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CITY • Ellis County, TX
City of Ennis
Population / Scale
24,753
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.6745
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$59.2M
+6.6% YoY • +32.5% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$122.43M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -2.0 pts
1Y: -0.6 pts • 10Y: -3.6 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -9.5 pts
60.6 (C) → 51.1 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+6.6% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.8%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+32.5% (5Y)
10Y: +65.2% • Since '00: +254.7%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0500
FY 22: $0.7245 → FY 27: $0.6745
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 60.6 (C)'10: 57 (D)'17: 54.7 (D)'22: 53.1 (D)'27: 51.1 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $16.7M'10: $26.8M'17: $35.9M'22: $44.7M'27: $59.2M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
BJ
Bruce Jones
Councilmember, Place 2
ward2@ennistx.gov
CF
Cathy Falkenbach
Councilmember, Place 1
ward1@ennistx.gov
DP
Doris Polk
Councilmember, Place 4
ward4@ennistx.gov
EP
Eric Pierce
Councilmember, Place 5
ward5@ennistx.gov
LI
Lynda Isbell
Mayor
mayor@ennistx.gov
SH
Scott Hejny
Councilmember, Place 3
ward3@ennistx.gov
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Ennis Home Rule Charter (PART I - THE CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Ennis Home Rule Charter (PART I - THE CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Ennis Home Rule Charter (PART I - THE CHARTER) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/ennis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTITHCH Last Codified Supplement: 2026-02-18
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+6.6% YoYFreedom Score: 51.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 29, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Ennis
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($59,238,119) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.674500 per $100 valuation: $0.482000 M&O + $0.192500 I&S) for City of Ennis. Source: Ellis Appraisal District 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Roll.
Total Appropriation
$59.2M
General Fund
$31.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$9.5M
Capital Projects
$3.3M
Per Capita
$2,393
Public Safety: $16.3M (28%)
0Public Works: $15.4M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $2.9M
Administration: $5.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6745 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+8.2% YoYFreedom Score: 51.7 (D)• Adopted Feb 17, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 26-0217-G8) — City of Ennis
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($55,554,834) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.680708 per $100 valuation) for City of Ennis.
Total Appropriation
$55.6M
General Fund
$29.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$9.1M
Capital Projects
$3.1M
Per Capita
$2,244
Public Safety: $15.2M (27%)
0Public Works: $14.4M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $2.7M
Administration: $5.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.680708 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 52.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Ennis
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($51,341,908) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.664000 per $100 valuation) for City of Ennis.
Total Appropriation
$51.3M
General Fund
$27.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$8.5M
Capital Projects
$2.9M
Per Capita
$2,074
Public Safety: $14.0M (27%)
0Public Works: $13.3M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $2.5M
Administration: $4.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6640 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.8% YoYFreedom Score: 52.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 3, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Ennis
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Ennis (Ellis County) totaling $49,300,853. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6640 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$49.3M
General Fund
$26.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$8.1M
Capital Projects
$2.8M
Per Capita
$1,992
Public Safety: $13.5M (27%)
0Public Works: $12.8M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $2.4M
Administration: $4.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6640 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.2% YoYFreedom Score: 52.8 (D)• Adopted Sep 3, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Ennis
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Ennis (Ellis County) totaling $47,047,288. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6945 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$47.0M
General Fund
$25.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$7.8M
Capital Projects
$2.6M
Per Capita
$1,901
Public Safety: $12.8M (27%)
0Public Works: $12.2M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $2.3M
Administration: $4.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.694473 / $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$59.24M(+6.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $31.8MPer Capita: $2,393Tax Rate: $0.6745Freedom: 51.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$55.55M(+8.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $29.8MPer Capita: $2,244Tax Rate: $0.680708Freedom: 51.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$51.34M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $27.5MPer Capita: $2,074Tax Rate: $0.6640Freedom: 52.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$49.30M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $26.4MPer Capita: $1,992Tax Rate: $0.6640Freedom: 52.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$47.05M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.2MPer Capita: $1,901Tax Rate: $0.694473Freedom: 52.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$44.72M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.9MPer Capita: $1,807Tax Rate: $0.724473Freedom: 53.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$42.39M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.7MPer Capita: $1,713Tax Rate: $0.72882Freedom: 53.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$40.96M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.9MPer Capita: $1,655Tax Rate: $0.740481Freedom: 53.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$39.23M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.0MPer Capita: $1,585Tax Rate: $0.744924Freedom: 54.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$37.15M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.9MPer Capita: $1,501Tax Rate: $0.749394Freedom: 54.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$35.86M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.2MPer Capita: $1,449Tax Rate: $0.752392Freedom: 54.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$34.40M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.4MPer Capita: $1,390Tax Rate: $0.759164Freedom: 55 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$33.13M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.7MPer Capita: $1,338Tax Rate: $0.761441Freedom: 55.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$31.50M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.9MPer Capita: $1,273Tax Rate: $0.764487Freedom: 55.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$30.20M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.2MPer Capita: $1,220Tax Rate: $0.760665Freedom: 56.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$28.94M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.5MPer Capita: $1,169Tax Rate: $0.762947Freedom: 56.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$27.71M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.8MPer Capita: $1,119Tax Rate: $0.767525Freedom: 56.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$26.76M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.3MPer Capita: $1,081Tax Rate: $0.77213Freedom: 57 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$25.56M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.7MPer Capita: $1,033Tax Rate: $0.770586Freedom: 57.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$24.61M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.2MPer Capita: $994Tax Rate: $0.77521Freedom: 57.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$23.60M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.6MPer Capita: $953Tax Rate: $0.775985Freedom: 58 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$22.39M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.0MPer Capita: $905Tax Rate: $0.772105Freedom: 58.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$21.20M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.3MPer Capita: $857Tax Rate: $0.767472Freedom: 58.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$20.09M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.7MPer Capita: $812Tax Rate: $0.770542Freedom: 59.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$19.01M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.2MPer Capita: $768Tax Rate: $0.772083Freedom: 59.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$18.23M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.7MPer Capita: $736Tax Rate: $0.768995Freedom: 59.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$17.45M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.3MPer Capita: $705Tax Rate: $0.773609Freedom: 60.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$16.70M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.9MPer Capita: $675Tax Rate: $0.771288Freedom: 60.6 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 26-0421-F6 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 26-0421-F6: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ENNIS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ENNIS TO AMEND THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION ON AN APPROXIMATE 5.617 ACRE TRACT OF LAND FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL-10 (R
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ENNIS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ENNIS TO AMEND THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION ON AN APPROXIMATE 5...
Ord. 26-0421-F4 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Ordinance No. 26-0421-F4: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ENNIS, TEXAS, GRANTING A DISTANCE VARIANCE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 10-31(B) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ENNIS, ALLOWING FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT EL MAGO TO BE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ENNIS, TEXAS, GRANTING A DISTANCE VARIANCE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 10-31(B) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ENNIS, AL...
Ord. 26-0421-F2 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 26-0421-F2: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ENNIS, TEXAS, REPEALING THE SPECIFIC USE PERMIT GRANTED TO GLIDEPATH POWER SOLUTIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM ON AN APPROXIMATELY 7.71 ACRE LOT LOC
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ENNIS, TEXAS, REPEALING THE SPECIFIC USE PERMIT GRANTED TO GLIDEPATH POWER SOLUTIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A BATTERY...
Ord. 26-0317-F3 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 26-0317-F3: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ENNIS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 14 "SIGNS" OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ENNIS, TEXAS, TO ADD SECTION 14-35 "ELECTIONEERING ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY USED FOR A POLLING PLACE," TO AMEND SUBSECTION (B
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ENNIS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 14 "SIGNS" OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ENNIS, TEXAS, TO ADD SECTION 14-35 "ELECTIONEERING ON CITY-OWNE...
Ord. 26-0317-F5 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Resolution No. 26-0317-F5: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ENNIS, TEXAS, AWARDING RFQ 26-108-04 PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FUTURE LAND USE PLAN TO FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAG
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ENNIS, TEXAS, AWARDING RFQ 26-108-04 PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FUTURE LAND USE ...
Ord. 26-0317-F2 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 26-0317-F2: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ENNIS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ENNIS TO AMEND THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION ON AN APPROXIMATE 0.8753 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN THE CLAIBORNE GARRETT S
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ENNIS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ENNIS TO AMEND THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION ON AN APPROXIMATE 0...
Ord. 26-0317-F4 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 26-0317-F4: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ENNIS, TEXAS, AMENDING DIVISION 3, "POLICE DEPARTMENT" OF ARTICLE IV "OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES" OF CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION" OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ENNIS, TEXAS, TO MODERNIZE THE PROVISIONS
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ENNIS, TEXAS, AMENDING DIVISION 3, "POLICE DEPARTMENT" OF ARTICLE IV "OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES" OF CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION" OF THE C...
Chapter 8 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 8 - FLOOD PREVENTION AND PROTECTION (City of Ennis Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Ennis Code of Ordinances: Chapter 8 - FLOOD PREVENTION AND PROTECTION....
Chapter 12 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 12 - MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES (City of Ennis Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Ennis Code of Ordinances: Chapter 12 - MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES....
Chapter 17 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 17 - TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES (City of Ennis Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Ennis Code of Ordinances: Chapter 17 - TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES....
Chapter 8.5 • General RegulationOverreach: 74/100
Chapter 8.5 - HISTORIC DISTRICTS AND LANDMARKS (City of Ennis Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Ennis Code of Ordinances: Chapter 8.5 - HISTORIC DISTRICTS AND LANDMARKS....
Chapter 19 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 19 - VEHICLES FOR HIRE (City of Ennis Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Ennis Code of Ordinances: Chapter 19 - VEHICLES FOR HIRE....
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Ennis Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Ennis Code of Ordinances: Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
Chapter 9 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 9 - HUMAN RELATIONS (City of Ennis Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Ennis Code of Ordinances: Chapter 9 - HUMAN RELATIONS....
Chapter 13 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 13 - NUISANCES (City of Ennis Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Ennis Code of Ordinances: Chapter 13 - NUISANCES....
Chapter 4 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 4 - ANIMALS (City of Ennis Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Ennis Code of Ordinances: Chapter 4 - ANIMALS....
Chapter 6 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Chapter 6 - FINANCE AND TAXATION (City of Ennis Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Ennis Code of Ordinances: Chapter 6 - FINANCE AND TAXATION....
Chapter 11 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 11 - MARINE ACTIVITIES, STRUCTURES AND WAYS (City of Ennis Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Ennis Code of Ordinances: Chapter 11 - MARINE ACTIVITIES, STRUCTURES AND WAYS....
Chapter 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION (City of Ennis Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Ennis Code of Ordinances: Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION....
Chapter 7 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 7 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION (City of Ennis Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Ennis Code of Ordinances: Chapter 7 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION....
Chapter 5 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 5 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS (City of Ennis Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Ennis Code of Ordinances: Chapter 5 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS....
Chapter 10 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 10 - LICENSES, PERMITS AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS (City of Ennis Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Ennis Code of Ordinances: Chapter 10 - LICENSES, PERMITS AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS....
Chapter 14 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 14 - SIGNS (City of Ennis Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Ennis Code of Ordinances: Chapter 14 - SIGNS....
Chapter 3 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 3 - AIRPORT AND AIRCRAFT (City of Ennis Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Ennis Code of Ordinances: Chapter 3 - AIRPORT AND AIRCRAFT....
Chapter 16 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 16 - STREETS, SIDEWALKS, OTHER PUBLIC PLACES AND CEMETERIES (City of Ennis Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Ennis Code of Ordinances: Chapter 16 - STREETS, SIDEWALKS, OTHER PUBLIC PLACES AND CEMETERIES....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Ennis Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 3,198 (19.0% of 16,832 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 4
Doris Polk WINNER
100.0% (2,814 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Scott Hejny WINNER
100.0% (2,814 votes)Mayor
Lynda Isbell WINNER
100.0% (2,814 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Eric Pierce WINNER
100.0% (2,814 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Bruce Jones WINNER
100.0% (2,814 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Cathy Falkenbach WINNER
100.0% (2,814 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Ennis Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,525 (15.0% of 16,832 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lynda Isbell WINNER
54.0% (1,364 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (1,161 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Ennis Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,050 (30.0% of 16,832 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lynda Isbell WINNER
61.0% (3,081 votes)David C. Morales
39.0% (1,969 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Ennis Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,545 (27.0% of 16,832 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lynda Isbell WINNER
57.0% (2,591 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (1,954 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Ennis Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,525 (15.0% of 16,832 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lynda Isbell WINNER
72.0% (1,818 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (707 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Ennis Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,218 (31.0% of 16,832 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lynda Isbell WINNER
61.0% (3,183 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (2,035 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Ennis Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,881 (29.0% of 16,832 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lynda Isbell WINNER
59.0% (2,880 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (2,001 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Ennis Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,535 (21.0% of 16,832 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lynda Isbell WINNER
61.0% (2,156 votes)David C. Morales
39.0% (1,379 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Ennis Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,861 (17.0% of 16,832 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lynda Isbell WINNER
71.0% (2,031 votes)Michael R. Vance
29.0% (830 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Ennis Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,208 (25.0% of 16,832 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lynda Isbell WINNER
70.0% (2,946 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (1,262 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Ennis Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,713 (28.0% of 16,832 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lynda Isbell WINNER
59.0% (2,781 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (1,932 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Ennis Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,208 (25.0% of 16,832 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lynda Isbell WINNER
55.0% (2,314 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (1,894 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Ennis Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,525 (15.0% of 16,832 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lynda Isbell WINNER
71.0% (1,793 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (732 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Ennis Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,545 (27.0% of 16,832 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lynda Isbell WINNER
65.0% (2,954 votes)Michael R. Vance
35.0% (1,591 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Ennis Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,208 (25.0% of 16,832 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lynda Isbell WINNER
66.0% (2,777 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (1,431 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Ennis Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,871 (23.0% of 16,832 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lynda Isbell WINNER
63.0% (2,439 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (1,432 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Ennis Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,545 (27.0% of 16,832 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lynda Isbell WINNER
66.0% (3,000 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (1,545 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Ennis Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,861 (17.0% of 16,832 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lynda Isbell WINNER
55.0% (1,574 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (1,287 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Ennis Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,703 (22.0% of 16,832 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lynda Isbell WINNER
69.0% (2,555 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (1,148 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Ennis Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,218 (31.0% of 16,832 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lynda Isbell WINNER
65.0% (3,392 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (1,826 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Ennis Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,366 (20.0% of 16,832 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lynda Isbell WINNER
60.0% (2,020 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (1,346 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Ennis Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,040 (24.0% of 16,832 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lynda Isbell WINNER
71.0% (2,868 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (1,172 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Ennis Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,208 (25.0% of 16,832 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lynda Isbell WINNER
67.0% (2,819 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (1,389 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Ennis Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,545 (27.0% of 16,832 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lynda Isbell WINNER
66.0% (3,000 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (1,545 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Ennis Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,861 (17.0% of 16,832 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Lynda Isbell WINNER
70.0% (2,003 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (858 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (330)
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ARTS COMMISSION - 13 Oct 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: A. CALL TO ORDER2: 1. Roll Call, Invocation, and Pledge of Allegiance3: B. CITIZEN PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD4: C. ARTS COMMISSIONER UPDATES5: D. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION6: 1. Haunted Maze Discussion7: 2. Dia De Los Muertos Arts and Crafts Project Discussion.8: 3. Current or Future Projects Update9: E. ADJOURNMENT2026-10-12 • REGULAR SESSION
ENNIS CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP - 12 Oct 2026
2026-10-09 • REGULAR SESSION
ENNIS CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING - 09 Oct 2026
2026-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
ENNIS CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING - 01 Oct 2026
2026-09-29 • REGULAR SESSION
ARTS COMMISSION - 29 Sep 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: A. SWEARING IN NEW BOARD MEMBER2: B. CALL TO ORDER3: 1. Roll Call, Invocation, and Pledge of Allegiance4: C. CITIZEN PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD5: D. ARTS COMMISSIONERS UPDATES6: E. CONSENT ITEMS7: 1. Approval of the August 25, 2026 regular meeting minutes.8: F. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION9: 1. Haunted Maze Discussion10: 2. Dia De Los Muertos Arts and Crafts Discussion11: 3. Current or Future Projects Update12: G. ADJOURNMENT2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION - 21 Sep 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: A. CALL TO ORDER2: B. CITIZENS PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD3: C. CONSENT ITEMS4: D. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION5: E. ADJOURNMENT6: A. CALL TO ORDER7: 75119.8: B. CITIZENS PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD9: C. CONSENT ITEMS10: D. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION11: E. ADJOURNMENT2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
ARTS COMMISSION - 15 Sep 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
5: D. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION6: 1. Haunted Maze Planning7: 2. Current or Future Projects Update8: E. ADJOURNMENT1: A. SWEARING IN NEW BOARD MEMBERS2: B. CALL TO ORDER3: 1. Roll Call, Invocation, and Pledge of Allegiance4: C. CITIZEN PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - 14 Sep 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: A. CALL TO ORDER2: B. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE3: C. CITIZEN PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD4: D. CONSENT ITEMS5: E. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION6: F. PUBLIC HEARING7: G. ADJOURNMENT8: A. CALL TO ORDER9: B. CITIZEN PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD10: C. CONSENT ITEMS11: D. TEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION12: E. ADJOURNMENT2026-08-24 • REGULAR SESSION
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - 24 Aug 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: A. CALL TO ORDER2: B. CITIZEN PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD3: C. CONSENT ITEMS4: D. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION5: E. ADJOURNMENT6: A. CALL TO ORDER7: B. CITIZEN PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD8: C. CONSENT ITEMS9: E. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION10: D. PUBLIC HEARING11: F. ADJOURNMENT2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION - 17 Aug 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: A. CALL TO ORDER2: B. CITIZENS PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD3: C. CONSENT ITEMS4: D. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION5: E. ADJOURNMENT6: A. CALL TO ORDER7: B. CITIZENS PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD8: C. CONSENT ITEMS9: D. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION10: 1. Dormer roof pitch to match the house11: 2. 20” overhang and eaves12: 3. Carriage style garage doors2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION - 20 Jul 2026
2026-07-13 • REGULAR SESSION
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - 13 Jul 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: A. CALL TO ORDER2: B. CITIZEN PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD3: C. CONSENT ITEMS4: D. PUBLIC HEARING5: E. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION6: F. ADJOURNMENT7: A. CALL TO ORDER8: B. CITIZEN PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD9: C. CONSENT ITEMS10: D. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION11: 183923.12: E. TABLED ITEMS13: F. ADJOURNMENT2026-06-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Ennis 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2026-05-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Ennis City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings8: 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 warrants5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-04-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Ennis 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: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-03-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Ennis 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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-02-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Ennis City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-01-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Ennis 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: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-12-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Ennis City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-11-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Ennis City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-10-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Ennis 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Ennis 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 Acquisition5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Ennis 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2025-07-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Ennis City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-06-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Ennis 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls