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CITY • Orange County, TX
City of Bridge City
Population / Scale
9,806
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.5500
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$9.9M
+3.1% YoY • +26.2% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$3.15M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -0.3 pts
1Y: +0.6 pts • 10Y: -1.0 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -4.2 pts
64.9 (C) → 60.7 (C)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.1% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.7%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+26.2% (5Y)
10Y: +48.3% • Since '00: +167.0%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
+0.0263
FY 22: $0.5237 → FY 27: $0.5500
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 64.9 (C)'10: 63 (C)'17: 61.7 (C)'22: 61 (C)'27: 60.7 (C)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $3.7M'10: $5.2M'17: $6.7M'22: $7.8M'27: $9.9M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Bridge City Home Rule Charter (CHARTER COMPARATIVE TABLE)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Bridge City Home Rule Charter (CHARTER COMPARATIVE TABLE) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Bridge City Home Rule Charter (CHARTER COMPARATIVE TABLE) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/bridge_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIHORUCH_CHCOTA Last Codified Supplement: 2025-08-29
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.1% YoYFreedom Score: 60.7 (C)• Adopted Sep 1, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Bridge City
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($9,867,555) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.550000 per $100 valuation: $0.422183 M&O + $0.127817 I&S) for City of Bridge City. Source: Orange County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$9.9M
General Fund
$6.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.9M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$1,006
Public Safety: $3.1M (31%)
0Public Works: $2.7M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5500 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+11.0% YoYFreedom Score: 60.1 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Bridge City
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($9,574,573) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.550000 per $100 valuation) for City of Bridge City.
Total Appropriation
$9.6M
General Fund
$5.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.9M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$976
Public Safety: $3.0M (31%)
0Public Works: $2.6M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5500 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 60.7 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Bridge City
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($8,625,678) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.468260 per $100 valuation) for City of Bridge City.
Total Appropriation
$8.6M
General Fund
$5.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$880
Public Safety: $2.8M (32%)
0Public Works: $2.4M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.46826 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.1% YoYFreedom Score: 60.9 (C)• Adopted Sep 3, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Bridge City
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Bridge City (Orange County) totaling $8,316,312. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4683 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$8.3M
General Fund
$5.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$848
Public Safety: $2.7M (32%)
0Public Works: $2.3M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $0.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.46826 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.1% YoYFreedom Score: 61 (C)• Adopted Sep 3, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Bridge City
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Bridge City (Orange County) totaling $8,064,693. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4823 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$8.1M
General Fund
$5.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$822
Public Safety: $2.6M (32%)
0Public Works: $2.3M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $0.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.48228 / $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$9.87M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.0MPer Capita: $1,006Tax Rate: $0.5500Freedom: 60.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2026$9.57M(+11.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $976Tax Rate: $0.5500Freedom: 60.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$8.63M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $880Tax Rate: $0.46826Freedom: 60.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$8.32M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.2MPer Capita: $848Tax Rate: $0.46826Freedom: 60.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$8.06M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $822Tax Rate: $0.48228Freedom: 61 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$7.82M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $797Tax Rate: $0.52369Freedom: 61 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$7.54M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $769Tax Rate: $0.528403Freedom: 61.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$7.30M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.6MPer Capita: $745Tax Rate: $0.536857Freedom: 61.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$7.11M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $725Tax Rate: $0.545984Freedom: 61.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$6.91M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.4MPer Capita: $705Tax Rate: $0.555812Freedom: 61.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$6.65M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $679Tax Rate: $0.560814Freedom: 61.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$6.44M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $657Tax Rate: $0.56474Freedom: 61.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$6.26M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $638Tax Rate: $0.563611Freedom: 62 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$6.02M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $614Tax Rate: $0.562484Freedom: 62.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$5.78M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $590Tax Rate: $0.560234Freedom: 62.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$5.58M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $569Tax Rate: $0.564716Freedom: 62.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$5.41M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MPer Capita: $552Tax Rate: $0.561328Freedom: 62.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$5.24M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $534Tax Rate: $0.56638Freedom: 63 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$5.05M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $515Tax Rate: $0.562982Freedom: 63.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$4.88M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $498Tax Rate: $0.567486Freedom: 63.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$4.70M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $480Tax Rate: $0.570323Freedom: 63.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$4.56M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $465Tax Rate: $0.570893Freedom: 63.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$4.39M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $448Tax Rate: $0.567468Freedom: 64 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$4.22M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $431Tax Rate: $0.568603Freedom: 64.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$4.10M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $418Tax Rate: $0.568603Freedom: 64.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$3.98M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $405Tax Rate: $0.57372Freedom: 64.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$3.85M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $392Tax Rate: $0.577162Freedom: 64.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$3.70M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $377Tax Rate: $0.581202Freedom: 64.9 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 2026-05-19-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Bridge City Regular Meeting - May 19, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Bridge City on 2026-05-19. Official agenda docket items for City of Bridge City...
Ord. 2026-07 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-07: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.05 - OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.05 - OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT...
Ord. 2026-05 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 2026-05: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRIDGE CITY, TEXAS, SUSPENDING THE RATES PROPOSED BY CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP., D/B/A CENTERPOINT ENERGY ENTEX AND CENTERPOINT ENERGY TEXAS GAS COMPANY'S GAS RELIABILITY INFRASTRUCTURE P
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRIDGE CITY, TEXAS, SUSPENDING THE RATES PROPOSED BY CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP., D/B/A CENTERPOINT ENERGY ENTEX AND CENTERPOINT...
Ord. 2026-06 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 2026-06: AN ORDINANCE REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF BRIDGE CITY, TEXAS FROM R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO R-2 (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL); PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR SAID ORDINANCE.
AN ORDINANCE REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF BRIDGE CITY, TEXAS FROM R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO R-2 (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL); PROVIDING A SAVI...
Ord. 2026-04 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-04: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BRIDGE CITY, TEXAS DECLARING UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES IN THE MAY 2, 2026 GENERAL CITY ELECTION, ELECTED TO OFFICE; CANCELING THE ELECTION; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BRIDGE CITY, TEXAS DECLARING UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES IN THE MAY 2, 2026 GENERAL CITY ELECTION, ELECTED TO OFFICE; CANCELING THE...
Ord. 2026-03 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-03: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, RELATING TO SIGN STANDARDS; AND PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, RELATING TO SIGN STANDARDS; AND PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE....
Ord. 2026-02 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 2026-02: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BRIDGE CITY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION WITH OTHER ENTERGY SERVICE AREA CITIES IN MATTERS CONCERNING ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. AT THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS IN 2026; AUTHOR
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BRIDGE CITY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION WITH OTHER ENTERGY SERVICE AREA CITIES IN MATTERS CONCERNING ENTERGY TEXAS, IN...
Ord. 2025-15 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-15: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1.02 OF ORDINANCE 90-2 AND EXHIBIT "A" OF ORDINANCE NO. 03-04, ORDINANCE NO. 05-07, ORDINANCE NO. 2013-04, ORDINANCE NO. 2015-09, ORDINANCE NO. 2018-16, ORDINANCE NO. 2021-11, ORDINANCE 2023
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1.02 OF ORDINANCE 90-2 AND EXHIBIT "A" OF ORDINANCE NO. 03-04, ORDINANCE NO. 05-07, ORDINANCE NO. 2013-04, ORDINANCE NO. 2015-09, ...
Ord. 2025-14 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Ordinance No. 2025-14: ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF BRIDGE CITY, TEXAS TAX AND WATERWORKS & SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM SURPLUS REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2025; LEVYING A CONTINUING DIRECT ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAX FOR T
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF BRIDGE CITY, TEXAS TAX AND WATERWORKS & SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM SURPLUS REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2...
Ord. 2025-13 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Ordinance No. 2025-13: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THAT ALL APPLICABLE STATE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF BRIDGE CITY, TEXAS, HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH AND FIXING AND LEVYING MUNICIPAL AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE C
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THAT ALL APPLICABLE STATE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF BRIDGE CITY, TEXAS, HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH...
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Bridge City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bridge City Code of Ordinances: Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
ARTICLE V. • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
ARTICLE V. - LEGAL AND JUDICIAL SERVICES (City of Bridge City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bridge City Code of Ordinances: ARTICLE V. - LEGAL AND JUDICIAL SERVICES....
ARTICLE IV. • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
ARTICLE IV. - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (City of Bridge City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bridge City Code of Ordinances: ARTICLE IV. - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES....
ARTICLE XII. • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
ARTICLE XII. - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Bridge City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bridge City Code of Ordinances: ARTICLE XII. - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
ARTICLE I. • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
ARTICLE I. - INCORPORATION, FORM OF GOVERNMENT AND BOUNDARIES (City of Bridge City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bridge City Code of Ordinances: ARTICLE I. - INCORPORATION, FORM OF GOVERNMENT AND BOUNDARIES....
Chapter 6.5 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 6.5 - CIVIL EMERGENCIES (City of Bridge City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bridge City Code of Ordinances: Chapter 6.5 - CIVIL EMERGENCIES....
Chapter 10 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 10 - GARBAGE AND TRASH (City of Bridge City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bridge City Code of Ordinances: Chapter 10 - GARBAGE AND TRASH....
ARTICLE X. • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
ARTICLE X. - MUNICIPAL FINANCE (City of Bridge City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bridge City Code of Ordinances: ARTICLE X. - MUNICIPAL FINANCE....
ARTICLE VI. • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
ARTICLE VI. - NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS (City of Bridge City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bridge City Code of Ordinances: ARTICLE VI. - NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS....
ARTICLE VIII. • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
ARTICLE VIII. - LEGISLATION BY THE PEOPLE, INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM (City of Bridge City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bridge City Code of Ordinances: ARTICLE VIII. - LEGISLATION BY THE PEOPLE, INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM....
Chapter 3 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (City of Bridge City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bridge City Code of Ordinances: Chapter 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES....
ARTICLE VII. • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
ARTICLE VII. - RECALL OF OFFICERS (City of Bridge City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bridge City Code of Ordinances: ARTICLE VII. - RECALL OF OFFICERS....
Chapter 9 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 9 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION (City of Bridge City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bridge City Code of Ordinances: Chapter 9 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION....
Chapter 6 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 6 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS (City of Bridge City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bridge City Code of Ordinances: Chapter 6 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS....
Chapter 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION (City of Bridge City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Bridge City Code of Ordinances: Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Bridge City Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 1,266 (19.0% of 6,668 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 3
Bryant Champagne WINNER
100.0% (1,114 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Gina Mannino WINNER
100.0% (1,114 votes)Mayor
Aaron Roccaforte WINNER
100.0% (1,114 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Patty Collins WINNER
100.0% (1,114 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Mike Reed WINNER
100.0% (1,114 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Chris Bouley WINNER
100.0% (1,114 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Bridge City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,867 (28.0% of 6,668 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Roccaforte WINNER
59.0% (1,102 votes)David C. Morales
41.0% (765 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Bridge City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,734 (26.0% of 6,668 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Roccaforte WINNER
63.0% (1,092 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (642 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Bridge City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,467 (22.0% of 6,668 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Roccaforte WINNER
60.0% (880 votes)David C. Morales
40.0% (587 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Bridge City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,867 (28.0% of 6,668 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Roccaforte WINNER
66.0% (1,232 votes)Michael R. Vance
34.0% (635 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Bridge City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,934 (29.0% of 6,668 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Roccaforte WINNER
64.0% (1,238 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (696 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Bridge City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,867 (28.0% of 6,668 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Roccaforte WINNER
66.0% (1,232 votes)David C. Morales
34.0% (635 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Bridge City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,334 (20.0% of 6,668 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Roccaforte WINNER
62.0% (827 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (507 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Bridge City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,000 (30.0% of 6,668 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Roccaforte WINNER
65.0% (1,300 votes)Michael R. Vance
35.0% (700 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Bridge City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,800 (27.0% of 6,668 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Roccaforte WINNER
66.0% (1,188 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (612 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Bridge City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,534 (23.0% of 6,668 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Roccaforte WINNER
59.0% (905 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (629 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Bridge City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,534 (23.0% of 6,668 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Roccaforte WINNER
61.0% (936 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (598 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Bridge City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,734 (26.0% of 6,668 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Roccaforte WINNER
68.0% (1,179 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (555 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Bridge City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,267 (19.0% of 6,668 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Roccaforte WINNER
70.0% (887 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (380 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Bridge City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,667 (25.0% of 6,668 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Roccaforte WINNER
64.0% (1,067 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (600 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Bridge City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,800 (27.0% of 6,668 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Roccaforte WINNER
68.0% (1,224 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (576 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Bridge City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,667 (25.0% of 6,668 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Roccaforte WINNER
59.0% (984 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (683 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Bridge City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,067 (31.0% of 6,668 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Roccaforte WINNER
65.0% (1,344 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
35.0% (723 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Bridge City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,600 (24.0% of 6,668 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Roccaforte WINNER
54.0% (864 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (736 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Bridge City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,934 (29.0% of 6,668 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Roccaforte WINNER
64.0% (1,238 votes)David C. Morales
36.0% (696 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Bridge City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,200 (18.0% of 6,668 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Roccaforte WINNER
71.0% (852 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (348 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Bridge City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,934 (29.0% of 6,668 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Roccaforte WINNER
66.0% (1,276 votes)Michael R. Vance
34.0% (658 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Bridge City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,534 (23.0% of 6,668 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Roccaforte WINNER
59.0% (905 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (629 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Bridge City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,000 (15.0% of 6,668 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Roccaforte WINNER
59.0% (590 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (410 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Bridge City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 934 (14.0% of 6,668 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Aaron Roccaforte WINNER
60.0% (560 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (374 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (323)
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City of Bridge City 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: Adjourn7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-09-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bridge City 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: Adjourn7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-08-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bridge City 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: Adjourn7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-07-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bridge City City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-06-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bridge City 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: Adjourn7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bridge City Regular Meeting - May 19, 2026
2026-05-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bridge City Regular Meeting - May 05, 2026
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1: Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of April 21, 2026 City2: Consideration and possible action to appoint new Mayor Pro3: Consideration and possible action to appoint a City Council Liaison to the City4: Consideration and possible action to appoint a City Council Member to the5: Consideration and possible action to appoint a Council Member to serve as the6: Consideration and possible action to appoint7: Consideration and possible action to appoint a Council Member as City Council8: Consideration and possible action to a9: Consideration and possible action2026-04-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bridge City City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Ordinance 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 Orders2026-03-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bridge City 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 Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-02-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bridge City City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-01-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bridge City 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-12-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bridge City 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-11-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bridge City City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees8: 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-10-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bridge City 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bridge City 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bridge City City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate1: 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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-07-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bridge City City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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: Adjourn5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-06-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bridge City 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: Adjourn7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bridge City City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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: Adjourn5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bridge City 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bridge City City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bridge City 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: Adjourn7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bridge City 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bridge City City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings1: 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 Restrictions5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Bridge City 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 Restrictions5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts