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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Coleman County, TX

Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550

A+
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 92.2/100▲ +1.7 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #1700 among Texas Special Districts • Tier Rank: #1678 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
80.5/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
100/100
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.324876
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.1M
+1.8% YoY • +15.2% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
★ Citizen Watchdog Membership & Action CardCentral Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550 Grade: A+ (92.2/100)

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Elected & Governing Officials (2)

JA
Jerry Allen
Chairman (Place 1)
TR
Thomas Rutherford
Member (Place 3)

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+1.8% YoYFreedom Score: 92.2 (A+)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($96,748) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.324876 per $100 valuation: $0.266398 M&O + $0.058478 I&S) for Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550. Source: Coleman County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
00
00
Public Works: $0.1M (76%)
0
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.324876 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 90.6 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550
Official PDF

Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($95,000) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.322938 per $100 valuation) for Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
00
00
Public Works: $0.1M (76%)
0
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.322938 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.7% YoYFreedom Score: 90.6 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550
Official PDF

Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($92,054) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.326200 per $100 valuation) for Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
Public Works: $0.1M (76%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3262 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 90.5 (A+)• Adopted Sep 7, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550
Official PDF

Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550 (Coleman County) totaling $89,643. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3301 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
Public Works: $0.1M (76%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.330114 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 90.5 (A+)• Adopted Sep 7, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550
Official PDF

Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550 (Coleman County) totaling $86,846. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3321 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
Public Works: $0.1M (76%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.332095 / $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$0.10M(+1.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.324876Freedom: 92.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2026$0.10M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.322938Freedom: 90.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2025$0.09M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.3262Freedom: 90.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2024$0.09M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.330114Freedom: 90.5 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2023$0.09M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.332095Freedom: 90.5 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2022$0.08M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.33442Freedom: 90.5 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2021$0.08M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.340105Freedom: 90.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2020$0.08M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.341806Freedom: 90.7 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2019$0.08M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.348984Freedom: 90.7 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2018$0.07M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.356313Freedom: 90.8 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2017$0.07M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.354888Freedom: 90.8 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2016$0.07M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.356662Freedom: 90.9 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2015$0.06M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.358802Freedom: 91 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2014$0.06M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.358084Freedom: 91.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2013$0.06M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.358084Freedom: 91.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2012$0.06M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.356652Freedom: 91.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2011$0.06M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.359505Freedom: 91.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2010$0.05M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.360224Freedom: 91.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2009$0.05M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.361665Freedom: 91.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2008$0.05M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.363835Freedom: 91.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2007$0.05M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $0.36529Freedom: 91.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2006$0.05M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $0.363098Freedom: 91.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2005$0.05M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $0.366003Freedom: 91.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2004$0.05M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $0.367467Freedom: 91.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2003$0.04M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $0.366732Freedom: 91.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2002$0.04M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $0.364898Freedom: 91.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2001$0.04M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $0.367087Freedom: 91.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2000$0.04M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $0.368555Freedom: 91.2 (A+)
Official PDF

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 — Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Central Colorado Soil an...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550
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 Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550
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 — Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Central Colorado Soil an...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550
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 — Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Central Colorado Soil an...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Central Colorado Soil an...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550
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 Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550
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 — Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Central Colorado Soil an...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Central Colorado Soil an...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550
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 Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550
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 — Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Central Colorado Soil an...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Central Colorado Soil an...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550
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 Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550
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 — Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Central Colorado Soil an...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Central Colorado Soil an...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550
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 Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550
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 — Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Central Colorado Soil an...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Central Colorado Soil an...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550
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 Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550
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 Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550 Official General Election Canvass

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

Candidate Races

Member (Place 2)
Thomas Rutherford WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Member (Place 3)
Thomas Rutherford WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Chairman (Place 1)
Jerry Allen WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 408 (24.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Member (Place 3)
Thomas Rutherford WINNER
54.0% (220 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (188 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Member (Place 3)
Thomas Rutherford WINNER
56.0% (248 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (194 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Member (Place 3)
Thomas Rutherford WINNER
65.0% (298 votes)
Michael R. Vance
35.0% (161 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Member (Place 3)
Thomas Rutherford WINNER
67.0% (239 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
33.0% (118 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Member (Place 3)
Thomas Rutherford WINNER
66.0% (213 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (110 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Member (Place 3)
Thomas Rutherford WINNER
63.0% (225 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (132 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Member (Place 3)
Thomas Rutherford WINNER
65.0% (221 votes)
Michael R. Vance
35.0% (119 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Member (Place 3)
Thomas Rutherford WINNER
59.0% (261 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (181 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Member (Place 3)
Thomas Rutherford WINNER
56.0% (238 votes)
David C. Morales
44.0% (187 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)

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2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION

Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-05-20 • REGULAR SESSION

Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-01-21 • REGULAR SESSION

Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-12-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-11-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-10-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District #550 Board of Directors Regular Meeting