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CITY • Dimmit County, TX
City of Big Wells
Population / Scale
448
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.4900
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.2M
+3.3% YoY • +10.4% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.7 pts
1Y: +1.4 pts • 10Y: +1.7 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▲ +1.1 pts
82.2 (A) → 83.3 (A)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.3% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.2%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+10.4% (5Y)
10Y: +29.9% • Since '00: +133.4%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
+0.1000
FY 22: $0.3900 → FY 27: $0.4900
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 82.2 (A)'10: 81.8 (A)'17: 81.6 (A)'22: 81.6 (A)'27: 83.3 (A)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $0.1M'10: $0.1M'17: $0.1M'22: $0.1M'27: $0.2M
Elected & Governing Officials (3)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.3% YoYFreedom Score: 83.3 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Big Wells
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($155,610) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.490000 per $100 valuation: $0.490000 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for City of Big Wells. Source: Dimmit County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$0.2M
General Fund
$0.1M
Per Capita
$347
Public Safety: $0.1M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4900 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED-2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 81.9 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2025-26-TAX-LEVY) — City of Big Wells
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($150,668) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.390000 per $100 valuation) for City of Big Wells.
Total Appropriation
$0.2M
General Fund
$0.1M
Per Capita
$336
Public Safety: $0.1M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3900 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 81.5 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Big Wells
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($155,041) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.390000 per $100 valuation) for City of Big Wells.
Total Appropriation
$0.2M
General Fund
$0.1M
Per Capita
$346
Public Safety: $0.1M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3900 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.1% YoYFreedom Score: 81.5 (A)• Adopted Sep 3, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Big Wells
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Big Wells (Dimmit County) totaling $150,234. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3900 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.2M
General Fund
$0.1M
Per Capita
$335
Public Safety: $0.1M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3900 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 81.5 (A)• Adopted Sep 3, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Big Wells
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Big Wells (Dimmit County) totaling $145,660. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3900 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
Per Capita
$325
Public Safety: $0.1M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3900 / $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$0.16M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $347Tax Rate: $0.4900Freedom: 83.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2026$0.15M(-2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $336Tax Rate: $0.3900Freedom: 81.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2025$0.16M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $346Tax Rate: $0.3900Freedom: 81.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2024$0.15M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $335Tax Rate: $0.3900Freedom: 81.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2023$0.15M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $325Tax Rate: $0.3900Freedom: 81.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2022$0.14M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $315Tax Rate: $0.3900Freedom: 81.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2021$0.14M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $302Tax Rate: $0.39624Freedom: 81.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2020$0.13M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $292Tax Rate: $0.400599Freedom: 81.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2019$0.13M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $283Tax Rate: $0.403403Freedom: 81.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2018$0.12M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $275Tax Rate: $0.411068Freedom: 81.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2017$0.12M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $267Tax Rate: $0.411068Freedom: 81.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2016$0.12M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $260Tax Rate: $0.414768Freedom: 81.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2015$0.11M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $250Tax Rate: $0.412279Freedom: 81.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2014$0.11M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $242Tax Rate: $0.411042Freedom: 81.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2013$0.10M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $234Tax Rate: $0.408987Freedom: 81.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2012$0.10M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $227Tax Rate: $0.412668Freedom: 81.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2011$0.10M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $219Tax Rate: $0.41143Freedom: 81.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2010$0.09M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $210Tax Rate: $0.414721Freedom: 81.8 (A)
Official PDFFY 2009$0.09M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $202Tax Rate: $0.412647Freedom: 81.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2008$0.09M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $196Tax Rate: $0.410584Freedom: 81.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2007$0.08M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $189Tax Rate: $0.413869Freedom: 82 (A)
Official PDFFY 2006$0.08M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $184Tax Rate: $0.413869Freedom: 81.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2005$0.08M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $177Tax Rate: $0.411386Freedom: 82 (A)
Official PDFFY 2004$0.08M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $172Tax Rate: $0.414677Freedom: 82 (A)
Official PDFFY 2003$0.07M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $165Tax Rate: $0.41675Freedom: 82.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2002$0.07M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $160Tax Rate: $0.419251Freedom: 82.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2001$0.07M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $155Tax Rate: $0.420928Freedom: 82.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2000$0.07M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $149Tax Rate: $0.419244Freedom: 82.2 (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 Big Wells (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 Big Wells)
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 Big Wells)
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 Big Wells)
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 Big Wells)
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 Big Wells)
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 Big Wells)
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 Big Wells)
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 Big Wells)
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 Big Wells
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Big Wells totali...
Ord. No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Big Wells
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 Big Wells
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Big Wells totali...
Ord. No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Big Wells
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 Big Wells
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 Big Wells
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Big Wells totali...
Ord. No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Big Wells
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Big Wells totali...
Ord. No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Big Wells
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 Big Wells
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Big Wells totali...
Ord. No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Big Wells
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 Big Wells
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 Big Wells
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Big Wells totali...
Ord. No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Big Wells
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 Big Wells
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Big Wells totali...
Ord. No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Big Wells
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 Big Wells
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Big Wells totali...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Big Wells Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 66 (18.9% of 350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor
Silvestre Cerna III WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
George A. Talamantes WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Edgar O. Titsworth WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Big Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Silvestre Cerna III WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)Michael R. Vance
41.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Big Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Silvestre Cerna III WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Big Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Silvestre Cerna III WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (43 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Big Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Silvestre Cerna III WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Big Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Silvestre Cerna III WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (52 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Big Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 126 (31.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Silvestre Cerna III WINNER
65.0% (82 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Big Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (29.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Silvestre Cerna III WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)Michael R. Vance
43.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Big Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 126 (31.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Silvestre Cerna III WINNER
60.0% (76 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Big Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Silvestre Cerna III WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Big Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Silvestre Cerna III WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (35 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Big Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Silvestre Cerna III WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)David C. Morales
36.0% (43 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Big Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 126 (31.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Silvestre Cerna III WINNER
67.0% (84 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (42 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Big Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Silvestre Cerna III WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)Michael R. Vance
29.0% (35 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Big Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 126 (31.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Silvestre Cerna III WINNER
66.0% (83 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (43 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Big Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Silvestre Cerna III WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (34 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Big Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (28.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Silvestre Cerna III WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Big Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Silvestre Cerna III WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Big Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Silvestre Cerna III WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)Michael R. Vance
42.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Big Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (29.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Silvestre Cerna III WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Big Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Silvestre Cerna III WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
42.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Big Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Silvestre Cerna III WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
35.0% (42 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Big Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Silvestre Cerna III WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (40 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Big Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Silvestre Cerna III WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)David C. Morales
40.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Big Wells Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Silvestre Cerna III WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)Michael R. Vance
35.0% (42 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Wells City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders1: 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 Controls2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Wells 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: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Wells 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Wells City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings1: 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 Orders2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Wells City Council Regular Meeting
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2: 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 Controls6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Wells 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Wells 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: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Wells 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 Landowners2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Wells City Council Regular Meeting
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7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2: 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: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Wells City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders1: 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: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Wells 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: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Wells 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Wells City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2: 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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Wells 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Wells 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Wells 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Wells City Council Regular Meeting
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2: 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: Adjournment6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Wells 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Wells City Council Regular Meeting
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7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts1: 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: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Wells 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Wells 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Wells City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Wells City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts1: 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 Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Wells 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Big Wells City Council Regular Meeting
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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 warrants7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition