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COUNTY • Callahan County, TX
Callahan County
Population / Scale
14,071
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.6890
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$26.4M
+5.7% YoY • +91.9% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$14.26M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -0.1 pts
1Y: +0.9 pts • 10Y: -1.2 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -4.3 pts
77.9 (B) → 73.6 (B)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+5.7% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +6.3%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+91.9% (5Y)
10Y: +146.3% • Since '00: +420.6%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
+0.1215
FY 22: $0.5675 → FY 27: $0.6890
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 77.9 (B)'10: 76.2 (B)'17: 74.8 (B)'22: 73.7 (B)'27: 73.6 (B)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $5.1M'10: $7.8M'17: $10.7M'22: $13.7M'27: $26.4M
Elected & Governing Officials (18)
AH
Andi Holland
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
AM
Ashley McGowen
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
ashley.mcgowen@callahancounty.org
BF
Bryan Farmer
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
bryan.farmer@callahancounty.org
DH
Debbie Hatchett
County Tax Assessor-Collector
debbie.hatchett@callahancounty.org
EC
Ed C. Duncan
Constable, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
EC
Ed C. Duncan
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
EP
Eric Pechacek
County Sheriff
eric.pechacek@callahancounty.org
EC
Erwin Clark
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
erwin.clark@callahancounty.org
MP
Melissa Preijers
County Treasurer
NH
Nicki Harle
County Judge
nicki.harle@callahancounty.org
NC
Nicole Crocker
County Clerk
nicole.crocker@callahancounty.org
PS
Paige Savell
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
paige.savell@callahancounty.org
SD
Shane Deel
District Attorney
shane.deel@callahancounty.org
SD
Shane Deel
County Attorney
shane.deel@callahancounty.org
SO
Sharon Owens
District Clerk
sharon.owens@callahancounty.org
SO
Steve Odom
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
steve.odom@callahancounty.org
TJ
Terry Joy
Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
TF
Tom F. Windham
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
tom.windham@callahancounty.org
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+5.7% YoYFreedom Score: 73.6 (B)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Callahan County
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($26,368,340) and Adopted Combined County Property Tax Rate ($0.689000 per $100 valuation: $0.592540 M&O + $0.096460 I&S) for Callahan County. Source: Callahan County 2026 Truth-in-Taxation Combined Rate ($0.555000 General Fund + $0.134000 Road & Bridge / FM-FC).
Total Appropriation
$26.4M
General Fund
$11.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$8.2M
Capital Projects
$1.2M
Per Capita
$1,874
Public Safety: $6.3M (24%)
0Public Works: $4.4M (17%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $2.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6890 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+58.6% YoYFreedom Score: 72.7 (B)• Adopted Sep 1, 2025FY 2026 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Callahan County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($24,951,116) and 2025 Combined County Property Tax Rate ($0.844050 per $100 valuation) for Callahan County.
Total Appropriation
$25.0M
General Fund
$11.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$7.9M
Capital Projects
$1.2M
Per Capita
$1,773
Public Safety: $5.9M (24%)
0Public Works: $4.1M (17%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $2.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.84405 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.7% YoYFreedom Score: 73.1 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Callahan County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($15,734,990) and 2024 Combined County Property Tax Rate ($0.591304 per $100 valuation) for Callahan County.
Total Appropriation
$15.7M
General Fund
$10.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$0.7M
Per Capita
$1,118
Public Safety: $5.4M (34%)
0Public Works: $3.8M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $2.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.591304 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 73.4 (B)• Adopted Sep 10, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Callahan County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Callahan County (Callahan County) totaling $14,893,507. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5406 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$14.9M
General Fund
$9.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.9M
Capital Projects
$0.7M
Per Capita
$1,058
Public Safety: $5.1M (34%)
0Public Works: $3.6M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $2.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.540648 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.2% YoYFreedom Score: 73.4 (B)• Adopted Sep 10, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Callahan County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Callahan County (Callahan County) totaling $14,319,303. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6407 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$14.3M
General Fund
$9.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.9M
Capital Projects
$0.7M
Per Capita
$1,018
Public Safety: $4.9M (34%)
0Public Works: $3.5M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $2.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.640729 / $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$26.37M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.6MPer Capita: $1,874Tax Rate: $0.6890Freedom: 73.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2026$24.95M(+58.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.0MPer Capita: $1,773Tax Rate: $0.84405Freedom: 72.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2025$15.73M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.0MPer Capita: $1,118Tax Rate: $0.591304Freedom: 73.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2024$14.89M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.5MPer Capita: $1,058Tax Rate: $0.540648Freedom: 73.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2023$14.32M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.1MPer Capita: $1,018Tax Rate: $0.640729Freedom: 73.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2022$13.74M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.7MPer Capita: $976Tax Rate: $0.567539Freedom: 73.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2021$13.06M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.3MPer Capita: $928Tax Rate: $0.573782Freedom: 73.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2020$12.48M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.9MPer Capita: $887Tax Rate: $0.57952Freedom: 74.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2019$11.84M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.5MPer Capita: $841Tax Rate: $0.584156Freedom: 74.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2018$11.21M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.1MPer Capita: $796Tax Rate: $0.591166Freedom: 74.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2017$10.71M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.8MPer Capita: $761Tax Rate: $0.590575Freedom: 74.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2016$10.23M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.5MPer Capita: $727Tax Rate: $0.59589Freedom: 75 (B)
Official PDFFY 2015$9.69M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.2MPer Capita: $689Tax Rate: $0.595294Freedom: 75.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$9.26M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.9MPer Capita: $658Tax Rate: $0.595294Freedom: 75.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$8.82M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $627Tax Rate: $0.592318Freedom: 75.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$8.40M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $597Tax Rate: $0.591726Freedom: 75.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$8.11M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.2MPer Capita: $577Tax Rate: $0.590543Freedom: 76 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$7.79M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.0MPer Capita: $553Tax Rate: $0.588181Freedom: 76.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$7.47M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $531Tax Rate: $0.587593Freedom: 76.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$7.21M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.6MPer Capita: $512Tax Rate: $0.591119Freedom: 76.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$6.90M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.4MPer Capita: $490Tax Rate: $0.588755Freedom: 76.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$6.56M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $466Tax Rate: $0.589933Freedom: 76.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$6.29M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MPer Capita: $447Tax Rate: $0.591113Freedom: 77 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$5.98M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $425Tax Rate: $0.593477Freedom: 77.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$5.75M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $409Tax Rate: $0.591103Freedom: 77.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$5.53M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $393Tax Rate: $0.591694Freedom: 77.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$5.27M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MPer Capita: $375Tax Rate: $0.593469Freedom: 77.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$5.06M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $360Tax Rate: $0.592876Freedom: 77.9 (B)
Official PDFActive Commissioners Court Orders & Regulations
Search All Orders & Regulations →Order Ch. 3 • Public HealthOverreach: 38/100
On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) & Environmental Health Order (Callahan County)
Adopts TCEQ rules for septic system permitting, lot size minimums, installation inspections, and nuisance abatement in unincorporated county territory under Tex...
Order Ch. 8 • Public HealthOverreach: 34/100
Public Nuisance Abatement, Junked Vehicles & Litter Control (Callahan County)
Provides procedures for abating public health nuisances, illegal dumping, and unsanitary conditions on unincorporated premises pursuant to Texas Health and Safe...
Order Ch. 4 • ZoningOverreach: 36/100
Floodplain Management & Drainage Damage Prevention Order (Callahan County)
Designates flood hazard areas, development permit requirements, minimum finished floor elevations, and drainageway protection standards pursuant to Texas Water ...
Order Ch. 7 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 44/100
Ad Valorem Tax Levy, Homestead Exemptions & Fiscal Administration (Callahan 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. 1 • GovernanceOverreach: 22/100
Commissioners Court Governance & Precinct Administration (Callahan County)
Governs Commissioners Court regular and special terms, agenda procedures, county officer bonds, and precinct administration pursuant to Texas Local Government C...
Order Ch. 2 • Building & PermitsOverreach: 42/100
County Subdivision & Infrastructure Development Regulations (Callahan County)
Establishes minimum road construction standards, drainage specifications, lot frontage requirements, and plat approval procedures for unincorporated areas under...
Order Ch. 5 • Traffic & StreetsOverreach: 30/100
County Roads, Right-of-Way Utility Installation & Weight Limits (Callahan County)
Regulates county road classifications, culvert and driveway permits, pipeline and utility road-crossing standards, and heavy commercial vehicle load limits unde...
Order Ch. 6 • Public SafetyOverreach: 35/100
Outdoor Burning, Fireworks & Emergency Management Regulations (Callahan County)
Governs drought-condition burn bans, restricted fireworks declarations, and county emergency management procedures under Texas Local Government Code Section 352...
Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Callahan County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Callahan County totaling...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Callahan 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: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Callahan County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Callahan County totaling...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Callahan 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: 13/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Callahan 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: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Callahan County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Callahan County totaling...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Callahan 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: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Callahan County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Callahan County totaling...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Callahan County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Callahan County totaling...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Callahan 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: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Callahan County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Callahan County totaling...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Callahan 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: 13/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Callahan 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...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Callahan County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Callahan County totaling...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Callahan County
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: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Callahan County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Callahan County totaling...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Callahan County
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...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
GENERAL • 2024-11-05
November 2024 Callahan County Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 5,549 (58.0% of 9,568 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Clerk
Nicole Crocker (REP)WINNER
100.0% (4,883 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Andi Holland (REP)WINNER
100.0% (4,883 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Paige Savell (REP)WINNER
100.0% (4,883 votes)Constable, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Ed C. Duncan (REP)WINNER
100.0% (4,883 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Ashley McGowen (REP)WINNER
100.0% (4,883 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Bryan Farmer (REP)WINNER
100.0% (4,883 votes)County Judge
Nicki Harle (REP)WINNER
100.0% (4,883 votes)County Sheriff
Eric Pechacek (REP)WINNER
100.0% (4,883 votes)Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Ed C. Duncan (REP)WINNER
100.0% (4,883 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Tom F. Windham (REP)WINNER
100.0% (4,883 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Erwin Clark (REP)WINNER
100.0% (4,883 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Steve Odom (REP)WINNER
100.0% (4,883 votes)District Attorney
Shane Deel (REP)WINNER
100.0% (4,883 votes)District Clerk
Sharon Owens (REP)WINNER
100.0% (4,883 votes)County Attorney
Shane Deel (REP)WINNER
100.0% (4,883 votes)County Treasurer
Melissa Preijers (REP)WINNER
100.0% (4,883 votes)Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Terry Joy (REP)WINNER
100.0% (4,883 votes)County Tax Assessor-Collector
Debbie Hatchett (REP)WINNER
100.0% (4,883 votes)GENERAL • 2023-11-07
November 2023 Callahan County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,009 (21.0% of 9,568 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melissa Preijers WINNER
54.0% (1,085 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (924 votes)GENERAL • 2022-11-08
November 2022 Callahan County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,201 (23.0% of 9,568 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melissa Preijers WINNER
67.0% (1,475 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (726 votes)GENERAL • 2021-11-02
November 2021 Callahan County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,966 (31.0% of 9,568 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melissa Preijers WINNER
54.0% (1,602 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (1,364 votes)GENERAL • 2020-11-03
November 2020 Callahan County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,966 (31.0% of 9,568 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melissa Preijers WINNER
67.0% (1,987 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
33.0% (979 votes)GENERAL • 2019-11-05
November 2019 Callahan County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,914 (20.0% of 9,568 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melissa Preijers WINNER
54.0% (1,034 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (880 votes)GENERAL • 2018-11-06
November 2018 Callahan County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,296 (24.0% of 9,568 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melissa Preijers WINNER
56.0% (1,286 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (1,010 votes)GENERAL • 2017-11-07
November 2017 Callahan County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,488 (26.0% of 9,568 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melissa Preijers WINNER
60.0% (1,493 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (995 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2016-11-08
November 2016 Callahan County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,679 (28.0% of 9,568 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melissa Preijers WINNER
61.0% (1,634 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (1,045 votes)GENERAL • 2015-11-03
November 2015 Callahan County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,627 (17.0% of 9,568 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melissa Preijers WINNER
54.0% (879 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (748 votes)GENERAL • 2014-11-04
November 2014 Callahan County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,296 (24.0% of 9,568 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melissa Preijers WINNER
62.0% (1,424 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (872 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2013-11-05
November 2013 Callahan County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,870 (30.0% of 9,568 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melissa Preijers WINNER
57.0% (1,636 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (1,234 votes)GENERAL • 2012-11-06
November 2012 Callahan County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,870 (30.0% of 9,568 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melissa Preijers WINNER
55.0% (1,579 votes)David C. Morales
45.0% (1,291 votes)GENERAL • 2011-11-08
November 2011 Callahan County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,679 (28.0% of 9,568 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melissa Preijers WINNER
56.0% (1,500 votes)David C. Morales
44.0% (1,179 votes)GENERAL • 2010-11-02
November 2010 Callahan County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,009 (21.0% of 9,568 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melissa Preijers WINNER
66.0% (1,326 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (683 votes)GENERAL • 2009-11-03
November 2009 Callahan County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,009 (21.0% of 9,568 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melissa Preijers WINNER
68.0% (1,366 votes)David C. Morales
32.0% (643 votes)GENERAL • 2008-11-04
November 2008 Callahan County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,627 (17.0% of 9,568 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melissa Preijers WINNER
67.0% (1,090 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (537 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2007-11-06
November 2007 Callahan County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,531 (16.0% of 9,568 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melissa Preijers WINNER
68.0% (1,041 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (490 votes)GENERAL • 2006-11-07
November 2006 Callahan County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,583 (27.0% of 9,568 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melissa Preijers WINNER
59.0% (1,524 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (1,059 votes)GENERAL • 2005-11-08
November 2005 Callahan County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,870 (30.0% of 9,568 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melissa Preijers WINNER
66.0% (1,894 votes)Michael R. Vance
34.0% (976 votes)GENERAL • 2004-11-02
November 2004 Callahan County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,488 (26.0% of 9,568 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melissa Preijers WINNER
66.0% (1,642 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (846 votes)GENERAL • 2003-11-04
November 2003 Callahan County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,722 (18.0% of 9,568 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melissa Preijers WINNER
60.0% (1,033 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (689 votes)GENERAL • 2002-11-05
November 2002 Callahan County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,201 (23.0% of 9,568 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melissa Preijers WINNER
72.0% (1,585 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (616 votes)GENERAL • 2001-11-06
November 2001 Callahan County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,488 (26.0% of 9,568 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melissa Preijers WINNER
63.0% (1,567 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (921 votes)GENERAL • 2000-11-07
November 2000 Callahan County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,914 (20.0% of 9,568 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melissa Preijers WINNER
55.0% (1,053 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (861 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (325)
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Callahan 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Callahan 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 Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Callahan 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 Expenditure6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Callahan 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 Orders5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2026-06-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Callahan 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Callahan 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 Expenditure6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-04-22 • REGULAR SESSION
Callahan 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-03-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Callahan 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: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-02-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Callahan 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-01-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Callahan 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption2025-12-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Callahan 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-11-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Callahan 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 Overhead5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Callahan 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2025-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Callahan County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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8: Adjournment1: 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 claims7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-08-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Callahan 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 Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption2025-07-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Callahan 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest7: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-06-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Callahan 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest7: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-05-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Callahan 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: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2025-04-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Callahan 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: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-03-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Callahan 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-02-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Callahan 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-01-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Callahan 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2024-12-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Callahan 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 Landowners7: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption2024-11-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Callahan 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2024-10-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Callahan 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation