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CITY • Erath County, TX
City of Hico
Population / Scale
1,476
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.8552
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$3.2M
+5.6% YoY • +88.8% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$2.94M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +0.2 pts
1Y: +0.9 pts • 10Y: -0.7 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -3.9 pts
70.2 (B) → 66.3 (C)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+5.6% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +6.3%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+88.8% (5Y)
10Y: +137.9% • Since '00: +419.9%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
+0.2438
FY 22: $0.6114 → FY 27: $0.8552
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 70.2 (B)'10: 68.4 (C)'17: 67 (C)'22: 66.1 (C)'27: 66.3 (C)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $0.6M'10: $1.0M'17: $1.4M'22: $1.7M'27: $3.2M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+5.6% YoYFreedom Score: 66.3 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Hico
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($3,225,032) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.855200 per $100 valuation: $0.755200 M&O + $0.100000 I&S) for City of Hico. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD Prior-Year Adopted Tax Rate Carried Forward (Erath County).
Total Appropriation
$3.2M
General Fund
$2.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$2,185
Public Safety: $1.1M (33%)
0Public Works: $0.9M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8552 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+54.8% YoYFreedom Score: 65.4 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2025-26-TAX-LEVY) — City of Hico
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($3,054,875) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.855200 per $100 valuation) for City of Hico.
Total Appropriation
$3.1M
General Fund
$2.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$2,070
Public Safety: $1.0M (33%)
0Public Works: $0.9M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8552 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.9% YoYFreedom Score: 65.8 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Hico
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($1,973,139) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.401510 per $100 valuation) for City of Hico.
Total Appropriation
$2.0M
General Fund
$1.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$1,337
Public Safety: $0.6M (32%)
0Public Works: $0.5M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.40151 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.5% YoYFreedom Score: 65.9 (C)• Adopted Sep 3, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Hico
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Hico (Erath County) totaling $1,881,689. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4769 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$1.9M
General Fund
$1.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$1,275
Public Safety: $0.6M (32%)
0Public Works: $0.5M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.476919 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.5% YoYFreedom Score: 66.1 (C)• Adopted Sep 3, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Hico
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Hico (Erath County) totaling $1,783,761. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5000 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$1.8M
General Fund
$1.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$1,209
Public Safety: $0.6M (32%)
0Public Works: $0.5M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.499979 / $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$3.23M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $2,185Tax Rate: $0.8552Freedom: 66.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2026$3.05M(+54.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $2,070Tax Rate: $0.8552Freedom: 65.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$1.97M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $1,337Tax Rate: $0.40151Freedom: 65.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$1.88M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $1,275Tax Rate: $0.476919Freedom: 65.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$1.78M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $1,209Tax Rate: $0.499979Freedom: 66.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$1.71M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $1,157Tax Rate: $0.6114Freedom: 66.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$1.62M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $1,096Tax Rate: $0.61996Freedom: 66.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$1.55M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $1,047Tax Rate: $0.628019Freedom: 66.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$1.47M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $994Tax Rate: $0.636183Freedom: 66.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$1.41M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $958Tax Rate: $0.649543Freedom: 66.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$1.36M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $918Tax Rate: $0.649543Freedom: 67 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$1.29M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $875Tax Rate: $0.646945Freedom: 67.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$1.24M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $840Tax Rate: $0.648239Freedom: 67.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$1.18M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $800Tax Rate: $0.649535Freedom: 67.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$1.13M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $765Tax Rate: $0.648236Freedom: 67.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$1.09M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $736Tax Rate: $0.649532Freedom: 67.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$1.03M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MPer Capita: $697Tax Rate: $0.645635Freedom: 68.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$0.97M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MPer Capita: $660Tax Rate: $0.6508Freedom: 68.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$0.93M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MPer Capita: $627Tax Rate: $0.652752Freedom: 68.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$0.88M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MPer Capita: $597Tax Rate: $0.656016Freedom: 68.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$0.85M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MPer Capita: $576Tax Rate: $0.660608Freedom: 68.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$0.81M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MPer Capita: $547Tax Rate: $0.66259Freedom: 69.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$0.78M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MPer Capita: $528Tax Rate: $0.664578Freedom: 69.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$0.75M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MPer Capita: $509Tax Rate: $0.664578Freedom: 69.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$0.71M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $483Tax Rate: $0.663249Freedom: 69.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$0.68M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $462Tax Rate: $0.666565Freedom: 69.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$0.65M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $443Tax Rate: $0.671898Freedom: 69.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$0.62M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $420Tax Rate: $0.673242Freedom: 70.2 (B)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 2025-26-TAX-LEVY • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Ordinance Levying Certified Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate of $0.8552 per $100 Valuation (City of Hico)
Enacted pursuant to Texas Tax Code § 26.05 and Texas Local Government Code § 51.001 by City of Hico adopting and levying the certified municipal ad valorem prop...
Ord. 007-M-U-N-I-C-O-D-E-L-I-B-R • General RegulationOverreach: 60/100
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Official General-Law Municipal Ordinance / Public Record for City of Hico (Texas Local Government Code Type A/B/C General-Law Municipality): M-u-n-i-c-o-d-e- -L...
Ch. 5 • Business & CommerceOverreach: 38/100
Business Regulations, Licensing & Solicitor Permits (City of Hico)
Governs itinerant vendors, peddlers, mobile food units, alcoholic beverage distance requirements, and commercial operating permits within municipal limits....
Ch. 7 • Traffic & StreetsOverreach: 32/100
Traffic, Streets, Sidewalks & Public Rights-of-Way (City of Hico)
Regulates speed limits on municipal streets, parking restrictions, commercial vehicle weight limits, street excavations, and right-of-way management under Texas...
Ch. 2 • AdministrationOverreach: 20/100
Administration, Officers & Public Records Transparency (City of Hico)
Governs municipal officers, city secretary duties, financial administration, public meetings compliance under the Texas Open Meetings Act, and public records ac...
Ch. 8 • ZoningOverreach: 50/100
Zoning, Land Use & Environmental Protection (City of Hico)
Establishes land use districts, setback requirements, lot coverage limits, Manufactured Home placement standards, and floodplain management regulations under Te...
Ch. 6 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 48/100
Taxation, Ad Valorem Levies & Municipal Fee Schedule (City of Hico)
Establishes annual property tax assessment procedures, local sales and use tax allocations, hotel occupancy tax rules, and the master municipal permit and utili...
Ch. 3 • Building & PermitsOverreach: 45/100
Building Regulations, Construction Codes & Subdivisions (City of Hico)
Adopts standard building, plumbing, electrical, and fire safety codes; regulates residential and commercial permitting, inspections, and subdivision platting un...
Ch. 4 • Public HealthOverreach: 40/100
Health, Sanitation & Nuisance Abatement (City of Hico)
Regulates high weeds, brush, stagnant water, junked vehicles, dilapidated structures, solid waste disposal, and public health nuisances pursuant to Texas Health...
Ch. 1 • GovernanceOverreach: 25/100
General Provisions, Governance & Municipal Boundaries (City of Hico)
Establishes municipal corporate boundaries, general penalty provisions for code violations, rules of statutory construction, and council procedural rules under ...
Ord. No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 17/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Hico
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Hico totaling $1...
Ord. No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 17/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Hico
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 17/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Hico
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Hico totaling $1...
Ord. No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 17/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Hico
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 17/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Hico
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 17/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Hico
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Hico totaling $1...
Ord. No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 17/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Hico
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Hico totaling $1...
Ord. No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 17/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Hico
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 17/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Hico
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Hico totaling $1...
Ord. No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 17/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Hico
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 17/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Hico
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 17/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Hico
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Hico totaling $1...
Ord. No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 17/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Hico
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 17/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Hico
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Hico totaling $1...
Ord. No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 17/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Hico
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Hico Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 190 (18.9% of 1,003 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1
Suzanne Schouten WINNER
100.0% (167 votes)Mayor
Eddie Needham WINNER
100.0% (167 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Josh Hale WINNER
100.0% (167 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Charles Erick WINNER
100.0% (167 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Kyle Davis WINNER
100.0% (167 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Jason Finch WINNER
100.0% (167 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Hico Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 291 (29.0% of 1,004 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Needham WINNER
55.0% (160 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (131 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Hico Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 271 (27.0% of 1,004 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Needham WINNER
67.0% (182 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (89 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Hico Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 271 (27.0% of 1,004 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Needham WINNER
69.0% (187 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (84 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Hico Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 191 (19.0% of 1,004 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Needham WINNER
65.0% (124 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (67 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Hico Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 241 (24.0% of 1,004 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Needham WINNER
63.0% (152 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (89 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Hico Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 191 (19.0% of 1,004 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Needham WINNER
58.0% (111 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (80 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Hico Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 311 (31.0% of 1,004 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Needham WINNER
63.0% (196 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (115 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Hico Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 261 (26.0% of 1,004 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Needham WINNER
65.0% (170 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (91 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Hico Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 201 (20.0% of 1,004 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Needham WINNER
54.0% (109 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (92 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Hico Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 261 (26.0% of 1,004 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Needham WINNER
57.0% (149 votes)Michael R. Vance
43.0% (112 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Hico Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 201 (20.0% of 1,004 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Needham WINNER
59.0% (119 votes)Michael R. Vance
41.0% (82 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Hico Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 261 (26.0% of 1,004 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Needham WINNER
65.0% (170 votes)Michael R. Vance
35.0% (91 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Hico Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 141 (14.0% of 1,004 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Needham WINNER
72.0% (102 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (39 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Hico Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 151 (15.0% of 1,004 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Needham WINNER
56.0% (85 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (66 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Hico Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 221 (22.0% of 1,004 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Needham WINNER
70.0% (155 votes)Michael R. Vance
30.0% (66 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Hico Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 141 (14.0% of 1,004 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Needham WINNER
56.0% (79 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (62 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Hico Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 301 (30.0% of 1,004 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Needham WINNER
55.0% (166 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
45.0% (135 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Hico Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 281 (28.0% of 1,004 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Needham WINNER
57.0% (160 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
43.0% (121 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Hico Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 291 (29.0% of 1,004 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Needham WINNER
57.0% (166 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (125 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Hico Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 181 (18.0% of 1,004 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Needham WINNER
67.0% (121 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (60 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Hico Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 311 (31.0% of 1,004 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Needham WINNER
69.0% (215 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (96 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Hico Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 251 (25.0% of 1,004 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Needham WINNER
62.0% (156 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (95 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Hico Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 291 (29.0% of 1,004 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Needham WINNER
58.0% (169 votes)Michael R. Vance
42.0% (122 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Hico Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 191 (19.0% of 1,004 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Eddie Needham WINNER
62.0% (118 votes)Michael R. Vance
38.0% (73 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hico 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: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hico 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: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hico 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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hico City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts1: 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 Orders2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hico 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hico 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: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hico 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: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hico City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners1: 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: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hico 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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hico 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: Adjournment6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hico 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: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hico 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: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hico 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: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hico 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: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hico 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: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hico 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hico 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: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hico City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts1: 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 Landowners2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hico 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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hico 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 warrants6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hico 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hico City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hico 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hico 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: Adjourn7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hico 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: Adjourn7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions