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CITY • Jefferson County, TX
City of Groves
Population / Scale
16,866
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.643678
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$18.7M
+4.4% YoY • +27.8% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$10.22M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -0.4 pts
1Y: +0.8 pts • 10Y: -1.9 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -6.9 pts
72.6 (B) → 65.7 (C)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+4.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.7%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+27.8% (5Y)
10Y: +61.2% • Since '00: +244.1%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0098
FY 22: $0.6534 → FY 27: $0.6437
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 72.6 (B)'10: 69.8 (C)'17: 67.6 (C)'22: 66.1 (C)'27: 65.7 (C)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $5.4M'10: $8.3M'17: $11.6M'22: $14.6M'27: $18.7M
Elected & Governing Officials (5)
BH
Brandon Holmes
Councilmember, Ward 2 (Ward 2)
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CB
Chris Borne
Mayor (At-Large)
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MM
Mark McAdams
Councilmember, Ward 1 (Ward 1)
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PK
Pete Konidis
Councilmember, Ward 3 (Ward 3)
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RS
Rae Shauna Gay
Councilmember, Ward 4 (Ward 4)
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Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Groves Home Rule Charter (CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Groves Home Rule Charter (CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Groves Home Rule Charter (CHARTER) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/groves/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH Last Codified Supplement: 2026-04-29
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+4.4% YoYFreedom Score: 65.7 (C)• Adopted Sep 4, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Groves
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($18,658,909) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.643678 per $100 valuation: $0.606408 M&O + $0.037270 I&S) for City of Groves. Source: Jefferson County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$18.7M
General Fund
$12.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$1.0M
Per Capita
$1,106
Public Safety: $6.3M (34%)
0Public Works: $5.3M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $1.1M
Administration: $2.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.643678 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+6.3% YoYFreedom Score: 64.9 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Groves
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($17,879,368) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.614926 per $100 valuation) for City of Groves.
Total Appropriation
$17.9M
General Fund
$11.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$1.0M
Per Capita
$1,060
Public Safety: $6.0M (34%)
0Public Works: $5.1M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $1.1M
Administration: $2.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.614926 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.4% YoYFreedom Score: 65.3 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Groves
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($16,813,161) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.601924 per $100 valuation) for City of Groves.
Total Appropriation
$16.8M
General Fund
$11.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$997
Public Safety: $5.7M (34%)
0Public Works: $4.8M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $2.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.601924 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.4% YoYFreedom Score: 65.5 (C)• Adopted Sep 7, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Groves
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Groves (Jefferson County) totaling $16,098,393. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6097 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$16.1M
General Fund
$10.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$954
Public Safety: $5.4M (34%)
0Public Works: $4.6M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $1.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.60969 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.6% YoYFreedom Score: 65.8 (C)• Adopted Sep 7, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Groves
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Groves (Jefferson County) totaling $15,425,827. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6359 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$15.4M
General Fund
$10.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$915
Public Safety: $5.2M (34%)
0Public Works: $4.4M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $1.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.635924 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$18.66M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.4MPer Capita: $1,106Tax Rate: $0.643678Freedom: 65.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2026$17.88M(+6.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.9MPer Capita: $1,060Tax Rate: $0.614926Freedom: 64.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$16.81M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.1MPer Capita: $997Tax Rate: $0.601924Freedom: 65.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$16.10M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.6MPer Capita: $954Tax Rate: $0.60969Freedom: 65.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$15.43M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.2MPer Capita: $915Tax Rate: $0.635924Freedom: 65.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$14.61M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.6MPer Capita: $866Tax Rate: $0.653446Freedom: 66.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$13.83M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.1MPer Capita: $820Tax Rate: $0.661287Freedom: 66.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$13.10M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.7MPer Capita: $777Tax Rate: $0.671868Freedom: 66.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$12.51M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.3MPer Capita: $742Tax Rate: $0.680602Freedom: 67.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$12.05M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.0MPer Capita: $715Tax Rate: $0.688089Freedom: 67.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$11.57M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.6MPer Capita: $686Tax Rate: $0.684649Freedom: 67.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$10.98M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.2MPer Capita: $651Tax Rate: $0.684649Freedom: 67.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$10.53M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.0MPer Capita: $625Tax Rate: $0.686703Freedom: 68.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$10.00M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.6MPer Capita: $593Tax Rate: $0.682583Freedom: 68.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$9.55M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.3MPer Capita: $566Tax Rate: $0.6819Freedom: 68.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$9.07M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.0MPer Capita: $538Tax Rate: $0.688037Freedom: 69.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$8.74M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $518Tax Rate: $0.687349Freedom: 69.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$8.32M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.5MPer Capita: $493Tax Rate: $0.685974Freedom: 69.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$8.04M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.3MPer Capita: $477Tax Rate: $0.690776Freedom: 70 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$7.68M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $455Tax Rate: $0.693539Freedom: 70.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$7.40M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $439Tax Rate: $0.699781Freedom: 70.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$7.05M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $418Tax Rate: $0.699081Freedom: 70.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$6.71M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.4MPer Capita: $398Tax Rate: $0.704674Freedom: 71.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$6.47M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $383Tax Rate: $0.707493Freedom: 71.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$6.24M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $370Tax Rate: $0.703248Freedom: 71.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$6.00M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MPer Capita: $356Tax Rate: $0.699732Freedom: 71.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$5.72M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $339Tax Rate: $0.695534Freedom: 72.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$5.42M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $321Tax Rate: $0.701098Freedom: 72.6 (B)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Chapter 16 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 16 - OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (City of Groves Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Groves Code of Ordinances: Chapter 16 - OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS....
Chapter 23 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Chapter 23 - TAXATION (City of Groves Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Groves Code of Ordinances: Chapter 23 - TAXATION....
PART III • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
PART III - APPENDICES (City of Groves Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Groves Code of Ordinances: PART III - APPENDICES....
Chapter 5 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 5 - ANIMALS AND FOWL (City of Groves Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Groves Code of Ordinances: Chapter 5 - ANIMALS AND FOWL....
Chapter 13 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 13 - HEALTH AND SANITATION (City of Groves Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Groves Code of Ordinances: Chapter 13 - HEALTH AND SANITATION....
Chapter 14 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 14 - JUNK AND JUNK DEALERS (City of Groves Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Groves Code of Ordinances: Chapter 14 - JUNK AND JUNK DEALERS....
PART II • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
PART II - TECHNICAL ORDINANCES (City of Groves Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Groves Code of Ordinances: PART II - TECHNICAL ORDINANCES....
Chapter 26 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 26 - INDUSTRIALIZED MODULAR STRUCTURES (City of Groves Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Groves Code of Ordinances: Chapter 26 - INDUSTRIALIZED MODULAR STRUCTURES....
Chapter 21 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 21 - PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS (City of Groves Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Groves Code of Ordinances: Chapter 21 - PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS....
Chapter 20 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 20 - POLICE (City of Groves Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Groves Code of Ordinances: Chapter 20 - POLICE....
Chapter 19 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 19 - PEDDLERS (City of Groves Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Groves Code of Ordinances: Chapter 19 - PEDDLERS....
Chapter 18 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 18 - PARKS AND RECREATION (City of Groves Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Groves Code of Ordinances: Chapter 18 - PARKS AND RECREATION....
Chapter 17 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 17 - OIL AND GAS WELLS, PIPELINE, ETC. (City of Groves Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Groves Code of Ordinances: Chapter 17 - OIL AND GAS WELLS, PIPELINE, ETC.....
Chapter 11 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 11 - FOOD AND FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS (City of Groves Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Groves Code of Ordinances: Chapter 11 - FOOD AND FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS....
Chapter 10 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 10 - FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION (City of Groves Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Groves Code of Ordinances: Chapter 10 - FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION....
Chapter 9 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 9 - ELECTIONS (City of Groves Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Groves Code of Ordinances: Chapter 9 - ELECTIONS....
Chapter 8 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 8 - MUNICIPAL COURT (City of Groves Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Groves Code of Ordinances: Chapter 8 - MUNICIPAL COURT....
Chapter 7 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 7 - DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN (City of Groves Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Groves Code of Ordinances: Chapter 7 - DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN....
Chapter 6 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 6 - TOW TRUCKS AND TOW TRUCK COMPANIES (City of Groves Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Groves Code of Ordinances: Chapter 6 - TOW TRUCKS AND TOW TRUCK COMPANIES....
Chapter 3 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 3 - ADVERTISING (City of Groves Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Groves Code of Ordinances: Chapter 3 - ADVERTISING....
Chapter 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION (City of Groves Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Groves Code of Ordinances: Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION....
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Groves Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Groves Code of Ordinances: Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
Chapter 15 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 15 - BUSINESS REGULATIONS (City of Groves Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Groves Code of Ordinances: Chapter 15 - BUSINESS REGULATIONS....
Chapter 4 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 4 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (City of Groves Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Groves Code of Ordinances: Chapter 4 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES....
Chapter 24 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Chapter 24 - TAXICABS (City of Groves Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Groves Code of Ordinances: Chapter 24 - TAXICABS....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Groves Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 2,178 (19.0% of 11,468 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Ward 1 (Ward 1)
Mark McAdams WINNER
100.0% (1,916 votes)Councilmember, Ward 2 (Ward 2)
Brandon Holmes WINNER
100.0% (1,916 votes)Councilmember, Ward 4 (Ward 4)
Rae Shauna Gay WINNER
100.0% (1,916 votes)Councilmember, Ward 3 (Ward 3)
Pete Konidis WINNER
100.0% (1,916 votes)Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Borne WINNER
100.0% (1,916 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Groves Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,753 (24.0% of 11,469 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Borne WINNER
71.0% (1,955 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (798 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Groves Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,982 (26.0% of 11,469 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Borne WINNER
58.0% (1,730 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (1,252 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Groves Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,179 (19.0% of 11,469 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Borne WINNER
70.0% (1,525 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (654 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Groves Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,326 (29.0% of 11,469 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Borne WINNER
62.0% (2,062 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (1,264 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Groves Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,294 (20.0% of 11,469 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Borne WINNER
54.0% (1,239 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (1,055 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Groves Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,720 (15.0% of 11,469 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Borne WINNER
58.0% (998 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (722 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Groves Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,408 (21.0% of 11,469 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Borne WINNER
70.0% (1,686 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
30.0% (722 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Groves Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,606 (14.0% of 11,469 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Borne WINNER
71.0% (1,140 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (466 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Groves Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,441 (30.0% of 11,469 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Borne WINNER
67.0% (2,305 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (1,136 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Groves Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,638 (23.0% of 11,469 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Borne WINNER
58.0% (1,530 votes)David C. Morales
42.0% (1,108 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Groves Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,606 (14.0% of 11,469 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Borne WINNER
69.0% (1,108 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (498 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Groves Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,326 (29.0% of 11,469 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Borne WINNER
70.0% (2,328 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (998 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Groves Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,097 (27.0% of 11,469 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Borne WINNER
65.0% (2,013 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (1,084 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Groves Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,523 (22.0% of 11,469 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Borne WINNER
66.0% (1,665 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (858 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Groves Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,982 (26.0% of 11,469 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Borne WINNER
55.0% (1,640 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (1,342 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Groves Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,867 (25.0% of 11,469 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Borne WINNER
59.0% (1,692 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (1,175 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Groves Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,753 (24.0% of 11,469 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Borne WINNER
65.0% (1,789 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (964 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Groves Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,097 (27.0% of 11,469 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Borne WINNER
71.0% (2,199 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (898 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Groves Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,753 (24.0% of 11,469 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Borne WINNER
71.0% (1,955 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (798 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Groves Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,064 (18.0% of 11,469 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Borne WINNER
60.0% (1,238 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (826 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Groves Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,753 (24.0% of 11,469 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Borne WINNER
68.0% (1,872 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (881 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Groves Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,982 (26.0% of 11,469 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Borne WINNER
60.0% (1,789 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (1,193 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Groves Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,441 (30.0% of 11,469 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Borne WINNER
61.0% (2,099 votes)David C. Morales
39.0% (1,342 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Groves Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,638 (23.0% of 11,469 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Borne WINNER
60.0% (1,583 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (1,055 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (326)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Groves 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: Adjournment6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Groves City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates5: 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: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-09-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Groves 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Groves 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: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-08-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Groves 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 Restrictions7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-08-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Groves 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-07-28 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Groves 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: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Groves 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-06-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Groves 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-05-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Groves 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: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-04-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Groves 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-03-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Groves 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 Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-02-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Groves City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-01-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Groves 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: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-12-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Groves 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 Orders2025-11-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Groves 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-10-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Groves City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Groves City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Groves City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees8: Adjourn1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-07-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Groves 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-06-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Groves 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 Controls2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Groves City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Groves 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: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Groves City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings1: 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 Restrictions2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Groves 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings