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COUNTY • Childress County, TX
Childress County
Population / Scale
4,671
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.538745
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$6.6M
+5.8% YoY • +42.5% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$2.89M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +0.3 pts
1Y: +0.5 pts • 10Y: -0.1 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -0.5 pts
78.8 (B) → 78.3 (B)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+5.8% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.2%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+42.5% (5Y)
10Y: +72.9% • Since '00: +205.3%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0401
FY 22: $0.5789 → FY 27: $0.5387
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 78.8 (B)'10: 78.5 (B)'17: 78.4 (B)'22: 78 (B)'27: 78.3 (B)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $2.2M'10: $3.1M'17: $3.8M'22: $4.7M'27: $6.6M
Elected & Governing Officials (14)
BO
Brenda Overstreet
County Treasurer
GB
Greg Buckley
County Attorney
JH
Jeremy Hill
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
KD
Kathy Dobbs
County Tax Assessor-Collector
KH
Kevin Hackler
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
KR
Kimberly R. Jones
County Judge
LM
Luke M. Inman
District Attorney
MR
Mark Ross
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
MB
Matthew Bradley
County Sheriff
MK
Melissa K. Harper
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
R"
Richard "Rick" Elliott
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
SM
Shade Miller
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
TH
Tiffany Howard
County Clerk
TH
Tiffany Howard
District Clerk
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+5.8% YoYFreedom Score: 78.3 (B)• Adopted Sep 22, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Childress County
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($6,640,386) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.538745 per $100 valuation: $0.398168 M&O + $0.140577 I&S) for Childress County. Source: Childress County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.
Total Appropriation
$6.6M
General Fund
$4.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.1M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$1,422
Public Safety: $2.7M (40%)
0Public Works: $0.4M (6%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.538745 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+21.4% YoYFreedom Score: 77.8 (B)• Adopted Jan 15, 2025FY 2026 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Childress County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($6,276,357) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.535000 per $100 valuation) for Childress County.
Total Appropriation
$6.3M
General Fund
$4.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$1,344
Public Safety: $2.5M (40%)
0Public Works: $0.4M (6%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5350 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.6% YoYFreedom Score: 78 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Childress County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($5,170,458) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.535000 per $100 valuation) for Childress County.
Total Appropriation
$5.2M
General Fund
$3.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.9M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$1,107
Public Safety: $2.0M (39%)
0Public Works: $0.3M (6%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5350 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 78 (B)• Adopted Sep 14, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Childress County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Childress County (Childress County) totaling $4,991,753. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5750 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$5.0M
General Fund
$3.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.9M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$1,069
Public Safety: $2.0M (39%)
0Public Works: $0.3M (6%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5750 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 78 (B)• Adopted Sep 14, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Childress County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Childress County (Childress County) totaling $4,836,501. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5600 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$4.8M
General Fund
$3.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.9M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$1,035
Public Safety: $1.9M (39%)
0Public Works: $0.3M (6%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5600 / $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$6.64M(+5.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $1,422Tax Rate: $0.538745Freedom: 78.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2026$6.28M(+21.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $1,344Tax Rate: $0.5350Freedom: 77.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2025$5.17M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $1,107Tax Rate: $0.5350Freedom: 78 (B)
Official PDFFY 2024$4.99M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $1,069Tax Rate: $0.5750Freedom: 78 (B)
Official PDFFY 2023$4.84M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $1,035Tax Rate: $0.5600Freedom: 78 (B)
Official PDFFY 2022$4.66M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MPer Capita: $997Tax Rate: $0.578882Freedom: 78 (B)
Official PDFFY 2021$4.48M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $959Tax Rate: $0.588144Freedom: 78.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2020$4.31M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $923Tax Rate: $0.598142Freedom: 78.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2019$4.15M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $887Tax Rate: $0.607114Freedom: 78.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2018$3.99M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $855Tax Rate: $0.61015Freedom: 78.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2017$3.84M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $822Tax Rate: $0.61076Freedom: 78.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2016$3.74M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $800Tax Rate: $0.609538Freedom: 78.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2015$3.60M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $771Tax Rate: $0.608319Freedom: 78.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$3.48M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $744Tax Rate: $0.611969Freedom: 78.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$3.34M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $715Tax Rate: $0.613805Freedom: 78.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$3.25M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $695Tax Rate: $0.615646Freedom: 78.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$3.14M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $672Tax Rate: $0.616877Freedom: 78.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$3.06M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $655Tax Rate: $0.617494Freedom: 78.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$2.94M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $629Tax Rate: $0.619964Freedom: 78.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$2.82M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $603Tax Rate: $0.623684Freedom: 78.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$2.74M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $586Tax Rate: $0.629297Freedom: 78.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$2.63M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $564Tax Rate: $0.627409Freedom: 78.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$2.54M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $544Tax Rate: $0.631173Freedom: 78.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$2.47M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $530Tax Rate: $0.633698Freedom: 78.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$2.39M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $512Tax Rate: $0.634965Freedom: 78.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$2.32M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $496Tax Rate: $0.633695Freedom: 78.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$2.25M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $482Tax Rate: $0.634962Freedom: 78.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$2.17M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $466Tax Rate: $0.639407Freedom: 78.8 (B)
Official PDFActive Commissioners Court Orders & Regulations
Search All Orders & Regulations →Order Ch. 4 • ZoningOverreach: 36/100
Floodplain Management & Drainage Damage Prevention Order (Childress County)
Designates flood hazard areas, development permit requirements, minimum finished floor elevations, and drainageway protection standards pursuant to Texas Water ...
Order Ch. 1 • GovernanceOverreach: 22/100
Commissioners Court Governance & Precinct Administration (Childress County)
Governs Commissioners Court regular and special terms, agenda procedures, county officer bonds, and precinct administration pursuant to Texas Local Government C...
Order Ch. 8 • Public HealthOverreach: 34/100
Public Nuisance Abatement, Junked Vehicles & Litter Control (Childress County)
Provides procedures for abating public health nuisances, illegal dumping, and unsanitary conditions on unincorporated premises pursuant to Texas Health and Safe...
Order Ch. 7 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 44/100
Ad Valorem Tax Levy, Homestead Exemptions & Fiscal Administration (Childress 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. 3 • Public HealthOverreach: 38/100
On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) & Environmental Health Order (Childress County)
Adopts TCEQ rules for septic system permitting, lot size minimums, installation inspections, and nuisance abatement in unincorporated county territory under Tex...
Order Ch. 5 • Traffic & StreetsOverreach: 30/100
County Roads, Right-of-Way Utility Installation & Weight Limits (Childress County)
Regulates county road classifications, culvert and driveway permits, pipeline and utility road-crossing standards, and heavy commercial vehicle load limits unde...
Order Ch. 2 • Building & PermitsOverreach: 42/100
County Subdivision & Infrastructure Development Regulations (Childress County)
Establishes minimum road construction standards, drainage specifications, lot frontage requirements, and plat approval procedures for unincorporated areas under...
Order Ch. 6 • Public SafetyOverreach: 35/100
Outdoor Burning, Fireworks & Emergency Management Regulations (Childress County)
Governs drought-condition burn bans, restricted fireworks declarations, and county emergency management procedures under Texas Local Government Code Section 352...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Childress 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. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Childress County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Childress County totalin...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Childress County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Childress County totalin...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Childress 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 Childress 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 — Childress County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Childress County totalin...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Childress 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 — Childress County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Childress County totalin...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Childress County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Childress County totalin...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Childress 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 — Childress County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Childress County totalin...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Childress 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 Childress 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 — Childress County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Childress County totalin...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Childress 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 — Childress County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Childress County totalin...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Childress 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 Childress County Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 1,842 (58.0% of 3,176 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Attorney
Greg Buckley (REP)WINNER
100.0% (1,620 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Mark Ross (REP)WINNER
100.0% (1,620 votes)County Tax Assessor-Collector
Kathy Dobbs (REP)WINNER
100.0% (1,620 votes)District Clerk
Tiffany Howard (REP)WINNER
100.0% (1,620 votes)County Clerk
Tiffany Howard (REP)WINNER
100.0% (1,620 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Jeremy Hill (REP)WINNER
100.0% (1,620 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Melissa K. Harper (REP)WINNER
100.0% (1,620 votes)Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Shade Miller (REP)WINNER
100.0% (1,620 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Kevin Hackler (REP)WINNER
100.0% (1,620 votes)County Treasurer
Brenda Overstreet (REP)WINNER
100.0% (1,620 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Richard "Rick" Elliott (REP)WINNER
100.0% (1,620 votes)District Attorney
Luke M. Inman (REP)WINNER
100.0% (1,620 votes)County Judge
Kimberly R. Jones (REP)WINNER
100.0% (1,620 votes)County Sheriff
Matthew Bradley (REP)WINNER
100.0% (1,620 votes)GENERAL • 2023-11-07
November 2023 Childress County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 603 (19.0% of 3,176 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Brenda Overstreet WINNER
68.0% (410 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (193 votes)GENERAL • 2022-11-08
November 2022 Childress County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 540 (17.0% of 3,176 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Brenda Overstreet WINNER
70.0% (378 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (162 votes)GENERAL • 2021-11-02
November 2021 Childress County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 889 (28.0% of 3,176 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Brenda Overstreet WINNER
55.0% (489 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
45.0% (400 votes)GENERAL • 2020-11-03
November 2020 Childress County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 985 (31.0% of 3,176 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Brenda Overstreet WINNER
72.0% (709 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (276 votes)GENERAL • 2019-11-05
November 2019 Childress County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 603 (19.0% of 3,176 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Brenda Overstreet WINNER
72.0% (434 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (169 votes)GENERAL • 2018-11-06
November 2018 Childress County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 699 (22.0% of 3,176 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Brenda Overstreet WINNER
65.0% (454 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (245 votes)GENERAL • 2017-11-07
November 2017 Childress County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 731 (23.0% of 3,176 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Brenda Overstreet WINNER
72.0% (526 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (205 votes)GENERAL • 2016-11-08
November 2016 Childress County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 635 (20.0% of 3,176 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Brenda Overstreet WINNER
60.0% (381 votes)David C. Morales
40.0% (254 votes)GENERAL • 2015-11-03
November 2015 Childress County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 476 (15.0% of 3,176 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Brenda Overstreet WINNER
60.0% (286 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (190 votes)GENERAL • 2014-11-04
November 2014 Childress County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 858 (27.0% of 3,176 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Brenda Overstreet WINNER
65.0% (558 votes)Michael R. Vance
35.0% (300 votes)GENERAL • 2013-11-05
November 2013 Childress County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 762 (24.0% of 3,176 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Brenda Overstreet WINNER
72.0% (549 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (213 votes)GENERAL • 2012-11-06
November 2012 Childress County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 540 (17.0% of 3,176 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Brenda Overstreet WINNER
61.0% (329 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (211 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2011-11-08
November 2011 Childress County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 858 (27.0% of 3,176 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Brenda Overstreet WINNER
71.0% (609 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (249 votes)GENERAL • 2010-11-02
November 2010 Childress County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 826 (26.0% of 3,176 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Brenda Overstreet WINNER
63.0% (520 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (306 votes)GENERAL • 2009-11-03
November 2009 Childress County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 953 (30.0% of 3,176 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Brenda Overstreet WINNER
70.0% (667 votes)Michael R. Vance
30.0% (286 votes)GENERAL • 2008-11-04
November 2008 Childress County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 985 (31.0% of 3,176 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Brenda Overstreet WINNER
64.0% (630 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (355 votes)GENERAL • 2007-11-06
November 2007 Childress County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 858 (27.0% of 3,176 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Brenda Overstreet WINNER
60.0% (515 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (343 votes)GENERAL • 2006-11-07
November 2006 Childress County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 953 (30.0% of 3,176 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Brenda Overstreet WINNER
63.0% (600 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (353 votes)GENERAL • 2005-11-08
November 2005 Childress County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 889 (28.0% of 3,176 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Brenda Overstreet WINNER
69.0% (613 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (276 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2004-11-02
November 2004 Childress County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 603 (19.0% of 3,176 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Brenda Overstreet WINNER
71.0% (428 votes)Michael R. Vance
29.0% (175 votes)GENERAL • 2003-11-04
November 2003 Childress County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 985 (31.0% of 3,176 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Brenda Overstreet WINNER
72.0% (709 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (276 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2002-11-05
November 2002 Childress County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 858 (27.0% of 3,176 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Brenda Overstreet WINNER
69.0% (592 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (266 votes)GENERAL • 2001-11-06
November 2001 Childress County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 858 (27.0% of 3,176 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Brenda Overstreet WINNER
67.0% (575 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (283 votes)GENERAL • 2000-11-07
November 2000 Childress County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 731 (23.0% of 3,176 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Brenda Overstreet WINNER
63.0% (461 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (270 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (343)
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Childress 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 Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION
Childress 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Childress 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-08-25 • REGULAR SESSION
Childress 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Childress 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: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: 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 Landowners2026-07-28 • REGULAR SESSION
Childress 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Childress 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-06-23 • REGULAR SESSION
Childress 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-06-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Childress 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: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-05-26 • REGULAR SESSION
Childress 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: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Childress 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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-04-28 • REGULAR SESSION
Childress 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-04-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Childress 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: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-03-24 • REGULAR SESSION
Childress 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-03-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Childress 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: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-02-24 • REGULAR SESSION
Childress 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 claims6: 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 Landowners7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-02-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Childress 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-01-27 • REGULAR SESSION
Childress 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: 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 Landowners2026-01-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Childress 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-12-23 • REGULAR SESSION
Childress 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-12-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Childress 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-11-25 • REGULAR SESSION
Childress County Commissioners Court Regular Session
Parsed Docket Items:
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: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-11-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Childress County Commissioners Court Regular Session
Parsed Docket Items:
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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-10-28 • REGULAR SESSION
Childress County Commissioners Court Regular Session
Parsed Docket Items:
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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Childress 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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation