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CITY • Refugio County, TX
City of Austwell
Population / Scale
114
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.1688
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.1M
+1.9% YoY • +22.3% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.1 pts
1Y: +0.9 pts • 10Y: +1.4 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▲ +2.8 pts
88.5 (A) → 91.3 (A+)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+1.9% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +2.9%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+22.3% (5Y)
10Y: +40.9% • Since '00: +115.4%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.1291
FY 22: $0.2979 → FY 27: $0.1688
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 88.5 (A)'10: 89.4 (A)'17: 89.9 (A)'22: 90.2 (A+)'27: 91.3 (A+)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $0.0M'10: $0.0M'17: $0.0M'22: $0.1M'27: $0.1M
Elected & Governing Officials (3)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+1.9% YoYFreedom Score: 91.3 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Austwell
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($67,668) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.168800 per $100 valuation: $0.168800 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for City of Austwell. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD Prior-Year Adopted Tax Rate Carried Forward (Refugio County).
Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
Per Capita
$594
Public Safety: $0.0M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1688 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+10.9% YoYFreedom Score: 90.4 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Austwell
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($66,380) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.168800 per $100 valuation) for City of Austwell.
Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.0M
Per Capita
$582
Public Safety: $0.0M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1688 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.1% YoYFreedom Score: 90.6 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Austwell
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($59,880) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.186500 per $100 valuation) for City of Austwell.
Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.0M
Per Capita
$525
Public Safety: $0.0M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1865 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.9% YoYFreedom Score: 90.5 (A+)• Adopted Sep 6, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Austwell
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Austwell (Refugio County) totaling $58,626. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.1997 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.0M
Per Capita
$514
Public Safety: $0.0M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1997 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.0% YoYFreedom Score: 90.3 (A+)• Adopted Sep 6, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Austwell
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Austwell (Refugio County) totaling $56,979. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.2439 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.0M
Per Capita
$500
Public Safety: $0.0M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.2439 / $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$0.07M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $594Tax Rate: $0.1688Freedom: 91.3 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2026$0.07M(+10.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $582Tax Rate: $0.1688Freedom: 90.4 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2025$0.06M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $525Tax Rate: $0.1865Freedom: 90.6 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2024$0.06M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $514Tax Rate: $0.1997Freedom: 90.5 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2023$0.06M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $500Tax Rate: $0.2439Freedom: 90.3 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2022$0.06M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $485Tax Rate: $0.2979Freedom: 90.2 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2021$0.05M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $474Tax Rate: $0.303262Freedom: 90.1 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2020$0.05M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $459Tax Rate: $0.309327Freedom: 90.1 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2019$0.05M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $448Tax Rate: $0.313039Freedom: 90 (A)
Official PDFFY 2018$0.05M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $435Tax Rate: $0.317422Freedom: 89.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2017$0.05M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $421Tax Rate: $0.315835Freedom: 89.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2016$0.05M(+1.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $411Tax Rate: $0.317098Freedom: 89.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2015$0.05M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $403Tax Rate: $0.316781Freedom: 89.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2014$0.04M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $393Tax Rate: $0.317098Freedom: 89.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2013$0.04M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $384Tax Rate: $0.316464Freedom: 89.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2012$0.04M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $373Tax Rate: $0.315198Freedom: 89.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2011$0.04M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $363Tax Rate: $0.315828Freedom: 89.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2010$0.04M(+1.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $352Tax Rate: $0.317723Freedom: 89.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2009$0.04M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $346Tax Rate: $0.318358Freedom: 89.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2008$0.04M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $338Tax Rate: $0.317403Freedom: 89.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2007$0.04M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $330Tax Rate: $0.316451Freedom: 89 (A)
Official PDFFY 2006$0.04M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $322Tax Rate: $0.3174Freedom: 88.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2005$0.04M(+1.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $313Tax Rate: $0.319622Freedom: 88.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2004$0.04M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $307Tax Rate: $0.321859Freedom: 88.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2003$0.03M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $299Tax Rate: $0.32379Freedom: 88.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2002$0.03M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $292Tax Rate: $0.326057Freedom: 88.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2001$0.03M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $284Tax Rate: $0.326057Freedom: 88.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2000$0.03M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $276Tax Rate: $0.328992Freedom: 88.5 (A)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ch. 7 • Traffic & StreetsOverreach: 32/100
Traffic, Streets, Sidewalks & Public Rights-of-Way (City of Austwell)
Regulates speed limits on municipal streets, parking restrictions, commercial vehicle weight limits, street excavations, and right-of-way management under Texas...
Ch. 3 • Building & PermitsOverreach: 45/100
Building Regulations, Construction Codes & Subdivisions (City of Austwell)
Adopts standard building, plumbing, electrical, and fire safety codes; regulates residential and commercial permitting, inspections, and subdivision platting un...
Ch. 5 • Business & CommerceOverreach: 38/100
Business Regulations, Licensing & Solicitor Permits (City of Austwell)
Governs itinerant vendors, peddlers, mobile food units, alcoholic beverage distance requirements, and commercial operating permits within municipal limits....
Ch. 6 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 48/100
Taxation, Ad Valorem Levies & Municipal Fee Schedule (City of Austwell)
Establishes annual property tax assessment procedures, local sales and use tax allocations, hotel occupancy tax rules, and the master municipal permit and utili...
Ch. 4 • Public HealthOverreach: 40/100
Health, Sanitation & Nuisance Abatement (City of Austwell)
Regulates high weeds, brush, stagnant water, junked vehicles, dilapidated structures, solid waste disposal, and public health nuisances pursuant to Texas Health...
Ch. 2 • AdministrationOverreach: 20/100
Administration, Officers & Public Records Transparency (City of Austwell)
Governs municipal officers, city secretary duties, financial administration, public meetings compliance under the Texas Open Meetings Act, and public records ac...
Ch. 8 • ZoningOverreach: 50/100
Zoning, Land Use & Environmental Protection (City of Austwell)
Establishes land use districts, setback requirements, lot coverage limits, Manufactured Home placement standards, and floodplain management regulations under Te...
Ch. 1 • GovernanceOverreach: 25/100
General Provisions, Governance & Municipal Boundaries (City of Austwell)
Establishes municipal corporate boundaries, general penalty provisions for code violations, rules of statutory construction, and council procedural rules under ...
Ord. No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Austwell
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Austwell totalin...
Ord. No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Austwell
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...
Ord. No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Austwell
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Austwell totalin...
Ord. No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Austwell
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...
Ord. No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Austwell
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Austwell totalin...
Ord. No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Austwell
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...
Ord. No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Austwell
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Austwell totalin...
Ord. No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Austwell
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...
Ord. No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Austwell
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Austwell totalin...
Ord. No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Austwell
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...
Ord. No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Austwell
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...
Ord. No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Austwell
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Austwell totalin...
Ord. No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Austwell
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...
Ord. No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Austwell
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Austwell totalin...
Ord. No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Austwell
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...
Ord. No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Austwell
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Austwell totalin...
Ord. No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Austwell
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)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Austwell Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 66 (18.9% of 350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor
Andrew Biery WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Monica Torres WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Amy Ancira WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Austwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Andrew Biery WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (53 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Austwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Andrew Biery WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Austwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 122 (30.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Andrew Biery WINNER
62.0% (76 votes)Michael R. Vance
38.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Austwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Andrew Biery WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Austwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Andrew Biery WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)Michael R. Vance
30.0% (36 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Austwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Andrew Biery WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Austwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Andrew Biery WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Austwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Andrew Biery WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Austwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Andrew Biery WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Austwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 122 (30.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Andrew Biery WINNER
72.0% (88 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (34 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Austwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Andrew Biery WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Austwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Andrew Biery WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Austwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Andrew Biery WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (34 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Austwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Andrew Biery WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Austwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Andrew Biery WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Austwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Andrew Biery WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
42.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Austwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Andrew Biery WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (36 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Austwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Andrew Biery WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (42 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Austwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Andrew Biery WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Austwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Andrew Biery WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Austwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Andrew Biery WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (37 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Austwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Andrew Biery WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Austwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Andrew Biery WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Austwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Andrew Biery WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (52 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austwell City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austwell City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austwell City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austwell City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austwell City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austwell City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austwell City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austwell City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austwell City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austwell City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austwell City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austwell City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austwell City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austwell City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austwell City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austwell City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austwell City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austwell City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austwell City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments8: Adjourn1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austwell City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austwell City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austwell City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austwell City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austwell City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Austwell City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls