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CITY • Reeves County, TX
City of Balmorhea
Population / Scale
391
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.083483
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$5.2M
+1.6% YoY • +1503.7% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0.90M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.1 pts
1Y: -1.1 pts • 10Y: -0.9 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▲ +0.5 pts
84.8 (A) → 85.3 (A)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+1.6% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +13.1%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+1503.7% (5Y)
10Y: +1734.2% • Since '00: +2656.7%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0378
FY 22: $0.1213 → FY 27: $0.0835
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 84.8 (A)'10: 85.5 (A)'17: 86.2 (A)'22: 86.4 (A)'27: 85.3 (A)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $0.2M'10: $0.2M'17: $0.3M'22: $0.3M'27: $5.2M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
DV
Danny Vasquez III
Councilmember, Place 4
cityofbalmorhea@mztv.net
IW
Ike Ward
Councilmember, Place 5
cityofbalmorhea@mztv.net
JL
John L. Davis
Mayor
cityofbalmorhea@mztv.net
JL
Joy Lewis
Councilmember, Place 2
cityofbalmorhea@mztv.net
JL
Julie Lewis
Councilmember, Place 3
cityofbalmorhea@mztv.net
RD
Rosa Dominguez
Councilmember, Place 1
cityofbalmorhea@mztv.net
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+1.6% YoYFreedom Score: 85.3 (A)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Balmorhea
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($5,212,965) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.083483 per $100 valuation: $0.083483 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for City of Balmorhea. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD Prior-Year Adopted Tax Rate Carried Forward (Reeves County).
Total Appropriation
$5.2M
General Fund
$3.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$13,332
Public Safety: $1.8M (35%)
0Public Works: $1.5M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.083483 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+1366.3% YoYFreedom Score: 86.4 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2025-26-TAX-LEVY) — City of Balmorhea
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($5,129,862) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.083483 per $100 valuation) for City of Balmorhea.
Total Appropriation
$5.1M
General Fund
$3.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$13,120
Public Safety: $1.8M (35%)
0Public Works: $1.5M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.083483 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 86.7 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Balmorhea
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($349,841) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.083863 per $100 valuation) for City of Balmorhea.
Total Appropriation
$0.3M
General Fund
$0.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$895
Public Safety: $0.1M (29%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.083863 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.1% YoYFreedom Score: 86.6 (A)• Adopted Sep 2, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Balmorhea
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Balmorhea (Reeves County) totaling $339,125. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.1113 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.3M
General Fund
$0.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$867
Public Safety: $0.1M (29%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.111347 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.2% YoYFreedom Score: 86.5 (A)• Adopted Sep 2, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Balmorhea
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Balmorhea (Reeves County) totaling $332,215. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.1213 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.3M
General Fund
$0.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$850
Public Safety: $0.1M (29%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.121311 / $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$5.21M(+1.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $13,332Tax Rate: $0.083483Freedom: 85.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2026$5.13M(+1366.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $13,120Tax Rate: $0.083483Freedom: 86.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2025$0.35M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $895Tax Rate: $0.083863Freedom: 86.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2024$0.34M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $867Tax Rate: $0.111347Freedom: 86.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2023$0.33M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $850Tax Rate: $0.121311Freedom: 86.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2022$0.33M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $831Tax Rate: $0.121311Freedom: 86.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2021$0.32M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $806Tax Rate: $0.122888Freedom: 86.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2020$0.31M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $788Tax Rate: $0.12338Freedom: 86.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2019$0.30M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $764Tax Rate: $0.125724Freedom: 86.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2018$0.29M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $743Tax Rate: $0.127233Freedom: 86.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2017$0.28M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $727Tax Rate: $0.127615Freedom: 86.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2016$0.28M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $706Tax Rate: $0.127232Freedom: 86.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2015$0.27M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $690Tax Rate: $0.128123Freedom: 86 (A)
Official PDFFY 2014$0.26M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $674Tax Rate: $0.127867Freedom: 86 (A)
Official PDFFY 2013$0.26M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $658Tax Rate: $0.127483Freedom: 85.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2012$0.25M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $646Tax Rate: $0.127356Freedom: 85.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2011$0.25M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $634Tax Rate: $0.127865Freedom: 85.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2010$0.24M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $618Tax Rate: $0.128504Freedom: 85.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2009$0.24M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $602Tax Rate: $0.129018Freedom: 85.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2008$0.23M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $590Tax Rate: $0.13005Freedom: 85.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2007$0.22M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $574Tax Rate: $0.13044Freedom: 85.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2006$0.22M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $561Tax Rate: $0.13057Freedom: 85.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2005$0.21M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $546Tax Rate: $0.131745Freedom: 85.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2004$0.21M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $531Tax Rate: $0.131877Freedom: 85.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2003$0.20M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $519Tax Rate: $0.132141Freedom: 85 (A)
Official PDFFY 2002$0.20M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $508Tax Rate: $0.13267Freedom: 84.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2001$0.19M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $498Tax Rate: $0.132935Freedom: 84.8 (A)
Official PDFFY 2000$0.19M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $484Tax Rate: $0.133201Freedom: 84.8 (A)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 003-M-U-N-I-C-O-D-E-L-I-B-R • General RegulationOverreach: 60/100
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Official General-Law Municipal Ordinance / Public Record for City of Balmorhea (Texas Local Government Code Type A/B/C General-Law Municipality): M-u-n-i-c-o-d-...
Ch. 6 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 48/100
Taxation, Ad Valorem Levies & Municipal Fee Schedule (City of Balmorhea)
Establishes annual property tax assessment procedures, local sales and use tax allocations, hotel occupancy tax rules, and the master municipal permit and utili...
Ch. 2 • AdministrationOverreach: 20/100
Administration, Officers & Public Records Transparency (City of Balmorhea)
Governs municipal officers, city secretary duties, financial administration, public meetings compliance under the Texas Open Meetings Act, and public records ac...
Ch. 5 • Business & CommerceOverreach: 38/100
Business Regulations, Licensing & Solicitor Permits (City of Balmorhea)
Governs itinerant vendors, peddlers, mobile food units, alcoholic beverage distance requirements, and commercial operating permits within municipal limits....
Ch. 7 • Traffic & StreetsOverreach: 32/100
Traffic, Streets, Sidewalks & Public Rights-of-Way (City of Balmorhea)
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 Balmorhea)
Adopts standard building, plumbing, electrical, and fire safety codes; regulates residential and commercial permitting, inspections, and subdivision platting un...
Ch. 1 • GovernanceOverreach: 25/100
General Provisions, Governance & Municipal Boundaries (City of Balmorhea)
Establishes municipal corporate boundaries, general penalty provisions for code violations, rules of statutory construction, and council procedural rules under ...
Ch. 4 • Public HealthOverreach: 40/100
Health, Sanitation & Nuisance Abatement (City of Balmorhea)
Regulates high weeds, brush, stagnant water, junked vehicles, dilapidated structures, solid waste disposal, and public health nuisances pursuant to Texas Health...
Ch. 8 • ZoningOverreach: 50/100
Zoning, Land Use & Environmental Protection (City of Balmorhea)
Establishes land use districts, setback requirements, lot coverage limits, Manufactured Home placement standards, and floodplain management regulations under Te...
Ord. No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Balmorhea
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Balmorhea totali...
Ord. No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Balmorhea
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: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Balmorhea
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Balmorhea totali...
Ord. No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Balmorhea
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. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Balmorhea
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. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Balmorhea
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Balmorhea totali...
Ord. No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Balmorhea
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Balmorhea totali...
Ord. No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Balmorhea
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: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Balmorhea
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Balmorhea totali...
Ord. No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Balmorhea
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: 14/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Balmorhea
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: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Balmorhea
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Balmorhea totali...
Ord. No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Balmorhea
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: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Balmorhea
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Balmorhea totali...
Ord. No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Balmorhea
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: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Balmorhea
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Balmorhea totali...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Balmorhea Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 66 (18.9% of 350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 4
Danny Vasquez III WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Julie Lewis WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Mayor
John L. Davis WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Joy Lewis WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Rosa Dominguez WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Ike Ward WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Balmorhea Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John L. Davis WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (44 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Balmorhea Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John L. Davis WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (35 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Balmorhea Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John L. Davis WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (35 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Balmorhea Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John L. Davis WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (37 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Balmorhea Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John L. Davis WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Balmorhea Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 122 (30.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John L. Davis WINNER
58.0% (71 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (51 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Balmorhea Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John L. Davis WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Balmorhea Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John L. Davis WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (42 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Balmorhea Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John L. Davis WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Balmorhea Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (29.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John L. Davis WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (37 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Balmorhea Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (29.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John L. Davis WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Balmorhea Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (29.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John L. Davis WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (44 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Balmorhea Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John L. Davis WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (43 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Balmorhea Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 126 (31.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John L. Davis WINNER
71.0% (89 votes)Michael R. Vance
29.0% (37 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Balmorhea Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John L. Davis WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)David C. Morales
41.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Balmorhea Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John L. Davis WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (43 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Balmorhea Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John L. Davis WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (42 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Balmorhea Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John L. Davis WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (43 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Balmorhea Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John L. Davis WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Balmorhea Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John L. Davis WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (40 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Balmorhea Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (28.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John L. Davis WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)David C. Morales
34.0% (41 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Balmorhea Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (28.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John L. Davis WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (34 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Balmorhea Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John L. Davis WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (53 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Balmorhea Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John L. Davis WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (44 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
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City of Balmorhea 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: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Balmorhea 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Balmorhea City Council Regular Meeting
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7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls1: 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 Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-07-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Balmorhea 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-06-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Balmorhea 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Balmorhea 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: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-04-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Balmorhea City Council Regular Meeting
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8: Adjournment1: 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 proposals6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-03-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Balmorhea 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 Estimate2026-02-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Balmorhea 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-01-12 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Balmorhea 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-12-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Balmorhea City Council Regular Meeting
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7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: 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 Orders2025-11-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Balmorhea 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: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-10-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Balmorhea 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: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Balmorhea 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Balmorhea 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: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Balmorhea 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: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-06-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Balmorhea 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Balmorhea 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: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Balmorhea 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: Adjourn6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Balmorhea City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Balmorhea City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls1: 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 Landowners2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Balmorhea 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: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Balmorhea City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Balmorhea 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: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Balmorhea City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
8: 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 warrants6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders