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CITY • Montague County, TX
City of Bowie
Population / Scale
6,054
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.5750
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$9.5M
+2.4% YoY • +13.8% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$12.11M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -0.2 pts
1Y: +0.2 pts • 10Y: -1.2 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -4.2 pts
61.6 (C) → 57.4 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+2.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.2%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+13.8% (5Y)
10Y: +35.2% • Since '00: +135.6%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
+0.0397
FY 22: $0.5353 → FY 27: $0.5750
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 61.6 (C)'10: 60.1 (C)'17: 58.6 (D)'22: 57.6 (D)'27: 57.4 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $4.0M'10: $5.5M'17: $7.0M'22: $8.4M'27: $9.5M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Bowie Home Rule Charter (CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Bowie Home Rule Charter (CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Bowie Home Rule Charter (CHARTER) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/bowie/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH Last Codified Supplement: 2025-07-21
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.4% YoYFreedom Score: 57.4 (D)• Adopted Sep 22, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Bowie
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($9,514,446) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.575000 per $100 valuation: $0.575000 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for City of Bowie. Source: Montague County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$9.5M
General Fund
$6.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$1,572
Public Safety: $3.1M (32%)
0Public Works: $2.5M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5750 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+0.4% YoYFreedom Score: 57.2 (D)• Adopted May 16, 2022FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2022-05-16-6) — City of Bowie
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($9,291,451) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.543000 per $100 valuation) for City of Bowie.
Total Appropriation
$9.3M
General Fund
$5.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$1,535
Public Safety: $3.0M (32%)
0Public Works: $2.5M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5430 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 57.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Bowie
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($9,255,307) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.543000 per $100 valuation) for City of Bowie.
Total Appropriation
$9.3M
General Fund
$5.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$1,529
Public Safety: $3.0M (32%)
0Public Works: $2.5M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5430 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 57.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 10, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Bowie
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Bowie (Montague County) totaling $9,003,217. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5430 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$9.0M
General Fund
$5.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$1,487
Public Safety: $2.9M (32%)
0Public Works: $2.4M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5430 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 57.4 (D)• Adopted Sep 10, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Bowie
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Bowie (Montague County) totaling $8,666,939. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5430 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$8.7M
General Fund
$5.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$1,432
Public Safety: $2.8M (32%)
0Public Works: $2.3M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5430 / $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$9.51M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.0MPer Capita: $1,572Tax Rate: $0.5750Freedom: 57.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$9.29M(+0.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.9MPer Capita: $1,535Tax Rate: $0.5430Freedom: 57.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$9.26M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.9MPer Capita: $1,529Tax Rate: $0.5430Freedom: 57.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$9.00M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.7MPer Capita: $1,487Tax Rate: $0.5430Freedom: 57.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$8.67M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.5MPer Capita: $1,432Tax Rate: $0.5430Freedom: 57.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$8.36M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.3MPer Capita: $1,381Tax Rate: $0.5353Freedom: 57.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$8.08M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $1,335Tax Rate: $0.542259Freedom: 57.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$7.81M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $1,291Tax Rate: $0.548224Freedom: 58 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$7.55M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $1,248Tax Rate: $0.550965Freedom: 58.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$7.28M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.6MPer Capita: $1,203Tax Rate: $0.561433Freedom: 58.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$7.04M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $1,162Tax Rate: $0.565363Freedom: 58.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$6.79M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $1,122Tax Rate: $0.567059Freedom: 58.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$6.57M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $1,085Tax Rate: $0.563657Freedom: 59 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$6.36M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MPer Capita: $1,050Tax Rate: $0.563093Freedom: 59.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$6.15M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $1,017Tax Rate: $0.560278Freedom: 59.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$5.93M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $980Tax Rate: $0.562519Freedom: 59.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$5.72M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $945Tax Rate: $0.565332Freedom: 59.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$5.50M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $909Tax Rate: $0.564767Freedom: 60.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$5.32M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MPer Capita: $879Tax Rate: $0.561378Freedom: 60.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$5.18M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $856Tax Rate: $0.562501Freedom: 60.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$5.02M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $830Tax Rate: $0.563626Freedom: 60.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$4.87M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $805Tax Rate: $0.567008Freedom: 60.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$4.73M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $782Tax Rate: $0.569843Freedom: 60.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$4.55M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $752Tax Rate: $0.570413Freedom: 61 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$4.44M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $733Tax Rate: $0.573835Freedom: 61.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$4.32M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $714Tax Rate: $0.572687Freedom: 61.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$4.16M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $688Tax Rate: $0.572114Freedom: 61.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$4.04M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $667Tax Rate: $0.569826Freedom: 61.6 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 2026-10-13-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Bowie - October 13, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Bowie on 2026-10-13. Official agenda docket items for City of Bowie...
Ord. 2026-09-22-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Bowie - September 22, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Bowie on 2026-09-22. Official agenda docket items for City of Bowie...
Ord. 2026-09-08-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Bowie - September 08, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Bowie on 2026-09-08. Official agenda docket items for City of Bowie...
Ord. 2026-08-25-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Bowie - August 25, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Bowie on 2026-08-25. Official agenda docket items for City of Bowie...
Ord. 2026-08-11-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Bowie - August 11, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Bowie on 2026-08-11. Official agenda docket items for City of Bowie...
Ord. 2026-07-28-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Bowie - July 28, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Bowie on 2026-07-28. Official agenda docket items for City of Bowie...
Ord. 2026-07-27-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Bowie - July 27, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Bowie on 2026-07-27. Official agenda docket items for City of Bowie...
Ord. 2026-07-14-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Bowie - July 14, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Bowie on 2026-07-14. Official agenda docket items for City of Bowie...
Ord. 2026-06-23-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Bowie - June 23, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Bowie on 2026-06-23. Official agenda docket items for City of Bowie...
Ord. 2026-06-09-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Bowie - June 09, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Bowie on 2026-06-09. Official agenda docket items for City of Bowie...
Ord. 2026-05-12-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Bowie - May 12, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Bowie on 2026-05-12. Official agenda docket items for City of Bowie...
Ord. 2026-04-28-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Bowie - April 28, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Bowie on 2026-04-28. Official agenda docket items for City of Bowie...
Ord. 2026-04-14-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Bowie - April 14, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Bowie on 2026-04-14. Official agenda docket items for City of Bowie...
Ord. 2026-03-24-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Bowie - March 24, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Bowie on 2026-03-24. Official agenda docket items for City of Bowie...
Ord. 2026-03-23-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Bowie - March 23, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Bowie on 2026-03-23. Official agenda docket items for City of Bowie...
Ord. 2026-03-10-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Bowie - March 10, 2026
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Ord. 2026-02-24-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Bowie - February 24, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Bowie on 2026-02-24. Official agenda docket items for City of Bowie...
Ord. 2026-02-10-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Bowie - February 10, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Bowie on 2026-02-10. Official agenda docket items for City of Bowie...
Ord. 2026-01-27-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Bowie - January 27, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Bowie on 2026-01-27. Official agenda docket items for City of Bowie...
Ord. 2026-01-13-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Bowie - January 13, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Bowie on 2026-01-13. Official agenda docket items for City of Bowie...
Ord. Sec. 8-97 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. Sec. 8-97 — Amending Code Sec. Sec. 1.1302
Enacted Ordinance No. Sec. 8-97 adopted on Construction permit, amending Code Sec. Sec. 1.1302 (Sec. 1.1302) of the City of Bowie Code of Ordinances....
Ord. Sec. 19-9 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. Sec. 19-9 — Amending Code Sec. Art. 11.1200
Enacted Ordinance No. Sec. 19-9 adopted on Broken lines, defective plumbing, amending Code Sec. Art. 11.1200 (Art. 11.1200) of the City of Bowie Code of Ordinan...
Ord. Sec. 10-51 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Ordinance No. Sec. 10-51 — Amending Code Sec. Sec. 4.209
Enacted Ordinance No. Sec. 10-51 adopted on Revocation of permit, amending Code Sec. Sec. 4.209 (Sec. 4.209) of the City of Bowie Code of Ordinances....
CHAPTER 4 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
CHAPTER 4 - BUSINESS & COMMERCE (City of Bowie Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bowie Code of Ordinances: CHAPTER 4 - BUSINESS & COMMERCE....
CHAPTER 3 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
CHAPTER 3 - BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION (City of Bowie Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bowie Code of Ordinances: CHAPTER 3 - BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Bowie Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 782 (19.0% of 4,116 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 5
Laramie Truax WINNER
100.0% (688 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Boyd Hulstine WINNER
100.0% (688 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
TJay McEwen WINNER
100.0% (688 votes)Mayor
Gaylynn Burris WINNER
100.0% (688 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Laura Sproles WINNER
100.0% (688 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Brent Shaw WINNER
100.0% (688 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Bowie Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,153 (28.0% of 4,117 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gaylynn Burris WINNER
63.0% (726 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (427 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Bowie Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,153 (28.0% of 4,117 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gaylynn Burris WINNER
58.0% (669 votes)David C. Morales
42.0% (484 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Bowie Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,070 (26.0% of 4,117 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gaylynn Burris WINNER
72.0% (770 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (300 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Bowie Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 947 (23.0% of 4,117 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gaylynn Burris WINNER
56.0% (530 votes)David C. Morales
44.0% (417 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Bowie Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 618 (15.0% of 4,117 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gaylynn Burris WINNER
59.0% (365 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (253 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Bowie Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 782 (19.0% of 4,117 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gaylynn Burris WINNER
61.0% (477 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (305 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Bowie Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,276 (31.0% of 4,117 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gaylynn Burris WINNER
72.0% (919 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (357 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Bowie Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 576 (14.0% of 4,117 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gaylynn Burris WINNER
67.0% (386 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (190 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Bowie Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 823 (20.0% of 4,117 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gaylynn Burris WINNER
63.0% (518 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (305 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Bowie Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 988 (24.0% of 4,117 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gaylynn Burris WINNER
57.0% (563 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (425 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Bowie Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 700 (17.0% of 4,117 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gaylynn Burris WINNER
70.0% (490 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (210 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Bowie Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,235 (30.0% of 4,117 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gaylynn Burris WINNER
60.0% (741 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (494 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Bowie Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,194 (29.0% of 4,117 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gaylynn Burris WINNER
70.0% (836 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (358 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Bowie Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 906 (22.0% of 4,117 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gaylynn Burris WINNER
71.0% (643 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (263 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Bowie Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,070 (26.0% of 4,117 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gaylynn Burris WINNER
59.0% (631 votes)Michael R. Vance
41.0% (439 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Bowie Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 782 (19.0% of 4,117 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gaylynn Burris WINNER
61.0% (477 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (305 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Bowie Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 906 (22.0% of 4,117 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gaylynn Burris WINNER
60.0% (544 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (362 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Bowie Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 988 (24.0% of 4,117 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gaylynn Burris WINNER
56.0% (553 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (435 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Bowie Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 659 (16.0% of 4,117 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gaylynn Burris WINNER
61.0% (402 votes)Michael R. Vance
39.0% (257 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Bowie Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 906 (22.0% of 4,117 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gaylynn Burris WINNER
70.0% (634 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
30.0% (272 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Bowie Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 947 (23.0% of 4,117 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gaylynn Burris WINNER
66.0% (625 votes)Michael R. Vance
34.0% (322 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Bowie Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 659 (16.0% of 4,117 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gaylynn Burris WINNER
63.0% (415 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
37.0% (244 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Bowie Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 618 (15.0% of 4,117 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gaylynn Burris WINNER
67.0% (414 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (204 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Bowie Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,235 (30.0% of 4,117 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gaylynn Burris WINNER
61.0% (753 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (482 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Meeting Dockets & Agendas (340)
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City of Bowie - July 14, 2026
2026-06-23 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bowie - June 23, 2026
2026-06-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bowie - June 09, 2026
2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bowie - May 12, 2026
2026-04-28 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bowie - April 28, 2026
2026-04-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bowie - April 14, 2026
2026-03-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bowie - March 24, 2026
2026-03-23 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bowie - March 23, 2026
2026-03-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bowie - March 10, 2026
2026-02-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bowie - February 24, 2026
2026-02-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bowie - February 10, 2026
2026-01-27 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bowie - January 27, 2026
2026-01-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bowie - January 13, 2026
2025-12-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bowie 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: Adjourn7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2025-11-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bowie City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-10-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bowie City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
7: 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bowie 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 Orders2025-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bowie 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 Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders