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CITY • Houston County, TX
City of Grapeland
Population / Scale
1,491
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.3449
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$1.1M
+3.0% YoY • +21.6% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0.70M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ 0.0 pts
1Y: +0.3 pts • 10Y: -0.3 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -0.9 pts
84.4 (A) → 83.5 (A)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.0% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.7%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+21.6% (5Y)
10Y: +46.5% • Since '00: +163.3%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.1278
FY 22: $0.4727 → FY 27: $0.3449
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 84.4 (A)'10: 84 (A)'17: 83.8 (A)'22: 83.5 (A)'27: 83.5 (A)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $0.4M'10: $0.6M'17: $0.8M'22: $0.9M'27: $1.1M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.0% YoYFreedom Score: 83.5 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Grapeland
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($1,118,563) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.344900 per $100 valuation: $0.344900 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for City of Grapeland. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD Prior-Year Adopted Tax Rate Carried Forward (Houston County).
Total Appropriation
$1.1M
General Fund
$0.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$750
Public Safety: $0.4M (34%)
0Public Works: $0.3M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3449 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+6.7% YoYFreedom Score: 83.2 (A)• Adopted Jan 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 020-ANNUAL-BUDGET) — City of Grapeland
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($1,085,562) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.344900 per $100 valuation) for City of Grapeland.
Total Appropriation
$1.1M
General Fund
$0.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$728
Public Safety: $0.4M (34%)
0Public Works: $0.3M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3449 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 83.4 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Grapeland
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($1,017,743) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.344900 per $100 valuation) for City of Grapeland.
Total Appropriation
$1.0M
General Fund
$0.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$683
Public Safety: $0.3M (34%)
0Public Works: $0.3M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3449 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.1% YoYFreedom Score: 83.4 (A)• Adopted Sep 9, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Grapeland
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Grapeland (Houston County) totaling $986,090. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3449 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$1.0M
General Fund
$0.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$661
Public Safety: $0.3M (34%)
0Public Works: $0.3M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3449 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 83.2 (A)• Adopted Sep 9, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Grapeland
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Grapeland (Houston County) totaling $956,347. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9875 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$1.0M
General Fund
$0.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$641
Public Safety: $0.3M (34%)
0Public Works: $0.3M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9875 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$1.12M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $750Tax Rate: $0.3449Freedom: 83.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2026$1.09M(+6.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $728Tax Rate: $0.3449Freedom: 83.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2025$1.02M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $683Tax Rate: $0.3449Freedom: 83.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2024$0.99M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $661Tax Rate: $0.3449Freedom: 83.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2023$0.96M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MPer Capita: $641Tax Rate: $0.9875Freedom: 83.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2022$0.92M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MPer Capita: $617Tax Rate: $0.472682Freedom: 83.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2021$0.89M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MPer Capita: $599Tax Rate: $0.48119Freedom: 83.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2020$0.86M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MPer Capita: $577Tax Rate: $0.487445Freedom: 83.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2019$0.83M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MPer Capita: $555Tax Rate: $0.494269Freedom: 83.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2018$0.79M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MPer Capita: $533Tax Rate: $0.497235Freedom: 83.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2017$0.76M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MPer Capita: $512Tax Rate: $0.499224Freedom: 83.8 (A)
Official PDFFY 2016$0.74M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MPer Capita: $498Tax Rate: $0.496728Freedom: 83.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2015$0.71M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MPer Capita: $479Tax Rate: $0.499708Freedom: 83.8 (A)
Official PDFFY 2014$0.69M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MPer Capita: $463Tax Rate: $0.504205Freedom: 83.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2013$0.66M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $446Tax Rate: $0.505718Freedom: 83.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2012$0.65M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $434Tax Rate: $0.504201Freedom: 83.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2011$0.62M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $418Tax Rate: $0.505209Freedom: 84 (A)
Official PDFFY 2010$0.60M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $403Tax Rate: $0.509251Freedom: 84 (A)
Official PDFFY 2009$0.59M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $393Tax Rate: $0.507214Freedom: 83.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2008$0.56M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $378Tax Rate: $0.507721Freedom: 84 (A)
Official PDFFY 2007$0.54M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $364Tax Rate: $0.508736Freedom: 84.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2006$0.52M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $350Tax Rate: $0.507719Freedom: 84.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2005$0.50M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $336Tax Rate: $0.505688Freedom: 84.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2004$0.48M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $325Tax Rate: $0.504677Freedom: 84.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2003$0.47M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $315Tax Rate: $0.505686Freedom: 84.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2002$0.46M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $306Tax Rate: $0.509226Freedom: 84.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2001$0.44M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $295Tax Rate: $0.507189Freedom: 84.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2000$0.42M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $285Tax Rate: $0.505667Freedom: 84.4 (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 Grapeland)
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 Grapeland)
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 Grapeland)
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 Grapeland)
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 Grapeland)
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 Grapeland)
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 Grapeland)
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 Grapeland)
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 Grapeland
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Grapeland totali...
Ord. No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Grapeland
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 Grapeland
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Grapeland totali...
Ord. No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Grapeland
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 Grapeland
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Grapeland totali...
Ord. No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Grapeland
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 Grapeland
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Grapeland totali...
Ord. No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Grapeland
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 Grapeland
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Grapeland totali...
Ord. No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Grapeland
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 Grapeland
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 Grapeland
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Grapeland totali...
Ord. No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Grapeland
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 Grapeland
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Grapeland totali...
Ord. No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Grapeland
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 Grapeland
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Grapeland totali...
Ord. No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Grapeland
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 Grapeland Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 192 (18.9% of 1,013 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1
Greg Vaden WINNER
100.0% (168 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Vickie Shorts WINNER
100.0% (168 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Justin Lumbreraz WINNER
100.0% (168 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Balis Dailey WINNER
100.0% (168 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
LaWanda Thetford Pennington WINNER
100.0% (168 votes)Mayor
Velda Green WINNER
100.0% (168 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Grapeland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 213 (21.0% of 1,014 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Velda Green WINNER
72.0% (153 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (60 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Grapeland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 193 (19.0% of 1,014 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Velda Green WINNER
72.0% (139 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Grapeland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 264 (26.0% of 1,014 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Velda Green WINNER
68.0% (180 votes)David C. Morales
32.0% (84 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Grapeland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 223 (22.0% of 1,014 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Velda Green WINNER
66.0% (147 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (76 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Grapeland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 142 (14.0% of 1,014 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Velda Green WINNER
55.0% (78 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
45.0% (64 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Grapeland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 274 (27.0% of 1,014 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Velda Green WINNER
72.0% (197 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (77 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Grapeland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 213 (21.0% of 1,014 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Velda Green WINNER
66.0% (141 votes)Michael R. Vance
34.0% (72 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Grapeland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 284 (28.0% of 1,014 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Velda Green WINNER
58.0% (165 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (119 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Grapeland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 203 (20.0% of 1,014 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Velda Green WINNER
71.0% (144 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (59 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Grapeland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 172 (17.0% of 1,014 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Velda Green WINNER
64.0% (110 votes)David C. Morales
36.0% (62 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Grapeland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 223 (22.0% of 1,014 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Velda Green WINNER
58.0% (129 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (94 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Grapeland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 294 (29.0% of 1,014 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Velda Green WINNER
57.0% (168 votes)Michael R. Vance
43.0% (126 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Grapeland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 264 (26.0% of 1,014 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Velda Green WINNER
72.0% (190 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (74 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Grapeland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 213 (21.0% of 1,014 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Velda Green WINNER
67.0% (143 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (70 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Grapeland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 304 (30.0% of 1,014 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Velda Green WINNER
63.0% (192 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (112 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Grapeland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 294 (29.0% of 1,014 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Velda Green WINNER
71.0% (209 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (85 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Grapeland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 193 (19.0% of 1,014 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Velda Green WINNER
54.0% (104 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
46.0% (89 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Grapeland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 253 (25.0% of 1,014 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Velda Green WINNER
69.0% (175 votes)Michael R. Vance
31.0% (78 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Grapeland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 284 (28.0% of 1,014 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Velda Green WINNER
72.0% (204 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (80 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Grapeland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 274 (27.0% of 1,014 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Velda Green WINNER
57.0% (156 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (118 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Grapeland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 233 (23.0% of 1,014 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Velda Green WINNER
64.0% (149 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (84 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Grapeland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 304 (30.0% of 1,014 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Velda Green WINNER
71.0% (216 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (88 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Grapeland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 253 (25.0% of 1,014 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Velda Green WINNER
70.0% (177 votes)Michael R. Vance
30.0% (76 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Grapeland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 233 (23.0% of 1,014 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Velda Green WINNER
65.0% (151 votes)Michael R. Vance
35.0% (82 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Grapeland 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Grapeland City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 Controls2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Grapeland 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Grapeland 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Grapeland City Council Regular Meeting
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7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2: 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 Restrictions2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Grapeland 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 Controls2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Grapeland 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 Acquisition7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Grapeland City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners1: 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 Acquisition7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Grapeland 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: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Grapeland 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Grapeland 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Grapeland 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Grapeland City Council Regular Meeting
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7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2: 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: Adjournment2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Grapeland 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Grapeland 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Grapeland 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: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Grapeland 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Grapeland 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Grapeland 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: Adjourn5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Grapeland City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Grapeland 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: Adjourn6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Grapeland City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate1: 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 Controls2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Grapeland 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Grapeland City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Grapeland 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts