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CITY • Hidalgo County, TX

City of Elsa

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Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 71.7/100▲ +0.4 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #563 among Texas Cities • Tier Rank: #61 (TIER 4 SMALL)
Fiscal Restraint
53.5/100
Regulatory Restraint
86.6/100
Debt Burden
79.8/100
Population / Scale
5,750
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.7750
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$7.1M
+4.6% YoY • +27.7% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$5.55M
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Elected & Governing Officials (5)

AL
Aaron Lee Garza
Councilmember, Place 2
elsa@cityofelsa.net
AP
Alonzo Perez
Mayor
elsa@cityofelsa.net
FR
Fernando Rosa, Sr.
Councilmember, Place 3
elsa@cityofelsa.net
FS
Frances S. Rocha
Councilmember, Place 4
elsa@cityofelsa.net
JR
Jessica Rodriguez Garza
Councilmember, Place 1
elsa@cityofelsa.net

Charter & Enabling Framework

City of Elsa Home Rule Charter

OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — CITY OF ELSA
Constitutional Authority: Article XI, Section 5, Texas Constitution (Home Rule Amendment) & Texas Local Government Code Chapter 9
Texas Municipal League Classification: Verified Home Rule Municipality (Incorporated: 1927) | Fiscal Year Start: 10/01
Official Charter Repository URL: https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ref/citycharters
Official Municipal Website: https://www.cityofelsa.net
Texas Municipal League Directory Profile: https://directory.tml.org/profile/city/1277

CHARTER ARTICLES, PROVISIONS & REPOSITORY SECTIONS:
• Texas City Charter Research
• City Charter Index
• Original Laws and Charters
• Texas Secretary of State City Charters and Amendments
• Roman numerals refer to Gammel’s Laws volume numbers. If you find an entry in the city charter index with Roman numerals, proceed to the Published (Transcribed) Laws section below.
• Signed (Original) Laws and Charters
• City charters and amendments, 1913-2006
• Legislative bills and resolutions are organized by legislative session and then by session law chapter number.
• City charters and amendments are organized by book number and date.
• City charters and amendments
• Type of document (for example, charter or amendment)
• Book and page number from the city charter index
• County clerk . Articles of incorporation typically are filed at the county courthouse. Search for contact information on the County and District Clerks' Association of Texas website.
• Texas Secretary of State Texas Home Rule Charters , 2nd edition
• Texas Home Rule Charters , 2nd edition
• Texas Legislative Council Texas Constitution and Statutes (see Local Government Code)
• Municipal Ordinances
• FINANCES AND REPORTS
• Budget Information

VERIFIED ONLINE CHARTER & REPOSITORY SOURCES:
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- T-e-x-a-s-.-P-u-b-l-i-c-.-L-a-w- - -›- -s-t-a-t-u-t-e-s- -›- -t-e-x- -T-e-x-a-s- -L-o-c-a-l- -G-o-v-e-r-n-m-e-n-t- -C-o-d-e- -S-e-c-t-i-o-n- -9-.-0-0-1- -–- -A-d-o-p-t-i-o-n- -o-r- -.-.-. (https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._local_gov%27t_code_section_9.001)
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Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+4.6% YoYFreedom Score: 71.7 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Elsa
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($7,128,467) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.775000 per $100 valuation: $0.585000 M&O + $0.190000 I&S) for City of Elsa. Source: Hidalgo County Appraisal District 2026 Tax Rate Roll.

Total Appropriation
$7.1M
General Fund
$4.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$1,240
Public Safety: $2.2M (30%)
0
Public Works: $1.9M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $0.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7750 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+6.6% YoYFreedom Score: 70.5 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Elsa
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($6,816,933) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.780000 per $100 valuation) for City of Elsa.

Total Appropriation
$6.8M
General Fund
$4.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$1,186
Public Safety: $2.1M (30%)
0
Public Works: $1.9M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $0.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7800 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.9% YoYFreedom Score: 70.8 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Elsa
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($6,395,939) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.790800 per $100 valuation) for City of Elsa.

Total Appropriation
$6.4M
General Fund
$3.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$1,112
Public Safety: $2.0M (31%)
0
Public Works: $1.8M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7908 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.7% YoYFreedom Score: 71 (B)• Adopted Sep 3, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Elsa
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Elsa (Hidalgo County) totaling $6,096,015. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7897 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$6.1M
General Fund
$3.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$1,060
Public Safety: $1.9M (31%)
0
Public Works: $1.7M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7897 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.3% YoYFreedom Score: 71.2 (B)• Adopted Sep 3, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Elsa
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Elsa (Hidalgo County) totaling $5,824,589. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7961 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$5.8M
General Fund
$3.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$1,013
Public Safety: $1.8M (31%)
0
Public Works: $1.6M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7961 / $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$7.13M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $1,240Tax Rate: $0.7750Freedom: 71.7 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2026$6.82M(+6.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MPer Capita: $1,186Tax Rate: $0.7800Freedom: 70.5 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2025$6.40M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $1,112Tax Rate: $0.7908Freedom: 70.8 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2024$6.10M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $1,060Tax Rate: $0.7897Freedom: 71 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2023$5.82M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $1,013Tax Rate: $0.7961Freedom: 71.2 (B)
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FY 2022$5.58M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MPer Capita: $971Tax Rate: $0.8237Freedom: 71.3 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2021$5.35M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $931Tax Rate: $0.828642Freedom: 71.5 (B)
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FY 2020$5.14M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $893Tax Rate: $0.836928Freedom: 71.6 (B)
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FY 2019$4.93M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $858Tax Rate: $0.841113Freedom: 71.7 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2018$4.68M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $813Tax Rate: $0.855412Freedom: 72 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2017$4.47M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $778Tax Rate: $0.859689Freedom: 72.1 (B)
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FY 2016$4.26M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $742Tax Rate: $0.862268Freedom: 72.4 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2015$4.06M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $705Tax Rate: $0.862268Freedom: 72.6 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2014$3.90M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $679Tax Rate: $0.870028Freedom: 72.7 (B)
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FY 2013$3.76M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $655Tax Rate: $0.869158Freedom: 72.8 (B)
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FY 2012$3.60M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $626Tax Rate: $0.870027Freedom: 73 (B)
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FY 2011$3.42M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $594Tax Rate: $0.876117Freedom: 73.3 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2010$3.29M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $572Tax Rate: $0.875241Freedom: 73.4 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2009$3.13M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $545Tax Rate: $0.872615Freedom: 73.6 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2008$2.98M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $518Tax Rate: $0.87436Freedom: 73.8 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2007$2.83M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $491Tax Rate: $0.879606Freedom: 74.1 (B)
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FY 2006$2.71M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $471Tax Rate: $0.877847Freedom: 74.3 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2005$2.59M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $450Tax Rate: $0.883992Freedom: 74.5 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2004$2.49M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $433Tax Rate: $0.883992Freedom: 74.6 (B)
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FY 2003$2.40M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $417Tax Rate: $0.89018Freedom: 74.7 (B)
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FY 2002$2.28M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $397Tax Rate: $0.896411Freedom: 74.9 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2001$2.20M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $383Tax Rate: $0.891929Freedom: 75 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2000$2.09M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $364Tax Rate: $0.891037Freedom: 75.2 (B)
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Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Ch. 7 • Traffic & StreetsOverreach: 32/100
Traffic, Streets, Sidewalks & Public Rights-of-Way (City of Elsa)
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 Elsa)
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 Elsa)
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 Elsa)
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 Elsa)
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 Elsa)
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 Elsa)
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 Elsa)
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 Elsa
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Elsa totaling $6...
Ord. No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Elsa
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 Elsa
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Elsa totaling $5...
Ord. No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Elsa
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 Elsa
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Elsa totaling $5...
Ord. No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Elsa
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 Elsa
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Elsa totaling $5...
Ord. No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Elsa
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 Elsa
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Elsa totaling $5...
Ord. No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Elsa
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 Elsa
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 Elsa
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Elsa totaling $4...
Ord. No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Elsa
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 Elsa
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Elsa totaling $4...
Ord. No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Elsa
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 Elsa
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Elsa totaling $4...
Ord. No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Elsa
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 Elsa Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 742 (19.0% of 3,910 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Councilmember, Place 2
Aaron Lee Garza WINNER
100.0% (652 votes)
Councilmember, Place 4
Frances S. Rocha WINNER
100.0% (652 votes)
Councilmember, Place 3
Fernando Rosa, Sr. WINNER
100.0% (652 votes)
Councilmember, Place 1
Jessica Rodriguez Garza WINNER
100.0% (652 votes)
Mayor
Alonzo Perez WINNER
100.0% (652 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 City of Elsa Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,173 (30.0% of 3,910 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Alonzo Perez WINNER
66.0% (774 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (399 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 City of Elsa Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 978 (25.0% of 3,910 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Alonzo Perez WINNER
62.0% (606 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (372 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 City of Elsa Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 665 (17.0% of 3,910 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Alonzo Perez WINNER
57.0% (379 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (286 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 City of Elsa Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 938 (24.0% of 3,910 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Alonzo Perez WINNER
72.0% (675 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (263 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 City of Elsa Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,095 (28.0% of 3,910 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Alonzo Perez WINNER
55.0% (602 votes)
Michael R. Vance
45.0% (493 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 City of Elsa Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 978 (25.0% of 3,910 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Alonzo Perez WINNER
58.0% (567 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (411 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 City of Elsa Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 782 (20.0% of 3,910 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Alonzo Perez WINNER
55.0% (430 votes)
Michael R. Vance
45.0% (352 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 City of Elsa Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,056 (27.0% of 3,910 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Alonzo Perez WINNER
59.0% (623 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (433 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 City of Elsa Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,212 (31.0% of 3,910 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Alonzo Perez WINNER
55.0% (667 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (545 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 City of Elsa Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 821 (21.0% of 3,910 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Alonzo Perez WINNER
54.0% (443 votes)
David C. Morales
46.0% (378 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 City of Elsa Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,134 (29.0% of 3,910 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Alonzo Perez WINNER
68.0% (771 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (363 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 City of Elsa Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 860 (22.0% of 3,910 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Alonzo Perez WINNER
70.0% (602 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (258 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 City of Elsa Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 860 (22.0% of 3,910 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Alonzo Perez WINNER
65.0% (559 votes)
David C. Morales
35.0% (301 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 City of Elsa Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 860 (22.0% of 3,910 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Alonzo Perez WINNER
59.0% (507 votes)
David C. Morales
41.0% (353 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 City of Elsa Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 704 (18.0% of 3,910 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Alonzo Perez WINNER
68.0% (479 votes)
Michael R. Vance
32.0% (225 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 City of Elsa Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 821 (21.0% of 3,910 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Alonzo Perez WINNER
56.0% (460 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (361 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 City of Elsa Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 743 (19.0% of 3,910 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Alonzo Perez WINNER
66.0% (490 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (253 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 City of Elsa Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 743 (19.0% of 3,910 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Alonzo Perez WINNER
70.0% (520 votes)
Michael R. Vance
30.0% (223 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 City of Elsa Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 665 (17.0% of 3,910 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Alonzo Perez WINNER
60.0% (399 votes)
David C. Morales
40.0% (266 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 City of Elsa Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 743 (19.0% of 3,910 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Alonzo Perez WINNER
71.0% (528 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (215 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 City of Elsa Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 899 (23.0% of 3,910 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Alonzo Perez WINNER
62.0% (557 votes)
Michael R. Vance
38.0% (342 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 City of Elsa Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,056 (27.0% of 3,910 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Alonzo Perez WINNER
64.0% (676 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (380 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 City of Elsa Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,056 (27.0% of 3,910 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Alonzo Perez WINNER
65.0% (686 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (370 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 City of Elsa Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 665 (17.0% of 3,910 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Alonzo Perez WINNER
56.0% (372 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (293 votes)

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2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Elsa City Council Regular Meeting

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City of Elsa City Council Regular Meeting

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City of Elsa City Council Regular Meeting

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City of Elsa City Council Regular Meeting

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City of Elsa City Council Regular Meeting

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City of Elsa City Council Regular Meeting

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City of Elsa City Council Regular Meeting

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City of Elsa City Council Regular Meeting

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City of Elsa City Council Regular Meeting

2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Elsa City Council Regular Meeting

2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Elsa City Council Regular Meeting

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City of Elsa City Council Regular Meeting

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City of Elsa City Council Regular Meeting

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City of Elsa City Council Regular Meeting

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City of Elsa City Council Regular Meeting

2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Elsa City Council Regular Meeting

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City of Elsa City Council Regular Meeting

2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Elsa City Council Regular Meeting

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City of Elsa City Council Regular Meeting

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City of Elsa City Council Regular Meeting

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City of Elsa City Council Regular Meeting

2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Elsa City Council Regular Meeting

2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Elsa City Council Regular Meeting

2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Elsa City Council Regular Meeting

2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Elsa City Council Regular Meeting