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CITY • McLennan County, TX
City of Gholson
Population / Scale
1,274
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.0900
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.3M
+2.1% YoY • +56.7% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +0.8 pts
1Y: +0.6 pts • 10Y: +1.3 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▲ +2.7 pts
90.5 (A+) → 93.2 (A+)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+2.1% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.8%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+56.7% (5Y)
10Y: +76.0% • Since '00: +170.7%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0100
FY 22: $0.1000 → FY 27: $0.0900
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 90.5 (A+)'10: 91.3 (A+)'17: 91.9 (A+)'22: 92.4 (A+)'27: 93.2 (A+)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $0.1M'10: $0.1M'17: $0.2M'22: $0.2M'27: $0.3M
Elected & Governing Officials (5)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.1% YoYFreedom Score: 93.2 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Gholson
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($295,638) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.090000 per $100 valuation: $0.090000 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for City of Gholson. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD Prior-Year Adopted Tax Rate Carried Forward (McLennan County).
Total Appropriation
$0.3M
General Fund
$0.2M
Per Capita
$232
Public Safety: $0.1M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.0900 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+43.6% YoYFreedom Score: 92.6 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Gholson
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($289,642) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.090000 per $100 valuation) for City of Gholson.
Total Appropriation
$0.3M
General Fund
$0.2M
Per Capita
$227
Public Safety: $0.1M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.0900 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.0% YoYFreedom Score: 92.9 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Gholson
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($201,625) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.042773 per $100 valuation) for City of Gholson.
Total Appropriation
$0.2M
General Fund
$0.1M
Per Capita
$158
Public Safety: $0.1M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.042773 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.6% YoYFreedom Score: 92.7 (A+)• Adopted Sep 1, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Gholson
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Gholson (McLennan County) totaling $197,710. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.0465 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.2M
General Fund
$0.1M
Per Capita
$155
Public Safety: $0.1M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.04651 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.1% YoYFreedom Score: 92.6 (A+)• Adopted Sep 1, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Gholson
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Gholson (McLennan County) totaling $192,625. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.0465 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.2M
General Fund
$0.1M
Per Capita
$151
Public Safety: $0.1M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.04651 / $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$0.30M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $232Tax Rate: $0.0900Freedom: 93.2 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2026$0.29M(+43.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $227Tax Rate: $0.0900Freedom: 92.6 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2025$0.20M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $158Tax Rate: $0.042773Freedom: 92.9 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2024$0.20M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $155Tax Rate: $0.04651Freedom: 92.7 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2023$0.19M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $151Tax Rate: $0.04651Freedom: 92.6 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2022$0.19M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $148Tax Rate: $0.1000Freedom: 92.4 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2021$0.18M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $145Tax Rate: $0.1019Freedom: 92.3 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2020$0.18M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $142Tax Rate: $0.102613Freedom: 92.1 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2019$0.18M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $139Tax Rate: $0.103229Freedom: 92 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2018$0.17M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $136Tax Rate: $0.104674Freedom: 91.9 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2017$0.17M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $132Tax Rate: $0.104988Freedom: 91.9 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2016$0.16M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $129Tax Rate: $0.104568Freedom: 91.7 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2015$0.16M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $126Tax Rate: $0.105509Freedom: 91.7 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2014$0.16M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $122Tax Rate: $0.105509Freedom: 91.6 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2013$0.15M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $120Tax Rate: $0.105615Freedom: 91.5 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2012$0.15M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $116Tax Rate: $0.105721Freedom: 91.5 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2011$0.14M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $113Tax Rate: $0.106144Freedom: 91.4 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2010$0.14M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $111Tax Rate: $0.106462Freedom: 91.3 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2009$0.14M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $108Tax Rate: $0.106462Freedom: 91.1 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2008$0.13M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $106Tax Rate: $0.10593Freedom: 91.1 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2007$0.13M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $104Tax Rate: $0.10593Freedom: 90.9 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2006$0.13M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $101Tax Rate: $0.106248Freedom: 90.8 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2005$0.13M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $98Tax Rate: $0.106354Freedom: 90.8 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2004$0.12M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $96Tax Rate: $0.107311Freedom: 90.7 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2003$0.12M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $93Tax Rate: $0.107418Freedom: 90.6 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2002$0.12M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $90Tax Rate: $0.10774Freedom: 90.6 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2001$0.11M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $88Tax Rate: $0.107094Freedom: 90.6 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2000$0.11M(+1.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $86Tax Rate: $0.106559Freedom: 90.5 (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 Gholson)
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 Gholson)
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 Gholson)
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 Gholson)
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 Gholson)
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 Gholson)
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 Gholson)
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 Gholson)
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 Gholson
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Gholson totaling...
Ord. No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Gholson
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 Gholson
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Gholson totaling...
Ord. No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Gholson
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 Gholson
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Gholson totaling...
Ord. No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Gholson
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 Gholson
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Gholson totaling...
Ord. No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Gholson
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 Gholson
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Gholson totaling...
Ord. No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Gholson
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 Gholson
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 Gholson
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Gholson totaling...
Ord. No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Gholson
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 Gholson
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Gholson totaling...
Ord. No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Gholson
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 Gholson
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Gholson totaling...
Ord. No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Gholson
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 Gholson Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 164 (18.9% of 866 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor
Buck Carl McAdams III WINNER
100.0% (144 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Keith Kilgo WINNER
100.0% (144 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Holley Herwig WINNER
100.0% (144 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Jonathan Spence WINNER
100.0% (144 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Joshua Rager WINNER
100.0% (144 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Gholson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 191 (22.0% of 866 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Buck Carl McAdams III WINNER
71.0% (136 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (55 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Gholson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 251 (29.0% of 866 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Buck Carl McAdams III WINNER
70.0% (176 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (75 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Gholson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 173 (20.0% of 866 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Buck Carl McAdams III WINNER
67.0% (116 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (57 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Gholson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 234 (27.0% of 866 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Buck Carl McAdams III WINNER
72.0% (168 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (66 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Gholson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 139 (16.0% of 866 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Buck Carl McAdams III WINNER
70.0% (97 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (42 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Gholson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 191 (22.0% of 866 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Buck Carl McAdams III WINNER
59.0% (113 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (78 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Gholson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 121 (14.0% of 866 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Buck Carl McAdams III WINNER
61.0% (74 votes)Michael R. Vance
39.0% (47 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Gholson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 121 (14.0% of 866 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Buck Carl McAdams III WINNER
61.0% (74 votes)David C. Morales
39.0% (47 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Gholson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 269 (31.0% of 866 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Buck Carl McAdams III WINNER
72.0% (194 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (75 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Gholson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 191 (22.0% of 866 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Buck Carl McAdams III WINNER
54.0% (103 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (88 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Gholson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 260 (30.0% of 866 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Buck Carl McAdams III WINNER
69.0% (179 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (81 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Gholson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 147 (17.0% of 866 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Buck Carl McAdams III WINNER
59.0% (87 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (60 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Gholson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 121 (14.0% of 866 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Buck Carl McAdams III WINNER
62.0% (75 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Gholson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 165 (19.0% of 866 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Buck Carl McAdams III WINNER
59.0% (97 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (68 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Gholson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 121 (14.0% of 866 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Buck Carl McAdams III WINNER
70.0% (85 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
30.0% (36 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Gholson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 173 (20.0% of 866 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Buck Carl McAdams III WINNER
54.0% (93 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
46.0% (80 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Gholson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 208 (24.0% of 866 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Buck Carl McAdams III WINNER
63.0% (131 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (77 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Gholson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 269 (31.0% of 866 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Buck Carl McAdams III WINNER
55.0% (148 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (121 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Gholson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 260 (30.0% of 866 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Buck Carl McAdams III WINNER
67.0% (174 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (86 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Gholson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 199 (23.0% of 866 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Buck Carl McAdams III WINNER
71.0% (141 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (58 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Gholson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 234 (27.0% of 866 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Buck Carl McAdams III WINNER
60.0% (140 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (94 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Gholson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 225 (26.0% of 866 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Buck Carl McAdams III WINNER
68.0% (153 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (72 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Gholson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 191 (22.0% of 866 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Buck Carl McAdams III WINNER
57.0% (109 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
43.0% (82 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Gholson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 217 (25.0% of 866 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Buck Carl McAdams III WINNER
68.0% (148 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (69 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gholson 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 Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gholson City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions1: 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 Controls2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gholson 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gholson 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: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gholson 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: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gholson 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gholson 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: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gholson City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gholson City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates2: 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gholson 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 Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gholson 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: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gholson 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gholson City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates2: 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gholson 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 Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gholson City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: 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: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gholson City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gholson City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates2: 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gholson City Council Regular Meeting
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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: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gholson City Council Regular Meeting
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7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion1: 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 Landowners6: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gholson 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gholson City Council Regular Meeting
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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: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gholson 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gholson 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: Adjourn7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gholson City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners1: 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 Savings2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gholson 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments