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CITY • Starr County, TX
City of El Cenizo
Population / Scale
2,457
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.57892
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.7M
+4.1% YoY • +23.9% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.5 pts
1Y: +1.8 pts • 10Y: +1.3 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▲ +1.2 pts
80.2 (A) → 81.4 (A)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+4.1% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+23.9% (5Y)
10Y: +47.6% • Since '00: +155.0%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0111
FY 22: $0.5900 → FY 27: $0.5789
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 80.2 (A)'10: 80 (A)'17: 80.1 (A)'22: 79.9 (B)'27: 81.4 (A)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $0.3M'10: $0.4M'17: $0.5M'22: $0.6M'27: $0.7M
Elected & Governing Officials (3)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 81.4 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of El Cenizo
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($717,315) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.578920 per $100 valuation: $0.578920 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for City of El Cenizo. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD Prior-Year Adopted Tax Rate Carried Forward (Starr County).
Total Appropriation
$0.7M
General Fund
$0.5M
Per Capita
$292
Public Safety: $0.3M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.2M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.57892 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+8.2% YoYFreedom Score: 79.6 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of El Cenizo
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($688,799) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.578920 per $100 valuation) for City of El Cenizo.
Total Appropriation
$0.7M
General Fund
$0.5M
Per Capita
$280
Public Safety: $0.3M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.2M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.57892 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.7% YoYFreedom Score: 79.9 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of El Cenizo
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($636,815) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.578017 per $100 valuation) for City of El Cenizo.
Total Appropriation
$0.6M
General Fund
$0.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Per Capita
$259
Public Safety: $0.2M (37%)
0Public Works: $0.2M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.578017 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 79.6 (B)• Adopted Sep 6, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of El Cenizo
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of El Cenizo (Starr County) totaling $620,013. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0000 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.6M
General Fund
$0.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Per Capita
$252
Public Safety: $0.2M (37%)
0Public Works: $0.2M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0000 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.1% YoYFreedom Score: 79.9 (B)• Adopted Sep 6, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of El Cenizo
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of El Cenizo (Starr County) totaling $596,682. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5863 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.6M
General Fund
$0.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Per Capita
$243
Public Safety: $0.2M (37%)
0Public Works: $0.2M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.586317 / $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$0.72M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MPer Capita: $292Tax Rate: $0.57892Freedom: 81.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2026$0.69M(+8.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MPer Capita: $280Tax Rate: $0.57892Freedom: 79.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2025$0.64M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MPer Capita: $259Tax Rate: $0.578017Freedom: 79.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2024$0.62M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $252Tax Rate: $1.0000Freedom: 79.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2023$0.60M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $243Tax Rate: $0.586317Freedom: 79.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2022$0.58M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $236Tax Rate: $0.5900Freedom: 79.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2021$0.56M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $228Tax Rate: $0.59826Freedom: 79.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2020$0.54M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $220Tax Rate: $0.60185Freedom: 79.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2019$0.52M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $211Tax Rate: $0.604859Freedom: 80 (A)
Official PDFFY 2018$0.50M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $204Tax Rate: $0.607883Freedom: 80.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2017$0.49M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $198Tax Rate: $0.606667Freedom: 80.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2016$0.47M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $191Tax Rate: $0.60606Freedom: 80.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2015$0.46M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $186Tax Rate: $0.610302Freedom: 80 (A)
Official PDFFY 2014$0.44M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $180Tax Rate: $0.609081Freedom: 80.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2013$0.43M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $174Tax Rate: $0.612735Freedom: 80.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2012$0.41M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $169Tax Rate: $0.612735Freedom: 80.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2011$0.40M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $164Tax Rate: $0.613348Freedom: 80.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2010$0.39M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $159Tax Rate: $0.613348Freedom: 80 (A)
Official PDFFY 2009$0.38M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $153Tax Rate: $0.614575Freedom: 80.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2008$0.36M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $148Tax Rate: $0.61519Freedom: 80.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2007$0.35M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $143Tax Rate: $0.615805Freedom: 80.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2006$0.34M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $139Tax Rate: $0.614573Freedom: 80.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2005$0.33M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $134Tax Rate: $0.615188Freedom: 80.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2004$0.32M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $130Tax Rate: $0.615188Freedom: 80.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2003$0.31M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $126Tax Rate: $0.611497Freedom: 80.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2002$0.30M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $122Tax Rate: $0.611497Freedom: 80.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2001$0.29M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $119Tax Rate: $0.613331Freedom: 80.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2000$0.28M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $114Tax Rate: $0.615171Freedom: 80.2 (A)
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 El Cenizo)
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 El Cenizo)
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 El Cenizo)
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 El Cenizo)
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 El Cenizo)
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 El Cenizo)
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 El Cenizo)
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 El Cenizo)
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 El Cenizo
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of El Cenizo totali...
Ord. No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of El Cenizo
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 El Cenizo
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of El Cenizo totali...
Ord. No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of El Cenizo
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 El Cenizo
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of El Cenizo totali...
Ord. No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of El Cenizo
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 El Cenizo
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of El Cenizo totali...
Ord. No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of El Cenizo
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 El Cenizo
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of El Cenizo totali...
Ord. No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of El Cenizo
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 El Cenizo
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 El Cenizo
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of El Cenizo totali...
Ord. No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of El Cenizo
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 El Cenizo
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of El Cenizo totali...
Ord. No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of El Cenizo
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 El Cenizo
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of El Cenizo totali...
Ord. No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of El Cenizo
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 • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of El Cenizo Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 317 (19.0% of 1,670 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor
Elsa Degollado WINNER
100.0% (278 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Jose Serna WINNER
100.0% (278 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Salvador Hernandez WINNER
100.0% (278 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of El Cenizo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 284 (17.0% of 1,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Elsa Degollado WINNER
66.0% (187 votes)David C. Morales
34.0% (97 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of El Cenizo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 351 (21.0% of 1,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Elsa Degollado WINNER
67.0% (235 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (116 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of El Cenizo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 368 (22.0% of 1,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Elsa Degollado WINNER
70.0% (258 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (110 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of El Cenizo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 284 (17.0% of 1,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Elsa Degollado WINNER
72.0% (204 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (80 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of El Cenizo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 234 (14.0% of 1,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Elsa Degollado WINNER
65.0% (152 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (82 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of El Cenizo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 501 (30.0% of 1,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Elsa Degollado WINNER
54.0% (271 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (230 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of El Cenizo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 485 (29.0% of 1,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Elsa Degollado WINNER
70.0% (340 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (145 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of El Cenizo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 234 (14.0% of 1,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Elsa Degollado WINNER
60.0% (140 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (94 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of El Cenizo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 451 (27.0% of 1,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Elsa Degollado WINNER
68.0% (307 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (144 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of El Cenizo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 234 (14.0% of 1,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Elsa Degollado WINNER
55.0% (129 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (105 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of El Cenizo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 501 (30.0% of 1,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Elsa Degollado WINNER
54.0% (271 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (230 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of El Cenizo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 317 (19.0% of 1,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Elsa Degollado WINNER
58.0% (184 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (133 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of El Cenizo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 301 (18.0% of 1,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Elsa Degollado WINNER
70.0% (211 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (90 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of El Cenizo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 485 (29.0% of 1,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Elsa Degollado WINNER
59.0% (286 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (199 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of El Cenizo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 267 (16.0% of 1,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Elsa Degollado WINNER
56.0% (150 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (117 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of El Cenizo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 368 (22.0% of 1,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Elsa Degollado WINNER
72.0% (265 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (103 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of El Cenizo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 518 (31.0% of 1,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Elsa Degollado WINNER
54.0% (280 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (238 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of El Cenizo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 317 (19.0% of 1,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Elsa Degollado WINNER
57.0% (181 votes)Michael R. Vance
43.0% (136 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of El Cenizo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 334 (20.0% of 1,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Elsa Degollado WINNER
62.0% (207 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (127 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of El Cenizo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 485 (29.0% of 1,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Elsa Degollado WINNER
58.0% (281 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
42.0% (204 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of El Cenizo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 401 (24.0% of 1,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Elsa Degollado WINNER
69.0% (277 votes)Michael R. Vance
31.0% (124 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of El Cenizo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 485 (29.0% of 1,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Elsa Degollado WINNER
58.0% (281 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (204 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of El Cenizo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 301 (18.0% of 1,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Elsa Degollado WINNER
62.0% (187 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (114 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of El Cenizo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 468 (28.0% of 1,671 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Elsa Degollado WINNER
59.0% (276 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (192 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of El Cenizo 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 Expenditure7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of El Cenizo City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of El Cenizo City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of El Cenizo City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of El Cenizo City Council Regular Meeting
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7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2: 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 Estimate6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of El Cenizo 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 Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of El Cenizo 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 Savings5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of El Cenizo 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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of El Cenizo 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of El Cenizo 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: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of El Cenizo City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of El Cenizo 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: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of El Cenizo 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: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of El Cenizo 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of El Cenizo City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of El Cenizo City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of El Cenizo City Council Regular Meeting
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2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of El Cenizo City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates8: Adjourn1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of El Cenizo City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of El Cenizo City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of El Cenizo 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of El Cenizo 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 Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of El Cenizo 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 Orders2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of El Cenizo 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of El Cenizo City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners