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CITY • Bexar County, TX
City of Helotes
Population / Scale
10,223
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.3100
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$23.5M
+2.7% YoY • +11.5% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$4.64M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ 0.0 pts
1Y: +0.2 pts • 10Y: -0.8 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -3.4 pts
74.5 (B) → 71.1 (B)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+2.7% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.1%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+11.5% (5Y)
10Y: +30.9% • Since '00: +125.5%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0340
FY 22: $0.3440 → FY 27: $0.3100
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 74.5 (B)'10: 72.9 (B)'17: 71.9 (B)'22: 71.1 (B)'27: 71.1 (B)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $10.4M'10: $14.4M'17: $17.9M'22: $21.1M'27: $23.5M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.7% YoYFreedom Score: 71.1 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Helotes
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($23,471,837) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.310000 per $100 valuation: $0.269332 M&O + $0.040668 I&S) for City of Helotes. Source: Bexar County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$23.5M
General Fund
$15.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$1.3M
Per Capita
$2,296
Public Safety: $8.1M (34%)
0Public Works: $6.8M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $1.4M
Administration: $2.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3100 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED-1.6% YoYFreedom Score: 70.9 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Helotes
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($22,848,085) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.310000 per $100 valuation) for City of Helotes.
Total Appropriation
$22.8M
General Fund
$15.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$1.3M
Per Capita
$2,235
Public Safety: $7.8M (34%)
0Public Works: $6.6M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $1.4M
Administration: $2.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3100 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.2% YoYFreedom Score: 70.7 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Helotes
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($23,230,120) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.310000 per $100 valuation) for City of Helotes.
Total Appropriation
$23.2M
General Fund
$15.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$1.3M
Per Capita
$2,272
Public Safety: $7.9M (34%)
0Public Works: $6.7M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $1.4M
Administration: $2.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3100 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.1% YoYFreedom Score: 71 (B)• Adopted Sep 1, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Helotes
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Helotes (Bexar County) totaling $22,300,202. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3115 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$22.3M
General Fund
$14.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$1.2M
Per Capita
$2,181
Public Safety: $7.6M (34%)
0Public Works: $6.5M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $1.3M
Administration: $2.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.311455 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.7% YoYFreedom Score: 71.1 (B)• Adopted Sep 1, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Helotes
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Helotes (Bexar County) totaling $21,623,390. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3168 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$21.6M
General Fund
$14.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$1.2M
Per Capita
$2,115
Public Safety: $7.4M (34%)
0Public Works: $6.3M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $1.3M
Administration: $2.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.316778 / $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$23.47M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.7MPer Capita: $2,296Tax Rate: $0.3100Freedom: 71.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2026$22.85M(-1.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.3MPer Capita: $2,235Tax Rate: $0.3100Freedom: 70.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2025$23.23M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.6MPer Capita: $2,272Tax Rate: $0.3100Freedom: 70.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2024$22.30M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.9MPer Capita: $2,181Tax Rate: $0.311455Freedom: 71 (B)
Official PDFFY 2023$21.62M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.5MPer Capita: $2,115Tax Rate: $0.316778Freedom: 71.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2022$21.05M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.1MPer Capita: $2,059Tax Rate: $0.343979Freedom: 71.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2021$20.41M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.7MPer Capita: $1,996Tax Rate: $0.346387Freedom: 71.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2020$19.84M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.3MPer Capita: $1,940Tax Rate: $0.349158Freedom: 71.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2019$19.10M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.8MPer Capita: $1,868Tax Rate: $0.35265Freedom: 71.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2018$18.42M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.3MPer Capita: $1,802Tax Rate: $0.358292Freedom: 71.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2017$17.94M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.0MPer Capita: $1,755Tax Rate: $0.356501Freedom: 71.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2016$17.22M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.5MPer Capita: $1,684Tax Rate: $0.355431Freedom: 72.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2015$16.76M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.2MPer Capita: $1,640Tax Rate: $0.355076Freedom: 72.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$16.26M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.9MPer Capita: $1,591Tax Rate: $0.357562Freedom: 72.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$15.82M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.6MPer Capita: $1,547Tax Rate: $0.357562Freedom: 72.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$15.41M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.3MPer Capita: $1,507Tax Rate: $0.358635Freedom: 72.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$14.99M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.0MPer Capita: $1,466Tax Rate: $0.360428Freedom: 72.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$14.42M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.7MPer Capita: $1,411Tax Rate: $0.359347Freedom: 72.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$13.95M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.3MPer Capita: $1,364Tax Rate: $0.361862Freedom: 73 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$13.46M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.0MPer Capita: $1,317Tax Rate: $0.360053Freedom: 73.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$13.07M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.8MPer Capita: $1,279Tax Rate: $0.361133Freedom: 73.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$12.62M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.5MPer Capita: $1,234Tax Rate: $0.359688Freedom: 73.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$12.23M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.2MPer Capita: $1,196Tax Rate: $0.359328Freedom: 73.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$11.86M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.0MPer Capita: $1,161Tax Rate: $0.361484Freedom: 73.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$11.46M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.7MPer Capita: $1,121Tax Rate: $0.360761Freedom: 74 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$11.12M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.5MPer Capita: $1,088Tax Rate: $0.361843Freedom: 74.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$10.72M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.2MPer Capita: $1,049Tax Rate: $0.364376Freedom: 74.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$10.41M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.0MPer Capita: $1,018Tax Rate: $0.365834Freedom: 74.5 (B)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 26-03 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Ordinance No. 26-03: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HELOTES, TEXAS, AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 86 TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES, ARTICLE II VEHICLE OPERATION, SECTION 86-11 SPEED LIMITS ON STREETS AND HIGHWAYS BY M
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HELOTES, TEXAS, AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 86 TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES, ARTICLE II VEHICLE OPERAT...
Chapter 46 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 46 - HEALTH AND SANITATION (City of Helotes Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Helotes Code of Ordinances: Chapter 46 - HEALTH AND SANITATION....
Chapter 10 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 10 - AMUSEMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENTS (City of Helotes Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Helotes Code of Ordinances: Chapter 10 - AMUSEMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENTS....
Chapter 74 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 74 - PARKS, STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES (City of Helotes Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Helotes Code of Ordinances: Chapter 74 - PARKS, STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES....
Chapter 14 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 14 - ANIMALS (City of Helotes Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Helotes Code of Ordinances: Chapter 14 - ANIMALS....
Chapter 62 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 62 - PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS (City of Helotes Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Helotes Code of Ordinances: Chapter 62 - PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS....
Chapter 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION (City of Helotes Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Helotes Code of Ordinances: Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION....
Chapter 50 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 50 - LAW ENFORCEMENT (City of Helotes Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Helotes Code of Ordinances: Chapter 50 - LAW ENFORCEMENT....
Chapter 58 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 58 - OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (City of Helotes Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Helotes Code of Ordinances: Chapter 58 - OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS....
Chapter 82 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Chapter 82 - TAXATION (City of Helotes Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Helotes Code of Ordinances: Chapter 82 - TAXATION....
CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF HELOTES, TEXAS • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF HELOTES, TEXAS (City of Helotes Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Helotes Code of Ordinances: CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF HELOTES, TEXAS....
Chapter 38 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 38 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION (City of Helotes Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Helotes Code of Ordinances: Chapter 38 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION....
Chapter 42 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 42 - FLOODS (City of Helotes Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Helotes Code of Ordinances: Chapter 42 - FLOODS....
Chapter 34 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 34 - ENVIRONMENT (City of Helotes Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Helotes Code of Ordinances: Chapter 34 - ENVIRONMENT....
Chapter 54 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 54 - NATURAL RESOURCES (City of Helotes Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Helotes Code of Ordinances: Chapter 54 - NATURAL RESOURCES....
Chapter 22 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 22 - CIVIL EMERGENCIES (City of Helotes Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Helotes Code of Ordinances: Chapter 22 - CIVIL EMERGENCIES....
Chapter 26 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 26 - COURTS (City of Helotes Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Helotes Code of Ordinances: Chapter 26 - COURTS....
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Helotes Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Helotes Code of Ordinances: Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
Chapter 66 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 66 - SIGNS (City of Helotes Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Helotes Code of Ordinances: Chapter 66 - SIGNS....
Chapter 30 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 30 - ELECTIONS (City of Helotes Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Helotes Code of Ordinances: Chapter 30 - ELECTIONS....
Chapter 6 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 6 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (City of Helotes Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Helotes Code of Ordinances: Chapter 6 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES....
Chapter 94 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 94 - VEGETATION (City of Helotes Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Helotes Code of Ordinances: Chapter 94 - VEGETATION....
Chapter 86 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 86 - TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES (City of Helotes Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Helotes Code of Ordinances: Chapter 86 - TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES....
Chapter 18 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 18 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS (City of Helotes Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Helotes Code of Ordinances: Chapter 18 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS....
Chapter 70 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 70 - SOLID WASTE (City of Helotes Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Helotes Code of Ordinances: Chapter 70 - SOLID WASTE....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Helotes Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 1,320 (19.0% of 6,951 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 3
Dave Cato WINNER
100.0% (1,161 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Gregg Michel WINNER
100.0% (1,161 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Sabrina McGowan WINNER
100.0% (1,161 votes)Mayor
Rich Whitehead WINNER
100.0% (1,161 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Anne Carraway WINNER
100.0% (1,161 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Buck Russel, II WINNER
100.0% (1,161 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Helotes Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,738 (25.0% of 6,952 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rich Whitehead WINNER
61.0% (1,060 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (678 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Helotes Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,155 (31.0% of 6,952 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rich Whitehead WINNER
61.0% (1,315 votes)Michael R. Vance
39.0% (840 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Helotes Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,460 (21.0% of 6,952 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rich Whitehead WINNER
55.0% (803 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
45.0% (657 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Helotes Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,738 (25.0% of 6,952 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rich Whitehead WINNER
72.0% (1,251 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (487 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Helotes Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,529 (22.0% of 6,952 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rich Whitehead WINNER
58.0% (887 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
42.0% (642 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Helotes Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 973 (14.0% of 6,952 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rich Whitehead WINNER
55.0% (535 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
45.0% (438 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Helotes Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,390 (20.0% of 6,952 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rich Whitehead WINNER
72.0% (1,001 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (389 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Helotes Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,321 (19.0% of 6,952 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rich Whitehead WINNER
56.0% (740 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (581 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Helotes Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,016 (29.0% of 6,952 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rich Whitehead WINNER
57.0% (1,149 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (867 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Helotes Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,668 (24.0% of 6,952 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rich Whitehead WINNER
66.0% (1,101 votes)David C. Morales
34.0% (567 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Helotes Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,946 (28.0% of 6,952 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rich Whitehead WINNER
60.0% (1,168 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (778 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Helotes Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,599 (23.0% of 6,952 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rich Whitehead WINNER
67.0% (1,071 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (528 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Helotes Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,738 (25.0% of 6,952 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rich Whitehead WINNER
59.0% (1,025 votes)Michael R. Vance
41.0% (713 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Helotes Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,946 (28.0% of 6,952 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rich Whitehead WINNER
58.0% (1,129 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (817 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Helotes Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,946 (28.0% of 6,952 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rich Whitehead WINNER
69.0% (1,343 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (603 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Helotes Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,251 (18.0% of 6,952 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rich Whitehead WINNER
58.0% (726 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (525 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Helotes Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,529 (22.0% of 6,952 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rich Whitehead WINNER
62.0% (948 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (581 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Helotes Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,182 (17.0% of 6,952 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rich Whitehead WINNER
67.0% (792 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (390 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Helotes Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,599 (23.0% of 6,952 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rich Whitehead WINNER
71.0% (1,135 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (464 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Helotes Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,043 (15.0% of 6,952 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rich Whitehead WINNER
57.0% (595 votes)Michael R. Vance
43.0% (448 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Helotes Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,251 (18.0% of 6,952 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rich Whitehead WINNER
60.0% (751 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (500 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Helotes Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,807 (26.0% of 6,952 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rich Whitehead WINNER
72.0% (1,301 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (506 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Helotes Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,668 (24.0% of 6,952 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rich Whitehead WINNER
70.0% (1,168 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (500 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Helotes Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,877 (27.0% of 6,952 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rich Whitehead WINNER
64.0% (1,201 votes)David C. Morales
36.0% (676 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Helotes City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Helotes City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Helotes City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Helotes City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Helotes City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Helotes City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Helotes City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Helotes City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Helotes City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Helotes City Council Regular Meeting
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2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Helotes City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Helotes City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Helotes City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Helotes City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Helotes City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Helotes City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Helotes City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Helotes City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Helotes City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Helotes City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Helotes City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Helotes City Council Regular Meeting
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8: Adjourn1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Helotes City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Helotes City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Helotes City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders