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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Bastrop County, TX

Centex Drainage District

A+
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 91.6/100▲ +1.7 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #1769 among Texas Special Districts • Tier Rank: #1746 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
78.9/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
100/100
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.35175
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.8M
+2.4% YoY • +17.2% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
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Elected & Governing Officials (1)

BM
Blake Magee
Director (Place 3)
150/164 Pro-Taxpayer Votes
GradeA+

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.4% YoYFreedom Score: 91.6 (A+)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Centex Drainage District
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($775,872) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.351750 per $100 valuation: $0.351750 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for Centex Drainage District. Source: Bastrop County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.

Total Appropriation
$0.8M
General Fund
$0.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
0
00
Public Works: $0.6M (76%)
0
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.35175 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 89.9 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Centex Drainage District
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Adopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for Centex Drainage District (Bastrop County) totaling $757,983 ($757,983 Maintenance & Operations; $0 I&S Bond Debt Service). Comptroller PTAD Certified Ad Valorem Levy: $583,064 on $166,589,702 taxable valuation at a total tax rate of $0.35000 per $100 (M&O: $0.35000, I&S: $0.00000).

Total Appropriation
$0.8M
General Fund
$0.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
0
00
Public Works: $0.6M (76%)
0
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3500 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 89.9 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Centex Drainage District
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($734,480) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.350000 per $100 valuation) for Centex Drainage District. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD 2024 Tax Rate & Levy Roll.

Total Appropriation
$0.7M
General Fund
$0.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Public Works: $0.6M (76%)
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3500 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.1% YoYFreedom Score: 89.9 (A)• Adopted Sep 12, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Centex Drainage District
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Centex Drainage District (Bastrop County) totaling $706,842. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4000 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.7M
General Fund
$0.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Public Works: $0.5M (76%)
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4000 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.6% YoYFreedom Score: 89.9 (A)• Adopted Sep 12, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Centex Drainage District
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Centex Drainage District (Bastrop County) totaling $685,855. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4068 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.7M
General Fund
$0.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Public Works: $0.5M (76%)
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4068 / $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$0.78M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MTax Rate: $0.35175Freedom: 91.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2026$0.76M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MTax Rate: $0.3500Freedom: 89.9 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2025$0.73M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MTax Rate: $0.3500Freedom: 89.9 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2024$0.71M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MTax Rate: $0.4000Freedom: 89.9 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2023$0.69M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MTax Rate: $0.4068Freedom: 89.9 (A)
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FY 2022$0.66M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MTax Rate: $0.410054Freedom: 89.9 (A)
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FY 2021$0.64M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.417435Freedom: 89.9 (A)
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FY 2020$0.62M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.423279Freedom: 89.8 (A)
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FY 2019$0.60M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.428782Freedom: 89.9 (A)
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FY 2018$0.58M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.433499Freedom: 89.9 (A)
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FY 2017$0.56M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.434366Freedom: 89.9 (A)
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FY 2016$0.54M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MTax Rate: $0.432629Freedom: 90 (A+)
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FY 2015$0.52M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MTax Rate: $0.433927Freedom: 90.1 (A+)
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FY 2014$0.50M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MTax Rate: $0.437832Freedom: 90.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2013$0.49M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MTax Rate: $0.435643Freedom: 90.2 (A+)
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FY 2012$0.47M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MTax Rate: $0.438257Freedom: 90.1 (A+)
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FY 2011$0.46M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MTax Rate: $0.439134Freedom: 90.2 (A+)
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FY 2010$0.44M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MTax Rate: $0.438695Freedom: 90.3 (A+)
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FY 2009$0.43M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MTax Rate: $0.441327Freedom: 90.3 (A+)
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FY 2008$0.41M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MTax Rate: $0.440003Freedom: 90.3 (A+)
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FY 2007$0.40M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MTax Rate: $0.437363Freedom: 90.3 (A+)
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FY 2006$0.39M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MTax Rate: $0.441299Freedom: 90.3 (A+)
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FY 2005$0.37M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MTax Rate: $0.439534Freedom: 90.3 (A+)
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FY 2004$0.36M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MTax Rate: $0.439974Freedom: 90.4 (A+)
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FY 2003$0.35M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MTax Rate: $0.438214Freedom: 90.4 (A+)
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FY 2002$0.34M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MTax Rate: $0.437776Freedom: 90.4 (A+)
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FY 2001$0.33M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MTax Rate: $0.44084Freedom: 90.4 (A+)
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FY 2000$0.32M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MTax Rate: $0.443485Freedom: 90.5 (A+)
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Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Centex Drainage District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Centex Drainage District...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Centex Drainage 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. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Centex Drainage 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 — Centex Drainage District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Centex Drainage District...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Centex Drainage 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 — Centex Drainage District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Centex Drainage District...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Centex Drainage District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Centex Drainage District...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Centex Drainage 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. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Centex Drainage 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. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Centex Drainage District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Centex Drainage District...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Centex Drainage District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Centex Drainage District...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Centex Drainage 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. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Centex Drainage 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. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Centex Drainage District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Centex Drainage District...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Centex Drainage District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Centex Drainage District...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Centex Drainage 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. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Centex Drainage 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. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Centex Drainage District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Centex Drainage District...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Centex Drainage District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Centex Drainage District...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Centex Drainage 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. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Centex Drainage 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. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Centex Drainage District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Centex Drainage District...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Centex Drainage District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Centex Drainage District...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Centex Drainage 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. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Centex Drainage 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 Centex Drainage District Official General Election Canvass

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 2 (Place 2)
Justin Landry WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Seth Phillips WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 3 (Place 3)
Blake Magee WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 Centex Drainage District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 340 (20.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Seth Phillips WINNER
70.0% (238 votes)
Michael R. Vance
30.0% (102 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 Centex Drainage District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 272 (16.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Seth Phillips WINNER
70.0% (190 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
30.0% (82 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 Centex Drainage District Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Seth Phillips WINNER
72.0% (220 votes)
David C. Morales
28.0% (86 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 Centex Drainage District Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Seth Phillips WINNER
62.0% (274 votes)
Michael R. Vance
38.0% (168 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 Centex Drainage District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Seth Phillips WINNER
63.0% (236 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (138 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 Centex Drainage District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 493 (29.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Seth Phillips WINNER
56.0% (276 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (217 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 Centex Drainage District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 510 (30.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Seth Phillips WINNER
66.0% (337 votes)
Michael R. Vance
34.0% (173 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 Centex Drainage District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 476 (28.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Seth Phillips WINNER
65.0% (309 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (167 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 Centex Drainage District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Seth Phillips WINNER
69.0% (258 votes)
David C. Morales
31.0% (116 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)

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2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Centex Drainage District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION

Centex Drainage District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Centex Drainage District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Centex Drainage District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Centex Drainage District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-05-20 • REGULAR SESSION

Centex Drainage District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Centex Drainage District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Centex Drainage District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Centex Drainage District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-01-21 • REGULAR SESSION

Centex Drainage District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-12-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Centex Drainage District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-11-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Centex Drainage District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-10-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Centex Drainage District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Centex Drainage District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Centex Drainage District Board of Directors Regular Meeting