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CITY • Jefferson County, TX
City of China
Population / Scale
1,298
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.459984
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.6M
+3.4% YoY • +22.9% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$5.72M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.4 pts
1Y: -0.9 pts • 10Y: -1.8 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -3.3 pts
76.8 (B) → 73.5 (B)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.6%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+22.9% (5Y)
10Y: +44.9% • Since '00: +157.1%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0288
FY 22: $0.4887 → FY 27: $0.4600
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 76.8 (B)'10: 76.1 (B)'17: 75.3 (B)'22: 74.9 (B)'27: 73.5 (B)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $0.2M'10: $0.3M'17: $0.4M'22: $0.5M'27: $0.6M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
AK
Andy Kuebodeaux
Councilmember, Place 3
districtccouncilmember@chinatexas.net
JM
JD McHann
Councilmember, Place 4
atlarge1@chinatexas.net
LZ
Laura Zaro
Councilmember, Place 5
atlarge2@chinatexas.net
ML
Matt Lopez
Mayor
mayorofchina@chinatexas.net
PK
Phillip Kibodeaux
Councilmember, Place 1
districtacouncilmember@chinatexas.net
WG
Whitney Gray
Councilmember, Place 2
districtbcouncilmember@chinatexas.net
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 73.5 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of China
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($633,428) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.459984 per $100 valuation: $0.377187 M&O + $0.082797 I&S) for City of China. Source: Prior-Year Adopted Municipal Tax Rate Carried Forward (Jefferson County).
Total Appropriation
$0.6M
General Fund
$0.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$488
Public Safety: $0.1M (11%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (9%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.459984 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+6.8% YoYFreedom Score: 74.4 (B)• Adopted Jan 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 082-8-24-22-BUDGET-WORKSHOP) — City of China
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($612,541) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.459984 per $100 valuation) for City of China.
Total Appropriation
$0.6M
General Fund
$0.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$472
Public Safety: $0.1M (11%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (9%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.459984 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 74.6 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of China
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($573,398) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.465100 per $100 valuation) for City of China.
Total Appropriation
$0.6M
General Fund
$0.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$442
Public Safety: $0.1M (10%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (8%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4651 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 74.6 (B)• Adopted Sep 14, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of China
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of China (Jefferson County) totaling $557,834. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4716 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.6M
General Fund
$0.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$430
Public Safety: $0.1M (10%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (8%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.471611 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.2% YoYFreedom Score: 74.8 (B)• Adopted Sep 14, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of China
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of China (Jefferson County) totaling $536,895. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4787 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.5M
General Fund
$0.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$414
Public Safety: $0.1M (10%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (8%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.478685 / $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$0.63M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $488Tax Rate: $0.459984Freedom: 73.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2026$0.61M(+6.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $472Tax Rate: $0.459984Freedom: 74.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2025$0.57M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $442Tax Rate: $0.4651Freedom: 74.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2024$0.56M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $430Tax Rate: $0.471611Freedom: 74.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2023$0.54M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $414Tax Rate: $0.478685Freedom: 74.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2022$0.52M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $397Tax Rate: $0.488737Freedom: 74.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2021$0.50M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $383Tax Rate: $0.493624Freedom: 75.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2020$0.48M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $369Tax Rate: $0.500535Freedom: 75.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2019$0.46M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $358Tax Rate: $0.504039Freedom: 75.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2018$0.45M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $347Tax Rate: $0.512104Freedom: 75.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2017$0.44M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $337Tax Rate: $0.513128Freedom: 75.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2016$0.42M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $323Tax Rate: $0.515181Freedom: 75.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2015$0.41M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $313Tax Rate: $0.512605Freedom: 75.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$0.39M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $302Tax Rate: $0.516193Freedom: 75.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$0.38M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $291Tax Rate: $0.517742Freedom: 75.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$0.36M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $281Tax Rate: $0.515153Freedom: 75.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$0.35M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $273Tax Rate: $0.519789Freedom: 75.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$0.34M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $263Tax Rate: $0.51823Freedom: 76.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$0.33M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $254Tax Rate: $0.522894Freedom: 76.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$0.32M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $247Tax Rate: $0.523417Freedom: 76.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$0.31M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $240Tax Rate: $0.528128Freedom: 76.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$0.30M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $232Tax Rate: $0.530769Freedom: 76.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$0.29M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $224Tax Rate: $0.531831Freedom: 76.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$0.28M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $217Tax Rate: $0.533958Freedom: 76.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$0.27M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $212Tax Rate: $0.537696Freedom: 76.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$0.27M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $205Tax Rate: $0.540922Freedom: 76.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$0.26M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $197Tax Rate: $0.542004Freedom: 76.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$0.25M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $190Tax Rate: $0.545256Freedom: 76.8 (B)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ch. 7 • Traffic & StreetsOverreach: 32/100
Traffic, Streets, Sidewalks & Public Rights-of-Way (City of China)
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 China)
Adopts standard building, plumbing, electrical, and fire safety codes; regulates residential and commercial permitting, inspections, and subdivision platting un...
Ch. 5 • Business & CommerceOverreach: 38/100
Business Regulations, Licensing & Solicitor Permits (City of China)
Governs itinerant vendors, peddlers, mobile food units, alcoholic beverage distance requirements, and commercial operating permits within municipal limits....
Ch. 6 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 48/100
Taxation, Ad Valorem Levies & Municipal Fee Schedule (City of China)
Establishes annual property tax assessment procedures, local sales and use tax allocations, hotel occupancy tax rules, and the master municipal permit and utili...
Ch. 4 • Public HealthOverreach: 40/100
Health, Sanitation & Nuisance Abatement (City of China)
Regulates high weeds, brush, stagnant water, junked vehicles, dilapidated structures, solid waste disposal, and public health nuisances pursuant to Texas Health...
Ch. 2 • AdministrationOverreach: 20/100
Administration, Officers & Public Records Transparency (City of China)
Governs municipal officers, city secretary duties, financial administration, public meetings compliance under the Texas Open Meetings Act, and public records ac...
Ch. 8 • ZoningOverreach: 50/100
Zoning, Land Use & Environmental Protection (City of China)
Establishes land use districts, setback requirements, lot coverage limits, Manufactured Home placement standards, and floodplain management regulations under Te...
Ch. 1 • GovernanceOverreach: 25/100
General Provisions, Governance & Municipal Boundaries (City of China)
Establishes municipal corporate boundaries, general penalty provisions for code violations, rules of statutory construction, and council procedural rules under ...
Ord. No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of China
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of China totaling $...
Ord. No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of China
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of China
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of China totaling $...
Ord. No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of China
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of China
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of China totaling $...
Ord. No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of China
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of China
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of China totaling $...
Ord. No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of China
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of China
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of China totaling $...
Ord. No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of China
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of China
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of China
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of China totaling $...
Ord. No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of China
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of China
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of China totaling $...
Ord. No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of China
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of China
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of China totaling $...
Ord. No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of China
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-01-15
January 2025 City of China Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 167 (18.9% of 882 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 4
JD McHann WINNER
100.0% (146 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Andy Kuebodeaux WINNER
100.0% (146 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Phillip Kibodeaux WINNER
100.0% (146 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Laura Zaro WINNER
100.0% (146 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Whitney Gray WINNER
100.0% (146 votes)Mayor
Matt Lopez WINNER
100.0% (146 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of China Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 159 (18.0% of 883 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Matt Lopez WINNER
70.0% (111 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of China Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 185 (21.0% of 883 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Matt Lopez WINNER
55.0% (102 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (83 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of China Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 177 (20.0% of 883 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Matt Lopez WINNER
57.0% (101 votes)Michael R. Vance
43.0% (76 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of China Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 265 (30.0% of 883 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Matt Lopez WINNER
61.0% (162 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (103 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of China Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 274 (31.0% of 883 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Matt Lopez WINNER
64.0% (175 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (99 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of China Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 238 (27.0% of 883 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Matt Lopez WINNER
62.0% (148 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (90 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of China Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 203 (23.0% of 883 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Matt Lopez WINNER
69.0% (140 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (63 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of China Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 185 (21.0% of 883 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Matt Lopez WINNER
58.0% (107 votes)Michael R. Vance
42.0% (78 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of China Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 221 (25.0% of 883 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Matt Lopez WINNER
61.0% (135 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (86 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of China Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 203 (23.0% of 883 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Matt Lopez WINNER
70.0% (142 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (61 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of China Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 229 (26.0% of 883 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Matt Lopez WINNER
54.0% (124 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (105 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of China Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 168 (19.0% of 883 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Matt Lopez WINNER
62.0% (104 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (64 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of China Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 247 (28.0% of 883 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Matt Lopez WINNER
59.0% (146 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (101 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of China Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 265 (30.0% of 883 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Matt Lopez WINNER
69.0% (183 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (82 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of China Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 132 (15.0% of 883 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Matt Lopez WINNER
63.0% (83 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (49 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of China Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 159 (18.0% of 883 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Matt Lopez WINNER
70.0% (111 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of China Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 256 (29.0% of 883 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Matt Lopez WINNER
63.0% (161 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (95 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of China Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 256 (29.0% of 883 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Matt Lopez WINNER
71.0% (182 votes)Michael R. Vance
29.0% (74 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of China Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 212 (24.0% of 883 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Matt Lopez WINNER
72.0% (153 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (59 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of China Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 274 (31.0% of 883 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Matt Lopez WINNER
68.0% (186 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (88 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of China Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 168 (19.0% of 883 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Matt Lopez WINNER
72.0% (121 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (47 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of China Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 150 (17.0% of 883 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Matt Lopez WINNER
62.0% (93 votes)Michael R. Vance
38.0% (57 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of China Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 247 (28.0% of 883 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Matt Lopez WINNER
58.0% (143 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
42.0% (104 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of China Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 212 (24.0% of 883 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Matt Lopez WINNER
67.0% (142 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (70 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of China City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of China 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of China City Council Regular Meeting
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7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of China 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 Restrictions5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of China City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of China City Council Regular Meeting
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7: 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of China City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of China City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of China City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of China 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: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of China 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of China City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of China City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of China 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 Acquisition7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of China City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of China City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of China 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: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of China 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 Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of China 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of China 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of China 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of China 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of China 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 Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of China 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 Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of China 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: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings