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CITY • Henderson County, TX
City of Gun Barrel City
Population / Scale
7,133
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.0000 (No Property Tax)
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$9.0M
+2.7% YoY • +15.4% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +0.4 pts
1Y: +0.5 pts • 10Y: +0.2 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -0.4 pts
79.5 (B) → 79.1 (B)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+2.7% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +2.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+15.4% (5Y)
10Y: +30.1% • Since '00: +94.9%
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 79.5 (B)'10: 79.1 (B)'17: 78.9 (B)'22: 78.7 (B)'27: 79.1 (B)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $4.6M'10: $5.9M'17: $6.9M'22: $7.8M'27: $9.0M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
AB
April Burns
Councilmember, Place 1
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BC
Brian Crull
Mayor
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DL
Douglas Lander
Councilmember, Place 2
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JJ
Jennifer Jacobs
Councilmember, Place 3
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MP
Matthew Proper
Councilmember, Place 4
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RE
Robert Edwards
Councilmember, Place 5
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Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Gun Barrel City Home Rule Charter (GUN BARREL CITY, TX HOME RULE CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Gun Barrel City Home Rule Charter (GUN BARREL CITY, TX HOME RULE CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Gun Barrel City Home Rule Charter (GUN BARREL CITY, TX HOME RULE CHARTER) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/gun_barrel_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=GUBATXHORUCH_GUBATXHORUCH Last Codified Supplement: 2026-09-10
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.7% YoYFreedom Score: 79.1 (B)• Adopted Sep 22, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Gun Barrel City
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($9,007,371) for City of Gun Barrel City ($0.0000 ad valorem property tax rate; funded via local sales tax and municipal service revenues).
Total Appropriation
$9.0M
General Fund
$6.7M
Per Capita
$1,263
Public Safety: $3.4M (38%)
0Public Works: $2.8M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.0000 (No Property Tax) / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+4.5% YoYFreedom Score: 78.6 (B)• Adopted Sep 22, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2026-09-22-2026-286) — City of Gun Barrel City
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($8,768,005) for City of Gun Barrel City ($0.0000 ad valorem property tax rate; funded via municipal sales tax and service revenues).
Total Appropriation
$8.8M
General Fund
$6.5M
Per Capita
$1,229
Public Safety: $3.3M (38%)
0Public Works: $2.7M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.0000 (No Property Tax) / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.2% YoYFreedom Score: 78.6 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Gun Barrel City
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($8,386,346) for City of Gun Barrel City ($0.0000 ad valorem property tax rate; funded via municipal sales tax and service revenues).
Total Appropriation
$8.4M
General Fund
$6.2M
Per Capita
$1,176
Public Safety: $3.2M (38%)
0Public Works: $2.6M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.0000 (No Property Tax) / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.1% YoYFreedom Score: 78.6 (B)• Adopted Sep 5, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Gun Barrel City
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Gun Barrel City (Henderson County) totaling $8,209,031. Financed via municipal sales tax, service charges, and non-property-tax revenues ($0.0000 ad valorem rate).
Total Appropriation
$8.2M
General Fund
$6.1M
Per Capita
$1,151
Public Safety: $3.1M (38%)
0Public Works: $2.6M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.0000 (No Property Tax) / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.0% YoYFreedom Score: 78.6 (B)• Adopted Sep 5, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Gun Barrel City
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Gun Barrel City (Henderson County) totaling $8,036,251. Financed via municipal sales tax, service charges, and non-property-tax revenues ($0.0000 ad valorem rate).
Total Appropriation
$8.0M
General Fund
$6.0M
Per Capita
$1,127
Public Safety: $3.0M (38%)
0Public Works: $2.5M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.0000 (No Property Tax) / $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$9.01M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $1,263Tax Rate: $0.0000 (No Property Tax)Freedom: 79.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2026$8.77M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.5MPer Capita: $1,229Tax Rate: $0.0000 (No Property Tax)Freedom: 78.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2025$8.39M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.2MPer Capita: $1,176Tax Rate: $0.0000 (No Property Tax)Freedom: 78.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2024$8.21M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.1MPer Capita: $1,151Tax Rate: $0.0000 (No Property Tax)Freedom: 78.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2023$8.04M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.0MPer Capita: $1,127Tax Rate: $0.0000 (No Property Tax)Freedom: 78.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2022$7.81M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $1,094Tax Rate: $0.0000 (No Property Tax)Freedom: 78.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2021$7.63M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.7MPer Capita: $1,070Tax Rate: $0.0000 (No Property Tax)Freedom: 78.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2020$7.46M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.5MPer Capita: $1,046Tax Rate: $0.0000 (No Property Tax)Freedom: 78.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2019$7.23M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $1,014Tax Rate: $0.0000 (No Property Tax)Freedom: 78.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2018$7.06M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.2MPer Capita: $989Tax Rate: $0.0000 (No Property Tax)Freedom: 79 (B)
Official PDFFY 2017$6.92M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $970Tax Rate: $0.0000 (No Property Tax)Freedom: 78.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2016$6.77M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.0MPer Capita: $949Tax Rate: $0.0000 (No Property Tax)Freedom: 78.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2015$6.62M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $928Tax Rate: $0.0000 (No Property Tax)Freedom: 79 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$6.48M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $909Tax Rate: $0.0000 (No Property Tax)Freedom: 79 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$6.34M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $889Tax Rate: $0.0000 (No Property Tax)Freedom: 79 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$6.20M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.6MPer Capita: $869Tax Rate: $0.0000 (No Property Tax)Freedom: 79 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$6.02M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $843Tax Rate: $0.0000 (No Property Tax)Freedom: 79.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$5.89M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.4MPer Capita: $826Tax Rate: $0.0000 (No Property Tax)Freedom: 79.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$5.72M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $801Tax Rate: $0.0000 (No Property Tax)Freedom: 79.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$5.57M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $780Tax Rate: $0.0000 (No Property Tax)Freedom: 79.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$5.40M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MPer Capita: $758Tax Rate: $0.0000 (No Property Tax)Freedom: 79.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$5.30M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $743Tax Rate: $0.0000 (No Property Tax)Freedom: 79.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$5.19M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $728Tax Rate: $0.0000 (No Property Tax)Freedom: 79.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$5.07M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $711Tax Rate: $0.0000 (No Property Tax)Freedom: 79.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$4.95M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $694Tax Rate: $0.0000 (No Property Tax)Freedom: 79.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$4.86M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $681Tax Rate: $0.0000 (No Property Tax)Freedom: 79.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$4.73M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $664Tax Rate: $0.0000 (No Property Tax)Freedom: 79.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$4.62M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MPer Capita: $648Tax Rate: $0.0000 (No Property Tax)Freedom: 79.5 (B)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 2026-09-22-2026-280 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Resolution No. R-2026-016 amending Resolution No. R-2026-004 to update the designation of the authorized official for the FY 2026-2027 Critical Body Worn Camera Initiative Program by replacing Angela Smith with Steve Norwood.
Resolution No. R-2026-016 amending Resolution No. R-2026-004 to update the designation of the authorized official for the FY 2026-2027 Critical Body Worn Camera...
Ordinance No. O-2026-039 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Ordinance No. O-2026-039, amending Chapter 96 (Streets and Sidewalks)
Ordinance No. O-2026-039, amending Chapter 96 (Streets and Sidewalks)...
Ord. 2026-09-22-2026-313 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Consider and take action to approve a final plat for Hillsdale Phase 2, consisting of approximately 5.809 acres, with 23 single-family residential lots and 3 open-space lots, located in the J.P. Brown Survey, Abstract No. 59, Gun Barrel City, Texas. (Cit
Consider and take action to approve a final plat for Hillsdale Phase 2, consisting of approximately 5.809 acres, with 23 single-family residential lots and 3 op...
Ord. 2026-09-22-2026-314 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Public Hearing on a request to replat Lots 5 and 6 of Weaver Estates Phase 3, consisting of approximately 3.368 acres located in the Gun Barrel City Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), into five lots identified as Lots 6R-1, 6R-2, 5R-1, 5R-2, and 5R-3.
Public Hearing on a request to replat Lots 5 and 6 of Weaver Estates Phase 3, consisting of approximately 3.368 acres located in the Gun Barrel City Extra-Terri...
Ord. 2026-09-22-2026-311 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Consider and take action to adopt Resolution No. R-2026-018 approving the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget for the Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation. (EDC)
Consider and take action to adopt Resolution No. R-2026-018 approving the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget for the Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation....
Ord. 2026-09-22-2026-315 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Consider and take action on a request to replat Lots 5 and 6 of Weaver Estates Phase 3, consisting of approximately 3.368 acres located in the Gun Barrel City Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), into five lots identified as Lots 6R-1, 6R-2, 5R-1, 5R-2,
Consider and take action on a request to replat Lots 5 and 6 of Weaver Estates Phase 3, consisting of approximately 3.368 acres located in the Gun Barrel City E...
Ord. 2026-2026-288 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Public hearing on the proposed tax rate which will be set at zero. (Mayor)
Public hearing on the proposed tax rate which will be set at zero. (Mayor)...
Ord. 2026-09-22-2026-292 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Convene into executive session pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section: 551.074 - Personnel matters to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the City Manager. (Mayor)
Convene into executive session pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section: 551.074 - Personnel matters to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluatio...
Ord. 2026-2026-297 • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 62/100
Consider and take action to make appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission. (City Secretary)
Consider and take action to make appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission. (City Secretary)...
Ordinance No. O-2026-042 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Consider and take action to adopt Ordinance No. O-2026-042 fixing the rate and tax levy for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. (City Manager)
Consider and take action to adopt Ordinance No. O-2026-042 fixing the rate and tax levy for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. (City Manager)...
Ordinance No. O-2026-037 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Ordinance No. O-2026-037, amending Chapter 94 (Nuisances)
Ordinance No. O-2026-037, amending Chapter 94 (Nuisances)...
Ordinance No. O-2026-036 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Ordinance No. O-2026-036, amending Chapter 93 (Food Establishments)
Ordinance No. O-2026-036, amending Chapter 93 (Food Establishments)...
Ord. 2026-09-22-2026-279 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Resolution No. R-2026-015 amending Resolution No. R-2026-003 to update the designation of the authorized official for the FY 2026-2027 Rifle Resistant Body Armor Grant Program by replacing Angela Smith with Steve Norwood.
Resolution No. R-2026-015 amending Resolution No. R-2026-003 to update the designation of the authorized official for the FY 2026-2027 Rifle Resistant Body Armo...
Ord. 2026-09-22-2026-286 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Consider and take action to adopt the city's budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. (City Manager)
Consider and take action to adopt the city's budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. (City Manager)...
Ordinance No. O-2026-038 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Ordinance No. O-2026-038, amending Chapter 95 (Junked Vehicles)
Ordinance No. O-2026-038, amending Chapter 95 (Junked Vehicles)...
Ordinance No. O-2026-041 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Ordinance No. O-2026-041 adopting a supplement to the code of ordinances for the City of Gun Barrel City, Texas.
Ordinance No. O-2026-041 adopting a supplement to the code of ordinances for the City of Gun Barrel City, Texas....
Ordinance No. O-2026-040 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Ordinance No. O-2026-040, amending Chapter 97 (Outdoor Lighting)
Ordinance No. O-2026-040, amending Chapter 97 (Outdoor Lighting)...
TITLE III: • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
TITLE III: - ADMINISTRATION (City of Gun Barrel City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Gun Barrel City Code of Ordinances: TITLE III: - ADMINISTRATION....
TITLE IX: • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
TITLE IX: - GENERAL REGULATIONS (City of Gun Barrel City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Gun Barrel City Code of Ordinances: TITLE IX: - GENERAL REGULATIONS....
TITLE XV: • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
TITLE XV: - LAND USAGE (City of Gun Barrel City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Gun Barrel City Code of Ordinances: TITLE XV: - LAND USAGE....
TITLE XI: • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
TITLE XI: - BUSINESS REGULATIONS (City of Gun Barrel City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Gun Barrel City Code of Ordinances: TITLE XI: - BUSINESS REGULATIONS....
TITLE VII: • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
TITLE VII: - TRAFFIC CODE (City of Gun Barrel City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Gun Barrel City Code of Ordinances: TITLE VII: - TRAFFIC CODE....
TITLE V: • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
TITLE V: - PUBLIC WORKS (City of Gun Barrel City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Gun Barrel City Code of Ordinances: TITLE V: - PUBLIC WORKS....
TITLE XIII: • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
TITLE XIII: - GENERAL OFFENSES (City of Gun Barrel City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Gun Barrel City Code of Ordinances: TITLE XIII: - GENERAL OFFENSES....
APPENDIX 1: • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
APPENDIX 1: - FEE SCHEDULE (City of Gun Barrel City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Gun Barrel City Code of Ordinances: APPENDIX 1: - FEE SCHEDULE....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-12
May 2025 City of Gun Barrel City Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 921 (19.0% of 4,850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 5
Robert Edwards WINNER
100.0% (810 votes)Mayor
Brian Crull WINNER
100.0% (810 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Matthew Proper WINNER
100.0% (810 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Douglas Lander WINNER
100.0% (810 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
April Burns WINNER
100.0% (810 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Jennifer Jacobs WINNER
100.0% (810 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Gun Barrel City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 825 (17.0% of 4,850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Crull WINNER
62.0% (512 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (313 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Gun Barrel City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,455 (30.0% of 4,850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Crull WINNER
62.0% (902 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (553 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Gun Barrel City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 922 (19.0% of 4,850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Crull WINNER
62.0% (572 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (350 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Gun Barrel City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,455 (30.0% of 4,850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Crull WINNER
69.0% (1,004 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (451 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Gun Barrel City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 728 (15.0% of 4,850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Crull WINNER
63.0% (459 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (269 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Gun Barrel City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,407 (29.0% of 4,850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Crull WINNER
66.0% (929 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (478 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Gun Barrel City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 873 (18.0% of 4,850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Crull WINNER
63.0% (550 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (323 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Gun Barrel City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,407 (29.0% of 4,850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Crull WINNER
56.0% (788 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (619 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Gun Barrel City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 922 (19.0% of 4,850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Crull WINNER
64.0% (590 votes)David C. Morales
36.0% (332 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Gun Barrel City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 922 (19.0% of 4,850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Crull WINNER
65.0% (599 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (323 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Gun Barrel City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,116 (23.0% of 4,850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Crull WINNER
58.0% (647 votes)David C. Morales
42.0% (469 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Gun Barrel City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,213 (25.0% of 4,850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Crull WINNER
67.0% (813 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (400 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Gun Barrel City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,261 (26.0% of 4,850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Crull WINNER
57.0% (719 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (542 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Gun Barrel City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 679 (14.0% of 4,850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Crull WINNER
70.0% (475 votes)Michael R. Vance
30.0% (204 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Gun Barrel City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,407 (29.0% of 4,850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Crull WINNER
61.0% (858 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (549 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Gun Barrel City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 679 (14.0% of 4,850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Crull WINNER
64.0% (435 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (244 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Gun Barrel City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,213 (25.0% of 4,850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Crull WINNER
54.0% (655 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (558 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Gun Barrel City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,213 (25.0% of 4,850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Crull WINNER
68.0% (825 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (388 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Gun Barrel City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 679 (14.0% of 4,850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Crull WINNER
59.0% (401 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (278 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Gun Barrel City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,019 (21.0% of 4,850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Crull WINNER
60.0% (611 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (408 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Gun Barrel City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,504 (31.0% of 4,850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Crull WINNER
72.0% (1,083 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (421 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Gun Barrel City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 679 (14.0% of 4,850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Crull WINNER
65.0% (441 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (238 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Gun Barrel City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 825 (17.0% of 4,850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Crull WINNER
65.0% (536 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (289 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Gun Barrel City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 922 (19.0% of 4,850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Crull WINNER
66.0% (609 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (313 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (351)
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City of Gun Barrel City 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 Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gun Barrel City - September 22, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: ROLL CALL & QUORUMItem-5: CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to three minutes)Item-6: CONSENT AGENDA2026-300: August 18, 2026 Special meeting minutes2026-301: August 25, 2026 Regular meeting minutes2026-302: EDC July 2026 financials2026-283: Naming The Monitor as the official newspaper for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.Item-19: NEW BUSINESS2026-281: Proclamation — National Night Out — October 6, 2026. (Community Engagement)2026-282: Consider and take action to approve a contract with the Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake for animal shelter services. (City Manager)2026-290: Presentation, discussion and update from Republic Services regarding municipal solid waste, recycling, and bulk trash collection services within the city limits. (City Manager)2026-294: Presentation and update from Steven Haynes regarding the Pier 334 project. (Mayor)2026-308: Consider and take action regarding the existing City Hall loan agreement with First State Bank expiring November 2026. (City Manager)Item-25: BOARD APPOINTMENTS2026-295: Consider and take action to make appointments to the Park Board. (City Secretary)2026-296: Consider and take action to make appointments to the Board of Adjustment. (City Secretary)2026-298: Consider and take action to make appointments to the Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors. (City Secretary)Item-30: BUDGET2026-284: Budget Presentation. (City Manager)2026-285: Public hearing to discuss the city's budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. (Mayor)2026-286: Consider and take action to adopt the city's budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. (City Manager)2026-279: Resolution No. R-2026-015 amending Resolution No. R-2026-003 to update the designation of the authorized official for the FY 2026-2027 Rifle Resistant Body Armor Grant Program by replacing Angela Smith with Steve Norwood.2026-280: Resolution No. R-2026-016 amending Resolution No. R-2026-004 to update the designation of the authorized official for the FY 2026-2027 Critical Body Worn Camera Initiative Program by replacing Angela Smith with Steve Norwood.Item-36: PLANNING & ZONINGItem-40: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT2026-309: First reading of Resolution No. R-2026-017 approving a performance agreement and project by and between the Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation and GBC 4E LLC., to provide financial assistance in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00. (EDC)2026-310: Public hearing to discuss the EDC's budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. (Mayor)Item-44: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-293: Reconvene into open session to take any action necessary as a result of the executive session. (Mayor)Item-47: ADJOURNMENT2026-303: Ordinance No. O-2026-036, amending Chapter 93 (Food Establishments)2026-304: Ordinance No. O-2026-037, amending Chapter 94 (Nuisances)2026-305: Ordinance No. O-2026-038, amending Chapter 95 (Junked Vehicles)2026-306: Ordinance No. O-2026-039, amending Chapter 96 (Streets and Sidewalks)2026-307: Ordinance No. O-2026-040, amending Chapter 97 (Outdoor Lighting)2026-299: Ordinance No. O-2026-041 adopting a supplement to the code of ordinances for the City of Gun Barrel City, Texas.2026-297: Consider and take action to make appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission. (City Secretary)2026-288: Public hearing on the proposed tax rate which will be set at zero. (Mayor)2026-287: Consider and take action to adopt Ordinance No. O-2026-042 fixing the rate and tax levy for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. (City Manager)2026-292: Convene into executive session pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section: 551.074 - Personnel matters to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the City Manager. (Mayor)2026-314: Public Hearing on a request to replat Lots 5 and 6 of Weaver Estates Phase 3, consisting of approximately 3.368 acres located in the Gun Barrel City Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), into five lots identified as Lots 6R-1, 6R-2, 5R-1, 5R-2, and 5R-3. 2026-311: Consider and take action to adopt Resolution No. R-2026-018 approving the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget for the Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation. (EDC)2026-313: Consider and take action to approve a final plat for Hillsdale Phase 2, consisting of approximately 5.809 acres, with 23 single-family residential lots and 3 open-space lots, located in the J.P. Brown Survey, Abstract No. 59, Gun Barrel City, Texas. (Cit2026-315: Consider and take action on a request to replat Lots 5 and 6 of Weaver Estates Phase 3, consisting of approximately 3.368 acres located in the Gun Barrel City Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), into five lots identified as Lots 6R-1, 6R-2, 5R-1, 5R-2, 2026-08-25 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gun Barrel City - August 25, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: ROLL CALL & QUORUMItem-5: CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to three minutes)Item-6: CONSENT AGENDA2026-255: July 21, 2026, Special meeting minutes.2026-256: July 28, 2026, Regular meeting minutes.2026-257: EDC June financials.Item-10: NEW BUSINESS2026-261: Receive an update regarding July fest 2026. (Community Engagement)2026-262: Public hearing to discuss the unsafe structure located at 306 Channel Dr., Gun Barrel City, Texas. (Mayor)2026-263: Consider and take action to determine whether the structure located at 306 Channel Dr., Gun Barrel City, Texas is considered unsafe. (Building Official)2026-265: Public hearing to discuss the unsafe structure located at 305 Ben Lacy, Gun Barrel City, Texas. (Mayor)2026-266: Consider and take action to determine whether the structure located at 305 Ben Lacy, Gun Barrel City, Texas is considered unsafe. (Building Official)2026-268: Conduct board applicant interviews and discuss appointments. (City Manager)Item-21: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT2026-259: Consider and take action to give authorization to the Interim EDC Director to file a small claims petition with Slap N Good BBQ. (EDC)Item-24: ADJOURNMENT2026-264: Consider and take action to adopt Order - 306 Channel Dr., making findings of fact and ordering the demolition of structures located at 306 Channel, Gun Barrel City, Texas. (Building Official)2026-270: Consider and take action to approve an agreement with Athens Animal Shelter to hold adoption events in Gun Barrel City. (City Manager)2026-258: Consider and take action on approving a second amendment to agreement for professional services with The Retail Coach in the amount of $25,000. (EDC)2026-260: Consider and take action to approve an agreement with Kittery Kat and Kitten Corp. to hold adoption events in Gun Barrel City. (City Manager)2026-267: Consider and take action to adopt Order - 305 Ben Lacy making findings of fact and ordering the demolition of structures located at 305 Ben Lacy, Gun Barrel City, Texas. (Building Official)2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gun Barrel City - August 18, 2026
2026-07-28 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gun Barrel City - July 28, 2026
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Item-10: NEW BUSINESS2026-231: June 23, 2026, Regular meeting minutes.2026-232: EDC May 2026 financials.Item-6: CONSENT AGENDA2026-230: June 8, 2026, Special meeting minutes.Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: ROLL CALL & QUORUMItem-5: CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to three minutes)2026-243: Public hearing to discuss the unsafe structure located at 160 Box Rd., Gun Barrel City, Texas. (Mayor)2026-244: Consider and take action to determine whether the structure located at 160 Box Rd., Gun Barrel City, Texas is considered unsafe. (Building Official)2026-246: Public hearing to discuss the unsafe structure located at 304 Valleyview, Gun Barrel City, Texas. (Mayor)2026-247: Consider and take action to determine whether the structure located at 304 Valleyview, Gun Barrel City, Texas is considered unsafe. (Building Official)2026-236: Consider and take action to approve an interlocal agreement with Henderson County to conduct the city's November 3, 2026, special election. (City Secretary)2026-242: Consider and take action to award the bid for a certified public accountant to perform annual audits on all city accounts for the next three fiscal years. (City Treasurer)2026-240: Consider and take action to ratify EDC Board appointments made at the May 27, 2026, Council meeting. (Interim City Manager)Item-24: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT2026-250: Consider and take action to give authorization to the Interim EDC Director to file a small claims petition with Slap N Good BBQ. (EDC)Item-26: ADJOURNMENT2026-248: Consider and take action to adopt Order - 304 Valleyview, making findings of fact and ordering the demolition of structures located at 304 Valleyview, Gun Barrel City, Texas. (Building Official)2026-235: Consider and take action to adopt Ordinance No. O-2026-035 calling a special election for November 3, 2026, to submit to the voters a proposition initiated by referendum relating to the repeal of Ordinance No. O-2026-003 (amending animal control) and Appe2026-249: Discussion regarding final draft of ordinances, Chapters 110-117. (Interim City Manager)2026-239: Consider and take action to adopt Resolution No. R-2026-014 approving a municipal maintenance agreement with TxDot for the maintenance, control, supervision, and regulation of state highways within the corporate limits of the city; authorizing the mayor t2026-237: Consider and take action to adopt Resolution No. R-2026-013 authorizing the City Manager to close the certificate of deposit account ending 1007 at Prosperity Bank and transferring the proceeds to the city's general fund account. (City Treasurer)2026-245: Consider and take action to adopt Order - 160 Box Rd. making findings of fact and ordering the demolition of structures located at 160 Box Rd., Gun Barrel City, Texas. (Building Official)2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gun Barrel City - July 21, 2026
2026-06-23 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gun Barrel City - June 23, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: ROLL CALL & QUORUMItem-5: CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to three minutes)Item-6: CONSENT AGENDA2026-201: May 12, 2026 Special meeting minutes.2026-202: May 27, 2026 Regular meeting minutes.2026-203: EDC April 2026 financials.Item-17: NEW BUSINESS2026-204: Presentation of quarterly department reports including Fire Department (Colby McBride), Streets and Parks (Mike Howell), and Community Engagement (Brooke Atkinson).2026-210: Public hearing to discuss the unsafe structure located at 295 Ben Lacy, Gun Barrel City, Texas. (Mayor)2026-211: Consider and take action to determine whether the structure located at 295 Ben Lacy, Gun Barrel City, Texas is considered unsafe. (Building Official)2026-207: Presentation by City Secretary of certification of insufficiency of the referendum petition for Resolution No. R-2026-007 regarding application for SB224 Catalytic Converter grant received from Petitioners' Committee pursuant to Article VI of the City Cha2026-212: Consider and take action to adopt Order - 295 Ben Lacy, making findings of fact and ordering the demolition of structures located at 295 Ben Lacy, Gun Barrel City, Texas. (Building Official)2026-222: Consider and take action to spend up to $7,100 from the Capital Improvement Fund to remove mini-splits and install a 2.5-ton HVAC unit at the Central Fire Station. (Fire Chief)2026-225: Consider and take action to allow the City Manager to execute an agreement for Interim City Manager/EDC Director services with Strategic Government Resources (SGR). (City Manager)2026-223: Presentation and discussion on a proposed Social Media Participation Policy for City Council. (City Manager)Item-31: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT2026-205: Second reading of Resolution No. R-2026-012 approving a performance agreement by and between the Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation and Texas Plumbing Pros, LLC. in an amount not to exceed $25,000. (EDC)Item-34: ADJOURNMENT2026-206: Consider and take action to adopt Resolution No. R-2026-012 approving a performance agreement by and between the Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation and Texas Plumbing Pros, LLC. in an amount not to exceed $25,000. (EDC)2026-214: Ordinance No. O-2026-028, amending Chapter 70.2026-215: Ordinance No. O-2026-029, amending Chapter 71.2026-216: Ordinance No. O-2026-030, amending Chapter 72.2026-217: Ordinance No. O-2026-031, amending Chapter 73.2026-218: Ordinance No. O-2026-032, amending Chapter 75.2026-219: Ordinance No. O-2026-033, amending Chapter 91.2026-220: Ordinance No. O-2026-034, amending Chapter 92.2026-208: Presentation by City Secretary of certification of sufficiency of the referendum petition for Ordinance No. O-2026-003 regarding animal control received from Petitioners' Committee pursuant to Article VI of the City Charter. (City Secretary)2026-209: Consider and take action to adopt Ordinance No. O-2026-027 repealing Ordinance No. O-2026-003 regarding animal control. (City Secretary)2026-213: Consider and take action to adopt Ordinance No. O-2026-025 amending the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget to include a fund balance of $25,000 and allocate those funds into the Police Department. (April Burns)2026-221: Presentation and discussion on an ordinance related to defining dead trees which are hazardous to public facilities, including city buildings, sidewalks, easements and street right of way; power lines, light poles, utility appurtenances; or hazardous to s2026-224: Discussion regarding final draft of ordinances, Chapters 93-97. (City Manager)2026-06-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gun Barrel City - June 08, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALL & QUORUMItem-3: CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to three minutes)Item-4: NEW BUSINESS2026-192: Discussion regarding the FY 2026-2027 budget. (City Manager)2026-193: Discussion and or action regarding City Manager position. (Mayor)Item-7: ADJOURNMENT2026-05-27 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gun Barrel City - May 27, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: ROLL CALL & QUORUMItem-5: CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to three minutes)Item-6: CONSENT AGENDA2026-162: April 14, 2026 Special meeting minutes.2026-163: April 28, 2026 Regular meeting minutes.2026-164: EDC March 2026 financials.Item-20: NEW BUSINESS2026-165: Recognition of outgoing Council members. (Mayor)2026-166: Judge Grace Wallace, Gun Barrel City Associate Judge, will administer the oaths of office and seat newly elected City Council members and Mayor. (Mayor)2026-167: Consider and take action to elect a Mayor Pro-tem per section 3.05 of the City Charter. (Mayor)2026-160: Recognition of the Gun Barrel City Beautification Committee as a Gold Star Affiliate honored for exceptional community improvement efforts from Keep Texas Beautiful. (Mayor)2026-161: Presentation of quarterly department reports including Building and Code (Shannon Wiggins), Police, Dispatch and Animal Control (Keith Stephens) and Court (Grace Wallace).2026-168: Recognition of Court Clerk, Julie Kelley for receiving her Level 1 certified court clerk certification. (Associate Judge)2026-169: Consider and take action to enter into a publicity and tourism agreement with Texas Bass nation youth to award a $50,000 sponsorship from the Hotel/Motel tax fund in support of the 2026 Texas Bass Nation youth state championship tournament to be held at C2026-179: Consider and take action to enter into a Publicity and Tourism Agreement with the Lone Star Mower Racing Association (LSMRA) to award a $4,000 sponsorship from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund in support of the final LSMRA race to be held in Gun Barrel City in Ju2026-190: Ordinance No. O-2026-023, amending Chapter 51 (Solid Waste Management).2026-187: Ordinance No. O-2026-020, amending Chapter 41 (Water and Wastewater Department).2026-173: Public hearing to discuss the unsafe structure located at 250 Overlook Trl., Gun Barrel City, Texas. (Mayor)2026-174: Consider and take action to determine whether the structure located at 250 Overlook Trail, Gun Barrel City, Texas is considered unsafe. (Building Official)Item-37: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT2026-178: First reading of Resolution No. R-2026-012 approving a potential performance agreement by and between the Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation and Texas Plumbing Pros, LLC for a Small Business Incentive Grant not to exceed $25,000 to make inteItem-39: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-181: Reconvene into open session to take any action necessary as a result of the executive session. (Mayor)Item-42: ADJOURNMENT2026-182: Ordinance No. O-2026-015, amending Chapter 36 (Fire Department).2026-183: Ordinance No. O-2026-016, amending Chapter 37 (Emergencies).2026-177: Discussion regarding an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gun Barrel City, Texas, amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Gun Barrel City by Amending Chapter 111 “Amusements” and replacing Section 111.01 “Coin-Operated Machines”. (City 2026-170: Consider and take action to adopt Resolution No. R-2026-011 authorizing the City Manager to close the certificate of deposit account numbers ending in 4821 and 4830 at First State Bank and transfer the proceeds to the city's general fund account to be hel2026-185: Ordinance No. O-2026-018, amending Chapter 39 (Records Management).2026-186: Ordinance No. O-2026-019, amending Chapter 40 (Park and Recreation).2026-180: Convene into executive session pursuant to Texas Local Government Code section 551.074 — Personnel matters to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the EDC Director position. (Mayor)2026-188: Ordinance No. O-2026-021, amending Chapter 42 (Procurement Policies and Procedures).2026-172: Consider and take action regarding a petition requesting disannexation of the Lakeside Acres subdivision from the corporate limits of Gun Barrel City. (City Secretary)2026-191: Ordinance No. O-2026-024, amending Chapter 52 (Sewers).2026-184: Ordinance No. O-2026-017, amending Chapter 38 (Finance and Taxation).2026-189: Ordinance No. O-2026-022, amending Chapter 50 (Utilities Regulations).2026-176: Discussion regarding final draft of ordinances, Chapters 70-92. (City Manager)2026-171: Public hearing to receive public input regarding a petition requesting disannexation of the Lakeside Acres subdivision from the corporate limits of Gun Barrel City. (Mayor)2026-175: Consider and take action to adopt Order - 250 Overlook Trail, making findings of fact and ordering the demolition of structures located at 250 Overlook Trail, Gun Barrel City, Texas. (Building Official)2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gun Barrel City - May 12, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALL & QUORUMItem-3: CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to three minutes)Item-4: NEW BUSINESS2026-158: Canvass votes for the offices of Council Place 2 (E), Council Place 4 (W), and the position of Mayor (At-large) and declare the results. (City Secretary)Item-6: ADJOURNMENT2026-04-28 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gun Barrel City - April 28, 2026
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Item-6: CONSENT AGENDAItem-5: CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to three minutes)Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: ROLL CALL & QUORUM2026-119: March 17, 2026, Special meeting minutes2026-120: March 24, 2026, Regular meeting minutes2026-121: EDC February financialsItem-17: NEW BUSINESS2026-129: Presentation of quarterly department reports including City Treasurer (Mickie Raney), City Secretary (Janet Dillard), and City Planner (Brittany Anderson).2026-130: Consider and take action to approve the FY2026 second quarter financial report. (City Treasurer)2026-131: Receive the annual comprehensive financial report (Audit) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, for the City of Gun Barrel City, which includes the independent auditor's report. (City Treasurer)2026-132: Receive the annual comprehensive financial report (Audit) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, for the Economic Development Corporation, which includes the independent auditor's report. (EDC)2026-137: Consider and take action to adopt Ordinance No. O-2025-016 amending the site plan approval process to include a subdivision site plan permit and establish a fee. (City Manager)2026-122: Ordinance No. O-2026-007, amending Chapter 10 (General Provisions)2026-124: Ordinance No. O-2026-009, amending Chapter 31 (City Council)2026-128: Ordinance No. O-2026-013, amending Chapter 35 (Police Department)2026-127: Ordinance No. O-2026-012, amending Chapter 34 (Departments, Boards and Commissions)2026-125: Ordinance No. O-2026-010, amending Chapter 32 (Municipal Court)2026-139: Conduct board applicant interviews and consider and take action on appointment/s. (Mayor)2026-140: Consider and take action to award bid for the Harbor Point Road reconstruction project (Phase III). (Street Superintendent)2026-141: Public hearing to discuss the unsafe structure located at 129 Butler Trl., Gun Barrel City, Texas. (Mayor)2026-142: Consider and take action to determine whether the structure located at 129 Butler Trl., Gun Barrel City, Texas is considered unsafe. (Building Official)2026-151: Public hearing to discuss the unsafe structure located at 250 Overlook Trl., Gun Barrel City, Texas. (Mayor)2026-152: Consider and take action to determine whether the structure located at 250 Overlook Trl., Gun Barrel City, Texas is considered unsafe. (Building Official)Item-38: PLANNING & ZONINGItem-41: ADJOURNMENT2026-143: Consider and take action to adopt Order - 129 Butler Trl., making findings of fact and ordering the demolition of structures located at 129 Butler Trl., Gun Barrel City, Texas. (Building Official)2026-150: Consider and take action to adopt Ordinance No. O-2026-014 granting a special use permit to Zulema Padilla to operate a tattoo and piercing studio located at 229 East Main Street, Gun Barrel City, Texas, including a waiver of the 1,000-foot separation req2026-147: Discussion regarding final draft of ordinances, Chapters 36-43 and Chapters 50-52. (City Manager)2026-133: Consider and take action to adopt Resolution No. R-2026-010 declaring the Place 4 Council seat to be vacant pursuant to the city's charter. (City Secretary)2026-136: Consider and take action to approve amending Section 3: MEMBERSHIP of the Gun Barrel City Community Center Policy and Procedure Manual to include memberships for up to two owners for any business located in Gun Barrel City. (City Manager)2026-153: Consider and take action to adopt Order - 250 Overlook Trl., making findings of fact and ordering the demolition of structures located at 250 Overlook Trl., Gun Barrel City, Texas. (Building Official)2026-149: Public hearing on a request from Zulema Padilla to grant a special use permit to operate a tattoo and piercing studio located at 229 East Main Street, Gun Barrel City, Texas 75156, including a waiver of the 1,000-foot separation requirement (Section 156.02026-123: Ordinance No. O-2026-008, amending Chapter 30 (City Policies and Procedures)2026-126: Ordinance No. O-2026-011, amending Chapter 33 (Personnel Policies)2026-135: Consider and take action to adopt Ordinance No. O-2026-003 amending Chapter 90 (Animal Control) of the Gun Barrel City Code of Ordinances. (City Manager)2026-146: Presentation and discussion of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gun Barrel City, Texas, amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Gun Barrel City by Amending Chapter 111 “Amusements” and replacing Section 111.01 “Coin-Operated Machines2026-134: Consider and take action to adopt Ordinance No. O-2026-006, amending the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget so as to include a fund balance of $244,242 and allocate those funds into various city departments. (City Treasurer)2026-138: Consider and take action to adopt Resolution No. R-2026-009 appointing a local health authority for the City of Gun Barrel City in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 121.001, ET SEQ and Gun Barrel City Code of Ordinances Section 92.01. 2026-04-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gun Barrel City - April 14, 2026
2026-04-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gun Barrel City - April 02, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: CHAIRMAN'S EXPLANATION OF PROCEDURESItem-3: NEW BUSINESS2026-97: Consider and take action to approve the July 28, 2025, meeting minutes.2026-98: Consider and take action to elect a Chairperson.2026-99: Consider and take action to elect a Vice Chairperson.Item-8: ADJOURNMENT2026-101: Conduct a public hearing and consider and take action on a request for a variance for property located at 141 Seaside Drive, Gun Barrel City, Texas, legally described as Lot 173 located in Eastwood Islands Subdivision, Abstract 488 T.S. Mitchell Survey. T2026-03-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gun Barrel City - March 24, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: ROLL CALL & QUORUMItem-5: CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to three minutes)Item-6: CONSENT AGENDA2026-86: All matters listed under consent agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the consent agenda aItem-8: NEW BUSINESS2026-88: Proclamation — Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month, April 2026.2026-87: Presentation of quarterly department reports including Fire (Colby McBride), Streets & Parks (Mike Howell), and Community Engagement (Brooke Atkinson).2026-96: Conduct Park board applicant interview and discuss appointment. (City Manager)2026-90: Consider and take action to approve a service agreement with B-Weiss Entertainment Group, LLC. for an amount not to exceed $198,589 for JulyFest 2026. (Community Engagement)2026-91: Consider and take action to adopt Ordinance No. O-2026-003 amending Chapter 90 (Animal Control) of the Gun Barrel City Code of Ordinances. (City Manager)2026-93: Consider and take action to move the May 26, 2026, regular City Council meeting to Wednesday, May 27, 2026, due to Primary Runoff Election Day. (City Secretary)Item-19: ADJOURNMENT2026-89: Consider and take action to adopt Resolution No. R-2026-008 authorizing the City Manager to close Certificate of Deposit Account number ending in 1007 at Prosperity Bank and transfer the proceeds to the City's General Fund Account to be held for future in2026-92: Consider and take action to adopt Ordinance No. O-2025-016 amending the site plan approval process to include a subdivision site plan permit and establish a fee. (City Manager)2026-94: Consider and take action to adopt Resolution No. R-2026-006 approving an application for participation in the Texas Short Term Asset Reserve Program (TexSTAR). (City Manager)2026-95: Consider and take action to adopt Resolution No. R-2026-007 allowing staff to file all necessary applications and supporting materials to apply for a Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority FY2027 SB224 Catalytic Converter grant to fund additional FLOCK 2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gun Barrel City - March 17, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALL & QUORUMItem-3: CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to three minutes)Item-4: NEW BUSINESS2026-83: Discussion regarding the Community Center Policy and Procedure manual, section 3 as it relates to membership for Gun Barrel City businesses and section 5 as it relates to gymnasium rentals. (City Manager)Item-8: ADJOURNMENT2026-81: Discussion regarding the Gun Barrel City FY2026 mid-year budget amendment. (City Manager)2026-84: Discussion regarding final draft of ordinances, Chapters 31-35. (City Manager)2026-02-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gun Barrel City - February 24, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: ROLL CALL & QUORUMItem-5: CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to three minutes)Item-6: CONSENT AGENDA2026-64: All matters listed under consent agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the consent agenda aItem-8: NEW BUSINESS2026-65: Presentation of quarterly department reports including Court (Grace Wallace), Building and Code Enforcement (Shannon Wiggins), Police, Dispatch and Animal Control (Keith Stephens), and Economic Development (Charles Houk).2026-71: Receive an update from the Parks Board on the installation of "Peace Poles" from the Rotary Club of Cedar Creek Lake. (City Manager)2026-66: Consider and take action to receive an annual report as required by Senate Bill 1074 in regard to racial profiling. (Police Chief)2026-72: Discussion regarding the Gun Barrel City Community Center Policy and Procedure manual, Section 3 as it relates to membership for Gun Barrel City businesses and Section 5 as it relates to gymnasium rentals. (City Manager)Item-16: ADJOURNMENT2026-67: Consider and take action to adopt Ordinance No. O-2026-005 adopting a supplement to the code of ordinances for the City of Gun Barrel City, Texas. (City Secretary)2026-70: Consider and take action to adopt Ordinance No. O-2025-016 amending the site plan approval process to include a subdivision site plan permit and establish a fee. (City Manager)2026-68: Consider and take action to adopt Resolution No. R-2026-005 authorizing the closure of certificate of deposit account number ending 1092 at Prosperity Bank and transferring the proceeds to the city's general fund account. (City Manager)2026-02-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gun Barrel City - February 09, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALL & QUORUMItem-3: CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to three minutes)Item-4: NEW BUSINESS2026-55: Conduct board applicant interviews and discuss appointments. (City Manager)2026-52: Presentation from Hilltop Securities on investment opportunities for the City of Gun Barrel City. (City Manager)Item-10: ADJOURNMENT2026-53: Consider and take action to adopt Resolution No. R-2026-003 approving the submission of a grant application for the Rifle Resistant Body Armor Grant Program for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. (Police Chief)2026-56: Discussion regarding final draft of ordinances, Chapters 10 and 30. (City Manager)2026-54: Consider and take action to adopt Resolution No. R-2026-004 approving the submission of a grant application for the Critical Body Worn Camera Initiative Program for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. (Police Chief)2026-01-27 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gun Barrel City - January 27, 2026
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2026-19: Consider and take action to approve the 2026 City Council meeting schedule. (City Manager)Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: ROLL CALL & QUORUMItem-5: CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to three minutes)Item-6: CONSENT AGENDA2026-6: All matters listed under consent agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the consent agenda aItem-8: NEW BUSINESS2026-17: Presentation of quarterly department reports including City Treasurer (Mickie Raney), City Secretary (Janet Dillard) and City Planner (Brittany Anderson).2026-18: Consider and take action to approve the FY2026 first quarter financial report. (City Treasurer)2026-46: Conduct board applicant interview(s) and discuss appointment(s). (City Manager)2026-38: Consider and take action to enter into a Publicity and Tourism Agreement with Texas Bass Nation to award a $5,000 sponsorship from the Hotel Motel Fund towards their 2026 State Championship Tournament in September of 2026. (Community Engagement)2026-31: Consider and take action to reappoint Bradley Stephens as Municipal Judge for a two-year term. (City Manager)2026-22: Consider and take action to approve an interlocal agreement with Henderson County to conduct the city's May 2, 2026, general election. (City Secretary)2026-23: Consider and take action to award bids for the 2026 street materials. (Street Superintendent)2026-50: Consider and take action to approve Gun Barrel City Strategic Priorities for FY2026 and FY2027. (City Manager)Item-24: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT2026-45: Consider and take action to accept the resignations of Geri Rademaker and Linda Rankin from the Economic Development Corporation. (EDC)2026-40: Second reading of Resolution No. R-2025-013 approving a performance agreement and project by and between the Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation and LPLC Holdings LLC, to provide financial assistance in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00. (E2026-41: Consider and take action to approve Resolution No. R-2025-013 approving a performance agreement and project by and between the Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation and LPLC Holdings LLC, to provide financial assistance in an amount not to exce2026-42: Second Reading of Resolution No. R-2025-014 approving a performance agreement and project by and between the Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation and Mosier Contracting Inc, to provide financials assistance in an amount not to exceed $85,000. 2026-43: Consider and take action to approve Resolution No. R-2025-014 approving a performance agreement and project by and between the Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation and Mosier Contracting Inc, to provide financial assistance in an amount not toItem-30: ADJOURNMENT2026-24: Consider and take action to adopt Resolution No. R-2026-002 authorizing the submission of a recreational trails grant application. (Park Board)2026-35: Consider and take action to approve an agreement with Noah's Paws Animal Rescue to hold adoption events in Gun Barrel City. (City Manager)2026-37: Consider and take action to adopt Ordinance No. O-2026-003 amending Chapter 90 (Animal Control) of the Gun Barrel City Code of Ordinances. (City Manager)2026-47: Consider and take action to approve an amended Advertising Sign Ground Lease Agreement with Arrington Outdoor Advertising, L.P. for the billboard advertising sign located at 1716 W. Main Street in the amount of $1,800/year for a five-year term. (City Mana2026-21: Consider and take action to adopt Ordinance No. O-2026-001 calling a general election for May 2, 2026, to elect the following positions: Council Place 2 (East), Council Place 4 (West), and Mayor (At-large) to three year terms each. (City Secretary)2026-48: Consider and take action to adopt Resolution No. R-2026-001 authorizing a professional service provider selection for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA)/Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) programs funded through the Federal 2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gun Barrel City - January 20, 2026
2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gun Barrel City - January 20, 2026
2026-01-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gun Barrel City - January 08, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALL & QUORUMItem-3: CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to three minutes)Item-4: NEW BUSINESS2026-2: Discuss FY 2026/2027 Economic Development priorities.2026-3: Discuss FY 2026/2027 Gun Barrel City Strategic Plan priorities.Item-9: ADJOURNMENT2026-4: Discuss Animal Control ordinance next steps.2026-5: Discuss Subdivision site plan permit next steps.2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gun Barrel City - December 16, 2025
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2025-391: Fire Captain pinning ceremony.Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: ROLL CALL & QUORUMItem-5: CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to three minutes)Item-6: CONSENT AGENDA2025-390: All matters listed under consent agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the consent agenda aItem-8: NEW BUSINESS2025-392: Presentation of quarterly department reports including Building and Code (Shannon Wiggins), Fire (Colby McBride), and Streets and Park Maintenance (Mike Howell).2025-397: Presentation from the Police Chief related to the FY2026 budget for the Police seizure/forfeiture fund. (City Manager)Item-13: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT2025-394: First reading of Resolution No. R-2025-013 approving a performance agreement and project by and between the Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation and LPLC Holdings LLC, to provide financial assistance in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00. (ED2025-395: First reading of Resolution No. R-2025-014 approving a performance agreement and project by and between the Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation and Mosier Contracting Inc, to provide financials assistance in an amount not to exceed $85,000. Item-16: ADJOURNMENT2025-393: Consider and take action to adopt Ordinance No. O-2025-016 amending the site plan approval process to include a subdivision site plan permit and establish a fee. (City Manager)2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gun Barrel City - December 16, 2025
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALL & QUORUMItem-3: CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to three minutes)Item-4: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT2025-396: Discussion and direction on Economic Development priorities for FY2026 including:2020 Comp Plan — Chapter 6: Economic Development Strategic Plan2024 EDC Strategic Plan updateItem-6: ADJOURNMENT2025-12-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gun Barrel City - December 08, 2025
2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Gun Barrel City - November 18, 2025
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: INVOCATIONItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: ROLL CALL & QUORUMItem-5: CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to three minutes)Item-6: CONSENT AGENDA2025-368: All matters listed under consent agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the consent agenda aItem-8: NEW BUSINESS2025-369: Presentation of quarterly department reports including Court (Grace Wallace), Building and Code (Shannon Wiggins), and Police, Dispatch and Animal Control (Keith Stephens).2025-370: Consider and take action to award bid for the Harbor Point Road reconstruction project (Phase 2). (City Manager)2025-373: Consider and take action to approve Resolution No. R-2025-012 authorizing the City Manager to close an existing bank certificate of deposit account, expiring December 15, 2025, to open a new bank certificate of deposit. (City Manager)Item-13: EXECUTIVE SESSION2025-375: Reconvene into open session to take any action necessary as a result of the executive session. (Mayor)Item-16: ADJOURNMENT2025-374: Convene into executive session pursuant to Texas local government code, section 551.074 — Personnel matters to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Fire Chief. (Mayor)2025-371: Consider and take action to adopt Resolution No. R-2025-010 designating a disaster recovery management service provider to complete application and project implementation for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA)/Hazard Mit