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CITY • Robertson County, TX

City of Hearne

D
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 56.3/100▼ -0.1 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #908 among Texas Cities • Tier Rank: #211 (TIER 4 SMALL)
Fiscal Restraint
56.5/100
Regulatory Restraint
45.4/100
Debt Burden
71.2/100
Population / Scale
4,641
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.7255
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$8.8M
+5.9% YoY • +16.8% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$9.13M
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Elected & Governing Officials (6)

BL
Ben Luster
Councilmember, Place 1
EA
Emmett Aguirre
Councilmember, Place 2
LE
LaShunda E. White
Councilmember, Place 4
MS
Margaret Salvaggio
Councilmember, Place 5
RA
Ray Anthony Edwards
Councilmember, Place 3
RG
Ruben Gomez
Mayor

Charter & Enabling Framework

City of Hearne Home Rule Charter

OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — CITY OF HEARNE
Constitutional Authority: Article XI, Section 5, Texas Constitution (Home Rule Amendment) & Texas Local Government Code Chapter 9
Texas Municipal League Classification: Verified Home Rule Municipality (Incorporated: 1871) | Fiscal Year Start: 10/01
Official Charter Repository URL: https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ref/citycharters
Official Municipal Website: https://www.cityofhearne.org
Texas Municipal League Directory Profile: https://directory.tml.org/profile/city/1152

CHARTER ARTICLES, PROVISIONS & REPOSITORY SECTIONS:
• Texas City Charter Research
• City Charter Index
• Original Laws and Charters
• Texas Secretary of State City Charters and Amendments
• Roman numerals refer to Gammel’s Laws volume numbers. If you find an entry in the city charter index with Roman numerals, proceed to the Published (Transcribed) Laws section below.
• Signed (Original) Laws and Charters
• City charters and amendments, 1913-2006
• Legislative bills and resolutions are organized by legislative session and then by session law chapter number.
• City charters and amendments are organized by book number and date.
• City charters and amendments
• Type of document (for example, charter or amendment)
• Book and page number from the city charter index
• County clerk . Articles of incorporation typically are filed at the county courthouse. Search for contact information on the County and District Clerks' Association of Texas website.
• Texas Secretary of State Texas Home Rule Charters , 2nd edition
• Texas Home Rule Charters , 2nd edition
• Texas Legislative Council Texas Constitution and Statutes (see Local Government Code)
• Municipal Ordinances
• FINANCES AND REPORTS
• Budget Information

VERIFIED ONLINE CHARTER & REPOSITORY SOURCES:
- T-S-L-A-C- - -›- -r-e-f- -›- -c-i-t-y-c-h-a-r-t-e-r-s- -T-e-x-a-s- -C-i-t-y- -C-h-a-r-t-e-r- -R-e-s-e-a-r-c-h- -|- -T-e-x-a-s- -S-t-a-t-e- -L-i-b-r-a-r-y (https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ref/citycharters)
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- T-e-x-a-s- -D-i-g-i-t-a-l- -A-r-c-h-i-v-e- - -›- -u-n-c-a-t-e-g-o-r-i-z-e-d- -›- -S-O-_-5-2-8-8- -C-i-t-y- -C-h-a-r-t-e-r-s- -|- -T-e-x-a-s- -D-i-g-i-t-a-l- -A-r-c-h-i-v-e (https://tsl.access.preservica.com/uncategorized/SO_5288df9f-58d3-4ae2-96ef-f0ba1985980f/)
- T-e-x-a-s-.-P-u-b-l-i-c-.-L-a-w- - -›- -s-t-a-t-u-t-e-s- -›- -t-e-x- -T-e-x-a-s- -L-o-c-a-l- -G-o-v-e-r-n-m-e-n-t- -C-o-d-e- -C-h-a-p-t-e-r- -9- -–- -H-o-m-e---r-u-l-e- -M-u-n-i-c-i-p-a-l-i-t-y (https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._local_gov%27t_code_title_2_subtitle_a_chapter_9)
- T-e-x-a-s-.-P-u-b-l-i-c-.-L-a-w- - -›- -s-t-a-t-u-t-e-s- -›- -t-e-x- -T-e-x-a-s- -L-o-c-a-l- -G-o-v-e-r-n-m-e-n-t- -C-o-d-e- -S-e-c-t-i-o-n- -9-.-0-0-1- -–- -A-d-o-p-t-i-o-n- -o-r- -.-.-. (https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._local_gov%27t_code_section_9.001)
- T-e-x-a-s- -A-r-c-h-i-v-a-l- -R-e-s-o-u-r-c-e-s- -O-n-l-i-n-e- - -›- -t-s-l-a-c- -›- -f-i-n-d-i-n-g-_-a-i-d-s- -T-e-x-a-s- -S-e-c-r-e-t-a-r-y- -o-f- -S-t-a-t-e- -C-i-t-y- -C-h-a-r-t-e-r-s- -a-n-d- -A-m-e-n-d-m-e-n-t-s-:- -A-n- -.-.-. (https://txarchives.org/tslac/finding_aids/30010.xml)
- T-e-x-a-s- -M-u-n-i-c-i-p-a-l- -L-e-a-g-u-e- - -›- -1-8-9- -T-e-x-a-s- -H-o-m-e- -R-u-l-e- -C-h-a-r-t-e-r-s- --- -S-e-c-o-n-d- -E-d-i-t-i-o-n- -(-2-0-1-0-)- --- -T-M-L (https://www.tml.org/189/Texas-Home-Rule-Charters---Second-Editio)
- S-u-g-g-e-s-t-i-o-n-s (https://yahoo.uservoice.com/forums/193847-search)

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+5.9% YoYFreedom Score: 56.3 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Hearne
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($8,810,174) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.725500 per $100 valuation: $0.195600 M&O + $0.529900 I&S) for City of Hearne. Source: Robertson County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.

Total Appropriation
$8.8M
General Fund
$3.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.5M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$1,898
Public Safety: $1.8M (21%)
0
Public Works: $2.0M (23%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7255 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED-2.0% YoYFreedom Score: 55.9 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2026-2) — City of Hearne
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($8,320,119) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.725500 per $100 valuation) for City of Hearne.

Total Appropriation
$8.3M
General Fund
$3.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.4M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$1,793
Public Safety: $1.7M (21%)
0
Public Works: $1.9M (23%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7255 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.4% YoYFreedom Score: 55.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Hearne
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($8,489,892) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.749370 per $100 valuation) for City of Hearne.

Total Appropriation
$8.5M
General Fund
$3.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.4M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$1,829
Public Safety: $1.8M (21%)
0
Public Works: $2.0M (23%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.74937 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 56.1 (D)• Adopted Aug 30, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Hearne
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Hearne (Robertson County) totaling $8,133,639. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7190 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$8.1M
General Fund
$3.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.3M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$1,753
Public Safety: $1.7M (21%)
0
Public Works: $1.9M (23%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7190 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 56.3 (D)• Adopted Aug 30, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Hearne
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Hearne (Robertson County) totaling $7,827,580. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7460 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$7.8M
General Fund
$3.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.2M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$1,687
Public Safety: $1.7M (21%)
0
Public Works: $1.8M (23%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7460 / $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$8.81M(+5.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $1,898Tax Rate: $0.7255Freedom: 56.3 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2026$8.32M(-2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MPer Capita: $1,793Tax Rate: $0.7255Freedom: 55.9 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2025$8.49M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $1,829Tax Rate: $0.74937Freedom: 55.7 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2024$8.13M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MPer Capita: $1,753Tax Rate: $0.7190Freedom: 56.1 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2023$7.83M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $1,687Tax Rate: $0.7460Freedom: 56.3 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2022$7.54M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $1,625Tax Rate: $0.7890Freedom: 56.4 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2021$7.28M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $1,569Tax Rate: $0.796101Freedom: 56.6 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2020$6.99M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $1,507Tax Rate: $0.812819Freedom: 56.9 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2019$6.64M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $1,432Tax Rate: $0.818509Freedom: 57.2 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2018$6.29M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $1,356Tax Rate: $0.833242Freedom: 57.6 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2017$5.97M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $1,287Tax Rate: $0.828243Freedom: 58 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2016$5.68M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $1,225Tax Rate: $0.834869Freedom: 58.3 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2015$5.48M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $1,182Tax Rate: $0.83153Freedom: 58.5 (D)
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FY 2014$5.25M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $1,131Tax Rate: $0.826541Freedom: 58.9 (D)
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FY 2013$4.97M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $1,070Tax Rate: $0.824061Freedom: 59.3 (D)
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FY 2012$4.70M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $1,013Tax Rate: $0.819117Freedom: 59.6 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2011$4.48M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $966Tax Rate: $0.81666Freedom: 60 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2010$4.30M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $928Tax Rate: $0.812577Freedom: 60.3 (C)
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FY 2009$4.11M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $885Tax Rate: $0.814202Freedom: 60.7 (C)
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FY 2008$3.90M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $840Tax Rate: $0.819901Freedom: 61 (C)
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FY 2007$3.76M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $811Tax Rate: $0.816621Freedom: 61.2 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2006$3.58M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $772Tax Rate: $0.811721Freedom: 61.6 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2005$3.42M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $736Tax Rate: $0.814968Freedom: 62 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2004$3.25M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $700Tax Rate: $0.814153Freedom: 62.3 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2003$3.10M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $669Tax Rate: $0.81741Freedom: 62.7 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2002$2.94M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $634Tax Rate: $0.823949Freedom: 63 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2001$2.81M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $606Tax Rate: $0.831365Freedom: 63.4 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2000$2.68M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $578Tax Rate: $0.832196Freedom: 63.7 (C)
Official PDF

Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Ord. 2026-10-06-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Hearne - October 06, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Hearne on 2026-10-06. Official agenda docket items for City of Hearne...
Ord. 2026-09-15-6 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
6. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION TO AMEND CITY OF HEARNE PERSONNEL POLICY HANDBOOK SECTION
6. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION TO AMEND CITY OF HEARNE PERSONNEL POLICY HANDBOOK SECTION...
Ord. 2026-2 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
2. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION TO APPROVE THE CITY OF HEARNE BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR FISCAL
2. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION TO APPROVE THE CITY OF HEARNE BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR FISCAL...
Ord. 2026-3 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
3. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION TO APPROVE THE TAX LEVY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HEARNE, TEXAS
3. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION TO APPROVE THE TAX LEVY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HEARNE, TEXAS...
Ord. 2026-4 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
4. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION TO APPROVE CITY OF HEARNE ORDINANCE FOR HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR
4. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION TO APPROVE CITY OF HEARNE ORDINANCE FOR HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR...
Ord. 2026-09-15-7 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
7. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION TO AMEND CITY OF HEARNE PERSONNEL POLICY HANBOOK SECTION 6.06
7. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION TO AMEND CITY OF HEARNE PERSONNEL POLICY HANBOOK SECTION 6.06...
Ord. 2026-10 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
10. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
10. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF...
Ord. 2026-8 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION TO AP-PROVE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING ELECTRIC
8. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION TO AP-PROVE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING ELECTRIC...
Ord. 2026-11 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
11. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
11. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF...
Ord. 2026-1 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 60/100
1. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTI ON: FISCAL BUDGET YEAR 202 6 -202 7
1. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTI ON: FISCAL BUDGET YEAR 202 6 -202 7...
Ord. 2026-08-26-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Hearne - August 26, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Hearne on 2026-08-26. Official agenda docket items for City of Hearne...
Ord. 2026-08-25-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Hearne - August 25, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Hearne on 2026-08-25. Official agenda docket items for City of Hearne...
Ord. 2026-08-18-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Hearne - August 18, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Hearne on 2026-08-18. Official agenda docket items for City of Hearne...
Ord. 2026-08-06-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Hearne - August 06, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Hearne on 2026-08-06. Official agenda docket items for City of Hearne...
Ord. 2026-08-05-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Hearne - August 05, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Hearne on 2026-08-05. Official agenda docket items for City of Hearne...
Ord. 2026-08-04-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Hearne - August 04, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Hearne on 2026-08-04. Official agenda docket items for City of Hearne...
Ord. 2026-07-28-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Hearne - July 28, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Hearne on 2026-07-28. Official agenda docket items for City of Hearne...
Ord. 2026-07-21-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Hearne - July 21, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Hearne on 2026-07-21. Official agenda docket items for City of Hearne...
Ord. 2026-07-07-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Hearne - July 07, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Hearne on 2026-07-07. Official agenda docket items for City of Hearne...
Ord. 2026-06-23-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Hearne - June 23, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Hearne on 2026-06-23. Official agenda docket items for City of Hearne...
Ord. 2026-06-09-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Hearne - June 09, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Hearne on 2026-06-09. Official agenda docket items for City of Hearne...
Ord. 2026-06-06-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Hearne - June 06, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Hearne on 2026-06-06. Official agenda docket items for City of Hearne...
Ord. 2026-06-02-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Hearne - June 02, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Hearne on 2026-06-02. Official agenda docket items for City of Hearne...
Ord. 2026-05-19-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Hearne - May 19, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Hearne on 2026-05-19. Official agenda docket items for City of Hearne...
Ord. 2026-05-05-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Hearne - May 05, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Hearne on 2026-05-05. Official agenda docket items for City of Hearne...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)

UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 City of Hearne Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 599 (19.0% of 3,155 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Councilmember, Place 4
LaShunda E. White WINNER
100.0% (527 votes)
Councilmember, Place 2
Emmett Aguirre WINNER
100.0% (527 votes)
Mayor
Ruben Gomez WINNER
100.0% (527 votes)
Councilmember, Place 1
Ben Luster WINNER
100.0% (527 votes)
Councilmember, Place 3
Ray Anthony Edwards WINNER
100.0% (527 votes)
Councilmember, Place 5
Margaret Salvaggio WINNER
100.0% (527 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 City of Hearne Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 915 (29.0% of 3,156 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ruben Gomez WINNER
58.0% (531 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (384 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 City of Hearne Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 947 (30.0% of 3,156 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ruben Gomez WINNER
69.0% (653 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (294 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 City of Hearne Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 884 (28.0% of 3,156 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ruben Gomez WINNER
57.0% (504 votes)
Michael R. Vance
43.0% (380 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 City of Hearne Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 600 (19.0% of 3,156 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ruben Gomez WINNER
54.0% (324 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (276 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 City of Hearne Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 694 (22.0% of 3,156 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ruben Gomez WINNER
72.0% (500 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (194 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 City of Hearne Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 884 (28.0% of 3,156 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ruben Gomez WINNER
68.0% (601 votes)
David C. Morales
32.0% (283 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 City of Hearne Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 821 (26.0% of 3,156 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ruben Gomez WINNER
54.0% (443 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (378 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 City of Hearne Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 442 (14.0% of 3,156 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ruben Gomez WINNER
69.0% (305 votes)
David C. Morales
31.0% (137 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 City of Hearne Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 473 (15.0% of 3,156 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ruben Gomez WINNER
71.0% (336 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (137 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 City of Hearne Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 852 (27.0% of 3,156 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ruben Gomez WINNER
66.0% (562 votes)
Michael R. Vance
34.0% (290 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 City of Hearne Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 442 (14.0% of 3,156 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ruben Gomez WINNER
69.0% (305 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (137 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 City of Hearne Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 789 (25.0% of 3,156 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ruben Gomez WINNER
65.0% (513 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
35.0% (276 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 City of Hearne Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 978 (31.0% of 3,156 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ruben Gomez WINNER
66.0% (645 votes)
David C. Morales
34.0% (333 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 City of Hearne Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 947 (30.0% of 3,156 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ruben Gomez WINNER
64.0% (606 votes)
David C. Morales
36.0% (341 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 City of Hearne Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 600 (19.0% of 3,156 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ruben Gomez WINNER
67.0% (402 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (198 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 City of Hearne Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 852 (27.0% of 3,156 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ruben Gomez WINNER
67.0% (571 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (281 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 City of Hearne Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 442 (14.0% of 3,156 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ruben Gomez WINNER
71.0% (314 votes)
Michael R. Vance
29.0% (128 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 City of Hearne Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 726 (23.0% of 3,156 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ruben Gomez WINNER
69.0% (501 votes)
Michael R. Vance
31.0% (225 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 City of Hearne Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 536 (17.0% of 3,156 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ruben Gomez WINNER
55.0% (295 votes)
David C. Morales
45.0% (241 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 City of Hearne Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 726 (23.0% of 3,156 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ruben Gomez WINNER
65.0% (472 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (254 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 City of Hearne Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 600 (19.0% of 3,156 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ruben Gomez WINNER
57.0% (342 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (258 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 City of Hearne Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 568 (18.0% of 3,156 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ruben Gomez WINNER
61.0% (346 votes)
Michael R. Vance
39.0% (222 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 City of Hearne Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 947 (30.0% of 3,156 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ruben Gomez WINNER
70.0% (663 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (284 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 City of Hearne Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 915 (29.0% of 3,156 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ruben Gomez WINNER
70.0% (641 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (274 votes)

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1: 1. CONSENT AGENDA5: 5. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION TO APPROVE FRONTIER WASTE SOLUTIONS ADJUSTMENT FOR THE9: 9. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION TO APPROVE PETITION FROM EMILIANO LOYA, OWNER OF EL12: 12. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDA ITEMS6: 6. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION TO AMEND CITY OF HEARNE PERSONNEL POLICY HANDBOOK SECTION7: 7. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION TO AMEND CITY OF HEARNE PERSONNEL POLICY HANBOOK SECTION 6.0610: 10. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF11: 11. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF2: 2. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION TO APPROVE THE CITY OF HEARNE BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR FISCAL3: 3. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION TO APPROVE THE TAX LEVY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HEARNE, TEXAS4: 4. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION TO APPROVE CITY OF HEARNE ORDINANCE FOR HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR8: 8. DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION TO AP-PROVE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING ELECTRIC
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