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CITY • Rusk County, TX
City of Henderson
Population / Scale
13,502
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.6900
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$22.7M
+2.8% YoY • +14.3% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$13.73M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -0.1 pts
1Y: +0.6 pts • 10Y: -1.4 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -7.0 pts
63.2 (C) → 56.2 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+2.8% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.2%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+14.3% (5Y)
10Y: +39.3% • Since '00: +206.0%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
+0.1383
FY 22: $0.5517 → FY 27: $0.6900
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 63.2 (C)'10: 59.6 (D)'17: 57.6 (D)'22: 56.3 (D)'27: 56.2 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $7.4M'10: $12.2M'17: $16.3M'22: $19.8M'27: $22.7M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Henderson Home Rule Charter (PART I - HOME RULE CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Henderson Home Rule Charter (PART I - HOME RULE CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Henderson Home Rule Charter (PART I - HOME RULE CHARTER) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/henderson/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIHORUCH Last Codified Supplement: 2025-10-03
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 56.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 17, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Henderson
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($22,659,991) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.690000 per $100 valuation: $0.540000 M&O + $0.150000 I&S) for City of Henderson. Source: City of Henderson Ordinance No. 2026-09-03 (Adopted Sept 17, 2026).
Total Appropriation
$22.7M
General Fund
$14.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.2M
Capital Projects
$1.3M
Per Capita
$1,678
Public Safety: $7.5M (33%)
0Public Works: $6.4M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $1.3M
Administration: $2.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6900 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED-3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 55.6 (D)• Adopted Sep 17, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2026-09-17-2026-612) — City of Henderson
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($22,051,373) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.529139 per $100 valuation) for City of Henderson.
Total Appropriation
$22.1M
General Fund
$14.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.1M
Capital Projects
$1.2M
Per Capita
$1,633
Public Safety: $7.3M (33%)
0Public Works: $6.3M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $1.3M
Administration: $2.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.529139 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.7% YoYFreedom Score: 55.4 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Henderson
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($22,788,242) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.541799 per $100 valuation) for City of Henderson.
Total Appropriation
$22.8M
General Fund
$14.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.1M
Capital Projects
$1.3M
Per Capita
$1,688
Public Safety: $7.6M (33%)
0Public Works: $6.5M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $1.3M
Administration: $2.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.541799 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 55.8 (D)• Adopted Sep 11, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Henderson
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Henderson (Rusk County) totaling $21,567,520. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5417 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$21.6M
General Fund
$14.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$1.2M
Per Capita
$1,597
Public Safety: $7.2M (33%)
0Public Works: $6.2M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $1.3M
Administration: $2.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5417 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.6% YoYFreedom Score: 56 (D)• Adopted Sep 11, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Henderson
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Henderson (Rusk County) totaling $20,734,013. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5418 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$20.7M
General Fund
$13.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$1.2M
Per Capita
$1,536
Public Safety: $6.9M (33%)
0Public Works: $5.9M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $1.2M
Administration: $2.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5418 / $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$22.66M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.7MPer Capita: $1,678Tax Rate: $0.6900Freedom: 56.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$22.05M(-3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.3MPer Capita: $1,633Tax Rate: $0.529139Freedom: 55.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$22.79M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.9MPer Capita: $1,688Tax Rate: $0.541799Freedom: 55.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$21.57M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.1MPer Capita: $1,597Tax Rate: $0.5417Freedom: 55.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$20.73M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.5MPer Capita: $1,536Tax Rate: $0.5418Freedom: 56 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$19.83M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.9MPer Capita: $1,469Tax Rate: $0.5517Freedom: 56.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$19.00M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.4MPer Capita: $1,407Tax Rate: $0.556665Freedom: 56.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$18.28M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.9MPer Capita: $1,354Tax Rate: $0.564458Freedom: 56.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$17.54M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.4MPer Capita: $1,299Tax Rate: $0.568974Freedom: 57.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$16.94M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.1MPer Capita: $1,254Tax Rate: $0.579216Freedom: 57.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$16.27M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.6MPer Capita: $1,205Tax Rate: $0.583271Freedom: 57.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$15.67M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.2MPer Capita: $1,161Tax Rate: $0.585604Freedom: 57.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$14.91M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.7MPer Capita: $1,105Tax Rate: $0.585604Freedom: 58.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$14.31M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.3MPer Capita: $1,060Tax Rate: $0.586775Freedom: 58.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$13.83M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.0MPer Capita: $1,024Tax Rate: $0.588535Freedom: 58.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$13.32M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.7MPer Capita: $986Tax Rate: $0.586181Freedom: 59 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$12.70M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.3MPer Capita: $941Tax Rate: $0.591457Freedom: 59.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$12.15M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.9MPer Capita: $900Tax Rate: $0.589683Freedom: 59.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$11.64M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.6MPer Capita: $862Tax Rate: $0.587914Freedom: 60 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$11.04M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.2MPer Capita: $817Tax Rate: $0.589678Freedom: 60.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$10.50M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.9MPer Capita: $777Tax Rate: $0.58673Freedom: 60.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$10.00M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.5MPer Capita: $740Tax Rate: $0.586143Freedom: 61.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$9.57M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.2MPer Capita: $709Tax Rate: $0.585557Freedom: 61.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$9.08M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.9MPer Capita: $672Tax Rate: $0.583215Freedom: 61.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$8.60M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $637Tax Rate: $0.587298Freedom: 62.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$8.23M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $610Tax Rate: $0.584949Freedom: 62.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$7.80M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $578Tax Rate: $0.589044Freedom: 62.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$7.40M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $548Tax Rate: $0.586688Freedom: 63.2 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 2026-2026-586 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of ordinance 2026-08-02 amending ordinance 04-04-31 adding Backflow prevention reporting for the City of Henderson. (Hortman)
Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of ordinance 2026-08-02 amending ordinance 04-04-31 adding Backflow prevention reporting for the City ...
Ord. 2026-2026-592 • Land Use & SubdivisionOverreach: 44/100
Consideration and possible action upon a minor plat called the Gregory-Gray Subdivision. The City of Henderson will sell 114 acres of the subdivision to Henderson Economic Development Corporation and retain 7 acres adjacent to Lake Forest Park Lake. (Aber
Consideration and possible action upon a minor plat called the Gregory-Gray Subdivision. The City of Henderson will sell 114 acres of the subdivision to Henders...
Ord. 2026-2026-584 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2026-09-02 adopting the revised proposed budget for 2026-2027 pursuant to local government code section 102.007 (a) and take a record vote.(Abercrombie/Kimbrell)
Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2026-09-02 adopting the revised proposed budget for 2026-2027 pursuant to local governmen...
Ord. 2026-2026-595 • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 62/100
Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission for an application submitted by the Henderson Economic Development Corporation. They are requesting the establishment of a Planned Development (PD) District fo
Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission for an application submitted by the Henderson Economic Developme...
Ordinance No. 2026-09-04 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Consideration and possible action upon accepting the Certification of Unopposed Candidates by Ordinance No. 2026-09-04 of November 3, 2026, declaring the unopposed candidates elected to office. (Jimerson)
Consideration and possible action upon accepting the Certification of Unopposed Candidates by Ordinance No. 2026-09-04 of November 3, 2026, declaring the unoppo...
Ord. 2026-2026-594 • Land Use & SubdivisionOverreach: 44/100
Consideration and possible action upon a plat subdividing one lot into two known as the Jenkins Subdivision. (Holland/Breitenburg)
Consideration and possible action upon a plat subdividing one lot into two known as the Jenkins Subdivision. (Holland/Breitenburg)...
Ord. 2026-2026-587 • Code Enforcement & PenaltiesOverreach: 78/100
Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2026-08-02 on a request to abandon an undeveloped portion of Birch Street between lots 8 and 9. (Jimerson/ Breitenberg)
Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2026-08-02 on a request to abandon an undeveloped portion of Birch Street between lots 8 ...
Ord. 2026-09-17-2026-612 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Consideration and possible action to ratify the property tax increase reflected in the 2026–2027 revised proposed budget pursuit to local government code 102.007 (C).
Consideration and possible action to ratify the property tax increase reflected in the 2026–2027 revised proposed budget pursuit to local government code 102.00...
Ord. 2026-2026-585 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2026-09-03 establishing a revised 2026 tax rate of sixty-nine, one hundred cents 0.690000 per $100.00 taxable value, which exceeds the no-new-revenue tax rate but does not exceed the v
Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2026-09-03 establishing a revised 2026 tax rate of sixty-nine, one hundred cents 0.690000...
Ord. 2026-2026-545 • Land Use & SubdivisionOverreach: 44/100
Consideration and possible action upon a plat subdividing one lot into two known as the Jenkins Subdivision. (Holland/Breitenburg)
Consideration and possible action upon a plat subdividing one lot into two known as the Jenkins Subdivision. (Holland/Breitenburg)...
Ord. 2026-2026-542 • Land Use & SubdivisionOverreach: 44/100
Consideration and possible action upon a minor plat called the Gregory-Gray Subdivision. The City of Henderson will sell 114 acres of the subdivision to Henderson Economic Development Corporation and retain 7 acres adjacent to Lake Forest Park Lake. (Aber
Consideration and possible action upon a minor plat called the Gregory-Gray Subdivision. The City of Henderson will sell 114 acres of the subdivision to Henders...
Ord. 2026-2026-476 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2026-09-03 for a revised 2026 tax rate that exceeds the no-new-revenue tax rate but does not exceed the voter approved tax rate of sixty-nine, one hundred cents 69 per $100.00 valuatio
Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2026-09-03 for a revised 2026 tax rate that exceeds the no-new-revenue tax rate but does ...
Ord. 2026-2026-479 • Code Enforcement & PenaltiesOverreach: 78/100
Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2026-08-02 on a request to abandon an undeveloped portion of Birch Street between lots 8 and 9. (Jimerson/ Breitenberg)
Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2026-08-02 on a request to abandon an undeveloped portion of Birch Street between lots 8 ...
Ord. 2026-2026-478 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of ordinance 2026-08-02 amending ordinance 04-04-31 adding Backflow prevention reporting for the City of Henderson. (Hortman)
Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of ordinance 2026-08-02 amending ordinance 04-04-31 adding Backflow prevention reporting for the City ...
Ordinance No. 2026-09-04 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Consideration and possible action upon accepting the Certification of Unopposed Candidates by Ordinance No. 2026-09-04 of November 3, 2026, declaring the unopposed candidates elected to office. (Jimerson)
Consideration and possible action upon accepting the Certification of Unopposed Candidates by Ordinance No. 2026-09-04 of November 3, 2026, declaring the unoppo...
Ord. 2026-2026-477 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2026-09-02 on the proposed budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.(Abercrombie/Kimbrell)
Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2026-09-02 on the proposed budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.(Abercrombie/Kimbrell)...
Ord. 2026-2026-555 • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 62/100
Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission for an application submitted by the Henderson Economic Development Corporation. They are requesting the establishment of a Planned Development (PD) District fo
Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission for an application submitted by the Henderson Economic Developme...
Ord. 2026-2026-504 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Open a public hearing on a revised proposed 2026 tax rate. (Mayor)
Open a public hearing on a revised proposed 2026 tax rate. (Mayor)...
Ord. 2026-2026-352 • Code Enforcement & PenaltiesOverreach: 78/100
Consideration and possible action on the second reading of Henderson Alarm Ordinance #2026-07-01.
Consideration and possible action on the second reading of Henderson Alarm Ordinance #2026-07-01....
Ord. 2026-2026-403 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Open the first public hearing on the proposed tax rate to exceed the no-new-revenue tax rate but does not exceed the voter approved tax rate .620000 per $100.00 valuation on each assessment to be based upon 100% of its appraised value. (Mayor)
Open the first public hearing on the proposed tax rate to exceed the no-new-revenue tax rate but does not exceed the voter approved tax rate .620000 per $100.00...
Ord. 2026-2026-184 • Code Enforcement & PenaltiesOverreach: 78/100
Consideration upon the first reading of an alarm ordinance 2026-07-01 for the Henderson Police Department. (Taylor)
Consideration upon the first reading of an alarm ordinance 2026-07-01 for the Henderson Police Department. (Taylor)...
Ord. 2026-2026-192 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Consideration upon the first reading of the International Building Codes Ordinance 2026-05-01. (Phalman/McElfresh)
Consideration upon the first reading of the International Building Codes Ordinance 2026-05-01. (Phalman/McElfresh)...
Ord. 2026-2026-227 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2026-05-02 that Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) and its successors and assigns ("Company"), is granted non-exclusive right, franchise and authority, for a 30-year term. (Jimerson/Abercrombie)
Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2026-05-02 that Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) and its successors and assigns ("Company"), is gr...
Ord. 2026-2026-211 • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 62/100
Planning and Zoning Minutes;There were no applications to consider. The April meeting was canceled.
Planning and Zoning Minutes;There were no applications to consider. The April meeting was canceled....
Ord. 2026-04-21-5 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Consider and adopt ordinance amending municipal code, fee schedules, or traffic regulations
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Henderson on 2026-04-21. Item considered during City of Henderson City Council - April 21, 2026 o...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (26)
UNIFORM MAY • 2024-11-19
November 2024 City of Henderson Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 1,744 (19.0% of 9,181 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1
Stephen Strong WINNER
100.0% (1,534 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Lee Scoggins WINNER
100.0% (1,534 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Greg Jackson WINNER
100.0% (1,534 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Gina Juarez WINNER
100.0% (1,534 votes)GENERAL • 2024-11-05
2024 GENERAL ELECTION — City of Henderson
Voter Turnout: 3,199 (34.8% of 9,181 registered voters)
Candidate Races
City of Henderson, Mayor
Henry Pace WINNER
100.0% (3,199 votes)City of Henderson, City Council Dist. 2
Michael Searcy WINNER
51.0% (244 votes)Reginald Weatherton
49.0% (234 votes)City of Henderson, City Council Dist. 3
Gregory Jackson WINNER
100.0% (281 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Henderson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,020 (22.0% of 9,181 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Henry Pace WINNER
62.0% (1,252 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (768 votes)GENERAL • 2022-11-08
2022 JOINT GENERAL ELECTION — City of Henderson
Voter Turnout: 290 (3.2% of 9,181 registered voters)
Candidate Races
City of Henderson, City Council Dist 3
Henry Pace WINNER
79.0% (229 votes)M. Rand Cates
21.0% (61 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Henderson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,653 (18.0% of 9,181 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Henry Pace WINNER
68.0% (1,124 votes)David C. Morales
32.0% (529 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Henderson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,846 (31.0% of 9,181 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Henry Pace WINNER
64.0% (1,821 votes)David C. Morales
36.0% (1,025 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Henderson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,846 (31.0% of 9,181 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Henry Pace WINNER
71.0% (2,021 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (825 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Henderson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,836 (20.0% of 9,181 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Henry Pace WINNER
72.0% (1,322 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (514 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Henderson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,561 (17.0% of 9,181 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Henry Pace WINNER
64.0% (999 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (562 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Henderson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,285 (14.0% of 9,181 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Henry Pace WINNER
65.0% (835 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (450 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Henderson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,377 (15.0% of 9,181 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Henry Pace WINNER
70.0% (964 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (413 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Henderson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,204 (24.0% of 9,181 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Henry Pace WINNER
57.0% (1,256 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (948 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Henderson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,469 (16.0% of 9,181 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Henry Pace WINNER
69.0% (1,014 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (455 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Henderson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,479 (27.0% of 9,181 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Henry Pace WINNER
70.0% (1,735 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
30.0% (744 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Henderson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,928 (21.0% of 9,181 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Henry Pace WINNER
70.0% (1,350 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (578 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Henderson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,663 (29.0% of 9,181 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Henry Pace WINNER
56.0% (1,491 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (1,172 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Henderson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,846 (31.0% of 9,181 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Henry Pace WINNER
57.0% (1,622 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (1,224 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Henderson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,387 (26.0% of 9,181 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Henry Pace WINNER
72.0% (1,719 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (668 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Henderson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,561 (17.0% of 9,181 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Henry Pace WINNER
61.0% (952 votes)Michael R. Vance
39.0% (609 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Henderson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,653 (18.0% of 9,181 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Henry Pace WINNER
59.0% (975 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (678 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Henderson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,561 (17.0% of 9,181 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Henry Pace WINNER
67.0% (1,046 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (515 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Henderson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,836 (20.0% of 9,181 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Henry Pace WINNER
64.0% (1,175 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (661 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Henderson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,020 (22.0% of 9,181 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Henry Pace WINNER
69.0% (1,394 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (626 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Henderson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,928 (21.0% of 9,181 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Henry Pace WINNER
71.0% (1,369 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (559 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Henderson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,204 (24.0% of 9,181 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Henry Pace WINNER
63.0% (1,389 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
37.0% (815 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Henderson Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,744 (19.0% of 9,181 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Henry Pace WINNER
63.0% (1,099 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
37.0% (645 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (342)
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City of Henderson City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-09-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Henderson City Council - September 17, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS2026-578: Proclamation for National Night OutProclamation for Cancer Awareness MonthProclamation for Fire Prevention WeekProclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness MonthItem-6: CONSENT AGENDA2026-579: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the August 18, 2026, Council Meeting. (Jimerson)2026-581: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the September 8, 2026, Council Meeting. (Jimerson)2026-582: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the September 11, 2026, Council meeting. (Jimerson)2026-583: Consideration and possible action upon the annual Turkey Trot 5k and Kids Dash for Saturday, November 28, 2026.Item-11: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2026-612: Consideration and possible action to ratify the property tax increase reflected in the 2026–2027 revised proposed budget pursuit to local government code 102.007 (C).2026-588: Consideration and possible action upon the HEDCO financials for the month of June 2026.(Gardella)2026-589: Consideration and possible action upon the HEDCO July 2026 financials. (Gardella)2026-590: Consideration and possible action on the Performance Agreement between HEDCO & William Grant Tank & Vessel. (Gardella)2026-591: Consideration and possible action on the Performance Agreement between HEDCO and Pepper Marine. (Gardella)2026-593: Consideration and possible action upon a policy following the requirements of 200 CFR 200, specifically Subpart D 200.317–200.327, for the purchase of goods and services using federal funds and that this Uniform Guidance adhere to the procurement of grant2026-596: Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation by the Interview Committee for the reappointments for two-year terms, Place 1 – Adam Duey, Place 2 – Micah Howard, Place 3 – Courtney Smith and a new appointment for a one-year term, Place 6 — Gabrie2026-597: Consideration and possible action upon the 2026-2027 Holiday Schedule. (Jimerson)2026-598: Consideration and possible action approving Resolution 2026-09-01 naming an official Newspaper for the City of Henderson. (Jimerson)2026-599: Consideration and possible action on the TML Risk Pool Ballot Places 1 through 4 for a six-year term. (Abercrombie)2026-600: Consideration and possible action upon the reappointments and a new appointment to the Board of Adjustments. (Breitenberg)Item-31: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2026-557: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2026-558: City Manager2026-602: Fire Department2026-603: Police Department2026-604: Animal Center2026-605: Community Development2026-563: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2026-564: Public Utilities2026-606: Finance Department2026-566: City Secretary2026-567: Communications and Marketing2026-607: HEDCO2026-569: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2026-608: Civic Center2026-571: Main Street/Tourism2026-572: Municipal CourtItem-48: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2026-573: Board of Adjustments Minutes2026-574: Planning and Zoning Minutes2026-575: Main Street Meeting Minutes2026-576: Preservation Minutes2026-609: HEDCO MinutesItem-54: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2026-610: Convene into executive session to consult with the City Attorney in accordance with Vernon's Texas Government Code chapter 551, section 072 Real Propoerty. (Mayor)Item-56: REGULAR SESSION:2026-611: Reconvene into regular session and take necessary action as a result of the closed session. (Mayor)Item-58: ADJOURNMENT2026-577: Adjourn2026-584: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2026-09-02 adopting the revised proposed budget for 2026-2027 pursuant to local government code section 102.007 (a) and take a record vote.(Abercrombie/Kimbrell)2026-585: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2026-09-03 establishing a revised 2026 tax rate of sixty-nine, one hundred cents 0.690000 per $100.00 taxable value, which exceeds the no-new-revenue tax rate but does not exceed the v2026-586: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of ordinance 2026-08-02 amending ordinance 04-04-31 adding Backflow prevention reporting for the City of Henderson. (Hortman)2026-587: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2026-08-02 on a request to abandon an undeveloped portion of Birch Street between lots 8 and 9. (Jimerson/ Breitenberg)2026-592: Consideration and possible action upon a minor plat called the Gregory-Gray Subdivision. The City of Henderson will sell 114 acres of the subdivision to Henderson Economic Development Corporation and retain 7 acres adjacent to Lake Forest Park Lake. (Aber2026-594: Consideration and possible action upon a plat subdividing one lot into two known as the Jenkins Subdivision. (Holland/Breitenburg)2026-595: Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission for an application submitted by the Henderson Economic Development Corporation. They are requesting the establishment of a Planned Development (PD) District fo2026-601: Consideration and possible action upon accepting the Certification of Unopposed Candidates by Ordinance No. 2026-09-04 of November 3, 2026, declaring the unopposed candidates elected to office. (Jimerson)2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Henderson City Council - September 15, 2026
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Item-58: ADJOURNMENT2026-503: AdjournItem-56: REGULAR SESSION:Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS2026-512: Proclamation for National Night OutProclamation for Cancer Awareness MonthProclamation for Fire Prevention WeekProclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness MonthItem-6: CONSENT AGENDA2026-422: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the August 18, 2026, Council Meeting. (Jimerson)2026-444: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the September 1, 2026, Council meeting. (Jimerson)2026-552: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the September 8, 2026, Council Meeting. (Jimerson)2026-511: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the September 11, 2026, Council meeting. (Jimerson)2026-513: Consideration and possible action upon the annual Turkey Trot 5k and Kids Dash for Saturday, November 28, 2026.Item-12: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2026-514: Consideration and possible action upon the HEDCO financials for the month of June 2026.(Gardella)2026-515: Consideration and possible action upon the HEDCO July 2026 financials. (Gardella)2026-516: Consideration and possible action on the Performance Agreement between HEDCO & William Grant Tank & Vessel. (Gardella)2026-517: Consideration and possible action on the Performance Agreement between HEDCO and Pepper Marine. (Gardella)2026-544: Consideration and possible action upon a policy following the requirements of 200 CFR 200, specifically Subpart D 200.317–200.327, for the purchase of goods and services using federal funds and that this Uniform Guidance adhere to the procurement of grant2026-554: Reconvene into regular session and take necessary action as a result of the closed session. (Mayor)2026-546: Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation by the Interview Committee for the reappointments for two-year terms, Place 1 – Adam Duey, Place 2 – Micah Howard, Place 3 – Courtney Smith and a new appointment for a one-year term, Place 6 — Gabrie2026-547: Consideration and possible action upon the 2026-2027 Holiday Schedule. (Jimerson)2026-548: Consideration and possible action approving Resolution 2026-09-01 naming an official Newspaper for the City of Henderson. (Jimerson)2026-549: Consideration and possible action on the TML Risk Pool Ballot Places 1 through 4 for a six-year term. (Abercrombie)2026-550: Consideration and possible action upon the reappointments and a new appointment to the Board of Adjustments. (Breitenberg)Item-31: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2026-483: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2026-484: City Manager2026-485: Fire Department2026-486: Police Department2026-487: Animal Center2026-488: Community Development2026-489: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2026-490: Public Utilities2026-491: Finance Department2026-492: City Secretary2026-493: Communications and Marketing2026-494: HEDCO2026-495: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2026-496: Civic Center2026-497: Main Street/Tourism2026-498: Municipal CourtItem-48: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2026-499: Board of Adjustments Minutes2026-500: Planning and Zoning Minutes2026-501: Main Street Meeting Minutes2026-502: Preservation Minutes2026-518: HEDCO MinutesItem-54: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2026-553: Convene into executive session to consult with the City Attorney in accordance with Vernon's Texas Government Code chapter 551, section 072 Real Propoerty. (Mayor)2026-477: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2026-09-02 on the proposed budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.(Abercrombie/Kimbrell)2026-476: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2026-09-03 for a revised 2026 tax rate that exceeds the no-new-revenue tax rate but does not exceed the voter approved tax rate of sixty-nine, one hundred cents 69 per $100.00 valuatio2026-478: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of ordinance 2026-08-02 amending ordinance 04-04-31 adding Backflow prevention reporting for the City of Henderson. (Hortman)2026-479: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2026-08-02 on a request to abandon an undeveloped portion of Birch Street between lots 8 and 9. (Jimerson/ Breitenberg)2026-542: Consideration and possible action upon a minor plat called the Gregory-Gray Subdivision. The City of Henderson will sell 114 acres of the subdivision to Henderson Economic Development Corporation and retain 7 acres adjacent to Lake Forest Park Lake. (Aber2026-545: Consideration and possible action upon a plat subdividing one lot into two known as the Jenkins Subdivision. (Holland/Breitenburg)2026-555: Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission for an application submitted by the Henderson Economic Development Corporation. They are requesting the establishment of a Planned Development (PD) District fo2026-551: Consideration and possible action upon accepting the Certification of Unopposed Candidates by Ordinance No. 2026-09-04 of November 3, 2026, declaring the unopposed candidates elected to office. (Jimerson)2026-09-11 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Henderson City Council - September 11, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2026-507: Open a public hearing on a revised proposed 2026-2027 budget. (Mayor)2026-508: Consideration and possible action upon closing this public hearing. (Mayor)2026-509: Consideration upon the first reading of ordinance 2026-09-02 on the 2026-2027 proposed budget. (Abercrombie)2026-505: Consideration and possible action upon closing this public hearing.2026-506: Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2026-09-03 for a revised 2026 tax rate that exceeds the no-new-revenue tax rate but does not exceed the voter approved tax rate of sixty-nine, one hundred cents 69 per $100.00 valuation on each assessment Item-10: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-11: REGULAR SESSION:Item-12: ADJOURNMENT2026-465: Adjourn2026-504: Open a public hearing on a revised proposed 2026 tax rate. (Mayor)2026-08-27 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Henderson City Council - August 27, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2026-510: Consideration and possible action upon canceling the September 1st and 8th, 2026 Council meetings setting a public hearing date for a revised budget to be set for September 11, 2026 at 3 p.m.2026-480: Consideration and possible action upon taking a record vote for a revised proposed 2026 property tax rate.(Abercrombie)2026-481: Consideration and possible action upon setting a public hearing date for a revised proposed tax rate to be set for September 11, 2026 at 3 p.m.Item-8: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-9: REGULAR SESSION:Item-10: ADJOURNMENT2026-443: Adjourn2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Henderson City Council - August 18, 2026
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2026-369: AdjournItem-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTSItem-5: CONSENT AGENDA2026-348: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the July 7, 2026, Council Meeting. (Jimerson)2026-400: Consideration and possible action upon the minutes of the Special Called Council Meeting of July 28, 2026. (Jimerson)2026-326: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the July 28, 2026, Budget Workshop. (Jimerson)2026-375: Consideration and possible action upon the minutes of the August 4, 2026, Council Meeting. (Jimerson)2026-417: Consideration and possible action upon a street closure request at E. Minden and E. Elk for the 2nd annual Vintage Market Day on Saturday, September 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Item-11: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2026-409: Consideration and possible action upon amendment #1 to the Hazard Mitigation Grant project # DR4485-0179. (Holland/Brown)2026-410: Consideration and possible action upon amendment #2 to the Hazard Mitigation Grant project # DR4485-0179. (Holland/Brown)2026-407: Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation from the Water and Wastewater Rate Study Task Force. (Abercrombie/Hortman)2026-373: Consideration and possible action upon the first reading of ordinance 2026-08-02 amending ordinance 04-04-31 adding Backflow prevention reporting for the City of Henderson. (Hortman)2026-372: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of an alarm ordinance 2026-07-01 for the Henderson Police Department. (Taylor)2026-405: Open a public hearing on a proposed 2026-2027 budget. (Mayor)2026-404: Consideration and possible action upon closing the public hearing. (Mayor)2026-406: Consideration and possible action upon closing the public hearing. (Mayor)2026-408: Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation of the bid opening for Banking Services.(Jimerson/Kimbrell)2026-402: Consideration and possible action upon a contract with the Rusk County Elections Administrator to run the November 3, 2026, Municipal Election for Mayor, Council Districts , two, three and proposition one for a Charter amendment. (Jimerson)2026-401: Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2026-08-02 on a request to abandon an undeveloped portion of Birch Street between lots 8 and 9. (Jimerson/ Breitenberg)2026-185: Consideration and possible action upon Resolution 2026-08-02 updating the Master Fee Schedule for Open Records, Parks, Fire, Police, and Water Department. (Gray/Ybarra/Taylor/David)2026-371: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of a Substandard and Dangerous Structure procedure Ordinance 2026-06-02. (Breitenberg/McElfresh)2026-411: Consideration and possible action upon a replat subdividing Lot 5 Block 152 located at 709 N. Mill Street for Chancey Banks to build two residential homes. (Breitenberg)2026-412: Consideration and possible action upon the HEDCO financials for the month of June 2026.2026-413: Consider and take necessary action on Performance Agreement between HEDCO & Atwoods.2026-414: Consideration of possible action the Performance Agreement between HEDCO and Brasso.2026-419: Consideration and possible action on the HEDCO Scope of Work for 2026-2027.2026-418: Consideration and possible action up HEDCO 2026 BudgetItem-32: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2026-349: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2026-350: City Manager2026-351: Fire Department2026-353: Animal Center2026-354: Community Development2026-355: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2026-356: Public Utilities2026-357: Finance Department2026-358: City Secretary2026-359: Communications and Marketing2026-360: HEDCO2026-415: Review Sales Tax Revenue for June 20262026-361: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2026-362: Civic Center2026-363: Main Street/Tourism2026-364: Municipal CourtItem-50: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2026-365: Board of Adjustments Minutes of July 14 20262026-366: Planning and Zoning Minutes there was no July meeting.2026-367: Main Street Meeting Minutes2026-368: Preservation Minutes2026-416: HEDCO MinutesItem-56: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2026-420: Convene into executive session to consult with the City Attorney in accordance with Vernon's Texas Government Code chapter 551, section 087. (Mayor)Item-58: REGULAR SESSION:2026-421: Reconvene into regular session and take necessary action as a result of the closed session. (Mayor)Item-60: ADJOURNMENT2026-403: Open the first public hearing on the proposed tax rate to exceed the no-new-revenue tax rate but does not exceed the voter approved tax rate .620000 per $100.00 valuation on each assessment to be based upon 100% of its appraised value. (Mayor)2026-352: Consideration and possible action on the second reading of Henderson Alarm Ordinance #2026-07-01.2026-08-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Henderson City Council - August 04, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2026-374: Consideration and possible action upon taking a record vote for the proposed 2026 property tax rate. (Abercrombie)2026-376: Consideration and possible action upon Resolution 2026-08-01 Ordering a Municipal Election to be held November 3, 2026, for Mayor and Council Districts 2 and 3 with one Charter amendment proposition. (Jimerson)Item-7: ADJOURNMENT2026-347: Adjourn2026-07-28 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Henderson City Council - July 28, 2026
2026-07-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Henderson City Council - July 07, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTSItem-5: CONSENT AGENDA2026-255: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the May 19, 2026 Council Meeting.2026-322: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the June 16, 2026 Council Meeting.2026-370: Consideration and possible action upon a street closure for E. WIlson from 79 E. to 79 N. on July 14, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the Call Back to God Event.Item-9: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2026-325: Consideration and possible action upon Resolution 2026-07-01 by the City Council of the City of Henderson, Texas, authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation and providing for the effective date thereof. (Abercrombie2026-192: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of the International Building Codes Ordinance 2026-05-01. (Phalman/McElfresh)2026-277: Consideration upon the first reading of a Substandard and Dangerous Structure procedure Ordinance 2026-06-02. (Breitenberg/McElfresh)2026-280: Consideration and possible action upon a contract with Envirotrax on the backflow prevention reporting for the City of Henderson. (Hortman)2026-319: Consideration and possible action upon the HEDCO financials for the month of May 2026.Item-16: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2026-256: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2026-257: City Manager2026-258: Fire Department2026-259: Police Department2026-260: Animal Center2026-261: Community Development2026-262: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2026-263: Public Utilities2026-264: Finance Department2026-265: City Secretary2026-266: Communications and Marketing2026-267: HEDCO2026-320: Sales Tax Revenue for May 20262026-268: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2026-269: Civic Center2026-270: Main Street/Tourism2026-271: Municipal CourtItem-34: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2026-272: Board of Adjustments Minutes2026-273: Planning and Zoning Minutes2026-274: Main Street Meeting Minutes2026-275: Preservation Minutes2026-283: HEDCO Minutes2026-321: To review HEDCO MinutesItem-41: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2026-323: Convene into executive session to consult with the City Attorney in accordance with Vernon's Texas Government Code Chapter 551, section 087. (Mayor)Item-43: REGULAR SESSION:2026-324: Reconvene into regular session and take necessary action as a result of the closed session. (Mayor)Item-45: ADJOURNMENT2026-276: Adjourn2026-184: Consideration upon the first reading of an alarm ordinance 2026-07-01 for the Henderson Police Department. (Taylor)2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Henderson City Council - June 16, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTSItem-5: CONSENT AGENDA2026-231: Consideration of possible action upon the May 19, 2026 Council meeting minutes. (Jimerson)2026-253: Consideration and possible action upon the Freedom Festival Street closures. (Taylor/Ybarra)Item-8: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2026-227: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2026-05-02 that Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) and its successors and assigns ("Company"), is granted non-exclusive right, franchise and authority, for a 30-year term. (J2026-278: Consideration and possible action upon moving the regular scheduled council meeting from Tuesday, July 21st to Tuesday, July the 7th, 2026. (Jimerson)2026-254: Consideration and possible action upon setting a budget workshop for July 28, 2026 located in the Community Center at Fairpark to start at 3 p.m. (Jimerson)2026-279: Consideration and possible action upon a contract for the Henderson Fire Department to be compensated for expenses for responding to emergencies outside the city limits. (Ybarra)2026-284: Consideration and possible action authorizing the Administration Department to begin the Bank depository bid process. (Kimbrell)2026-285: Consideration and possible action upon the HEDCO financials for the month of April 2026. (Gardella)2026-286: Consideration and possible action upon the Performance Agreement between HEDCO & Atwoods Distributing, LP. (Gardella)2026-289: Consideration and possible action accepting ownership, operation, and maintenance of the infrastructure completed at the Innovation Park from HEDCO to the City of Henderson, Tx. (Gardella)2026-290: Consideration and possible action accepting ownership, operation, and maintenance of the infrastructure completed at Preston Road from HEDCO to the City of Henderson, Tx. (Gardella)2026-291: Consideration and possible action accepting ownership, operation, and maintenance of the infrastructure completed at Taylor Dr (Case-hill Group) from the HEDCO to the City of Henderson, Tx. (Gardella)2026-292: Consideration and possible action accepting ownership, operation, and maintenance of the infrastructure completed on Brady Subdivision from the HEDCO to the City of Henderson, Tx. (Gardella)Item-21: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2026-232: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2026-233: City Manager2026-234: Fire Department2026-235: Police Department2026-236: Animal Center2026-237: Community Development2026-238: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2026-239: Public Utilities2026-240: Finance Department2026-241: City Secretary2026-242: Communications and Marketing2026-243: HEDCO2026-287: Sales tax revenue for April 2026.2026-244: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2026-245: Civic Center2026-246: Main Street/Tourism2026-247: Municipal CourtItem-39: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2026-248: Board of Adjustments Minutes2026-249: Planning and Zoning Minutes2026-250: Main Street Meeting Minutes2026-251: Preservation Minutes2026-288: HEDCO MinutesItem-45: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2026-293: Convene into executive session to consult with the City Attorney in accordance with Vernon's Texas Government Code chapter 551, section 087. (Mayor)Item-47: REGULAR SESSION:2026-294: Reconvene into regular session and take necessary action as a result of the closed session. (Mayor)Item-49: ADJOURNMENT2026-252: Adjourn2026-192: Consideration upon the first reading of the International Building Codes Ordinance 2026-05-01. (Phalman/McElfresh)2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Henderson City Council - May 19, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTSItem-5: CONSENT AGENDA2026-193: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting. (Jimerson)2026-223: Consideration and possible action upon closing streets for the Juneteenth Parade.2026-230: Consideration and possible action upon the Auditors Engagement Letter for the 2025-2026 budget. (Kimbrell)Item-9: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2026-187: Consideration and possible action upon the reappointment of the Main Street Board members for a two-year term: Ben Patterson, Lisa McConnell and Kelly Bumgardener. New appointment with a two-year term, the interview committee recommends Donavan Dickeson a2026-219: Consideration and possible action upon the HEDCO financials for the month of March 2026. (Gardella)2026-225: Consideration and possible action upon the new Performance Agreement between HEDCO & BRASSO Development, LLC. (Gardella)2026-226: Consideration and Possible action upon approving the recommendation of the Selection Review Committee to award by Resolution 2022-05-01 for administrative services in conjunction with the submittal of an application for funding through the 2026 Downtown RItem-15: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2026-194: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2026-195: City Manager2026-196: Fire Department2026-197: Police Department2026-198: Animal Center2026-199: Community Development2026-200: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2026-201: Public Utilities2026-202: Finance Department2026-203: City Secretary2026-204: Communications and Marketing2026-205: HEDCO2026-221: Sales tax revenue for March 20262026-206: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2026-207: Civic Center2026-208: Main Street/Tourism2026-209: Municipal CourtItem-33: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2026-210: Board of Adjustments: There were no applications to consider. The April meeting was canceled.2026-213: Main Street Meeting Minutes2026-214: Preservation Minutes2026-222: HEDCO MinutesItem-39: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2026-228: Convene into executive session to consult with the City Attorney in accordance with Vernon's Texas Government Code chapter 551, section 087.Item-41: REGULAR SESSION:2026-229: Convene in regular session and take necessary action as a result of the closed session. (Mayor)Item-43: ADJOURNMENT2026-215: Adjourn2026-227: Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2026-05-02 that Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) and its successors and assigns ("Company"), is granted non-exclusive right, franchise and authority, for a 30-year term. (Jimerson/Abercrombie)2026-211: Planning and Zoning Minutes;There were no applications to consider. The April meeting was canceled.2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Henderson City Council - April 21, 2026
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-04-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Henderson City Council - April 07, 2026
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-03-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Henderson City Council - March 24, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS2026-107: Annual Audit Presentation by Gollob Morgan Peddy, PC.Item-6: CONSENT AGENDA2026-50: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of February 17, 2026.Item-8: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2026-73: Consideration and possible action on Resolution 2026-03-01 electing to participate in tax abatement agreements, and establishing guidelines and criteria governing tax abatement for economic development prospects in the City of Henderson. (Jimerson)2026-74: Consideration and possible action entering into a tax abatement agreement with Velvin Production Company Inc. (Jimerson)2026-75: Consideration and possible action upon renewing Ordinance 2021-05-01 extending the renewal for five years for the Industrial Park Reinvestment Zone. (Jimerson)2026-106: Consideration and possible action on the re-appointment of James Holmes as the Municipal Court of Record Judge for a four (4) year term expiring April 2030 for the City of Henderson. (Jimerson)2026-108: Consideration and possible action upon Resolution 2026-03-03 adopting a Cybersecurity Policy. (Jimerson)2026-76: Consideration and possible action upon Resolution 2026-03-02 denying a rate increase from CenterPoint Energy for forty–five days. (Jimerson)2026-77: Consideration and possible action upon updating authorized signatories on all City of Henderson accounts with all Financial Institutions by removing John Fullen, Rusty Chote, and Karen Arnall as authorized signers and adding Henry Pace as an authorized si2026-81: Consideration and possible action upon a minor plat application to replat Block 325 of the David Beard Subdivision to meet the needs of existing development at 420 and 430 US Highway 79 (Breitenberg)2026-78: Consideration and possible action upon the HEDCO financials for the month of January 2026. (Gardella)2026-105: Consider and take necessary action on Interlocal Agreement between HEDCO & Rusk County for Jet A Fuel at the Rusk County Airport. (Gardella)2026-109: Consideration and possible action on Performance Agreement for Old School Services. (Gardella)Item-20: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2026-51: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2026-52: City Manager2026-53: Fire Department2026-54: Police Department2026-55: Animal Center2026-56: Community Development2026-57: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2026-58: Public Utilities2026-59: Finance Department2026-60: City Secretary2026-61: Communications and Marketing2026-62: HEDCO2026-79: Sales Tax Revenue for January 2026.2026-63: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2026-64: Civic Center2026-65: Main Street/Tourism2026-66: Municipal CourtItem-38: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2026-67: Board of Adjustments Minutes2026-68: Planning and Zoning Minutes March meeting cancelled.2026-69: Cemetery Board Meeting Minutes-No meeting2026-70: Main Street Meeting Minutes2026-71: Preservation Minutes2026-80: HEDCO meeting minutes for February 2026.Item-45: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2026-110: Convene into executive session to consult with the City Attorney in accordance with Vernon's Texas Government Code Chapter 551, section 087. (Mayor)Item-47: REGULAR SESSION:2026-111: Convene into regular session and take necessary action as a result of the closed session.Item-49: ADJOURNMENT2026-72: Adjourn2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Henderson City Council - February 17, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTSItem-5: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2026-46: Convene into executive session to consult with the City Attorney in accordance with Vernon's Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, section 087.Item-7: REGULAR SESSION:2026-47: Convene into regular session and take necessary action as a result of the closed session.2026-48: Consideration and possible action upon a Chapter 312 tax abatement agreement for Velvin Productions located in the reinvestment zone known as the Henderson Industrial Park.2026-49: Consideration and possible action upon an amendment to the UT EMS renewal contract with the City of Henderson.Item-11: CONSENT AGENDA2026-12: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the January 20, 2026, Council Meeting. (Jimerson)2026-8: Consideration and possible action upon a request for street closures downtown on Saturday, March 14, 2026 (Duke)2026-36: Consideration and possible action upon the HEDCO financial's for the month of December 2025. (Gardella)2026-43: Consideration and possible action upon the annual Statement of Compliance for West Fraser Wood Products located at 600, 700 and 800 Blocks of Industrial Drive. (Jimerson)Item-16: REGULAR COUNCIL BUSINESS2026-37: Consideration and possible action upon the Amended Performance Agreement for First Methodist Church Preschool. (Gardella)2026-38: Consideration and possible action upon the HEDCO 2026 By-Law Amendments. (Gardella)2026-42: Consideration and possible action to approve the waiver and release for Brasso Development & Construction, LLC. (Gardella)2026-44: Consideration and possible action on approval of the City of Henderson becoming a member of Sourcewell. (Hortman)2026-45: Consideration and possible action upon a minor plat application to combine two lots at 418 Broadway St for purposes of development (Breitenberg)2026-7: Consideration and possible action upon the Main Street Advisory Board By-Law Amendments. (Duke)Item-23: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2026-13: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2026-14: City Manager2026-15: Fire Department2026-16: Police Department2026-35: PD Racial Profile Report2026-17: Animal Center2026-18: Community Development2026-19: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2026-20: Public Utilities2026-21: Finance Department2026-22: City Secretary2026-23: Communications and Marketing2026-24: HEDCO2026-39: Sales Tax Revenue for December 2025.2026-25: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2026-26: Civic Center2026-27: Main Street/Tourism2026-28: Municipal CourtItem-42: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2026-29: Board of Adjustments Minutes2026-30: Planning and Zoning Minutes2026-31: Cemetery Board Meeting Minutes2026-32: Main Street Meeting Minutes2026-33: Preservation Minutes2026-41: HEDCO meeting minutes for January 2026.Item-49: ADJOURNMENT2026-34: Adjourn2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Henderson City Council - January 20, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS2025-837: The team from UT would like to present to the council a look back at 2025 and share the latest clinical updates from our EMS Medical Director with the council.Item-6: CONSENT AGENDA2025-808: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the October 28, 2025, Council Meeting. (Jimerson)2025-840: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the November 18, 2025, Council Meeting. (Jimerson)2025-839: Consideration and possible action upon street closure for the Mardi Gras event.2026-1: Consideration of possible action upon the HEDCO financial's for the month(s) of October, 2025 & November 2025. (Gardella)Item-11: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2025-842: Consideration and possible action upon the final payment of $126,890.30 on the extension of the East Side Sewer Main Replacement Project. (Neal/Hortman)2026-9: Consideration and possible action upon authorizing Stokes & Associates to file a Project Information Form (PIF) to the Texas Water Development Boards Clean Water State Revolving Fund for potential funding of the Lake Striker Water Infrastructure Improveme2025-835: Consideration and possible action upon authorizing the Mayor to create and appoint a rate study task force for water. (Hortman)2025-838: Consideration and possible action upon authorizing the Finance Director, Stephanie Kimbrell, as an authorized signer on all the City of Henderson accounts with all Financial Institutions. (Abercrombie)2025-831: Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation for a vacancy on the Main Street Board. (Jimerson)2025-832: Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation for a vacancy and a reappointment on the Planning and Zoning Board. (Jimerson)2025-833: Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation to replace a member on the Board of Adjustments with an alternate. (Jimerson)2025-836: Consideration and possible action upon the appointment of a Charter Review Committee. (Jimerson)2026-2: Consideration and possible action upon performance agreement between HEDCO & Velvin Production Company. (Gardella)2026-7: Consideration and possible action upon a minor plat application received by Norman and Gretchen Walton to combine three lots located at the intersection of Peach St and US 79 for development purposes (Breitenberg)2026-8: Consideration and possible action on a minor plat application received by Sam Arellano to divide a parcel of land located at 301 Yandle Dr into three lots for development purposes (Breitenberg)Item-24: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2025-809: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2025-810: City Manager2025-811: Fire Department2025-812: Police Department2025-813: Animal Center2025-814: Community Development2025-815: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2025-816: Public Utilities2025-817: Finance Department2025-818: City Secretary2025-819: Communications and Marketing2025-820: HEDCO2026-3: Sales Tax Revenue for October 2025 & November 2025.2025-821: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2025-822: Civic Center2025-823: Main Street/Tourism2025-824: Municipal CourtItem-42: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2025-825: Board of Adjustments Minutes2025-826: Planning and Zoning Minutes2025-827: Cemetery Board Meeting Minutes2025-828: Main Street Meeting Minutes2025-829: Preservation Minutes2026-4: HEDCO Meeting Minutes for November & December 2025.Item-49: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2026-10: Convene into executive session to consult with the City Attorney in accordance with Vernon’s Texas Government Code Annotated, Chapter 551, section 087.Item-51: REGULAR SESSION:2026-11: Convene into regular session and necessary action as a result of the closed session.Item-53: ADJOURNMENT2025-830: Adjourn2026-6: Consideration and possible action upon the HEDCO 2026 By-Law Amendments. (Gardella)2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Henderson City Council - December 16, 2025
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTSItem-5: CONSENT AGENDA2026-82: Consideration of possible actionItem-7: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSIONItem-8: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2026-83: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2026-84: City Manager2026-85: Fire Department2026-86: Police Department2026-87: Animal Center2026-88: Community Development2026-89: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2026-90: Public Utilities2026-91: Finance Department2026-92: City Secretary2026-93: Communications and Marketing2026-94: HEDCO2026-95: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2026-96: Civic Center2026-97: Main Street/Tourism2026-98: Municipal CourtItem-25: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2026-99: Board of Adjustments Minutes2026-100: Planning and Zoning Minutes2026-101: Cemetery Board Meeting Minutes2026-102: Main Street Meeting Minutes2026-103: Preservation MinutesItem-31: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-32: REGULAR SESSION:Item-33: ADJOURNMENT2026-104: Adjourn2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Henderson City Council - December 16, 2025
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6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Henderson City Council - November 18, 2025
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS2025-774: Issue an oath of office to persons duly elected to the following offices by no opposing candidate or application submitted: Council District One, Council Member District Four and Council Member District Five. (Jimerson)2025-775: Presentation to outgoing Council Member.2025-776: Appointment of Mayor pro tem.2025-784: Proclamation for National Diabetes Awareness Month, Healthy Texas Youth Ambassadors from Rusk County 4-HItem-9: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2025-782: Convene into executive session to consult with the City Attorney in accordance with Vernon's Texas Government Code Annotated, Chapter 551.071.Item-11: REGULAR SESSION:2025-783: Convene into regular session and take action necessary as a result of the closed session.Item-13: CONSENT AGENDA2025-737: Consideration of possible action upon the HEDCO financial's for the month of September 2025. (Gardella)2025-777: Consideration and possible action upon street closures for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade December 4, 2025 (Ybarra/Taylor) at 6 p.m2025-781: Consideration and possible action upon street closures for A Merry Christmas on Main event on December 6, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. (Taylor/Yabarra)2025-778: Consideration and possible action upon a contract with MPA Fireworks for the Independence Day Fireworks display to be held July 4, 2026 (Ybarra)Item-18: REGULAR COUNCIL BUSINESS2025-780: Consoderation and possible action upon Resolution 2025-11-01 to deny SWEPCO's rate increase request. (Abercrombie)2025-779: Consideration and possible action upon the disbursement of 346 votes for the City of Henderson on the Rusk County Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 term. (Jimerson)2025-762: Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation for seven members on the Historic Landmark Preservation Committee. (Jimerson)2025-761: Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation for a vacancy on the Main Street Board. (Jimerson)2025-754: Board of Adjustments draft Minutes of October 14, 20252025-764: Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation on the reappointments of two members on the Planning and Zoning Commission. (Jimerson)2025-765: Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation on the reappointments of two members on the Board of Adjustments. (Jimerson)2025-773: Consideration and possible action upon canceling the December 16th, 2025 Council Meeting. (Jimerson)2025-760: Consideration and possible action upon a performance agreement between HEDCO and Henderson Boys Baseball Association. (Gardella)2025-763: Consideration and possible action upon a performance agreement between HEDCO and Bane Investment Holdings. (Gardella)2025-766: Consideration and possible action upon a performance agreement between HEDCO and Sadler Powder Coating, LLC. (Gardella)2025-767: Consideration and possible action upon a performance agreement between HEDCO and Wiseman Ministries. (Gardella)2025-768: Consideration and possible action upon performance agreement between HEDCO and First Methodist Church. (Gardella)2025-769: Consideration and possible action upon a performance agreement between HEDCO and Henderson Civic Center, Inc. (Gardella)2025-770: Consideration and possible action upon a performance agreement between HEDCO and Brasso Development & Construction, LLC. (Gardella)2025-772: Consideration and possible action upon HEDCO Budget Amendments #2.Item-34: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2025-738: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2025-739: City Manager2025-740: Fire Department2025-741: Police Department2025-742: Animal Center2025-743: Community Development2025-744: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2025-745: Public Utilities2025-746: Finance Department2025-747: City Secretary2025-748: Communications and Marketing2025-749: HEDCO2025-750: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2025-751: Civic Center2025-752: Main Street/Tourism2025-753: Municipal CourtItem-51: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2025-755: Planning and Zoning Minutes there was no meeting in October.2025-756: Cemetery Board Meeting Minutes there was no meeting in October.2025-757: Main Street Meeting Minutes will be ready for the next council meeting.2025-758: Preservation Minutes there was no meeting in October.2025-771: Henderson Economic Development Minutes of August, September, and October meetings.Item-58: ADJOURNMENT2025-759: Adjourn2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Henderson City Council - November 18, 2025
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5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-10-28 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Henderson City Council - October 28, 2025
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2025-676: Convene into executive session to consult with the City Attorney in accordance with Vernon's Texas Government Code Annotated, Chapter 551, Section 087.Item-6: REGULAR SESSION:2025-675: Convene into regular session and take action necessary as a result of the closed session.2025-678: Consider and possible action to approve the Perfomance Agreement between Velvin Oil and Henderson Economic Development Corporation.2025-661: Tabled item; Consideration and Possible Action upon a recommendation from the interview committee on appointments of vacancies on the HEDCO Board. (Abercrombie/Mayor)2025-679: Consideration and possible action upon awarding Lone Star Global of Henderson, the low bidder of the bid proposal submitted for the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Grant for a generator to be located at 300 W. Main Street. (Holland/Wick)2025-660: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2025-09-03 canceling the November 4th, 2025 Municipal Election, declaring the unopposed applicants as Council Members for Districts one, four and five. (Jimerson)2025-673: Consideration and possible action upon a minor plat application submitted by Ricky Gibson combining lot 1 BLK 362 and lot 6 BLK 636 into one lot. (Breitenberg)2025-680: Consideration and possible action upon approving Main Street to commence working with an architect to remodel Heritage Square. (Duke)2025-708: Consideration and possible action upon a contract with Jacob's Water Supply providing them emergency water if needed. (Hortman)Item-19: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS2025-709: Update on the Historical Preservation Committee. (Jimerson)Item-21: CONSENT AGENDA2025-637: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of August 19, September 2, September 9, and September 25, 2025. (Jimerson)2025-667: Consideration and possible action to approve HEDCO financial's for the month of August 2025. (Gardella)2025-670: Consideration and possible action upon street closure for the Downtown Henderson Trick or Treat event. (Kimbrell)2025-706: Consideration and possible action upon the Hallelujah Fest street closure for part of Webster Street from 4 pm to 9 pm on October 31st, 2025.2025-710: Consideration and possible action upon street closures for the Syrup Festival. (Kimbrell)2025-711: Consideration and possible action for street closure for the annual Saftey Fun Night. (Ybarra)Item-29: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2025-638: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2025-639: City Manager2025-640: Fire Department2025-641: Police Department2025-642: Animal Center2025-643: Community Development2025-644: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2025-645: Public Utilities2025-646: Finance Department2025-647: City Secretary2025-648: Communications and Marketing2025-649: HEDCO2025-668: HEDCO August 2025 Sales Tax.2025-650: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2025-651: Civic Center2025-652: Main Street/Tourism2025-653: Municipal CourtItem-47: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2025-654: Board of Adjustments Minutes there was no meeting in September.2025-655: Planning and Zoning Minutes2025-656: Cemetery Board Meeting Minutes2025-657: Main Street Meeting Minutes2025-658: Preservation Minutes2025-669: HEDCO MinutesItem-54: ADJOURNMENT2025-659: Adjourn2025-665: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of an ordinance changing the zoning from commercial to residential on Hubbard Drive. (Breitenberg)2025-674: Consideration and possible action upon resolution 2025-10-01 updating the Master fee Schedule. (Kimbrell)2025-677: Consideration and possible action upon adopting the annual Investment Policy for the City of Henderson. (Arnall)2025-672: Consideration and possible action upon a minor plat application submitted by Wallace Woods combining lots 12 and 13 of BLK 420 Reedy Addition into one lot. (Breitenberg)2025-666: Consideration and possible action upon amending resolution 2023-05-02, changing the verbiage from shall to may, and change the resolution number to 2025-05-02A. (Jimerson)2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Henderson City Council - October 21, 2025
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS2025-709: Update on the Historical Preservation Committee. (Jimerson)2025-736: Rotary Club ProclamationItem-7: CONSENT AGENDA2025-713: Consideration of possible action2025-637: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of August 19, September 2, September 9, and September 25, 2025. (Jimerson)2025-667: Consideration and possible action to approve HEDCO financial's for the month of August 2025. (Gardella)2025-670: Consideration and possible action upon street closure for the Downtown Henderson Trick or Treat event. (Kimbrell)2025-706: Consideration and possible action upon the Hallelujah Fest street closure for part of Webster Street from 4 pm to 9 pm on October 31st, 2025.2025-710: Consideration and possible action upon street closures for the Syrup Festival. (Kimbrell)2025-711: Consideration and possible action for street closure for the annual Saftey Fun Night. (Ybarra)Item-16: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2025-679: Consideration and possible action upon awarding Lone Star Global of Henderson, the low bidder of the bid proposal submitted for the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Grant for a generator to be located at 300 W. Main Street. (Holland/Wick)2025-659: Adjourn2025-680: Consideration and possible action upon approving Main Street to commence working with an architect to remodel Heritage Square. (Duke)2025-708: Consideration and possible action upon a contract with Jacob's Water Supply providing them emergency water if needed. (Hortman)Item-26: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2025-714: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2025-715: City Manager2025-716: Fire Department2025-717: Police Department2025-718: Animal Center2025-719: Community Development2025-720: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2025-721: Public Utilities2025-722: Finance Department2025-723: City Secretary2025-724: Communications and Marketing2025-725: HEDCO2025-726: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2025-727: Civic Center2025-728: Main Street/Tourism2025-729: Municipal CourtItem-43: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2025-654: Board of Adjustments Minutes there was no meeting in September.2025-655: Planning and Zoning Minutes2025-656: Cemetery Board Meeting Minutes2025-657: Main Street Meeting Minutes2025-658: Preservation Minutes2025-669: HEDCO MinutesItem-50: ADJOURNMENT2025-735: Adjourn2025-666: Consideration and possible action upon amending resolution 2023-05-02, changing the verbiage from shall to may, and change the resolution number to 2025-05-02A. (Jimerson)2025-673: Consideration and possible action upon a minor plat application submitted by Ricky Gibson combining lot 1 BLK 362 and lot 6 BLK 636 into one lot. (Breitenberg)2025-672: Consideration and possible action upon a minor plat application submitted by Wallace Woods combining lots 12 and 13 of BLK 420 Reedy Addition into one lot. (Breitenberg)2025-674: Consideration and possible action upon resolution 2025-10-01 updating the Master fee Schedule. (Kimbrell)2025-665: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of an ordinance changing the zoning from commercial to residential on Hubbard Drive. (Breitenberg)2025-677: Consideration and possible action upon adopting the annual Investment Policy for the City of Henderson. (Arnall)2025-660: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2025-09-03 canceling the November 4th, 2025 Municipal Election, declaring the unopposed applicants as Council Members for Districts one, four and five. (Jimerson)2025-09-25 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Henderson City Council - September 25, 2025
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTSItem-5: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2025-635: Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission on an application for a zoning change submitted by Perry and Carolyn Tenbrink. They are requesting to change the zoning from the General Commercial (C2) DistriItem-8: ADJOURNMENT2025-634: Adjourn2025-636: Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2025-09-04 changing the zoning from the General Commercial (C2) District to the Medium Density Single-family Residential (R2) District for a property they own. The property is described as 200 Hubbard Driv2025-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Henderson City Council - September 09, 2025
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTSItem-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS2025-590: Proclamation for National Night Out2025-591: Proclamation for Cancer Awareness Month2025-592: Proclamation for Fire Prevention Week2025-593: Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness MonthItem-9: CONSENT AGENDA2025-567: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the August 7, 2025, Council meeting. (Jimerson)2025-606: Consideration of possible action upon the minutes of the August 19, 2025, Council meeting. (Jimerson)2025-603: Consideration and possible action upon street closure for the Fall Fling Car Show.2025-604: Consideration and possible street closure for the 175th Anniversary Celebration for the First Baptist Church.Item-14: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2025-599: Consideration of possible action upon the tabled from the August 19th meeting HEDCO financials for the month of June 2025.2025-600: Consideration of possible action upon the HEDCO financials for the month of July 2025.2025-608: Consideration and possible action upon HEDCO Program of Work for fiscal year 2025-2026.2025-609: Consideration and possible action upon HEDCO Budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026.2025-588: Preservation Minutes2025-611: HEDCO Budget Workshop Minutes2025-596: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2025-09-01 setting the proposed tax rate to be the No-New-Revenue tax rate of .529139 per $100.00 valuation on each assessment to be based upon 100% of its appraised value.2025-597: Consideration and possible action upon the second reading of Ordinance 2025-09-02 on the proposed budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.2025-605: Consideration and possible action approving Resolution 2025-09-01 naming the Henderson News as the official Newspaper for the City of Henderson. (Jimerson)2025-598: Consideration and possible action upon the 2025-2026 Holiday Schedule. (Jimerson)2025-610: Consideration and Possible Action appointing Place 4 reappointment of Noble Welch, Place 5 reappointment of Michael Marshall and Place 6 reappointment of Michael Bell to the HEDCO Board.Item-26: DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:2025-568: The City Council may deliberate and make inquiry into any item listed in the Departmental Reports.2025-569: City Manager2025-570: Fire Department2025-571: Police Department2025-572: Animal Center2025-573: Community Development2025-574: Public Services/Parks and Recreation Department2025-575: Public Utilities2025-576: Finance Department2025-577: City Secretary2025-578: Communications and Marketing2025-579: HEDCO2025-580: Director of Operations Departmental Reports below.2025-581: Civic Center2025-582: Main Street/Tourism2025-583: Municipal CourtItem-43: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS2025-584: Board of Adjustments Minutes2025-585: Planning and Zoning Minutes2025-586: Cemetery Board Meeting Minutes2025-587: Main Street Meeting MinutesItem-50: EXECUTIVE SESSION:Item-51: REGULAR SESSION:Item-52: ADJOURNMENT2025-589: Adjourn2025-601: Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2025-09-03 canceling the November 4th, 2025 Municipal Election, declaring the unopposed applicants as Council Members for Districts one, four and five. (Jimerson)2025-602: Consideration and possible action upon a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission changing the zoning on a parcel located in the100 block of Hubbard Drive and HWY 43. (Breitenberg)2025-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Henderson City Council - September 02, 2025
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDER:Item-2: INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Item-3: CITIZENS COMMENTS:Item-4: PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTSItem-5: COUNCIL BUSINESS – REGULAR SESSION2025-555: Consideration and possible action upon tabled item from the August 19th meeting; Resolution 2025-08-01 for Boards and Commissions transparency.2025-560: Consideration and possible action upon a tabled item from the August 19th meeting; HEDCO Program of Work for fiscal year 2025-2026.2025-561: Consideration and possible action upon a tabled item from the August 19th meeting; HEDCO Budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026.2025-557: Consideration and possible action upon closing the public hearing. (Mayor)2025-558: Open a second public hearing on the proposed 2025-2026 budget. (Abercrombie/Arnall)2025-559: Consideration and possible action upon closing the public hearing. (Mayor)2025-564: Consideration and possible action to cancel the September 16th Council Meeting. (Jimerson)Item-16: EXECUTIVE SESSION:2025-565: Executive Session to Consult with the City Attorney in accordance with Vernon's Texas Government Code Annotated, Chapter 551, Section 071.Item-18: REGULAR SESSION:2025-566: Convene in Regular Session and take action necessary as a result of the Closed Session.Item-20: ADJOURNMENT2025-531: Adjourn2025-556: Open a second public hearing on the proposed tax rate to be the No-New-Revenue tax rate of .529139 per $100.00 valuation on each assessment to be based upon 100% of its appraised value. (Abercrombie/Arnall)2025-562: Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2025-09-01 setting the proposed tax rate to be the No-New-Revenue tax rate of .529139 per $100.00 valuation on each assessment to be based upon 100% of its appraised value.2025-563: Consideration upon the first reading of Ordinance 2025-09-02 on the proposed budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.