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CITY • Hamilton County, TX

City of Hamilton

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Freedom Score: 54.6/100▲ +0.7 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #963 among Texas Cities • Tier Rank: #234 (TIER 4 SMALL)
Fiscal Restraint
42/100
Regulatory Restraint
47.5/100
Debt Burden
84.7/100
Population / Scale
3,005
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.9668
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$5.5M
+3.2% YoY • +91.3% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$1.67M
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Elected & Governing Officials (6)

DW
Danny Whitehead
Councilmember, Place 4
DB
Doug Baker
Councilmember, Place 1
JR
Jacob Robertson
Councilmember, Place 2
JH
James Hooper
Councilmember, Place 3
JC
John Couch
Councilmember, Place 5
TJ
Todd Jordan
Mayor

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 54.6 (D)• Adopted Sep 25, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Hamilton
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($5,519,096) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.966800 per $100 valuation: $0.741800 M&O + $0.225000 I&S) for City of Hamilton. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD Prior-Year Adopted Tax Rate Carried Forward (Hamilton County).

Total Appropriation
$5.5M
General Fund
$3.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$1,837
Public Safety: $1.7M (30%)
0
Public Works: $1.5M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9668 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+61.6% YoYFreedom Score: 52.6 (D)• Adopted Aug 13, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Hamilton
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($5,350,035) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.966800 per $100 valuation) for City of Hamilton.

Total Appropriation
$5.4M
General Fund
$3.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$1,780
Public Safety: $1.6M (30%)
0
Public Works: $1.5M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9668 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.5% YoYFreedom Score: 53.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Hamilton
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($3,309,691) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.498900 per $100 valuation) for City of Hamilton.

Total Appropriation
$3.3M
General Fund
$2.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$1,101
Public Safety: $1.1M (34%)
0
Public Works: $0.9M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4989 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 53.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 14, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Hamilton
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Hamilton (Hamilton County) totaling $3,135,959. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4777 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$3.1M
General Fund
$2.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$1,044
Public Safety: $1.1M (34%)
0
Public Works: $0.9M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4777 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.5% YoYFreedom Score: 53.8 (D)• Adopted Sep 14, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Hamilton
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Hamilton (Hamilton County) totaling $3,014,185. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4750 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$3.0M
General Fund
$2.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$1,003
Public Safety: $1.0M (34%)
0
Public Works: $0.9M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4750 / $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$5.52M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $1,837Tax Rate: $0.9668Freedom: 54.6 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2026$5.35M(+61.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $1,780Tax Rate: $0.9668Freedom: 52.6 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2025$3.31M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $1,101Tax Rate: $0.4989Freedom: 53.1 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2024$3.14M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $1,044Tax Rate: $0.4777Freedom: 53.5 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2023$3.01M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $1,003Tax Rate: $0.4750Freedom: 53.8 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2022$2.88M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $960Tax Rate: $0.5653Freedom: 53.9 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2021$2.77M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $922Tax Rate: $0.567561Freedom: 54.2 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2020$2.67M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $889Tax Rate: $0.576074Freedom: 54.4 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2019$2.54M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $845Tax Rate: $0.584139Freedom: 54.7 (D)
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FY 2018$2.41M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $802Tax Rate: $0.586476Freedom: 55.1 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2017$2.31M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $769Tax Rate: $0.583544Freedom: 55.4 (D)
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FY 2016$2.22M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $739Tax Rate: $0.586462Freedom: 55.6 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2015$2.11M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $704Tax Rate: $0.588808Freedom: 56 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2014$2.02M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $672Tax Rate: $0.58763Freedom: 56.3 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2013$1.94M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $644Tax Rate: $0.589393Freedom: 56.6 (D)
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FY 2012$1.85M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $617Tax Rate: $0.589393Freedom: 56.9 (D)
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FY 2011$1.77M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $590Tax Rate: $0.587035Freedom: 57.2 (D)
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FY 2010$1.69M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $561Tax Rate: $0.589383Freedom: 57.5 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2009$1.62M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $538Tax Rate: $0.586436Freedom: 57.8 (D)
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FY 2008$1.55M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $517Tax Rate: $0.583504Freedom: 58.1 (D)
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FY 2007$1.47M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $490Tax Rate: $0.587005Freedom: 58.4 (D)
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FY 2006$1.41M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $469Tax Rate: $0.589353Freedom: 58.8 (D)
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FY 2005$1.34M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $446Tax Rate: $0.590532Freedom: 59.1 (D)
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FY 2004$1.28M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $426Tax Rate: $0.591123Freedom: 59.4 (D)
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FY 2003$1.22M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $408Tax Rate: $0.592896Freedom: 59.7 (D)
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FY 2002$1.17M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $389Tax Rate: $0.597046Freedom: 60.1 (C)
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FY 2001$1.11M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $369Tax Rate: $0.602419Freedom: 60.4 (C)
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FY 2000$1.06M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $354Tax Rate: $0.603624Freedom: 60.7 (C)
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Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Ord. 2026-10-08-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Hamilton - October 08, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Hamilton on 2026-10-08. Official agenda docket items for City of Hamilton...
Ord. 2026-09-25-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Hamilton - September 25, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Hamilton on 2026-09-25. Official agenda docket items for City of Hamilton...
Ord. 2026-09-18-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Hamilton - September 18, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Hamilton on 2026-09-18. Official agenda docket items for City of Hamilton...
Ord. 2026-09-15-12 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
8. Adoption of Previous Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings
18 - 23 8.1 Council Meeting Minutes Council - 21 Jul 2026 - Minutes - Pdf That the minutes of the July 21, 2026 Council meeting be adopted....
Ord. 2026-09-10-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Hamilton - September 10, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Hamilton on 2026-09-10. Official agenda docket items for City of Hamilton...
Ord. 2026-08-28-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Hamilton - August 28, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Hamilton on 2026-08-28. Official agenda docket items for City of Hamilton...
Ord. 2026-08-27-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Hamilton - August 27, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Hamilton on 2026-08-27. Official agenda docket items for City of Hamilton...
Ord. 2026-08-13-7 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
5. Discuss, consider and adopt a resolution to designate authorized signatories for the 2024
5. Discuss, consider and adopt a resolution to designate authorized signatories for the 2024...
Ord. 2026-08-10-3 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
1. City Council will convene into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code
1. City Council will convene into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code...
Ord. 2026-08-03-3 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
1. City Council will convene into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code
1. City Council will convene into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code...
Chapter 24 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 24 - FLOODS (City of Hamilton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Hamilton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 24 - FLOODS....
Chapter 38 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 38 - PARKS AND RECREATION (City of Hamilton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Hamilton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 38 - PARKS AND RECREATION....
Chapter 10 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 10 - AVIATION (City of Hamilton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Hamilton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 10 - AVIATION....
Chapter 18 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 18 - CIVIL EMERGENCIES (City of Hamilton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Hamilton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 18 - CIVIL EMERGENCIES....
Chapter 22 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 22 - COURTS (City of Hamilton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Hamilton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 22 - COURTS....
Chapter 6 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 6 - ANIMALS (City of Hamilton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Hamilton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 6 - ANIMALS....
Chapter 14 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 14 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS (City of Hamilton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Hamilton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 14 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS....
Chapter 44 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 44 - SIGNS (City of Hamilton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Hamilton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 44 - SIGNS....
Chapter 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION (City of Hamilton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Hamilton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION....
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Hamilton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Hamilton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
Chapter 16 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 16 - BUSINESSES (City of Hamilton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Hamilton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 16 - BUSINESSES....
Chapter 30 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 30 - LIBRARY (City of Hamilton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Hamilton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 30 - LIBRARY....
Chapter 42 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 42 - PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS (City of Hamilton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Hamilton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 42 - PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS....
Chapter 17 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 17 - CEMETERIES (City of Hamilton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Hamilton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 17 - CEMETERIES....
Chapter 26 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 26 - HEALTH AND SANITATION (City of Hamilton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Hamilton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 26 - HEALTH AND SANITATION....

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)

UNIFORM MAY • 2026-05-07

May 2026 City of Hamilton Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 388 (19.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Councilmember, Place 3
James Hooper WINNER
100.0% (341 votes)
Councilmember, Place 4
Danny Whitehead WINNER
100.0% (341 votes)
Councilmember, Place 2
Jacob Robertson WINNER
100.0% (341 votes)
Councilmember, Place 1
Doug Baker WINNER
100.0% (341 votes)
Councilmember, Place 5
John Couch WINNER
100.0% (341 votes)
Mayor
Todd Jordan WINNER
100.0% (341 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 City of Hamilton Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 327 (16.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Todd Jordan WINNER
68.0% (222 votes)
David C. Morales
32.0% (105 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 City of Hamilton Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 531 (26.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Todd Jordan WINNER
68.0% (361 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (170 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 City of Hamilton Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 511 (25.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Todd Jordan WINNER
56.0% (286 votes)
David C. Morales
44.0% (225 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 City of Hamilton Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 409 (20.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Todd Jordan WINNER
70.0% (286 votes)
Michael R. Vance
30.0% (123 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 City of Hamilton Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 409 (20.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Todd Jordan WINNER
71.0% (290 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (119 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 City of Hamilton Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 388 (19.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Todd Jordan WINNER
54.0% (210 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (178 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 City of Hamilton Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 511 (25.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Todd Jordan WINNER
56.0% (286 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (225 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 City of Hamilton Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 409 (20.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Todd Jordan WINNER
70.0% (286 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
30.0% (123 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 City of Hamilton Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 368 (18.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Todd Jordan WINNER
65.0% (239 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (129 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 City of Hamilton Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 531 (26.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Todd Jordan WINNER
66.0% (350 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (181 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 City of Hamilton Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 368 (18.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Todd Jordan WINNER
72.0% (265 votes)
David C. Morales
28.0% (103 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 City of Hamilton Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 327 (16.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Todd Jordan WINNER
63.0% (206 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (121 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 City of Hamilton Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 286 (14.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Todd Jordan WINNER
66.0% (189 votes)
David C. Morales
34.0% (97 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 City of Hamilton Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 388 (19.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Todd Jordan WINNER
70.0% (272 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (116 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 City of Hamilton Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 327 (16.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Todd Jordan WINNER
64.0% (209 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (118 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 City of Hamilton Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 572 (28.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Todd Jordan WINNER
68.0% (389 votes)
Michael R. Vance
32.0% (183 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 City of Hamilton Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 450 (22.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Todd Jordan WINNER
65.0% (293 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (157 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 City of Hamilton Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 450 (22.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Todd Jordan WINNER
54.0% (243 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (207 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 City of Hamilton Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 593 (29.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Todd Jordan WINNER
65.0% (385 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (208 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 City of Hamilton Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 307 (15.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Todd Jordan WINNER
54.0% (166 votes)
Michael R. Vance
46.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 City of Hamilton Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 450 (22.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Todd Jordan WINNER
59.0% (266 votes)
David C. Morales
41.0% (184 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 City of Hamilton Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 388 (19.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Todd Jordan WINNER
62.0% (241 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (147 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 City of Hamilton Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 490 (24.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Todd Jordan WINNER
65.0% (319 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (171 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 City of Hamilton Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 470 (23.0% of 2,043 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Todd Jordan WINNER
70.0% (329 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (141 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (339)

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2026-10-08 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Hamilton - October 08, 2026

2026-09-25 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Hamilton - September 25, 2026

2026-09-18 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Hamilton - September 18, 2026

2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Council - 15 Sep 2026

2026-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Hamilton - September 10, 2026

2026-08-28 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Hamilton - August 28, 2026

2026-08-27 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Hamilton - August 27, 2026

2026-08-20 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Hamilton - August 20, 2026

2026-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Hamilton - August 13, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Opening Prayer2: 2. Pledge of Allegiance3: 1. Approve the July 9 , 202 6 Regular Council Meeting Minutes.4: 2. Approve the July 30 , 202 6 C alled Council Meeting Minutes.5: 3. Approve the August 3, 2026 Certified Called Council Meeting Minutes.6: 4. Approve appointment of Debbie Sanford to the Main Street Advisory Board .8: 6. Discuss and consider approval to authorize the City to apply for funding under the Texas9: 1. Presentation regarding the completion of the Brownfields Cleanup Project for the former10: 2. Presentation from CFO, Peter James, concerning proposed Property Tax Rate.11: 3. Presentation from CFO , Peter James, regarding proposed 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget.12: 4. Consideration and/ or Action of Resolution accepting the July 2026 Financial Report.13: 5. Consideration and/ or Action of Resolution regarding FY2026 reservation of fund balance14: 6. Consideration and/ or Action of Resolution regarding contract for firm to conduct a15: 7. Consideration and/ or Action of Resolution regarding a proposed road closure from the16: 8. Consideration and/ or Action of Resolution regarding a proposed road closure from the17: 9. Consideration and/ or Action of Resolution concerning a proposed road closure from18: 10. Consideration and/ or Action regarding a request to close City Hall for two hours on19: 11. Consideration and/ or Action to appoint a committee regarding the HCYAA lease.20: 12. Consideration and/ or Action of Resolution regarding appoin tment of City Administrator.7: 5. Discuss, consider and adopt a resolution to designate authorized signatories for the 2024
2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Hamilton - August 10, 2026

2026-08-03 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Hamilton - August 03, 2026

2026-07-30 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Hamilton - July 30, 2026

2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION

Council - 21 Jul 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Call to Order2: 2. Land Acknowledgement Statement3: 3. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof4: 4. Public Question Period - Agenda Items Only5: 1. A maximum of ten (10) minutes is allocated for Question Period.6: 2. Persons wishing to ask a question must state their name and7: 3. Issues must be phrased in the form of a question - not a statement.8: 4. All persons present are expected to act respectfully and with9: 5. Presentations/Delegations10: 6. Public Hearings/Meetings11: 7. Planning By-laws13: 9. Business Arising From Previous Minutes14: 10. Committee Reports15: 11. Staff Reports16: 12. Correspondence17: 13. By-laws18: 14. Notice of Motions19: 15. Media Questions on Agenda Items only20: 16. Closed Session21: 17. Reporting out of Closed Session22: 18. Notices Required by Notice By-law23: 19. Confirmatory By-law24: 20. Adjournment12: 8. Adoption of Previous Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings
2026-07-09 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Hamilton - July 09, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Opening Prayer2: 2. Pledge of Allegiance3: 1. Approve the June 11 , 202 6 Regular Council Meeting Minutes.4: 2. Approve the June 11 , 202 6 C ertified Council Meeting Minutes.5: 3. Approve reappointment of Jim Summers to the Upper Leon MWD Board.6: 4. Approve appointment of Brandon Gomez to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board .7: 5. Approve City background check pol icy for all employees.8: 6. Approve Resolution to participate in Texas CLASS, Texas Cooperative Liquid Assets9: 7. Approve Resolution to authorize submission of an application for the 2027 fiscal year12: 3. Consideration and/or Action of Resolution accepting the June 2026 Financial Report.13: 4. Presentation and Discussion on DRP Sidewalks Project.14: 5. Consideration and / or Action of Resolution regarding scope of work for the Texas Water15: 6. Consideration and/or Action of Resolution regarding the imple mentation of16: 7. Discuss, consider, and take possible action on a resolution authorizing City participation18: 9. Briefing and Discussion on Tiny Homes.19: 10. Consideration and/ or Action of Resolution regarding the use of ATVs at City Lake.20: 11. Consideration and/ or Action concerning a date for workshop regarding City10: 1. Consideration and/ or Action of Resolution regarding a Specific Use Permit for 623 W.11: 2. Consideration and/ or Action of Resolution concerning a proposed zoning amendment to17: 8. Consider ation and / or Action of Resolution to adopt a Helmet Ordinance.
2026-06-25 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Hamilton - June 25, 2026

2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION

Council - 16 Jun 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
24: 18. Media Questions on Agenda Items only25: 19. Closed Session26: 20. Reporting out of Closed Session27: 21. Notices Required by Notice By-law1: 1. Call to Order2: 2. Land Acknowledgement Statement3: 3. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof4: 4. Public Question Period - Agenda Items Only5: 1. A maximum of ten (10) minutes is allocated for Question Period.6: 2. Persons wishing to ask a question must state their name and7: 3. Issues must be phrased in the form of a question - not a statement.8: 4. All persons present are expected to act respectfully and with28: 22. Confirmatory By-law9: 5. Presentations/Delegations10: 6. Public Hearings/Meetings11: 2026.12: J. Current, Senior Planner, will provide an overview of Report PLN-2026-2513: 2026.15: 9. Business Arising From Previous Minutes16: 10. Committee Reports17: 11. Public Works & Infrastructure18: 12. Recreation & Facilities19: 13. Corporate Services20: 14. Emergency Services21: 15. Communications/Announcements22: 16. By-laws23: 17. Notice of Motions29: 23. Adjournment14: 8. Adoption of Previous Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings
2026-06-11 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Hamilton - June 11, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Opening Prayer2: 2. Pledge of Allegiance3: 1. Approve the May 14 , 202 6 Regular Council Meeting Minutes.4: 2. Approve the May 14 , 202 6 C ertified Council Meeting Minutes.5: 3. Update Signature Card s for all financial institutions to include Mayor Todd Jordan and7: 5. Approve update to membership of the Hamilton Historic Main Street Advisory Board .8: 1. Consideration and/or Action on the May 2026 Financial Report.9: 2. Consideration and/or Action of Resolution pertaining to a road closure for the Hamilton10: 3. Consideration and/ or Action to review Chamber of Commerce Financial Report.11: 4. Consideration and/ or Action to appointment Council member to the Hamilton Economic12: 5. Consideration and/or Action of Resolution for updated Hamilton County Youth Athletic13: 6. Consideration and/or Action of Resolution for updated Jr Livestock Association lease.16: 9. Consideration and/ or Action on request from owner of Piper Oaks, LLC to repave a17: 10. Consideration and/ or Action updating current background c heck policy for all future18: 11. Consideration and/ or Action on take home vehicle policy in personnel manual.19: 12. Discuss/and or take action to pursue an RFQ for engineer services for a water/ wastewater20: 13. Consideration and/ or Action updating the longevity policy in personnel manual.21: 14. Consideration and/ or Action to revise City of Hamilton Investment policy.24: 17. Consideration and/ or Action concerning changing the current City Hall hours to Monday25: 18. Briefing and Discussion concerning Tiny Homes.27: 20. Consideration and/ or Action on updating the entrance sign at City Lake.28: 21. Consideration and/ or Action on contracting Texas Parks and Wildlife to stock Rainbow29: 22. Consideration and/ or Action on authorizing staff to pursue bids for street and drainage22: 15. Consideration and/ or Action concerning adopting a policy to grandfather water and31: 24. Discussion and/or Action on the T exas Water Development Board (TW DB) Water30: 23. Consideration and/ or Action on an amended contract between the Texas Commission on14: 7. Consideration and/or Action of Ordinance concerning a Specific Use Permit for 1300 E15: 8. Consideration and/or Action of Ordinance regarding a Specific Use Permit for 1211 E23: 16. Consideration and / or Action to update Road Closure Ordinance.26: 19. Briefing and Discussion regarding adopting a helmet requirement Ordinance.6: 4. Approve the updated Ordinance for the Parks Board regarding the Quorum requirement
2026-05-14 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Hamilton - May 14, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Opening Prayer2: 2. Pledge of Allegiance3: 1. Approve the April 9, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes.4: 2. Approve the April 9, 2026 Certified Council Meeting Minutes.5: 1. Consideration and/or Action on the April 2026 Financial Report.6: 2. Consideration and/ or Action of Resolution to engage BMY to conduct the7: 3. Consideration and/or Action of Resolution pertaining to a road closure for8: 4. Consideration and/or Action of Resolution pertaining to a road closure for the9: 5. Consideration and/ or Action of Resolution appointing Mayor Pro-Tem.10: 6. Consideration and/ or Action of Resolution on sale of surplus vehicle.12: 8. Consider discuss and take appropriate action on KSA’s recommendation letter13: 9. Presentation of TDA form A1024 CDBG Section 3 goals and concepts as14: 10. Briefing and discussion concerning tiny homes.15: 11. Consideration and/or Action concerning leasing the municipal pool to 501c3.16: 12. Consideration and/or Action of Resolution for updated Hamilton County18: 14. Consideration and/ or Action regarding the Mayoral appointment of a17: 13. Briefing and Discussion concerning adopting a policy to grandfather water11: 7. Consideration and/ or Action of Resolution to update the ordinance related to
2026-05-07 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Hamilton - May 07, 2026

2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Hamilton - April 21, 2026

2026-04-09 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Hamilton - April 09, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Opening Prayer2: 2. Pledge of Allegiance3: 1. Approve the March 12 , 202 6 Regular Council Meeting Minutes.4: 2. Approve the March 12 , 202 6 C ertified Council Meeting Minutes.5: 3. Resolution to a pprove c hanges to the F inancial Institution S ignature C ards .6: 4. Res olution a pproving membership changes to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.7: 1. Consideration and / or Action to discuss the proposed cleanup plan for the8: 2. Consideration and/or Action on a pproving the March 202 6 Financial Report.9: 3. Consideration and/ or Action of Resolution on accepting the 2024-202510: 4. Consideration and/or Action of Resolution approving a road closure time11: 5. Consideration and/or Action of Resolution approving updated Junior12: 6. Consideration and/ or Action of Resolution approving Enterprise auction for13: 7. Consideration and / or Action of Resolution concerning a n Information14: 8. Briefing and Discussion on presentation concerning Status of Infrastructure15: 9. Consideration and/ or Action of Resolution approving lease-purchase16: 10. Briefing and Discussion concerning leasing the municipal pool to a 501c3 .17: 11. Consideration and/or Action of Resolution selecting an engineer for the18: 12. Briefing and Discussion concerning an amend ment to the current on-call19: 13. Briefing and Discussion concerning the policy for procedures on identifying,20: 14. Consideration and/ or Action of Resolution calling a meeting on May 7 th ,21: 15. Consideration and/ or Action concerning adopting a temporary policy
2026-03-12 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Hamilton - March 12, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Opening Prayer2: 2. Pledge of Allegiance3: 1. Approve the February 12, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes.4: 2. Approve the February 12, 2026 Certified Council Meeting Minutes.5: 3. Resolution suspending the effective date for Atmos Energy Corporation – MidTex6: 4. Resolution Appointing Election Judges.7: 5. Resolution approving Joint Election Agreement between the City of Hamilton and8: 6. Resolution approving a road closure time extension for an Earth Day vendor market9: 7. Resolution approving a road closure time extension for Rattles & Roots Event through St.10: 1. Consideration and/or Action on approving the February 2026 Financial11: 2. Consideration and/or Action of Resolution approving a road closure time12: 3. Consideration and/or Action of Resolution appointing a City Secretary.14: 5. Consideration and/or Action of Resolution accepting a gifted Connex box for15: 6. Briefing and Discussion concerning Govdeals website advertisement for16: 7. Consideration and/or Action of Resolution approving contract for the Water17: 8. Consideration and/or Action regarding utility billing penalty over a holiday.18: 9. Briefing and Discussion concerning SB785, amending a residential zoning19: 10. Consideration and/or Action of Resolution selecting an engineer for the roads20: 11. Consideration and/or Action of Resolution selecting an engineer for the13: 4. Consideration and/or Action of Ordinance approving the City of Hamilton’s
2026-02-24 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Hamilton - February 24, 2026

2026-02-12 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Hamilton - February 12, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Opening Prayer2: 2. Pledge of Allegiance3: 1. Approve the January 8, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes.4: 2. Approve the January 8, 2026 Certified Council Meeting Minutes.6: 4. Resolution approving membership changes to the Hamilton Historic Main Street7: 1. Consideration and/or Action on approving the January 2026 Financial Report.8: 2. Presentation on LCRA grant opportunity.9: 3. Presentation by KSA/Pape-Dawson on the DRP and TA sidewalk grant5: 3. Resolution Ordering May 2, 2026 Municipal Election and Appointing Election Judges.11: 5. Consideration and/or Action of Resolution approving the Interlocal13: 7. Consideration and/or Action of Resolution on a proposed C-1 Commercial15: 9. Consideration and/or Action of Resolution appointing a replacement City17: 11. Consideration and/or Action of Resolution approving changes to the Financial10: 4. Consideration and/or Action of Resolution approving the Replat of a 3.44416: 10. Consideration and/or Action of Resolution adopting an On-Call and Call-Back12: 6. Consideration and/or Action of Ordinance of the annexation consisting of14: 8. Consideration and/or Action of Ordinance authorizing Restricted Prior Service18: 12. Consideration and/or Action to adopt an Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance
2026-02-12 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Hamilton - February 12, 2026