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CITY • Galveston County, TX
City of Hitchcock
Population / Scale
7,752
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.5350
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$11.9M
+2.4% YoY • +16.9% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$29.32M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.6 pts
1Y: -0.7 pts • 10Y: -2.5 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -5.9 pts
60.4 (C) → 54.5 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+2.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.2%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+16.9% (5Y)
10Y: +36.9% • Since '00: +137.1%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
+0.0050
FY 22: $0.5300 → FY 27: $0.5350
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 60.4 (C)'10: 58.5 (D)'17: 57 (D)'22: 56.1 (D)'27: 54.5 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $5.0M'10: $6.9M'17: $8.7M'22: $10.2M'27: $11.9M
Elected & Governing Officials (5)
AP
Andre Perkins
Councilmember, Place 4
district4@cityofhitchcock.org
CA
Chris Armacost
Mayor
mayor@cityofhitchcock.org
MC
Mary Combs Demby
Councilmember, Place 1
district1@cityofhitchcock.org
MT
Morris Tuck
Councilmember, Place 3
district3@cityofhitchcock.org
SK
Shawn Kadlecek
Councilmember, Place 2
district2@cityofhitchcock.org
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Hitchcock Home Rule Charter (CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Hitchcock Home Rule Charter (CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Hitchcock Home Rule Charter (CHARTER) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/hitchcock/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH Last Codified Supplement: 2026-07-15
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.4% YoYFreedom Score: 54.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 22, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Hitchcock
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($11,888,788) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.535000 per $100 valuation: $0.415000 M&O + $0.120000 I&S) for City of Hitchcock. Source: Galveston Central Appraisal District 2026 Tax Rate Roll.
Total Appropriation
$11.9M
General Fund
$6.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.0M
Capital Projects
$0.7M
Per Capita
$1,534
Public Safety: $3.4M (29%)
0Public Works: $2.9M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5350 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 55.2 (D)• Adopted Dec 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2025-020) — City of Hitchcock
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($11,610,145) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.540000 per $100 valuation) for City of Hitchcock.
Total Appropriation
$11.6M
General Fund
$6.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.0M
Capital Projects
$0.7M
Per Capita
$1,498
Public Safety: $3.3M (29%)
0Public Works: $2.8M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5400 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 55.4 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Hitchcock
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($11,249,237) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.540000 per $100 valuation) for City of Hitchcock.
Total Appropriation
$11.2M
General Fund
$6.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.0M
Capital Projects
$0.7M
Per Capita
$1,451
Public Safety: $3.2M (28%)
0Public Works: $2.8M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5400 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 55.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 8, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Hitchcock
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Hitchcock (Brazoria County) totaling $10,866,729. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4950 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$10.9M
General Fund
$6.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.9M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$1,402
Public Safety: $3.1M (28%)
0Public Works: $2.7M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4950 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 55.8 (D)• Adopted Sep 8, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Hitchcock
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Hitchcock (Brazoria County) totaling $10,573,833. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5000 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$10.6M
General Fund
$5.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.9M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$1,364
Public Safety: $3.0M (28%)
0Public Works: $2.6M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5000 / $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$11.89M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $1,534Tax Rate: $0.5350Freedom: 54.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$11.61M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.5MPer Capita: $1,498Tax Rate: $0.5400Freedom: 55.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$11.25M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.2MPer Capita: $1,451Tax Rate: $0.5400Freedom: 55.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$10.87M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.0MPer Capita: $1,402Tax Rate: $0.4950Freedom: 55.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$10.57M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $1,364Tax Rate: $0.5000Freedom: 55.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$10.17M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $1,312Tax Rate: $0.5300Freedom: 56.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$9.85M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $1,271Tax Rate: $0.53795Freedom: 56.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$9.59M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.3MPer Capita: $1,238Tax Rate: $0.545481Freedom: 56.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$9.31M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $1,201Tax Rate: $0.556391Freedom: 56.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$8.98M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $1,159Tax Rate: $0.560286Freedom: 56.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$8.69M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $1,121Tax Rate: $0.564208Freedom: 57 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$8.41M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.6MPer Capita: $1,085Tax Rate: $0.566465Freedom: 57.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$8.10M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $1,044Tax Rate: $0.571563Freedom: 57.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$7.86M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $1,014Tax Rate: $0.576136Freedom: 57.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$7.65M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $986Tax Rate: $0.577864Freedom: 57.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$7.36M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $950Tax Rate: $0.580175Freedom: 58 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$7.09M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $915Tax Rate: $0.585397Freedom: 58.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$6.89M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $888Tax Rate: $0.588324Freedom: 58.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$6.64M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $856Tax Rate: $0.588324Freedom: 58.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$6.43M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $830Tax Rate: $0.589501Freedom: 58.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$6.27M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $808Tax Rate: $0.593038Freedom: 59 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$6.06M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $782Tax Rate: $0.594817Freedom: 59.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$5.85M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $755Tax Rate: $0.596601Freedom: 59.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$5.70M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $735Tax Rate: $0.593021Freedom: 59.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$5.53M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $713Tax Rate: $0.590056Freedom: 59.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$5.36M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $691Tax Rate: $0.588286Freedom: 60 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$5.20M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $671Tax Rate: $0.585345Freedom: 60.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$5.01M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $647Tax Rate: $0.587101Freedom: 60.4 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 2026-013 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Ordinance No. 2026-013: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HITCHCOCK, TEXAS AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE VII ENTITLED "TRAFFIC CODE," CHAPTER 73 ENTITLED "PARKING SCHEDULES," SCHEDULE I ENTITLED "NO PARKING ZONES," BY DESI
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HITCHCOCK, TEXAS AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE VII ENTITLED "TRAFFIC CODE," CHAPTER 73 ENTITLED "PARKING...
TITLE XV • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
TITLE XV - LAND USAGE (City of Hitchcock Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Hitchcock Code of Ordinances: TITLE XV - LAND USAGE....
TITLE I • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
TITLE I - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Hitchcock Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Hitchcock Code of Ordinances: TITLE I - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
TITLE XI • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
TITLE XI - BUSINESS REGULATIONS (City of Hitchcock Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Hitchcock Code of Ordinances: TITLE XI - BUSINESS REGULATIONS....
CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF HITCHCOCK, TEXAS • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF HITCHCOCK, TEXAS (City of Hitchcock Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Hitchcock Code of Ordinances: CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF HITCHCOCK, TEXAS....
TITLE IX • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
TITLE IX - GENERAL REGULATIONS (City of Hitchcock Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Hitchcock Code of Ordinances: TITLE IX - GENERAL REGULATIONS....
TITLE VII • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
TITLE VII - TRAFFIC CODE (City of Hitchcock Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Hitchcock Code of Ordinances: TITLE VII - TRAFFIC CODE....
TITLE V • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
TITLE V - PUBLIC WORKS (City of Hitchcock Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Hitchcock Code of Ordinances: TITLE V - PUBLIC WORKS....
TITLE XIII: • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
TITLE XIII: - GENERAL OFFENSES (City of Hitchcock Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Hitchcock Code of Ordinances: TITLE XIII: - GENERAL OFFENSES....
TITLE III • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
TITLE III - ADMINISTRATION (City of Hitchcock Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Hitchcock Code of Ordinances: TITLE III - ADMINISTRATION....
Ord. 2026-008 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. 2026-008: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HITCHCOCK, TEXAS AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE IX ENTITLED "GENERAL REGULATIONS", CHAPTER 91 ENTITLED "FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION"; ARTICLE III - FIREWORKS AND
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HITCHCOCK, TEXAS AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE IX ENTITLED "GENERAL REGULATIONS", CHAPTER 91 ENTITLED "F...
Ord. 2026-005 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. 2026-005: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HITCHCOCK, TEXAS AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE IX ENTITLED "GENERAL REGULATIONS", CHAPTER 91 ENTITLED "FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION"; SECTION 91.20 – OFFICE CREAT
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HITCHCOCK, TEXAS AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE IX ENTITLED "GENERAL REGULATIONS", CHAPTER 91 ENTITLED "F...
Ord. 2026-002 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. 2026-002: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HITCHCOCK, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE XV ENTITLED “LAND USAGE,” CHAPTER 150 – ENTITLED “BUILDING REGULATIONS, ADDING ARTICLE XI ENTITLED “REGULATIONS FOR
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HITCHCOCK, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE XV ENTITLED “LAND USAGE,” CHAPTER 150 – ENTITLED “BUILDI...
Ord. 2026-004 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-004 (Omitted — Supplement 11, City of Hitchcock Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-004 adopted on 2-16-2026 (Omitted, Supplement 11) in City of Hitchcock Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 2026-003 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-003: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HITCHCOCK, TEXAS AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE XV ENTITLED "LAND USAGE", CHAPTER 152 ENTITLED "FLOOD HAZARD AREAS" AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DA
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HITCHCOCK, TEXAS AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE XV ENTITLED "LAND USAGE", CHAPTER 152 ENTITLED "FLOOD HAZ...
Ord. 2026-001 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 2026-001: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HITCHCOCK, TEXAS AMENDING TITLE XV ENTITLED "LAND USAGE"; CHAPTER 155 ENTITLED "ZONING REGULATIONS"; ARTICLE IX ENTITLED "NONCONFORMITIES" BY ADDING SEC. 156.166 - BUILDING
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HITCHCOCK, TEXAS AMENDING TITLE XV ENTITLED "LAND USAGE"; CHAPTER 155 ENTITLED "ZONING REGULATIONS"; ARTICLE IX ...
Ord. 2025-019 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-019: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL ORDAINING THE CITY’S PARTICIPATION IN THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT, CHAPTER 2303,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL ORDAINING THE CITY’S PARTICIPATION IN THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT, CHAPTER 2303...
Ord. 2025-020 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-020: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF 2025-2026 TO INCREASE AND DECREASE REVENUE AND EXPENSE LINE ITEMS AS SET FORTH IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “A”.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF 2025-2026 TO INCREASE AND DECREASE REVENUE AND EXPENSE LINE ITEMS AS SET FORTH IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “...
Ord. 2025-018 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Ordinance No. 2025-018: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL DESIGNATING A CERTAIN AREA AS A REINVESTMENT ZONE FOR COMMERCIAL-INDUSTRIAL TAX ABATEMENT;
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL DESIGNATING A CERTAIN AREA AS A REINVESTMENT ZONE FOR COMMERCIAL-INDUSTRIAL TAX ABATEMENT;...
Ord. 2025-017 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. 2025-017: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XV ENTITLED "LAND USAGE", CHAPTER 150 ENTITLED "BUILDING REGULATIONS", ARTICLE II ENTITLED "BUILDING CODE",
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XV ENTITLED "LAND USAGE", CHAPTER 150 ENTITLED "BUILDING REGULATIONS", ARTICLE II ENTITLED "BUILDING CODE",...
Ord. 2025-016 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-016: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HITCHCOCK, TEXAS AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE XV ENTITLED "LAND USAGE", CHAPTER 152 ENTITLED "FLOOD HAZARD AREAS", ARTICLE IV ENTITLED ADMINISTRATION BY AMENDING S
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HITCHCOCK, TEXAS AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE XV ENTITLED "LAND USAGE", CHAPTER 152 ENTITLED "FLOOD HAZ...
Ord. 2025-010 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-010 (Omitted — Supplement 10, City of Hitchcock Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-010 adopted on 9-15-2025 (Omitted, Supplement 10) in City of Hitchcock Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 2025-011 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-011 (Omitted — Supplement 10, City of Hitchcock Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-011 adopted on 9-15-2025 (Omitted, Supplement 10) in City of Hitchcock Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 2025-009 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-009 (Omitted — Supplement 10, City of Hitchcock Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-009 adopted on 9-15-2025 (Omitted, Supplement 10) in City of Hitchcock Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 2025-012 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-012 (Omitted — Supplement 10, City of Hitchcock Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-012 adopted on 9-15-2025 (Omitted, Supplement 10) in City of Hitchcock Code of Ordinances....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Hitchcock Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 1,001 (19.0% of 5,271 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 3
Morris Tuck WINNER
100.0% (880 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Mary Combs Demby WINNER
100.0% (880 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Andre Perkins WINNER
100.0% (880 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Shawn Kadlecek WINNER
100.0% (880 votes)Mayor
Chris Armacost WINNER
100.0% (880 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Hitchcock Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,318 (25.0% of 5,271 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Armacost WINNER
60.0% (791 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (527 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Hitchcock Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,002 (19.0% of 5,271 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Armacost WINNER
61.0% (611 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (391 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Hitchcock Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,212 (23.0% of 5,271 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Armacost WINNER
71.0% (861 votes)Michael R. Vance
29.0% (351 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Hitchcock Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 896 (17.0% of 5,271 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Armacost WINNER
63.0% (564 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (332 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Hitchcock Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,002 (19.0% of 5,271 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Armacost WINNER
56.0% (561 votes)Michael R. Vance
44.0% (441 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Hitchcock Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,423 (27.0% of 5,271 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Armacost WINNER
64.0% (911 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (512 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Hitchcock Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,476 (28.0% of 5,271 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Armacost WINNER
56.0% (827 votes)David C. Morales
44.0% (649 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Hitchcock Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,318 (25.0% of 5,271 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Armacost WINNER
70.0% (923 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (395 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Hitchcock Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,529 (29.0% of 5,271 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Armacost WINNER
70.0% (1,070 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (459 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Hitchcock Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,002 (19.0% of 5,271 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Armacost WINNER
58.0% (581 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (421 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Hitchcock Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 791 (15.0% of 5,271 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Armacost WINNER
69.0% (546 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (245 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Hitchcock Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,002 (19.0% of 5,271 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Armacost WINNER
63.0% (631 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (371 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Hitchcock Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,476 (28.0% of 5,271 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Armacost WINNER
56.0% (827 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (649 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Hitchcock Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,212 (23.0% of 5,271 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Armacost WINNER
65.0% (788 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (424 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Hitchcock Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,265 (24.0% of 5,271 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Armacost WINNER
60.0% (759 votes)David C. Morales
40.0% (506 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Hitchcock Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,476 (28.0% of 5,271 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Armacost WINNER
61.0% (900 votes)Michael R. Vance
39.0% (576 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Hitchcock Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,318 (25.0% of 5,271 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Armacost WINNER
66.0% (870 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (448 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Hitchcock Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 949 (18.0% of 5,271 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Armacost WINNER
72.0% (683 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (266 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Hitchcock Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,107 (21.0% of 5,271 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Armacost WINNER
66.0% (731 votes)David C. Morales
34.0% (376 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Hitchcock Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,371 (26.0% of 5,271 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Armacost WINNER
61.0% (836 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (535 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Hitchcock Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,160 (22.0% of 5,271 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Armacost WINNER
72.0% (835 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (325 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Hitchcock Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,581 (30.0% of 5,271 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Armacost WINNER
68.0% (1,075 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (506 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Hitchcock Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,265 (24.0% of 5,271 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Armacost WINNER
70.0% (886 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (379 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Hitchcock Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,107 (21.0% of 5,271 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Chris Armacost WINNER
54.0% (598 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (509 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
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City of Hitchcock 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 Expansion6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hitchcock 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-08-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hitchcock 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 Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-07-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hitchcock 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: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-06-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hitchcock City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-05-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hitchcock 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 Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-04-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hitchcock City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-03-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hitchcock City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-02-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hitchcock 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-01-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hitchcock 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-12-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hitchcock City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-11-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hitchcock City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hitchcock City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hitchcock 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: Adjourn5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hitchcock 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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-07-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hitchcock 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 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 Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-06-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hitchcock City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hitchcock City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hitchcock City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hitchcock City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hitchcock 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 Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hitchcock 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: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hitchcock 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hitchcock 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 Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Hitchcock 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 Orders