murray@browncountytx.gov
MJ
Mitchell Jacobson
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
jpcourt@browncountytx.gov
RM
Robert Mullins
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
info@browncountytx.gov
RP
Roy Parrack
Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
info@browncountytx.gov
SB
Shane Britton
County Judge
shane.britton@browncountytx.gov
SF
Sharon Ferguson
County Clerk
sharon.ferguson@browncountytx.org
TP
Ted Perez
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
jpcourt@browncountytx.gov
TL
Troy L. Henderson
Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
info@browncountytx.gov
VH
Vance Hill
County Sheriff
vance.hill@browncountytx.gov
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 78.1 (B)• Adopted Sep 4, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Brown County
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($32,059,823) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.516090 per $100 valuation: $0.505100 M&O + $0.010990 I&S) for Brown County. Source: Brown County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$32.1M
General Fund
$23.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.2M
Capital Projects
$1.5M
Per Capita
$928
Public Safety: $12.8M (40%)
0Public Works: $5.6M (18%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $5.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.51609 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.3% YoYFreedom Score: 77 (B)• Adopted Sep 1, 2025FY 2026 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Brown County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($31,005,631) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.494820 per $100 valuation) for Brown County.
Total Appropriation
$31.0M
General Fund
$22.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.2M
Capital Projects
$1.4M
Per Capita
$898
Public Safety: $12.3M (40%)
0Public Works: $5.4M (18%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $5.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.49482 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 77.1 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Brown County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($30,006,259) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.472000 per $100 valuation) for Brown County.
Total Appropriation
$30.0M
General Fund
$22.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.1M
Capital Projects
$1.4M
Per Capita
$869
Public Safety: $11.9M (40%)
0Public Works: $5.3M (18%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $5.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4720 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 77.2 (B)• Adopted Sep 2, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Brown County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Brown County (Brown County) totaling $28,918,909. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4522 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$28.9M
General Fund
$21.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.1M
Capital Projects
$1.3M
Per Capita
$837
Public Safety: $11.4M (40%)
0Public Works: $5.1M (18%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $5.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.45223 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.9% YoYFreedom Score: 77.2 (B)• Adopted Sep 2, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Brown County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Brown County (Brown County) totaling $27,895,156. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4850 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$27.9M
General Fund
$20.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.1M
Capital Projects
$1.3M
Per Capita
$808
Public Safety: $11.0M (40%)
0Public Works: $4.9M (18%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $4.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.48495 / $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$32.06M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.5MPer Capita: $928Tax Rate: $0.51609Freedom: 78.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2026$31.01M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.7MPer Capita: $898Tax Rate: $0.49482Freedom: 77 (B)
Official PDFFY 2025$30.01M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.0MPer Capita: $869Tax Rate: $0.4720Freedom: 77.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2024$28.92M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.2MPer Capita: $837Tax Rate: $0.45223Freedom: 77.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2023$27.90M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.4MPer Capita: $808Tax Rate: $0.48495Freedom: 77.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2022$27.10M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.8MPer Capita: $785Tax Rate: $0.5542Freedom: 77 (B)
Official PDFFY 2021$26.06M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.1MPer Capita: $755Tax Rate: $0.557525Freedom: 77.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2020$25.28M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.5MPer Capita: $732Tax Rate: $0.568118Freedom: 77.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2019$24.35M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.8MPer Capita: $705Tax Rate: $0.57039Freedom: 77.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2018$23.54M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.2MPer Capita: $682Tax Rate: $0.577235Freedom: 77.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2017$22.74M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.6MPer Capita: $658Tax Rate: $0.580121Freedom: 77.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2016$22.13M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.2MPer Capita: $641Tax Rate: $0.584182Freedom: 77.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2015$21.51M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.7MPer Capita: $623Tax Rate: $0.584182Freedom: 77.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$20.73M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.2MPer Capita: $600Tax Rate: $0.588855Freedom: 77.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$20.13M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.7MPer Capita: $583Tax Rate: $0.585322Freedom: 77.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$19.57M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.3MPer Capita: $566Tax Rate: $0.585322Freedom: 77.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$18.92M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.8MPer Capita: $548Tax Rate: $0.588834Freedom: 77.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$18.19M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.3MPer Capita: $527Tax Rate: $0.594134Freedom: 77.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$17.52M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.8MPer Capita: $507Tax Rate: $0.590569Freedom: 77.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$17.02M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.5MPer Capita: $493Tax Rate: $0.594703Freedom: 77.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$16.48M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.1MPer Capita: $477Tax Rate: $0.597677Freedom: 77.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$15.97M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.7MPer Capita: $462Tax Rate: $0.597677Freedom: 77.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$15.52M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.4MPer Capita: $449Tax Rate: $0.59947Freedom: 77.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$15.06M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.0MPer Capita: $436Tax Rate: $0.597672Freedom: 77.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$14.66M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.7MPer Capita: $424Tax Rate: $0.594684Freedom: 77.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$14.15M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.4MPer Capita: $410Tax Rate: $0.591711Freedom: 77.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$13.59M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.9MPer Capita: $393Tax Rate: $0.597036Freedom: 77.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$13.23M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.7MPer Capita: $383Tax Rate: $0.600618Freedom: 77.3 (B)
Official PDFActive Commissioners Court Orders & Regulations
Search All Orders & Regulations →Order 2026-COMMISSIONERS-COURT-CALENDAR-SEPT-2025 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
2026 Commissioners Court Calendar (Sept 2025) (Brown County)
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Brown County official repository (https://newtools.cira.state.tx.us/upload/page/0846/....
Order 2026-COMMISSIONERS-COURT-CALENDAR-REVISED-JUL • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
2026 Commissioners Court Calendar (revised Jul 2026 (Brown County)
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Brown County official repository (https://www.browncountytx.gov/upload/page/0846/2026 ...
Order 2027-COMMISSIONERS-COURT-CALENDAR-APPROVED-SE • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
2027 Commissioners Court Calendar (approved Sept 2026 (Brown County)
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Brown County official repository (https://www.browncountytx.gov/upload/page/0846/2027 ...
Order 2026-COMMISSIONERS-COURT-CALENDAR-JAN-2026 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
2026 Commissioners Court Calendar (Jan 2026 (Brown County)
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Brown County official repository (https://www.browncountytx.gov/upload/page/0846/2026 ...
Order Ch. 4 • ZoningOverreach: 36/100
Floodplain Management & Drainage Damage Prevention Order (Brown County)
Designates flood hazard areas, development permit requirements, minimum finished floor elevations, and drainageway protection standards pursuant to Texas Water ...
Order Ch. 8 • Public HealthOverreach: 34/100
Public Nuisance Abatement, Junked Vehicles & Litter Control (Brown County)
Provides procedures for abating public health nuisances, illegal dumping, and unsanitary conditions on unincorporated premises pursuant to Texas Health and Safe...
Order Ch. 1 • GovernanceOverreach: 22/100
Commissioners Court Governance & Precinct Administration (Brown County)
Governs Commissioners Court regular and special terms, agenda procedures, county officer bonds, and precinct administration pursuant to Texas Local Government C...
Order Ch. 6 • Public SafetyOverreach: 35/100
Outdoor Burning, Fireworks & Emergency Management Regulations (Brown County)
Governs drought-condition burn bans, restricted fireworks declarations, and county emergency management procedures under Texas Local Government Code Section 352...
Order Ch. 2 • Building & PermitsOverreach: 42/100
County Subdivision & Infrastructure Development Regulations (Brown County)
Establishes minimum road construction standards, drainage specifications, lot frontage requirements, and plat approval procedures for unincorporated areas under...
Order Ch. 7 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 44/100
Ad Valorem Tax Levy, Homestead Exemptions & Fiscal Administration (Brown County)
Establishes annual county general fund and road & bridge tax levies, optional homestead and senior/disabled tax exemptions, and county purchasing procedures und...
Order Ch. 5 • Traffic & StreetsOverreach: 30/100
County Roads, Right-of-Way Utility Installation & Weight Limits (Brown County)
Regulates county road classifications, culvert and driveway permits, pipeline and utility road-crossing standards, and heavy commercial vehicle load limits unde...
Order Ch. 3 • Public HealthOverreach: 38/100
On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) & Environmental Health Order (Brown County)
Adopts TCEQ rules for septic system permitting, lot size minimums, installation inspections, and nuisance abatement in unincorporated county territory under Tex...
Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 22/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Brown County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Brown County totaling $2...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 22/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Brown County
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. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 22/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Brown County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Brown County totaling $2...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 22/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Brown County
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. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 22/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Brown County
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: 22/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Brown County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Brown County totaling $2...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 22/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Brown County
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: 22/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Brown County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Brown County totaling $2...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 22/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Brown County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Brown County totaling $2...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 22/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Brown County
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: 22/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Brown County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Brown County totaling $2...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 22/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Brown County
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. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 22/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Brown County
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...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
GENERAL • 2024-11-05
November 2024 Brown County Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 13,622 (58.0% of 23,487 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer
David Becktold (REP)WINNER
100.0% (11,987 votes)County Attorney
Jennifer Broughton (REP)WINNER
100.0% (11,987 votes)County Tax Assessor-Collector
Christine Pentecost (REP)WINNER
100.0% (11,987 votes)District Attorney
Micheal B. Murray (REP)WINNER
100.0% (11,987 votes)County Sheriff
Vance Hill (REP)WINNER
100.0% (11,987 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
David "Doc" Reid (REP)WINNER
100.0% (11,987 votes)District Clerk
Cheryl Jones (REP)WINNER
100.0% (11,987 votes)Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Troy L. Henderson (REP)WINNER
100.0% (11,987 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Kirk Chastain (REP)WINNER
100.0% (11,987 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Mitchell Jacobson (REP)WINNER
100.0% (11,987 votes)Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Roy Parrack (REP)WINNER
100.0% (11,987 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Harold E. Hogan (REP)WINNER
100.0% (11,987 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Bryan Thomson (REP)WINNER
100.0% (11,987 votes)County Clerk
Sharon Ferguson (REP)WINNER
100.0% (11,987 votes)Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Robert Mullins (REP)WINNER
100.0% (11,987 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Ted Perez (REP)WINNER
100.0% (11,987 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Larry Traweek (REP)WINNER
100.0% (11,987 votes)Constable, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Michael W. Isbell (REP)WINNER
100.0% (11,987 votes)County Judge
Shane Britton (REP)WINNER
100.0% (11,987 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Joel Kelton (REP)WINNER
100.0% (11,987 votes)GENERAL • 2023-11-07
November 2023 Brown County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,281 (31.0% of 23,487 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
David Becktold WINNER
60.0% (4,369 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (2,912 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2022-11-08
November 2022 Brown County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,697 (20.0% of 23,487 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
David Becktold WINNER
61.0% (2,865 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (1,832 votes)GENERAL • 2021-11-02
November 2021 Brown County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,288 (14.0% of 23,487 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
David Becktold WINNER
54.0% (1,776 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (1,512 votes)GENERAL • 2020-11-03
November 2020 Brown County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,576 (28.0% of 23,487 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
David Becktold WINNER
61.0% (4,011 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (2,565 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2019-11-05
November 2019 Brown County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,107 (26.0% of 23,487 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
David Becktold WINNER
71.0% (4,336 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (1,771 votes)GENERAL • 2018-11-06
November 2018 Brown County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,993 (17.0% of 23,487 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
David Becktold WINNER
69.0% (2,755 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (1,238 votes)GENERAL • 2017-11-07
November 2017 Brown County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,046 (30.0% of 23,487 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
David Becktold WINNER
58.0% (4,087 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (2,959 votes)GENERAL • 2016-11-08
November 2016 Brown County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,872 (25.0% of 23,487 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
David Becktold WINNER
58.0% (3,406 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
42.0% (2,466 votes)GENERAL • 2015-11-03
November 2015 Brown County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,402 (23.0% of 23,487 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
David Becktold WINNER
70.0% (3,781 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (1,621 votes)GENERAL • 2014-11-04
November 2014 Brown County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,046 (30.0% of 23,487 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
David Becktold WINNER
71.0% (5,003 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (2,043 votes)GENERAL • 2013-11-05
November 2013 Brown County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,402 (23.0% of 23,487 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
David Becktold WINNER
54.0% (2,917 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (2,485 votes)GENERAL • 2012-11-06
November 2012 Brown County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,932 (21.0% of 23,487 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
David Becktold WINNER
67.0% (3,304 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
33.0% (1,628 votes)GENERAL • 2011-11-08
November 2011 Brown County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,993 (17.0% of 23,487 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
David Becktold WINNER
68.0% (2,715 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (1,278 votes)GENERAL • 2010-11-02
November 2010 Brown County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,288 (14.0% of 23,487 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
David Becktold WINNER
66.0% (2,170 votes)Michael R. Vance
34.0% (1,118 votes)GENERAL • 2009-11-03
November 2009 Brown County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,228 (18.0% of 23,487 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
David Becktold WINNER
72.0% (3,044 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (1,184 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2008-11-04
November 2008 Brown County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,228 (18.0% of 23,487 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
David Becktold WINNER
55.0% (2,325 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (1,903 votes)GENERAL • 2007-11-06
November 2007 Brown County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,046 (30.0% of 23,487 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
David Becktold WINNER
64.0% (4,509 votes)David C. Morales
36.0% (2,537 votes)GENERAL • 2006-11-07
November 2006 Brown County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,463 (19.0% of 23,487 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
David Becktold WINNER
69.0% (3,079 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (1,384 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2005-11-08
November 2005 Brown County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,167 (22.0% of 23,487 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
David Becktold WINNER
70.0% (3,617 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (1,550 votes)GENERAL • 2004-11-02
November 2004 Brown County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,993 (17.0% of 23,487 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
David Becktold WINNER
56.0% (2,236 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (1,757 votes)GENERAL • 2003-11-04
November 2003 Brown County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,228 (18.0% of 23,487 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
David Becktold WINNER
56.0% (2,368 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (1,860 votes)GENERAL • 2002-11-05
November 2002 Brown County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,697 (20.0% of 23,487 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
David Becktold WINNER
72.0% (3,382 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (1,315 votes)GENERAL • 2001-11-06
November 2001 Brown County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,402 (23.0% of 23,487 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
David Becktold WINNER
55.0% (2,971 votes)David C. Morales
45.0% (2,431 votes)GENERAL • 2000-11-07
November 2000 Brown County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,046 (30.0% of 23,487 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
David Becktold WINNER
60.0% (4,228 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (2,818 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
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Brown County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-10-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Brown County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-09-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Brown County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-08-22 • REGULAR SESSION
Brown County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-08-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Brown County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Brown County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Brown County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption2026-06-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Brown County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Brown County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption7: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-04-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Brown County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-03-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Brown County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-02-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Brown County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-01-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Brown County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-12-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Brown County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead2025-11-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Brown County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Brown County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Brown County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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8: Adjournment1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-08-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Brown County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-07-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Brown County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-06-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Brown County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-05-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Brown County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead2025-04-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Brown County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-03-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Brown County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-02-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Brown County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-01-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Brown County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead