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CITY • Coryell County, TX
City of Gatesville
Population / Scale
16,388
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.5400
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$12.8M
+2.4% YoY • +18.2% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$19.54M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -0.3 pts
1Y: +0.5 pts • 10Y: -1.3 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -4.3 pts
67.8 (C) → 63.5 (C)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+2.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.4%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+18.2% (5Y)
10Y: +40.5% • Since '00: +146.1%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0200
FY 22: $0.5600 → FY 27: $0.5400
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 67.8 (C)'10: 66.1 (C)'17: 64.8 (C)'22: 63.8 (C)'27: 63.5 (C)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $5.2M'10: $7.2M'17: $9.1M'22: $10.8M'27: $12.8M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
AS
Aaron Smith
Councilmember, Ward 1 Place 1 (Ward 1 Place 1)
GC
Gary Chumley
Mayor (At-Large)
GC
Greg Casey
Councilmember, Ward 2 Place 5 (Ward 2 Place 5)
JP
Joe Patterson
Councilmember, Ward 2 Place 4 (Ward 2 Place 4)
JS
Jon Salter
Councilmember, Ward 1 Place 2 (Ward 1 Place 2)
KW
Kalinda Westbrook
Councilmember, Ward 2 Place 6 (Ward 2 Place 6)
TV
Travis VanBibber
Councilmember, Ward 1 Place 3 (Ward 1 Place 3)
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Gatesville Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Gatesville Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Gatesville Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/gatesville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTICH Last Codified Supplement: 2026-06-29
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.4% YoYFreedom Score: 63.5 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Gatesville
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($12,819,693) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.540000 per $100 valuation: $0.465000 M&O + $0.075000 I&S) for City of Gatesville. Source: Coryell Central Appraisal District 2026 Tax Rate Roll.
Total Appropriation
$12.8M
General Fund
$7.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.3M
Capital Projects
$0.7M
Per Capita
$782
Public Safety: $4.0M (31%)
0Public Works: $3.4M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5400 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+5.5% YoYFreedom Score: 63 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Gatesville
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($12,518,009) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.563891 per $100 valuation) for City of Gatesville.
Total Appropriation
$12.5M
General Fund
$7.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.3M
Capital Projects
$0.7M
Per Capita
$764
Public Safety: $3.9M (31%)
0Public Works: $3.3M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.563891 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 63.4 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Gatesville
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($11,862,330) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.563779 per $100 valuation) for City of Gatesville.
Total Appropriation
$11.9M
General Fund
$7.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.3M
Capital Projects
$0.7M
Per Capita
$724
Public Safety: $3.7M (31%)
0Public Works: $3.1M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.563779 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 63.6 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Gatesville
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Gatesville (Coryell County) totaling $11,439,084. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5600 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$11.4M
General Fund
$7.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.3M
Capital Projects
$0.7M
Per Capita
$698
Public Safety: $3.5M (31%)
0Public Works: $3.0M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5600 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.7% YoYFreedom Score: 63.7 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Gatesville
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Gatesville (Coryell County) totaling $11,132,928. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5600 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$11.1M
General Fund
$6.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.2M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$679
Public Safety: $3.5M (31%)
0Public Works: $2.9M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5600 / $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$12.82M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.8MPer Capita: $782Tax Rate: $0.5400Freedom: 63.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2026$12.52M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.7MPer Capita: $764Tax Rate: $0.563891Freedom: 63 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$11.86M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.2MPer Capita: $724Tax Rate: $0.563779Freedom: 63.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$11.44M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.0MPer Capita: $698Tax Rate: $0.5600Freedom: 63.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$11.13M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.8MPer Capita: $679Tax Rate: $0.5600Freedom: 63.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$10.84M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.6MPer Capita: $662Tax Rate: $0.5600Freedom: 63.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$10.51M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.4MPer Capita: $641Tax Rate: $0.56896Freedom: 63.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$10.20M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.2MPer Capita: $623Tax Rate: $0.576356Freedom: 64.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$9.86M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.0MPer Capita: $602Tax Rate: $0.585001Freedom: 64.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$9.48M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $578Tax Rate: $0.587341Freedom: 64.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$9.12M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.5MPer Capita: $557Tax Rate: $0.589103Freedom: 64.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$8.86M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $541Tax Rate: $0.587925Freedom: 64.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$8.61M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.2MPer Capita: $525Tax Rate: $0.587925Freedom: 65 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$8.34M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $509Tax Rate: $0.587337Freedom: 65.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$8.03M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $490Tax Rate: $0.587337Freedom: 65.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$7.71M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $470Tax Rate: $0.587924Freedom: 65.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$7.45M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $454Tax Rate: $0.586748Freedom: 65.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$7.19M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.4MPer Capita: $439Tax Rate: $0.587335Freedom: 66.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$7.00M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $427Tax Rate: $0.589684Freedom: 66.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$6.77M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $413Tax Rate: $0.594401Freedom: 66.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$6.55M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MPer Capita: $400Tax Rate: $0.597373Freedom: 66.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$6.34M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $387Tax Rate: $0.597373Freedom: 66.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$6.14M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $375Tax Rate: $0.596178Freedom: 66.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$5.97M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $364Tax Rate: $0.593197Freedom: 67 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$5.78M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $353Tax Rate: $0.597943Freedom: 67.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$5.57M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MPer Capita: $340Tax Rate: $0.599139Freedom: 67.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$5.42M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $331Tax Rate: $0.603333Freedom: 67.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$5.21M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $318Tax Rate: $0.60273Freedom: 67.8 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →PART II • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
PART II - CODE OF ORDINANCES (City of Gatesville Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Gatesville Code of Ordinances: PART II - CODE OF ORDINANCES....
CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF GATESVILLE, TEXAS • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF GATESVILLE, TEXAS (City of Gatesville Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Gatesville Code of Ordinances: CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF GATESVILLE, TEXAS....
Ord. 2026-07 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 2026-07: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GATESVILLE, TEXAS AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS PREVIOUSLY AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE IX "COIN-OPERATED MACHINES, SWEEPSTAKES, ONLINE GAMES AND INDOOR AMUSEMENT FAC
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GATESVILLE, TEXAS AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS PREVIOUSLY AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE IX "COIN-OPERATED ...
Ord. 2026-02 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. 2026-02: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GATESVILLE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE GATESVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHATER 10, “BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS” BY ADDING TO ARTICLE II. – “TECHNICAL CODES” SECTION 10-22 “ADOPTED”; ADOPTING
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GATESVILLE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE GATESVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHATER 10, “BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS” BY ADDING TO ARTICL...
Ord. 2025-24 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 2025-24: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GATESVILLE, TEXAS AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GATESVILLE, TEXAS, AS PREVIOUSLY AMENDED AT CHAPTER 18 “FEES,” SECTION 18-1 “FEE SCHEDULE” BY REPEALING AND REPLACING IN ITS EN
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GATESVILLE, TEXAS AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GATESVILLE, TEXAS, AS PREVIOUSLY AMENDED AT CHAPTER 18 “FEES,” SECT...
Ord. 2025-23 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Ordinance No. 2025-23: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GATESVILLE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE GATESVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHATER 40, “PARKS AND RECREATION” BY ADDING AN NEW SECTION 40-9 “RECREATIONAL OFF-ROAD VEHICLES IN CITY PARKS; PROHIBITIONS AND
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GATESVILLE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE GATESVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHATER 40, “PARKS AND RECREATION” BY ADDING AN NEW SECTION 40-9 “RE...
Ord. 2025-20 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 2025-20: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GATESVILLE, TEXAS AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GATESVILLE, TEXAS, AS PREVIOUSLY AMENDED AT CHAPTER 18 "FEES," SECTION 18-1 "FEE SCHEDULE" BY REPEALING AND REPLACING IN ITS EN
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GATESVILLE, TEXAS AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GATESVILLE, TEXAS, AS PREVIOUSLY AMENDED AT CHAPTER 18 "FEES," SECT...
Ord. 2025-15 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-15 (Omitted — Supplement , City of Gatesville Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-15 adopted on 9-23-2025 (Omitted, Supplement ) in City of Gatesville Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 2025-16 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Ordinance No. 2025-16: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REPEALING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 56 – UTILITIES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REPEALING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 56 – UTILITIES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE....
Ord. 2025-17 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 2025-17: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GATESVILLE, TEXAS REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 18 “FEES”, SECTION 18-1 “FEE SCHEDULE” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GATESVILLE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEA
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GATESVILLE, TEXAS REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 18 “FEES”, SECTION 18-1 “FEE SCHEDULE” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GA...
Ord. 2025-14 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 2025-14: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GATESVILLE, TEXAS AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS PREVIOUSLY AMENDED, BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE IX "COIN-OPERATED MACHINES AND INDOOR AMUSEMENT FACILITIES;" PROVIDING A C
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GATESVILLE, TEXAS AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS PREVIOUSLY AMENDED, BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE IX "COIN-OPERA...
Chapter 42 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 42 Signs (§ 42-1 - § 42-16) (City of Gatesville Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Gatesville Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 42 Signs (§ 42-1 - § 42-16)....
Chapter AO • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter AO Adopting Ordinance (City of Gatesville Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Gatesville Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter AO Adopting Ordinance....
Chapter 32 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 32 Licenses, Permits, and Miscellaneous Regulations (§ 32-1 - § 32-294) (City of Gatesville Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Gatesville Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 32 Licenses, Permits, and Miscellaneous Regula...
Chapter 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2 Administration (§ 2-1 - § 2-120) (City of Gatesville Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Gatesville Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 2 Administration (§ 2-1 - § 2-120)....
Chapter 30 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 30 Library (§ 30-1) (City of Gatesville Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Gatesville Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 30 Library (§ 30-1)....
Chapter 52 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 52 Telecommunications (§ 52-1 - § 52-27) (City of Gatesville Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Gatesville Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 52 Telecommunications (§ 52-1 - § 52-27)....
Chapter 28 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 28 Law Enforcement (§ 28-1 - § 28-19) (City of Gatesville Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Gatesville Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 28 Law Enforcement (§ 28-1 - § 28-19)....
Chapter CHA • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter CHA Charter (§ 1.01 - § 11.25) (City of Gatesville Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Gatesville Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter CHA Charter (§ 1.01 - § 11.25)....
Chapter 8 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 8 Aviation (§ 8-1 - § 8-21) (City of Gatesville Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Gatesville Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 8 Aviation (§ 8-1 - § 8-21)....
Chapter 16 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 16 Environment and Natural Resources (§ 16-1) (City of Gatesville Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Gatesville Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 16 Environment and Natural Resources (§ 16-1)....
Chapter 14 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 14 Emergency Services (§ 14-1 - § 14-55) (City of Gatesville Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Gatesville Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 14 Emergency Services (§ 14-1 - § 14-55)....
Chapter 34 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 34 Municipal Court (§ 34-1 - § 34-2) (City of Gatesville Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Gatesville Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 34 Municipal Court (§ 34-1 - § 34-2)....
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 General Provisions (§ 1-1 - § 1-11) (City of Gatesville Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Gatesville Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 1 General Provisions (§ 1-1 - § 1-11)....
Chapter 10 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 10 Buildings and Building Regulations (§ 10-1 - § 10-174) (City of Gatesville Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Gatesville Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 10 Buildings and Building Regulations (§ 10-1 ...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Gatesville Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 2,117 (19.0% of 11,143 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Ward 2 Place 5 (Ward 2 Place 5)
Greg Casey WINNER
100.0% (1,862 votes)Councilmember, Ward 2 Place 4 (Ward 2 Place 4)
Joe Patterson WINNER
100.0% (1,862 votes)Councilmember, Ward 1 Place 2 (Ward 1 Place 2)
Jon Salter WINNER
100.0% (1,862 votes)Councilmember, Ward 1 Place 3 (Ward 1 Place 3)
Travis VanBibber WINNER
100.0% (1,862 votes)Councilmember, Ward 1 Place 1 (Ward 1 Place 1)
Aaron Smith WINNER
100.0% (1,862 votes)Councilmember, Ward 2 Place 6 (Ward 2 Place 6)
Kalinda Westbrook WINNER
100.0% (1,862 votes)Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Chumley WINNER
100.0% (1,862 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Gatesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,786 (25.0% of 11,144 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Chumley WINNER
59.0% (1,644 votes)David C. Morales
41.0% (1,142 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Gatesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,563 (23.0% of 11,144 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Chumley WINNER
61.0% (1,563 votes)Michael R. Vance
39.0% (1,000 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Gatesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,455 (31.0% of 11,144 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Chumley WINNER
70.0% (2,419 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (1,036 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Gatesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,560 (14.0% of 11,144 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Chumley WINNER
67.0% (1,045 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (515 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Gatesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,894 (17.0% of 11,144 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Chumley WINNER
57.0% (1,080 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (814 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Gatesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,897 (26.0% of 11,144 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Chumley WINNER
59.0% (1,709 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (1,188 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Gatesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,229 (20.0% of 11,144 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Chumley WINNER
67.0% (1,493 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (736 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Gatesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,563 (23.0% of 11,144 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Chumley WINNER
63.0% (1,615 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (948 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Gatesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,560 (14.0% of 11,144 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Chumley WINNER
58.0% (905 votes)David C. Morales
42.0% (655 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Gatesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,343 (30.0% of 11,144 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Chumley WINNER
57.0% (1,906 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (1,437 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Gatesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,897 (26.0% of 11,144 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Chumley WINNER
56.0% (1,622 votes)Michael R. Vance
44.0% (1,275 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Gatesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,340 (21.0% of 11,144 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Chumley WINNER
59.0% (1,381 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (959 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Gatesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,560 (14.0% of 11,144 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Chumley WINNER
55.0% (858 votes)David C. Morales
45.0% (702 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Gatesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,006 (18.0% of 11,144 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Chumley WINNER
66.0% (1,324 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (682 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Gatesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,232 (29.0% of 11,144 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Chumley WINNER
57.0% (1,842 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (1,390 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Gatesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,455 (31.0% of 11,144 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Chumley WINNER
65.0% (2,246 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
35.0% (1,209 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Gatesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,006 (18.0% of 11,144 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Chumley WINNER
56.0% (1,123 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (883 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Gatesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,232 (29.0% of 11,144 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Chumley WINNER
69.0% (2,230 votes)David C. Morales
31.0% (1,002 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Gatesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,232 (29.0% of 11,144 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Chumley WINNER
72.0% (2,327 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (905 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Gatesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,455 (31.0% of 11,144 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Chumley WINNER
69.0% (2,384 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (1,071 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Gatesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,117 (19.0% of 11,144 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Chumley WINNER
68.0% (1,440 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (677 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Gatesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,563 (23.0% of 11,144 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Chumley WINNER
55.0% (1,410 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (1,153 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Gatesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,117 (19.0% of 11,144 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Chumley WINNER
70.0% (1,482 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (635 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Gatesville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,232 (29.0% of 11,144 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Chumley WINNER
64.0% (2,068 votes)Michael R. Vance
36.0% (1,164 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
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City of Gatesville City Council Regular Meeting
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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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gatesville City Council Regular Meeting
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7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gatesville City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gatesville City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gatesville City Council Regular Meeting
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2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gatesville City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gatesville City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gatesville City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gatesville City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gatesville City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gatesville City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gatesville City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gatesville City Council Regular Meeting
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2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gatesville City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gatesville City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gatesville City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gatesville City Council Regular Meeting
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2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gatesville City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gatesville 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: Adjourn7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gatesville 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gatesville 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: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gatesville 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 Orders6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gatesville 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 Restrictions5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gatesville 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: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gatesville 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate