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CITY • Dallam County, TX
City of Dalhart
Population / Scale
8,443
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.420284
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$10.8M
+4.2% YoY • +17.6% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$7.45M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ 0.0 pts
1Y: +0.2 pts • 10Y: -0.4 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -1.6 pts
77.1 (B) → 75.5 (B)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+4.2% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.4%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+17.6% (5Y)
10Y: +40.1% • Since '00: +146.0%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0073
FY 22: $0.4276 → FY 27: $0.4203
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 77.1 (B)'10: 76.6 (B)'17: 75.9 (B)'22: 75.5 (B)'27: 75.5 (B)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $4.4M'10: $6.0M'17: $7.7M'22: $9.2M'27: $10.8M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Dalhart Home Rule Charter (PART I - HOME RULE CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Dalhart Home Rule Charter (PART I - HOME RULE CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Dalhart Home Rule Charter (PART I - HOME RULE CHARTER) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/dalhart/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIHORUCH Last Codified Supplement: 2024-10-07
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+4.2% YoYFreedom Score: 75.5 (B)• Adopted Sep 28, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Dalhart
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($10,824,016) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.420284 per $100 valuation: $0.394298 M&O + $0.025986 I&S) for City of Dalhart. Source: Hartley County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$10.8M
General Fund
$7.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$1,282
Public Safety: $3.7M (34%)
0Public Works: $3.1M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.420284 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+2.1% YoYFreedom Score: 75.3 (B)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2026-12) — City of Dalhart
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($10,390,723) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.436056 per $100 valuation) for City of Dalhart.
Total Appropriation
$10.4M
General Fund
$6.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$1,231
Public Safety: $3.5M (34%)
0Public Works: $2.9M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.436056 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.9% YoYFreedom Score: 75.3 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Dalhart
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($10,180,549) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.424750 per $100 valuation) for City of Dalhart.
Total Appropriation
$10.2M
General Fund
$6.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$1,206
Public Safety: $3.4M (34%)
0Public Works: $2.9M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.42475 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 75.3 (B)• Adopted Sep 13, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Dalhart
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Dalhart (Dallam County) totaling $9,897,481. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4250 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$9.9M
General Fund
$6.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$1,172
Public Safety: $3.3M (34%)
0Public Works: $2.8M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.425016 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.3% YoYFreedom Score: 75.5 (B)• Adopted Sep 13, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Dalhart
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Dalhart (Dallam County) totaling $9,512,236. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4130 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$9.5M
General Fund
$6.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$1,127
Public Safety: $3.2M (34%)
0Public Works: $2.7M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4130 / $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$10.82M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.1MPer Capita: $1,282Tax Rate: $0.420284Freedom: 75.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2026$10.39M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.8MPer Capita: $1,231Tax Rate: $0.436056Freedom: 75.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2025$10.18M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $1,206Tax Rate: $0.42475Freedom: 75.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2024$9.90M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.5MPer Capita: $1,172Tax Rate: $0.425016Freedom: 75.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2023$9.51M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.3MPer Capita: $1,127Tax Rate: $0.4130Freedom: 75.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2022$9.21M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.1MPer Capita: $1,090Tax Rate: $0.4276Freedom: 75.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2021$8.95M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.9MPer Capita: $1,060Tax Rate: $0.429738Freedom: 75.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2020$8.67M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.7MPer Capita: $1,027Tax Rate: $0.434465Freedom: 75.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2019$8.36M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.5MPer Capita: $990Tax Rate: $0.436637Freedom: 75.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2018$8.03M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.3MPer Capita: $951Tax Rate: $0.443187Freedom: 75.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2017$7.73M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $915Tax Rate: $0.441414Freedom: 75.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2016$7.50M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $889Tax Rate: $0.44318Freedom: 76 (B)
Official PDFFY 2015$7.22M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $855Tax Rate: $0.44318Freedom: 76.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$7.01M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.6MPer Capita: $830Tax Rate: $0.440521Freedom: 76.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$6.77M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $802Tax Rate: $0.439199Freedom: 76.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$6.52M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $772Tax Rate: $0.443152Freedom: 76.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$6.26M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $741Tax Rate: $0.44714Freedom: 76.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$6.04M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MPer Capita: $715Tax Rate: $0.445351Freedom: 76.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$5.88M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $697Tax Rate: $0.448023Freedom: 76.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$5.72M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $677Tax Rate: $0.446231Freedom: 76.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$5.55M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $657Tax Rate: $0.445785Freedom: 76.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$5.35M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $634Tax Rate: $0.44311Freedom: 76.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$5.21M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MPer Capita: $617Tax Rate: $0.447098Freedom: 76.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$5.00M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $593Tax Rate: $0.446651Freedom: 76.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$4.85M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $574Tax Rate: $0.449778Freedom: 76.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$4.67M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $553Tax Rate: $0.450228Freedom: 77 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$4.55M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $539Tax Rate: $0.449328Freedom: 77 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$4.40M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $521Tax Rate: $0.447081Freedom: 77.1 (B)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 2026-6 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
5. Discuss and/or act upon Ordinance 2026-10 on first reading, an ordinance creating
5. Discuss and/or act upon Ordinance 2026-10 on first reading, an ordinance creating...
Ord. 2026-10-12-5 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
4. Discuss and/or act upon adopting Resolution 2026-28 . A resolution by the City of
4. Discuss and/or act upon adopting Resolution 2026-28 . A resolution by the City of...
Ord. 2026-5 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
2. Discuss and/or act upon conducting the second reading of Ordinance 2026-09 on
2. Discuss and/or act upon conducting the second reading of Ordinance 2026-09 on...
Ord. 2026-09-28-8 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
5. Discuss and/or act upon adopting Resolution 2026-25 . A resolution of the City
5. Discuss and/or act upon adopting Resolution 2026-25 . A resolution of the City...
Ord. 2026-09-28-7 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
4. Discuss and/or act upon adopting Resolution 2026-2 3 . A resolution of the City
4. Discuss and/or act upon adopting Resolution 2026-2 3 . A resolution of the City...
Ord. 2026-09-21-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Dalhart City Council - September 21, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Dalhart on 2026-09-21. Official agenda docket items for City of Dalhart...
Ord. 2026-12 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
10. PUBLIC HEARING : Ordinance 2026-08 on the Proposed Tax Rate for the 2026-
10. PUBLIC HEARING : Ordinance 2026-08 on the Proposed Tax Rate for the 2026-...
Ord. 2026-13 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
11. Discuss and/or act upon conducting the first reading of Ordinance 2026-08 on the
11. Discuss and/or act upon conducting the first reading of Ordinance 2026-08 on the...
Ord. 2026-8 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
5. Discuss and/or act upon approving Proposed Tax Rate for FY 2026-2027 for
5. Discuss and/or act upon approving Proposed Tax Rate for FY 2026-2027 for...
Ord. 2026-08-24-6 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
3. Discuss and/or act upon adopting Resolution 2026- 21 . A resolution of the City
3. Discuss and/or act upon adopting Resolution 2026- 21 . A resolution of the City...
Ord. 2026-11 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
10. Discuss and/or act upon the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2026-07 . An
10. Discuss and/or act upon the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2026-07 . An...
Ord. 2026-08-10-10 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
9. Discuss and/or act upon adopting Resolution 2026-20 . A Resolution by the City
9. Discuss and/or act upon adopting Resolution 2026-20 . A Resolution by the City...
Ord. 2026-08-04-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Dalhart City Council - August 04, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Dalhart on 2026-08-04. Official agenda docket items for City of Dalhart...
Ord. 2026-07-27-5 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
3. Discuss and/or act upon the second reading and adoption of Resolution 2026- 12. A
3. Discuss and/or act upon the second reading and adoption of Resolution 2026- 12. A...
Ord. 2026-07-27-6 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
4. Discuss and/or act upon the second reading and adoption of Resolution
4. Discuss and/or act upon the second reading and adoption of Resolution...
Ord. 2026-07-27-7 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
5. Discuss and/or act upon adopting Resolution 2026-15. A resolution of the City
5. Discuss and/or act upon adopting Resolution 2026-15. A resolution of the City...
Ord. 2026-2 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
ordinance of the City of Dalhart, Texas, amending chapter 8 “Buildings and
ordinance of the City of Dalhart, Texas, amending chapter 8 “Buildings and...
Ord. 2026-07-04-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Dalhart City Council - July 04, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Dalhart on 2026-07-04. Official agenda docket items for City of Dalhart...
Ord. 2026-06-22-9 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
7. Discuss and consider adoption of Resolution 2026-16 . A resolution authorizing an
7. Discuss and consider adoption of Resolution 2026-16 . A resolution authorizing an...
Ord. 2026-8 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
6. Discuss and/or act upon Ordinance 2026-05 on first reading, an ordinance of the
6. Discuss and/or act upon Ordinance 2026-05 on first reading, an ordinance of the...
Ord. 2026-5 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
3. Discuss and/or act upon , on second reading , of Ordinance 2026-07 to re-zone of Lot
3. Discuss and/or act upon , on second reading , of Ordinance 2026-07 to re-zone of Lot...
Ord. 2026-6 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
4. Public Hearing: Conduct Public Hearing for Ordinance 2026-0 8 authorizing the
4. Public Hearing: Conduct Public Hearing for Ordinance 2026-0 8 authorizing the...
Ord. 2026-4 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
2. Public Hearing: Conduct Public Hearing for Ordinance 2026- 07 authorizing the
2. Public Hearing: Conduct Public Hearing for Ordinance 2026- 07 authorizing the...
Ord. 2026-7 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
5. Discuss and/or act upon, on second reading, of Ordinance 2026-08 to re-zone Lot 1,
5. Discuss and/or act upon, on second reading, of Ordinance 2026-08 to re-zone Lot 1,...
Ord. 2026-7 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
5. Discuss and/or act upon , on first reading , of Ordinance 2026-07 to re-zone of Lot
5. Discuss and/or act upon , on first reading , of Ordinance 2026-07 to re-zone of Lot...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Dalhart Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 1,090 (19.0% of 5,741 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 5
Bruno DeMots WINNER
100.0% (959 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Terry Stegall WINNER
100.0% (959 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Gary Schniederjan WINNER
100.0% (959 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Roger Fleming WINNER
100.0% (959 votes)Mayor
James Stroud WINNER
100.0% (959 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Clinton Hale WINNER
100.0% (959 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Dalhart Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,091 (19.0% of 5,741 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Stroud WINNER
70.0% (764 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (327 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Dalhart Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,550 (27.0% of 5,741 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Stroud WINNER
58.0% (899 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (651 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Dalhart Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 919 (16.0% of 5,741 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Stroud WINNER
57.0% (524 votes)Michael R. Vance
43.0% (395 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2020-11-03
City of Dalhart 2020 November General & Bond Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Dalhart Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,263 (22.0% of 5,741 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Stroud WINNER
64.0% (808 votes)David C. Morales
36.0% (455 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Dalhart Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 804 (14.0% of 5,741 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Stroud WINNER
58.0% (466 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (338 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Dalhart Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 976 (17.0% of 5,741 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Stroud WINNER
61.0% (595 votes)David C. Morales
39.0% (381 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Dalhart Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,550 (27.0% of 5,741 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Stroud WINNER
71.0% (1,101 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (449 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Dalhart Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 919 (16.0% of 5,741 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Stroud WINNER
54.0% (496 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (423 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Dalhart Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,378 (24.0% of 5,741 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Stroud WINNER
59.0% (813 votes)Michael R. Vance
41.0% (565 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Dalhart Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,665 (29.0% of 5,741 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Stroud WINNER
66.0% (1,099 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (566 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Dalhart Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 861 (15.0% of 5,741 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Stroud WINNER
59.0% (508 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (353 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Dalhart Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,033 (18.0% of 5,741 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Stroud WINNER
70.0% (723 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (310 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Dalhart Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,033 (18.0% of 5,741 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Stroud WINNER
72.0% (744 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (289 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Dalhart Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,320 (23.0% of 5,741 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Stroud WINNER
58.0% (766 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (554 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Dalhart Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,206 (21.0% of 5,741 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Stroud WINNER
59.0% (712 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (494 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Dalhart Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,033 (18.0% of 5,741 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Stroud WINNER
56.0% (578 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (455 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Dalhart Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,722 (30.0% of 5,741 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Stroud WINNER
62.0% (1,068 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (654 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Dalhart Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,378 (24.0% of 5,741 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Stroud WINNER
68.0% (937 votes)David C. Morales
32.0% (441 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Dalhart Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,493 (26.0% of 5,741 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Stroud WINNER
61.0% (911 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (582 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Dalhart Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,148 (20.0% of 5,741 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Stroud WINNER
68.0% (781 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (367 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Dalhart Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,206 (21.0% of 5,741 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Stroud WINNER
61.0% (736 votes)David C. Morales
39.0% (470 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Dalhart Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,378 (24.0% of 5,741 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Stroud WINNER
59.0% (813 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (565 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Dalhart Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,148 (20.0% of 5,741 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Stroud WINNER
64.0% (735 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (413 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (334)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-12 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dalhart City Council - October 12, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. A p p ro v e m in u te s fro m th e S e p te m b e r 2 8 , 2 0 2 6 , R e g u la r C o u n c il M e e tin g .2: 1. Public C o m m e n t.3: 2. Discuss and/or act upon the request from Edith Porter to close streets for the Veterans4: 3. Presentation from Mundo and Associates Inc . for Economic Development Consulting7: 6. Discuss and/or act upon updates to the Vacation Carryover totals in the City of Dalhart8: 7. Adjournment.5: 4. Discuss and/or act upon adopting Resolution 2026-28 . A resolution by the City of6: 5. Discuss and/or act upon Ordinance 2026-10 on first reading, an ordinance creating2026-09-28 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dalhart City Council - September 28, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. A p p ro v e m in u te s fro m th e S e p te m b e r 1 4 , 2 0 2 6 , R e g u la r C o u n c il M e e tin g .2: 2. A p p ro v e m in u te s fro m th e S e p te m b e r 2 1 , 2 0 2 6 , S p e c ia l C ity C o u n c il M e e tin g .3: 3. A p p ro v e A u g u st F in a n c ia ls a n d B ills.4: 1. Public C o m m e n t.6: 3. Discuss and/or act upon executing the Tax Assessment and Collection Contract with9: 6. Discuss and/or act upon approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the10: 7. Executive Session under Texas Local Government Code 551.074 to conduct the City11: 8. Discuss and/or act upon items discussed in Executive Session.12: 9. Adjournment .5: 2. Discuss and/or act upon conducting the second reading of Ordinance 2026-09 on8: 5. Discuss and/or act upon adopting Resolution 2026-25 . A resolution of the City7: 4. Discuss and/or act upon adopting Resolution 2026-2 3 . A resolution of the City2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dalhart City Council - September 21, 2026
2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dalhart City Council - September 14, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. A p p ro v e m in u te s fro m th e A u g u st 2 4 , 2 0 2 6 , R e g u la r C o u n c il M e e tin g .2: 1. Public C o m m e n t.3: 2. PUBLIC HEARING : The City Council, acting as the City of Dalhart Building &4: E. 1 st Street, Dalhart, Texas, a substandard structure: Consider, act, and issue5: 3. Discuss and/or act upon actions necessary for the property located at 1002 E. 1st6: 4. Discuss and/or act upon the request from the Dalhart Area Chamber of Commerce to7: 5. Discuss and/ or act upon renewing Economic Development Board member terms and8: 6. Discuss and/or act upon the Hotel Occupancy Tax funding request from the Dalhart9: 7. City of Dalhart 2026-2027 Budget Workshop #3.10: 8. Discuss and/or act upon scheduling a Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026-202711: 9. Discuss and/or act upon executing the Tax Assessment and Collection Contract with14: 12. Discuss and/or act upon the Economic Development Corporation FY 2026-202715: 13. Discuss and/or act upon the proposal from G&G Operators for the City Hall parking16: 14. Adjournment12: 10. PUBLIC HEARING : Ordinance 2026-08 on the Proposed Tax Rate for the 2026-13: 11. Discuss and/or act upon conducting the first reading of Ordinance 2026-08 on the2026-08-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dalhart City Council - August 24, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. A p p ro v e m in u te s fro m th e A u g u st 1 0 , 2 0 2 6 , R e g u la r C o u n c il M e e tin g .2: 2. A p p ro v e Ju ly F in a n c ia ls a n d B ills.3: 1. Public C o m m e n t.4: 2. PUBLIC HEARING : The City Council, acting as the City of Dalhart Building &5: E. 1 st Street, Dalhart, Texas, a substandard structure : Consider, act, and issue7: 4. City of Dalhart 2026-2027 Budget Workshop #2.9: 6. Discuss and/or act upon the renewal of the Municipal Judge Contract.10: 7. Discuss and/or act upon a lease agreement with Vyve Broadband.11: 8. Adjournment .6: 3. Discuss and/or act upon adopting Resolution 2026- 21 . A resolution of the City8: 5. Discuss and/or act upon approving Proposed Tax Rate for FY 2026-2027 for2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dalhart City Council - August 10, 2026
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1: 1. A p p ro v e m in u te s fro m th e Ju ly 2 7 , 2 0 2 6 , R e g u la r C o u n c il M e e tin g .2: 1. Public C o m m e n t.3: 2. City of Dalhart 202 6 -202 7 Budget Workshop #14: 3. Discuss and/ or act upon scheduling a Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026-20275: 4. Discuss and/or act upon scheduling a Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026-20276: 5. Presentation of the Economic Development Corporation Comprehensive Plan.7: 6. Discuss and/or act upon the Neighbors Caring for Neighbors Program.8: 7. Discuss and/or act upon execution of the Film Friendly Texas Agreement permitting9: 8. Discuss and/or act upon approval of the Dalhart NextGen Business Program12: 11. Adjournment10: 9. Discuss and/or act upon adopting Resolution 2026-20 . A Resolution by the City11: 10. Discuss and/or act upon the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2026-07 . An2026-08-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dalhart City Council - August 04, 2026
2026-07-27 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dalhart City Council - July 27, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Approve minutes from the July 13, 2026, Regular Council Meeting.2: 2. Approve June Financials and Bills.3: 1. Public Comment.4: 2. Discuss and/or act upon the street closure request from the Dalhart Area Chamber of5: 3. Discuss and/or act upon the second reading and adoption of Resolution 2026- 12. A6: 4. Discuss and/or act upon the second reading and adoption of Resolution7: 5. Discuss and/or act upon adopting Resolution 2026-15. A resolution of the City2026-07-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dalhart City Council - July 13, 2026
2026-07-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dalhart City Council - July 04, 2026
2026-06-22 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dalhart City Council - June 22, 2026
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3: 1. Public C o m m e n t.1: 1. A p p ro v e m in u te s fro m th e Ju n e 8 , 2 0 2 6 , R e g u la r C o u n c il M e e tin g .2: 2. A p p ro v e M a y F in a n c ia ls a n d B ills.10: 8. Discuss and/or act upon the formation of the Multi-Jurisdictional Tech Committee .11: 9. Discuss and/or act upon repairs at the Waste Water Treatment Plant.12: 10. Discuss and/or act upon Texas Health Benefits insurance coverage for the 2026-202713: 11. Presentation on the TxDOT Right of Way Beautification Project.14: 12. Adjournment .9: 7. Discuss and consider adoption of Resolution 2026-16 . A resolution authorizing an4: 2. Public Hearing: Conduct Public Hearing for Ordinance 2026- 07 authorizing the5: 3. Discuss and/or act upon , on second reading , of Ordinance 2026-07 to re-zone of Lot6: 4. Public Hearing: Conduct Public Hearing for Ordinance 2026-0 8 authorizing the7: 5. Discuss and/or act upon, on second reading, of Ordinance 2026-08 to re-zone Lot 1,8: 6. Discuss and/or act upon Ordinance 2026-05 on first reading, an ordinance of the2026-06-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dalhart City Council - June 08, 2026
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1: 1. A p p ro v e m in u te s fro m th e M a y 2 6 , 2 0 2 6 , R e g u la r C o u n c il M e e tin g .2: 1. Public C o m m e n t.3: 2. Discuss and/or act upon a groundwater lease agreement between the City of Dalhart4: 3. Discuss and/ or act upon the Monument Installation Release and Agreement .5: 4. Discuss and/or act the recommendation from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee6: 5. Discuss and/or act upon the request from the Dallam Hartley County Amateur Radio7: 6. Adjournment.2026-05-26 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dalhart City Council - May 26, 2026
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1: 1. A p p ro v e m in u te s fro m th e M a y 1 1 , 2 0 2 6 , R e g u la r C o u n c il M e e tin g .2: 2. A p p ro v e A p ril F in a n c ia ls a n d B ills.3: 1. Public C o m m e n t.4: 2. Discuss and/or act upon the recommendation from the Planning & Zoning5: 3. Discuss and /or act upon rebuilding the Airport Lift Station.6: 4. Discuss and/or act upon scheduling a public hearing for June 22 , 2026, at 6:00 PM8: 6. Discuss and/or act upon scheduling a public hearing for June 22 , 2026, at 6:00 PM10: 8. Adjournment .7: 5. Discuss and/or act upon , on first reading , of Ordinance 2026-07 to re-zone of Lot9: 7. Discuss and/or act upon , on first reading , of Ordinance 2026-08 to re-zone Lot 1,2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dalhart City Council - May 11, 2026
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1: 1. A p p ro v e m in u te s fro m th e A p ril 2 7 , 2 0 2 6 , R e g u la r C o u n c il M e e tin g .2: 1. Public C o m m e n t.3: 2. Discuss and/or act upon rescheduling the May 25 th Regular City Council Meeting .4: 3. Discuss and/or take action on 4 th of July activities .5: 4. Discuss and/or act upon the request from Dalhart Cruzers to close street for their6: 5. Adjournment.2026-04-27 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dalhart City Council - April 27, 2026
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1: 1. A p p ro v e m in u te s fro m th e A p ril 1 3 , 2 0 2 6 , R e g u la r C o u n c il M e e tin g .2: 2. A p p ro v e M a rc h F in a n c ia ls a n d B ills.3: 1. Public C o m m e n t.6: 4. Discuss and/or act upon the recommendation from the Bonnie DeJarnett Scholarship8: 6. Executive session for Project Silver Lantern under Texas Local Government Code9: 7. Discuss and/or act upon, if necessary, matters discussed in the executive session.10: 8. Adjournment .4: 2. Public Hearing: Conduct final reading for Ordinance 2026-04 authorizing the5: 3. Discuss and/or act upon adopting, on final reading, Ordinance 2026-04 authorizing7: 5. Discuss and/or act upon Ordinance 2026-06 on second reading and adoption , an2026-04-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dalhart City Council - April 13, 2026
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1: 1. A p p ro v e m in u te s fro m th e M a rc h 2 3 , 2 0 2 6 , R e g u la r C o u n c il M e e tin g .2: 1. Public C o m m e n t.3: 2. Discuss and/or act upon scheduling a public hearing for April 27, 2026, at 6:00 PM9: 8. Adjournment.6: 5. Discuss and/or act upon adopting Resolution 2026-09 . A resolution by the City of5: 4. Discuss and/or act upon adopting Resolution 2026-08 . A resolution of the City4: 3. Discuss and/or act upon Ordinance 2026-04 on first reading . An ordinance of the7: 6. Discuss and/or act upon Ordinance 2026-0 5 on first reading , an ordinance of the8: 7. Discuss and/or act upon Ordinance 2026-06 on first reading , an ordinance of the2026-03-23 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dalhart City Council - March 23, 2026
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1: 1. A p p ro v e m in u te s fro m th e M a rc h 9 , 2 0 2 6 , R e g u la r C o u n c il M e e tin g .2: 2. A p p ro v e F e b ru a ry F in a n c ia ls a n d B ills.3: 1. Public C o m m e n t.4: 2. Discuss and consider action to approve Resolution 2026-06 authorizing execution of5: 3. Discuss and consider action to approve Resolution 2026-07 of the City Council of8: 6. Discuss and/or act upon Community Development fund request from Dalhart Rotary.9: 7. Discuss and/or act upon the request from Dalhart Rotary to utilize the Rita Blanca10: 8. Discuss and/or act upon Community Development fund request from Keep Dalhart11: 9. Adjournment .6: 4. Discuss and/or act upon Ordinance 2026-0 1 on second reading and adoption , a n7: 5. Discuss and/or act upon Ordinance 2026-0 2 on second reading and adoption , an2026-03-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dalhart City Council - March 09, 2026
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1: 1. A p p ro v e m in u te s fro m th e F e b ru a ry 2 3 , 2 0 2 6 , R e g u la r C o u n c il M e e tin g .2: 2. A p p ro v e F e b ru a ry F in a n c ia ls a n d B ills.3: 1. Public C o m m e n t.6: 4. Adjournment.4: 2. Discuss and/or act upon Ordinance 2026-0 1 on first reading, a n Ordinance adding5: 3. Discuss and/or act upon Ordinance 2026-0 2 on first reading, an Ordinance adding2026-02-23 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dalhart City Council - February 23, 2026
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1: 1. A p p ro v e m in u te s fro m th e F e b ru a ry 9 , 2 0 2 6 , R e g u la r C o u n c il M e e tin g .2: 2. A p p ro v e Ja n u a ry F in a n c ia ls a n d B ills.3: 1. Public C o m m e n t.4: 2. Presentation of the 202 5 Racial Profiling Report.6: 4. Discuss and/or act upon approving the City of Dalhart Financial policy.7: 5. Discuss and/or act upon Community Development fund request from All about kids.9: 7. Adjournment .8: 6. Discuss and/or act upon adopting Resolution 2026-05 Declaring Unopposed5: 3. Discuss and/or act upon adopting Resolution 2026-04 stating that the City Council2026-02-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dalhart City Council - February 09, 2026
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1: 1. A p p ro v e m in u te s fro m th e Ja n u a ry 2 6 , 2 0 2 6 , R e g u la r C o u n c il M e e tin g .2: 2. A p p ro v e D e c e m b e r F in a n c ia ls a n d B ills.3: 1. Public C o m m e n t.4: 2. Discuss and/or act upon Resolution 2026-03 . A resolution approving the lease of6: 4. Presentation of the Economic Development Corporation Annual Report7: 5. Discuss and/or act upon proposals for Bank Depository Services .8: 6. Discuss and/or act upon updating the City of Dalhart Employee Handbook.9: 7. Presentation of the Downtown Revitalization Grant.10: 8. Discuss and/or act upon the formation of the Construction Advisory & Appeals11: 9. Adjournment .5: 3. Discuss and/or act upon Ordinance 2026-01 on first reading , a n Ordinance adding2026-01-26 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dalhart City Council - January 26, 2026
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1: 1. A p p ro v e m in u te s fro m th e Ja n u a ry 1 2 , 2 0 2 6 , R e g u la r C o u n c il M e e tin g .2: 2. A p p ro v e D e c e m b e r F in a n c ia ls a n d B ills.3: 1. Public C o m m e n t.4: 2. Discuss and/or act upon Economic Development Corporation Board member5: 3. Discuss and or act upon the Economic Development Corporation Façade6: 4. Discuss and/or act upon the Economic Development Corporation Business Retention8: 6. Adjournment .7: 5. Discuss and/or act upon adopting Resolution 2026-02 . A Resolution Calling the2026-01-12 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dalhart City Council - January 12, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Approve minutes from the December 22, 2025, Regular Council Meeting.2: 1. Public Comment.3: 2. Presentation of Years of Service awards.6: 5. Discuss and/or act upon Resolution 2026-01. A Resolution of the City Council of the8: 7. Discuss and/or act upon recommendations from the Economic Development9: 8. Adjornment.4: 3. Public Hearing: conducting final reading for Ordinance 2025-15 Authorizing the5: 4. Discuss and/or act upon adopting, on final reading, Ordinance 2025-15 authorizing7: 6. Consider and act upon adopting Ordinance 2025 -16 captioned as follows: An2025-12-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dalhart 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: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-11-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dalhart 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 Controls6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-10-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Dalhart 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders