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CITY • Parmer County, TX
City of Farwell
Population / Scale
1,380
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.410371
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$1.1M
+2.5% YoY • +20.5% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$1.09M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +0.5 pts
1Y: +0.4 pts • 10Y: +0.5 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -0.1 pts
81 (A) → 80.9 (A)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+2.5% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+20.5% (5Y)
10Y: +41.9% • Since '00: +154.3%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0850
FY 22: $0.4954 → FY 27: $0.4104
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 81 (A)'10: 80.7 (A)'17: 80.4 (A)'22: 80.4 (A)'27: 80.9 (A)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $0.4M'10: $0.6M'17: $0.8M'22: $0.9M'27: $1.1M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.5% YoYFreedom Score: 80.9 (A)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Farwell
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($1,105,038) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.410371 per $100 valuation: $0.410370 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for City of Farwell. Source: Parmer County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$1.1M
General Fund
$0.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$801
Public Safety: $0.4M (33%)
0Public Works: $0.3M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.410371 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+8.6% YoYFreedom Score: 80.5 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Farwell
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($1,078,507) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.413034 per $100 valuation) for City of Farwell.
Total Appropriation
$1.1M
General Fund
$0.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$782
Public Safety: $0.4M (33%)
0Public Works: $0.3M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.413034 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.6% YoYFreedom Score: 80.7 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Farwell
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($993,100) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.391000 per $100 valuation) for City of Farwell.
Total Appropriation
$1.0M
General Fund
$0.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$720
Public Safety: $0.3M (33%)
0Public Works: $0.3M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3910 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 80.6 (A)• Adopted Sep 13, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Farwell
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Farwell (Parmer County) totaling $967,933. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4123 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$1.0M
General Fund
$0.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$701
Public Safety: $0.3M (33%)
0Public Works: $0.3M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4123 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.7% YoYFreedom Score: 80.4 (A)• Adopted Sep 13, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Farwell
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Farwell (Parmer County) totaling $941,295. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5197 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.9M
General Fund
$0.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$682
Public Safety: $0.3M (33%)
0Public Works: $0.3M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5197 / $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$1.11M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $801Tax Rate: $0.410371Freedom: 80.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2026$1.08M(+8.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $782Tax Rate: $0.413034Freedom: 80.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2025$0.99M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MPer Capita: $720Tax Rate: $0.3910Freedom: 80.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2024$0.97M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MPer Capita: $701Tax Rate: $0.4123Freedom: 80.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2023$0.94M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MPer Capita: $682Tax Rate: $0.5197Freedom: 80.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2022$0.92M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MPer Capita: $664Tax Rate: $0.4954Freedom: 80.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2021$0.89M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MPer Capita: $644Tax Rate: $0.500354Freedom: 80.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2020$0.85M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MPer Capita: $618Tax Rate: $0.503856Freedom: 80.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2019$0.83M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MPer Capita: $599Tax Rate: $0.513429Freedom: 80.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2018$0.80M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MPer Capita: $583Tax Rate: $0.517536Freedom: 80.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2017$0.78M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MPer Capita: $564Tax Rate: $0.522194Freedom: 80.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2016$0.75M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MPer Capita: $542Tax Rate: $0.522194Freedom: 80.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2015$0.72M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MPer Capita: $524Tax Rate: $0.523761Freedom: 80.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2014$0.70M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MPer Capita: $510Tax Rate: $0.527427Freedom: 80.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2013$0.68M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $492Tax Rate: $0.527954Freedom: 80.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2012$0.66M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $475Tax Rate: $0.527954Freedom: 80.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2011$0.63M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $457Tax Rate: $0.524786Freedom: 80.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2010$0.61M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $443Tax Rate: $0.528984Freedom: 80.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2009$0.59M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $431Tax Rate: $0.527926Freedom: 80.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2008$0.58M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $417Tax Rate: $0.531621Freedom: 80.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2007$0.55M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $402Tax Rate: $0.533216Freedom: 80.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2006$0.53M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $386Tax Rate: $0.535349Freedom: 80.8 (A)
Official PDFFY 2005$0.52M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $375Tax Rate: $0.539632Freedom: 80.8 (A)
Official PDFFY 2004$0.50M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $360Tax Rate: $0.539092Freedom: 80.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2003$0.48M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $350Tax Rate: $0.536936Freedom: 80.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2002$0.47M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $338Tax Rate: $0.537473Freedom: 80.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2001$0.45M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $327Tax Rate: $0.535861Freedom: 81 (A)
Official PDFFY 2000$0.43M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $315Tax Rate: $0.533182Freedom: 81 (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 Farwell)
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 Farwell)
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 Farwell)
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 Farwell)
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 Farwell)
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 Farwell)
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 Farwell)
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 Farwell)
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 Farwell
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Farwell totaling...
Ord. No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Farwell
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 Farwell
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Farwell totaling...
Ord. No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Farwell
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 Farwell
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Farwell totaling...
Ord. No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Farwell
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 Farwell
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Farwell totaling...
Ord. No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Farwell
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 Farwell
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Farwell totaling...
Ord. No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Farwell
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 Farwell
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 Farwell
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Farwell totaling...
Ord. No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Farwell
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 Farwell
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Farwell totaling...
Ord. No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Farwell
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 Farwell
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Farwell totaling...
Ord. No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Farwell
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 Farwell Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 178 (19.0% of 938 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 4
Scott Johnson WINNER
100.0% (156 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Kelly Patrick WINNER
100.0% (156 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Camille Osterkamp WINNER
100.0% (156 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Sam Webb WINNER
100.0% (156 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Gary White WINNER
100.0% (156 votes)Mayor
Stephen Schilling WINNER
100.0% (156 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Farwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 178 (19.0% of 938 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Schilling WINNER
60.0% (107 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (71 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Farwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 197 (21.0% of 938 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Schilling WINNER
65.0% (128 votes)Michael R. Vance
35.0% (69 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Farwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 197 (21.0% of 938 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Schilling WINNER
59.0% (116 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (81 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Farwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 160 (17.0% of 938 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Schilling WINNER
56.0% (90 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (70 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Farwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 263 (28.0% of 938 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Schilling WINNER
67.0% (176 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (87 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Farwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 235 (25.0% of 938 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Schilling WINNER
56.0% (132 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (103 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Farwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 263 (28.0% of 938 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Schilling WINNER
66.0% (174 votes)Michael R. Vance
34.0% (89 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Farwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 225 (24.0% of 938 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Schilling WINNER
54.0% (122 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
46.0% (103 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Farwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 263 (28.0% of 938 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Schilling WINNER
61.0% (160 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (103 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Farwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 197 (21.0% of 938 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Schilling WINNER
67.0% (132 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
33.0% (65 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Farwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 150 (16.0% of 938 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Schilling WINNER
56.0% (84 votes)Michael R. Vance
44.0% (66 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Farwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 244 (26.0% of 938 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Schilling WINNER
68.0% (166 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (78 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Farwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 272 (29.0% of 938 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Schilling WINNER
70.0% (190 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (82 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Farwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 235 (25.0% of 938 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Schilling WINNER
70.0% (165 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (70 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Farwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 272 (29.0% of 938 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Schilling WINNER
61.0% (166 votes)David C. Morales
39.0% (106 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Farwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 160 (17.0% of 938 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Schilling WINNER
71.0% (114 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Farwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 150 (16.0% of 938 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Schilling WINNER
72.0% (108 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (42 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Farwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 216 (23.0% of 938 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Schilling WINNER
68.0% (147 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (69 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Farwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 263 (28.0% of 938 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Schilling WINNER
65.0% (171 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (92 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Farwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 282 (30.0% of 938 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Schilling WINNER
72.0% (203 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (79 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Farwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 141 (15.0% of 938 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Schilling WINNER
68.0% (96 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (45 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Farwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 206 (22.0% of 938 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Schilling WINNER
62.0% (128 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (78 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Farwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 131 (14.0% of 938 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Schilling WINNER
55.0% (72 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (59 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Farwell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 206 (22.0% of 938 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Stephen Schilling WINNER
64.0% (132 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (74 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (323)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-05 • REGULAR SESSION
Regular Council - Oct 05 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: I. PUBLIC COMMENT2: II. CONSENT AGENDA3: III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA4: IV. COMMITTEE REPORT5: V. STAFF REPORTS6: VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS7: VII. NEW BUSINESS8: VIII. PRESIDENT AND COUNCIL DISCUSSION9: IX. EXTENDED PUBLIC COMMENT10: X. ADJOURNMENT11: I. PUBLIC COMMENT12: II. CONSENT AGENDA13: III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA14: IV. COMMITTEE REPORT15: V. STAFF REPORTS16: VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS17: VII. NEW BUSINESS18: VIII. PRESIDENT AND COUNCIL DISCUSSION19: IX. EXTENDED PUBLIC COMMENT20: X. ADJOURNMENT2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Regular Council - Sep 21 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
6: VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS3: III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA4: IV. COMMITTEE REPORT5: V. STAFF REPORTS1: I. PUBLIC COMMENT2: II. CONSENT AGENDA7: VII. NEW BUSINESS8: VIII. PRESIDENT AND COUNCIL DISCUSSION9: IX. EXTENDED PUBLIC COMMENT10: X. ADJOURNMENT11: I. PUBLIC COMMENT12: II. CONSENT AGENDA13: III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA14: IV. COMMITTEE REPORT15: V. STAFF REPORTS16: VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS17: VII. NEW BUSINESS2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Regular Council - Sep 08 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: I. PUBLIC COMMENT2: II. CONSENT AGENDA3: III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA4: IV. COMMITTEE REPORT5: V. STAFF REPORTS6: VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS7: VII. NEW BUSINESS8: VIII. PRESIDENT AND COUNCIL DISCUSSION9: IX. EXTENDED PUBLIC COMMENT10: X. ADJOURNMENT11: I. PUBLIC COMMENT12: II. CONSENT AGENDA13: III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA14: IV. COMMITTEE REPORT15: V. STAFF REPORTS16: VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS17: VII. NEW BUSINESS2026-08-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Farwell City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
7: 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 Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-07-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Farwell City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders1: 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 Expansion2026-06-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Farwell 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: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-05-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Farwell City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-04-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Farwell 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-03-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Farwell 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-02-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Farwell 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-01-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Farwell 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: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-12-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Farwell City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls1: 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 Orders2025-11-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Farwell City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-10-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Farwell 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Farwell City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
8: 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 Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Farwell City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2025-07-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Farwell City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-06-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Farwell City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Farwell City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Farwell 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 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 Restrictions2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Farwell 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: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Farwell 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 Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Farwell 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: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Farwell 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Farwell 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners