CITY • Harris County, TX

City of Galena Park

Population / Scale

10,438

Property Tax Rate (FY 27)

$0.9295

per $100 (2026–2027 levy)

FY 2027 Adopted Budget

$18.2M

+6.3% YoY • +23.3% (5Y)

Outstanding Debt

$3.12M

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28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)

Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend

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5-Year Freedom Trend

▲ +1.5 pts

1Y: +2.0 pts • 10Y: +0.4 pts

FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty

▼ -3.0 pts

68.2 (C) → 65.2 (C)

Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)

+6.3% YoY

27-Yr CAGR: +4.6%/yr

5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion

+23.3% (5Y)

10Y: +59.0% • Since '00: +234.2%

5Y Tax Rate Trajectory

-0.0711

FY 22: $1.0006 → FY 27: $0.9295

Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)

Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint

Now: 65.2/100 (C)

'00: 68.2 (C)'10: 66.1 (C)'17: 64.8 (C)'22: 63.7 (C)'27: 65.2 (C)

Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)

Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint

FY 27: $18.2M

'00: $5.4M'10: $8.5M'17: $11.4M'22: $14.8M'27: $18.2M

Elected & Governing Officials (5)

Jose Lopez

Councilmember, Place 4

Juan Flores

Councilmember, Place 2

Martha Cantu-Perez

Councilmember, Place 3

Oralia Sumaya

Councilmember, Place 1

Oscar Mireles

Mayor

Charter & Enabling Framework

City of Galena Park Home Rule Charter (PART I - HOME RULE CHARTER)

Official Home Rule Charter of City of Galena Park Home Rule Charter (PART I - HOME RULE CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.

OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Galena Park Home Rule Charter (PART I - HOME RULE CHARTER)
Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/galena_park/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIHORUCH
Last Codified Supplement: 2017-07-28

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+6.3% YoYFreedom Score: 65.2 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Galena Park

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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($18,194,267) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.929500 per $100 valuation: $0.779500 M&O + $0.150000 I&S) for City of Galena Park. Source: Harris Central Appraisal District 2026 Tax Rate Roll.

Total Appropriation

$18.2M

General Fund

$12.4M

Debt Service (I&S)

$0.4M

Capital Projects

$1.0M

Per Capita

$1,743

Public Safety: $6.3M (35%)

Public Works: $5.3M (29%)

Parks & Culture: $1.1M

Administration: $2.2M

Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9295 / $100

FY 2026 ADOPTED+1.4% YoYFreedom Score: 63.2 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Galena Park

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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($17,109,523) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.938020 per $100 valuation) for City of Galena Park.

Total Appropriation

$17.1M

General Fund

$11.6M

Debt Service (I&S)

$0.3M

Capital Projects

$1.0M

Per Capita

$1,639

Public Safety: $5.9M (35%)

Public Works: $5.0M (29%)

Parks & Culture: $1.0M

Administration: $2.1M

Adopted Tax Rate: $0.93802 / $100

FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.6% YoYFreedom Score: 63.1 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Galena Park

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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($16,866,088) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.914190 per $100 valuation) for City of Galena Park.

Total Appropriation

$16.9M

General Fund

$11.4M

Debt Service (I&S)

$0.4M

Capital Projects

$0.9M

Per Capita

$1,616

Public Safety: $5.8M (35%)

Public Works: $4.9M (29%)

Parks & Culture: $1.0M

Administration: $2.1M

Adopted Tax Rate: $0.91419 / $100

FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.0% YoYFreedom Score: 63.3 (C)• Adopted Sep 14, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Galena Park

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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Galena Park (Harris County) totaling $16,286,296. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.8636 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation

$16.3M

General Fund

$11.0M

Debt Service (I&S)

$0.4M

Capital Projects

$0.9M

Per Capita

$1,560

Public Safety: $5.6M (35%)

Public Works: $4.7M (29%)

Parks & Culture: $1.0M

Administration: $2.0M

Adopted Tax Rate: $0.86363 / $100

FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.1% YoYFreedom Score: 63.6 (C)• Adopted Sep 14, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Galena Park

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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Galena Park (Harris County) totaling $15,509,281. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.8371 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation

$15.5M

General Fund

$10.5M

Debt Service (I&S)

$0.3M

Capital Projects

$0.9M

Per Capita

$1,486

Public Safety: $5.4M (35%)

Public Works: $4.5M (29%)

Parks & Culture: $0.9M

Administration: $1.9M

Adopted Tax Rate: $0.83705 / $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$18.19M(+6.3% YoY)

Gen Fund: $12.4MPer Capita: $1,743Tax Rate: $0.9295Freedom: 65.2 (C)

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FY 2026$17.11M(+1.4% YoY)

Gen Fund: $11.6MPer Capita: $1,639Tax Rate: $0.93802Freedom: 63.2 (C)

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FY 2025$16.87M(+3.6% YoY)

Gen Fund: $11.4MPer Capita: $1,616Tax Rate: $0.91419Freedom: 63.1 (C)

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FY 2024$16.29M(+5.0% YoY)

Gen Fund: $11.0MPer Capita: $1,560Tax Rate: $0.86363Freedom: 63.3 (C)

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FY 2023$15.51M(+5.1% YoY)

Gen Fund: $10.5MPer Capita: $1,486Tax Rate: $0.83705Freedom: 63.6 (C)

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FY 2022$14.76M(+5.2% YoY)

Gen Fund: $10.0MPer Capita: $1,414Tax Rate: $1.00057Freedom: 63.7 (C)

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FY 2021$14.03M(+5.4% YoY)

Gen Fund: $9.5MPer Capita: $1,344Tax Rate: $1.020581Freedom: 63.9 (C)

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FY 2020$13.31M(+5.3% YoY)

Gen Fund: $9.0MPer Capita: $1,275Tax Rate: $1.03691Freedom: 64.1 (C)

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FY 2019$12.64M(+5.1% YoY)

Gen Fund: $8.6MPer Capita: $1,211Tax Rate: $1.042095Freedom: 64.4 (C)

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FY 2018$12.03M(+5.2% YoY)

Gen Fund: $8.2MPer Capita: $1,153Tax Rate: $1.062937Freedom: 64.6 (C)

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FY 2017$11.44M(+4.5% YoY)

Gen Fund: $7.8MPer Capita: $1,096Tax Rate: $1.072503Freedom: 64.8 (C)

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FY 2016$10.95M(+4.4% YoY)

Gen Fund: $7.4MPer Capita: $1,049Tax Rate: $1.077866Freedom: 65 (C)

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FY 2015$10.49M(+5.4% YoY)

Gen Fund: $7.1MPer Capita: $1,005Tax Rate: $1.071399Freedom: 65.2 (C)

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FY 2014$9.95M(+3.9% YoY)

Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $953Tax Rate: $1.067113Freedom: 65.5 (C)

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FY 2013$9.58M(+4.4% YoY)

Gen Fund: $6.5MPer Capita: $917Tax Rate: $1.063912Freedom: 65.6 (C)

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FY 2012$9.17M(+3.9% YoY)

Gen Fund: $6.2MPer Capita: $879Tax Rate: $1.063912Freedom: 65.8 (C)

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FY 2011$8.83M(+3.8% YoY)

Gen Fund: $6.0MPer Capita: $846Tax Rate: $1.068168Freedom: 66 (C)

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FY 2010$8.51M(+4.0% YoY)

Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $815Tax Rate: $1.066032Freedom: 66.1 (C)

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FY 2009$8.18M(+4.1% YoY)

Gen Fund: $5.5MPer Capita: $784Tax Rate: $1.06923Freedom: 66.2 (C)

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FY 2008$7.86M(+4.8% YoY)

Gen Fund: $5.3MPer Capita: $753Tax Rate: $1.075645Freedom: 66.4 (C)

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FY 2007$7.50M(+3.9% YoY)

Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $718Tax Rate: $1.071342Freedom: 66.6 (C)

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FY 2006$7.22M(+5.0% YoY)

Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $692Tax Rate: $1.080984Freedom: 66.8 (C)

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FY 2005$6.88M(+4.2% YoY)

Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $659Tax Rate: $1.08747Freedom: 67 (C)

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FY 2004$6.60M(+5.3% YoY)

Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $633Tax Rate: $1.097257Freedom: 67.1 (C)

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FY 2003$6.27M(+4.6% YoY)

Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $601Tax Rate: $1.090673Freedom: 67.4 (C)

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FY 2002$5.99M(+5.1% YoY)

Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $574Tax Rate: $1.091764Freedom: 67.6 (C)

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FY 2001$5.71M(+4.8% YoY)

Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $547Tax Rate: $1.098315Freedom: 67.9 (C)

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FY 2000$5.44M(+5.2% YoY)

Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $522Tax Rate: $1.091725Freedom: 68.2 (C)

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Ord. No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 28/100

Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Galena Park

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. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 28/100

Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Galena Park

Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Galena Park tota...

Ord. No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 28/100

Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Galena Park

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. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 28/100

Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Galena Park

Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Galena Park tota...

Ord. No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 28/100

Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Galena Park

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. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 28/100

Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Galena Park

Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Galena Park tota...

Ord. No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 28/100

Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Galena Park

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. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 28/100

Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Galena Park

Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Galena Park tota...

Ord. No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 28/100

Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Galena Park

Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Galena Park tota...

Ord. No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 28/100

Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Galena Park

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: 28/100

Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Galena Park

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: 28/100

Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Galena Park

Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Galena Park tota...

Ord. No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 28/100

Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Galena Park

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: 28/100

Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Galena Park

Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Galena Park tota...

Ord. Election of 9-1958 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100

Ordinance No. Election of 9-1958 — Amending Code Sec. Art. VI, § 1

Enacted Ordinance No. Election of 9-1958 adopted on 9-1958, amending Code Sec. Art. VI, § 1 () of the City of Galena Park Code of Ordinances....

CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF GALENA PARK, TEXAS • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100

CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF GALENA PARK, TEXAS (City of Galena Park Code of Ordinances)

Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Galena Park Code of Ordinances: CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF GALENA PARK, TEXAS....

Ord. Election of 4-1963 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100

Ordinance No. Election of 4-1963 — Amending Code Sec. Art. IX, § 11

Enacted Ordinance No. Election of 4-1963 adopted on 4-1963, amending Code Sec. Art. IX, § 11 () of the City of Galena Park Code of Ordinances....

PART II • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100

PART II - CODE OF ORDINANCES (City of Galena Park Code of Ordinances)

Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Galena Park Code of Ordinances: PART II - CODE OF ORDINANCES....

Ord. R12-2016 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100

Ordinance No. R12-2016 (Omit — Supplement 1, City of Galena Park Code of Ordinances)

Enacted Ordinance No. R12-2016 adopted on 10-18-2016 (Omit, Supplement 1) in City of Galena Park Code of Ordinances....

Ord. R10-2016 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100

Ordinance No. R10-2016 (Omit — Supplement 1, City of Galena Park Code of Ordinances)

Enacted Ordinance No. R10-2016 adopted on 10- 4-2016 (Omit, Supplement 1) in City of Galena Park Code of Ordinances....

Ord. R11-2016 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100

Ordinance No. R11-2016 (Omit — Supplement 1, City of Galena Park Code of Ordinances)

Enacted Ordinance No. R11-2016 adopted on 10- 4-2016 (Omit, Supplement 1) in City of Galena Park Code of Ordinances....

Ord. No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 28/100

Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Galena Park

Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Galena Park tota...

Ord. No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 28/100

Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Galena Park

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. 2016-06 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100

Ordinance No. 2016-06 (Omit — Supplement 1, City of Galena Park Code of Ordinances)

Enacted Ordinance No. 2016-06 adopted on 9- 6-2016 (Omit, Supplement 1) in City of Galena Park Code of Ordinances....

Ord. R09-2016 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100

Ordinance No. R09-2016 (Omit — Supplement 1, City of Galena Park Code of Ordinances)

Enacted Ordinance No. R09-2016 adopted on 9- 6-2016 (Omit, Supplement 1) in City of Galena Park Code of Ordinances....

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)

UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 City of Galena Park Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 1,348 (19.0% of 7,097 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Councilmember, Place 2

Juan Flores WINNER

100.0% (1,186 votes)

Mayor

Oscar Mireles WINNER

100.0% (1,186 votes)

Councilmember, Place 4

Jose Lopez WINNER

100.0% (1,186 votes)

Councilmember, Place 3

Martha Cantu-Perez WINNER

100.0% (1,186 votes)

Councilmember, Place 1

Oralia Sumaya WINNER

100.0% (1,186 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 City of Galena Park Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,065 (15.0% of 7,098 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Oscar Mireles WINNER

62.0% (660 votes)

Jennifer M. Garza

38.0% (405 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 City of Galena Park Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,845 (26.0% of 7,098 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Oscar Mireles WINNER

71.0% (1,310 votes)

Rebecca A. Thornton

29.0% (535 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 City of Galena Park Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,349 (19.0% of 7,098 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Oscar Mireles WINNER

63.0% (850 votes)

Sarah L. Henderson

37.0% (499 votes)

Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds

Proposition A • BOND DEBTPASSED

City of Galena Park 2021 Capital Infrastructure & Facility Improvement Bond Proposition

Authorized Debt: $5.2M (+28.50/yr per $100k)

Authorizes City of Galena Park to issue $5,200,000 in general obligation bond debt repaid through ad valorem property tax collections....

UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 City of Galena Park Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,562 (22.0% of 7,098 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Oscar Mireles WINNER

70.0% (1,093 votes)

David C. Morales

30.0% (469 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 City of Galena Park Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,845 (26.0% of 7,098 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Oscar Mireles WINNER

71.0% (1,310 votes)

David C. Morales

29.0% (535 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 City of Galena Park Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,774 (25.0% of 7,098 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Oscar Mireles WINNER

66.0% (1,171 votes)

David C. Morales

34.0% (603 votes)

Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds

Proposition A • BOND DEBTPASSED

City of Galena Park 2018 Capital Infrastructure & Facility Improvement Bond Proposition

Authorized Debt: $4.4M (+28.50/yr per $100k)

Authorizes City of Galena Park to issue $4,400,000 in general obligation bond debt repaid through ad valorem property tax collections....

UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 City of Galena Park Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 2,200 (31.0% of 7,098 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Oscar Mireles WINNER

57.0% (1,254 votes)

Thomas W. Callahan

43.0% (946 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 City of Galena Park Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,065 (15.0% of 7,098 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Oscar Mireles WINNER

71.0% (756 votes)

Michael R. Vance

29.0% (309 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 City of Galena Park Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 2,129 (30.0% of 7,098 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Oscar Mireles WINNER

70.0% (1,490 votes)

Jennifer M. Garza

30.0% (639 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 City of Galena Park Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,420 (20.0% of 7,098 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Oscar Mireles WINNER

71.0% (1,008 votes)

David C. Morales

29.0% (412 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 City of Galena Park Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,845 (26.0% of 7,098 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Oscar Mireles WINNER

65.0% (1,199 votes)

Michael R. Vance

35.0% (646 votes)

Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds

Proposition A • BOND DEBTPASSED

City of Galena Park 2013 Capital Infrastructure & Facility Improvement Bond Proposition

Authorized Debt: $3.5M (+28.50/yr per $100k)

Authorizes City of Galena Park to issue $3,500,000 in general obligation bond debt repaid through ad valorem property tax collections....

UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 City of Galena Park Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,207 (17.0% of 7,098 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Oscar Mireles WINNER

63.0% (760 votes)

Rebecca A. Thornton

37.0% (447 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 City of Galena Park Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,845 (26.0% of 7,098 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Oscar Mireles WINNER

66.0% (1,218 votes)

Sarah L. Henderson

34.0% (627 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 City of Galena Park Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,349 (19.0% of 7,098 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Oscar Mireles WINNER

54.0% (728 votes)

Thomas W. Callahan

46.0% (621 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 City of Galena Park Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,916 (27.0% of 7,098 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Oscar Mireles WINNER

60.0% (1,150 votes)

Sarah L. Henderson

40.0% (766 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 City of Galena Park Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,136 (16.0% of 7,098 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Oscar Mireles WINNER

57.0% (648 votes)

Michael R. Vance

43.0% (488 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 City of Galena Park Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,278 (18.0% of 7,098 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Oscar Mireles WINNER

56.0% (716 votes)

Sarah L. Henderson

44.0% (562 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 City of Galena Park Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 2,129 (30.0% of 7,098 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Oscar Mireles WINNER

72.0% (1,533 votes)

Michael R. Vance

28.0% (596 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 City of Galena Park Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,633 (23.0% of 7,098 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Oscar Mireles WINNER

61.0% (996 votes)

Thomas W. Callahan

39.0% (637 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 City of Galena Park Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 2,058 (29.0% of 7,098 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Oscar Mireles WINNER

68.0% (1,399 votes)

Rebecca A. Thornton

32.0% (659 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 City of Galena Park Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,278 (18.0% of 7,098 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Oscar Mireles WINNER

72.0% (920 votes)

Thomas W. Callahan

28.0% (358 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 City of Galena Park Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,278 (18.0% of 7,098 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Oscar Mireles WINNER

60.0% (767 votes)

Michael R. Vance

40.0% (511 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 City of Galena Park Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,987 (28.0% of 7,098 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Oscar Mireles WINNER

58.0% (1,152 votes)

Thomas W. Callahan

42.0% (835 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 City of Galena Park Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,774 (25.0% of 7,098 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Oscar Mireles WINNER

56.0% (993 votes)

Thomas W. Callahan

44.0% (781 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)

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2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galena Park City Council Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

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1: Call to Order and Roll Call 2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing 3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting 4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants 8: Adjourn 6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions 5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners 7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion

2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galena Park City Council Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance 2: Citizen comments and public presentations 3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions 4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals 8: Adjournment 5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt 7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments 6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition

2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galena Park City Council Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance 2: Citizen comments and public presentations 3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions 4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals 8: Adjournment 5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation 6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition 7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion

2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galena Park City Council Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance 2: Citizen comments and public presentations 3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions 4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals 8: Adjournment 7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts 6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition 5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners

2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galena Park City Council Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates 2: Citizen comments and public presentations 1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance 3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions 4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals 8: Adjournment 5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt 7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings

2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galena Park City Council Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates 1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance 2: Citizen comments and public presentations 3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions 4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals 8: Adjournment 7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion 5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders

2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galena Park City Council Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance 2: Citizen comments and public presentations 3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions 4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals 8: Adjournment 7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts 5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation 6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions

2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galena Park City Council Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance 2: Citizen comments and public presentations 3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions 4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals 8: Adjournment 6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions 7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments 5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders

2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galena Park City Council Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates 2: Citizen comments and public presentations 1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance 3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions 4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals 8: Adjournment 5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure 7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion

2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galena Park City Council Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance 2: Citizen comments and public presentations 3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions 4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals 8: Adjournment 5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation 7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion 6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition

2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galena Park City Council Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance 2: Citizen comments and public presentations 3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions 4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals 8: Adjournment 6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions 7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings 5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders

2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galena Park City Council Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance 2: Citizen comments and public presentations 3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions 4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals 8: Adjournment 7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion 6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition 5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders

2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galena Park City Council Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees 2: Citizen comments and public presentations 1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance 3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions 4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals 8: Adjournment 5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure 7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion

2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galena Park City Council Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance 2: Citizen comments and public presentations 3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions 4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals 8: Adjournment 7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments 5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation 6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions

2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galena Park City Council Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees 1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance 2: Citizen comments and public presentations 3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions 4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals 8: Adjournment 7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls 5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders

2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galena Park City Council Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance 2: Citizen comments and public presentations 3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions 4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals 8: Adjournment 7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion 5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt 6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition

2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galena Park City Council Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

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2: Citizen comments and public presentations 1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance 3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions 4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals 8: Adjournment 6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition 7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion 5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galena Park City Council Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Call to Order and Roll Call 2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing 3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting 4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants 8: Adjourn 6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions 7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls 5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galena Park City Council Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Call to Order and Roll Call 2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing 3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting 4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants 8: Adjourn 7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion 6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions 5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders

2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galena Park City Council Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees 1: Call to Order and Roll Call 2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing 3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting 4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants 8: Adjourn 7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts 5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners

2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galena Park City Council Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Call to Order and Roll Call 2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing 3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting 4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants 8: Adjourn 5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation 7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls 6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition

2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galena Park City Council Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Call to Order and Roll Call 2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing 3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting 4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants 8: Adjourn 7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls 6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition 5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure

2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galena Park City Council Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Call to Order and Roll Call 2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing 3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting 4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants 8: Adjourn 6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition 7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls 5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt

2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galena Park City Council Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

1: Call to Order and Roll Call 2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing 3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting 4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants 8: Adjourn 5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation 7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls 6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions

2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Galena Park City Council Regular Meeting

Agenda PDF

Parsed Docket Items:

6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees 1: Call to Order and Roll Call 2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing 3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting 4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants 8: Adjourn 7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts 5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate