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CITY • Harris County, TX
City of La Porte
Population / Scale
38,046
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.7100
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$105.0M
+6.4% YoY • +32.2% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$50.13M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -0.6 pts
1Y: +0.6 pts • 10Y: -2.2 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -6.7 pts
69.5 (C) → 62.8 (C)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+6.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.9%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+32.2% (5Y)
10Y: +69.9% • Since '00: +260.0%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
0.0000
FY 22: $0.7100 → FY 27: $0.7100
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 69.5 (C)'10: 66.9 (C)'17: 65 (C)'22: 63.4 (C)'27: 62.8 (C)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $29.2M'10: $44.8M'17: $61.8M'22: $79.4M'27: $105.0M
Elected & Governing Officials (9)
BB
Bill Bentley
Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)
District3@LaPorteTX.gov
BL
Brandon Lunsford
Councilmember, At-Large Position A (At-Large Position A)
AtLargeA@LaPorteTX.gov
BM
Brent McCaulley
Councilmember, At-Large Position B (At-Large Position B)
AtLargeB@LaPorteTX.gov
CE
Chuck Engelken
Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)
District2@LaPorteTX.gov
JM
Jay Martin
Councilmember, District 5 (District 5)
District5@LaPorteTX.gov
MW
Mandi Williams
Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)
District1@LaPorteTX.gov
RH
Rick Helton
Mayor (At-Large)
MayorsOffice@LaPorteTX.gov
RM
Robbie McLarrin
Councilmember, District 6 (District 6)
District6@LaPorteTX.gov
RG
Robert Guerra
Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)
District4@LaPorteTX.gov
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of La Porte Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of La Porte Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of La Porte Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/la_porte/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTICH Last Codified Supplement: 2026-08-24
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+6.4% YoYFreedom Score: 62.8 (C)• Adopted Sep 1, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of La Porte
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($104,953,828) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.710000 per $100 valuation: $0.565000 M&O + $0.145000 I&S) for City of La Porte. Source: Harris Central Appraisal District 2026 Tax Rate Roll.
Total Appropriation
$105.0M
General Fund
$66.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$7.1M
Capital Projects
$5.9M
Per Capita
$2,759
Public Safety: $34.0M (32%)
0Public Works: $29.5M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $6.0M
Administration: $11.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7100 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+7.6% YoYFreedom Score: 62.2 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of La Porte
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($98,659,361) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.710000 per $100 valuation) for City of La Porte.
Total Appropriation
$98.7M
General Fund
$62.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$6.8M
Capital Projects
$5.5M
Per Capita
$2,593
Public Safety: $31.8M (32%)
0Public Works: $27.7M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $5.6M
Administration: $11.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7100 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.4% YoYFreedom Score: 62.5 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of La Porte
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($91,716,955) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.710000 per $100 valuation) for City of La Porte.
Total Appropriation
$91.7M
General Fund
$57.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$6.3M
Capital Projects
$5.1M
Per Capita
$2,411
Public Safety: $29.5M (32%)
0Public Works: $25.8M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $5.2M
Administration: $10.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7100 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.2% YoYFreedom Score: 62.9 (C)• Adopted Sep 6, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of La Porte
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of La Porte (Chambers County) totaling $87,009,729. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7100 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$87.0M
General Fund
$54.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$6.0M
Capital Projects
$4.9M
Per Capita
$2,287
Public Safety: $28.0M (32%)
0Public Works: $24.4M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $4.9M
Administration: $9.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7100 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.2% YoYFreedom Score: 63.1 (C)• Adopted Sep 6, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of La Porte
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of La Porte (Chambers County) totaling $83,486,595. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7100 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$83.5M
General Fund
$52.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.7M
Capital Projects
$4.7M
Per Capita
$2,194
Public Safety: $26.9M (32%)
0Public Works: $23.4M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $4.7M
Administration: $9.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7100 / $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$104.95M(+6.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $66.2MPer Capita: $2,759Tax Rate: $0.7100Freedom: 62.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2026$98.66M(+7.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $62.3MPer Capita: $2,593Tax Rate: $0.7100Freedom: 62.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$91.72M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $57.9MPer Capita: $2,411Tax Rate: $0.7100Freedom: 62.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$87.01M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $54.9MPer Capita: $2,287Tax Rate: $0.7100Freedom: 62.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$83.49M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $52.7MPer Capita: $2,194Tax Rate: $0.7100Freedom: 63.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$79.38M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $50.1MPer Capita: $2,086Tax Rate: $0.7100Freedom: 63.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$75.70M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $47.8MPer Capita: $1,990Tax Rate: $0.72278Freedom: 63.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$72.41M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $45.7MPer Capita: $1,903Tax Rate: $0.725671Freedom: 64 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$68.74M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $43.4MPer Capita: $1,807Tax Rate: $0.730025Freedom: 64.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$65.19M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $41.2MPer Capita: $1,713Tax Rate: $0.738785Freedom: 64.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$61.78M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $39.0MPer Capita: $1,624Tax Rate: $0.734352Freedom: 65 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$59.32M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $37.5MPer Capita: $1,559Tax Rate: $0.740227Freedom: 65.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$57.24M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $36.1MPer Capita: $1,504Tax Rate: $0.737266Freedom: 65.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$54.23M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $34.2MPer Capita: $1,425Tax Rate: $0.73358Freedom: 65.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$51.41M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $32.5MPer Capita: $1,351Tax Rate: $0.737248Freedom: 66.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$49.08M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $31.0MPer Capita: $1,290Tax Rate: $0.737985Freedom: 66.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$47.12M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $29.7MPer Capita: $1,238Tax Rate: $0.737985Freedom: 66.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$44.76M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $28.3MPer Capita: $1,177Tax Rate: $0.742413Freedom: 66.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$42.68M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $26.9MPer Capita: $1,122Tax Rate: $0.743898Freedom: 67.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$40.55M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.6MPer Capita: $1,066Tax Rate: $0.750593Freedom: 67.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$38.99M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.6MPer Capita: $1,025Tax Rate: $0.753595Freedom: 67.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$37.52M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.7MPer Capita: $986Tax Rate: $0.757363Freedom: 68 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$35.53M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.4MPer Capita: $934Tax Rate: $0.752819Freedom: 68.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$34.24M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.6MPer Capita: $900Tax Rate: $0.750561Freedom: 68.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$32.76M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.7MPer Capita: $861Tax Rate: $0.746808Freedom: 68.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$31.50M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.9MPer Capita: $828Tax Rate: $0.746061Freedom: 69.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$30.32M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.1MPer Capita: $797Tax Rate: $0.744569Freedom: 69.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$29.15M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.4MPer Capita: $766Tax Rate: $0.750526Freedom: 69.5 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Subpart A • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Subpart A - GENERAL ORDINANCES (City of La Porte Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of La Porte Code of Ordinances: Subpart A - GENERAL ORDINANCES....
Subpart B • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Subpart B - LAND USE REGULATIONS (City of La Porte Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of La Porte Code of Ordinances: Subpart B - LAND USE REGULATIONS....
Ord. 2026-5043 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-5043 (Included — Supplement 53, City of La Porte Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-5043 adopted on 7-13-26 (Included, Supplement 53) in City of La Porte Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 2026-5058 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-5058 (Included — Supplement 53, City of La Porte Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-5058 adopted on 4-13-26 (Included, Supplement 53) in City of La Porte Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 2026-5035 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-5035 (Included — Supplement 53, City of La Porte Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-5035 adopted on 3- 9-26 (Included, Supplement 53) in City of La Porte Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 2026-5029 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-5029 (Included — Supplement 53, City of La Porte Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-5029 adopted on 2- 9-26 (Included, Supplement 53) in City of La Porte Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 2026-5028 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-5028 (Included — Supplement 53, City of La Porte Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2026-5028 adopted on 2- 9-26 (Included, Supplement 53) in City of La Porte Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 2025-5021 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-5021 (Included — Supplement 53, City of La Porte Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-5021 adopted on 12- 8-25 (Included, Supplement 53) in City of La Porte Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 2025-5015 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-5015 (Included — Supplement 53, City of La Porte Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-5015 adopted on 12- 8-25 (Included, Supplement 53) in City of La Porte Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 2025-5014 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-5014 (Included — Supplement 53, City of La Porte Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-5014 adopted on 12- 8-25 (Included, Supplement 53) in City of La Porte Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 2025-5012 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-5012 (Included — Supplement 53, City of La Porte Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-5012 adopted on 12- 8-25 (Included, Supplement 53) in City of La Porte Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 2025-5016 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-5016 (Included — Supplement 53, City of La Porte Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-5016 adopted on 12- 8-25 (Included, Supplement 53) in City of La Porte Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 2025-4065 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-4065 (Included — Supplement 52, City of La Porte Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-4065 adopted on 11-10-25 (Included, Supplement 52) in City of La Porte Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 2025-5005 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-5005 (Included — Supplement 53, City of La Porte Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-5005 adopted on 10-27-25 (Included, Supplement 53) in City of La Porte Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 2025-5001 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-5001 (Included — Supplement 52, City of La Porte Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-5001 adopted on 9-22-25 (Included, Supplement 52) in City of La Porte Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 2025-4097 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-4097 (Included — Supplement 52, City of La Porte Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-4097 adopted on 8-25-25 (Included, Supplement 52) in City of La Porte Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 2025-4094 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-4094 (Included — Supplement 52, City of La Porte Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-4094 adopted on 8-11-25 (Included, Supplement 52) in City of La Porte Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 2025-4091 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-4091 (Included — Supplement 53, City of La Porte Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-4091 adopted on 7-28-25 (Included, Supplement 53) in City of La Porte Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 2025-4087 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-4087 (Included — Supplement 52, City of La Porte Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-4087 adopted on 6-23-25 (Included, Supplement 52) in City of La Porte Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 2025-4069 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-4069 (Included — Supplement 51, City of La Porte Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-4069 adopted on 6- 9-25 (Included, Supplement 51) in City of La Porte Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 2025-4054 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-4054 (Included — Supplement 51, City of La Porte Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-4054 adopted on 3-24-25 (Included, Supplement 51) in City of La Porte Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 2025-4048 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-4048 (Included — Supplement 51, City of La Porte Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-4048 adopted on 2-24-25 (Included, Supplement 51) in City of La Porte Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 2025-4049 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-4049 (Included — Supplement 51, City of La Porte Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-4049 adopted on 2-24-25 (Included, Supplement 51) in City of La Porte Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 2025-4050 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-4050 (Included — Supplement 51, City of La Porte Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-4050 adopted on 2-24-25 (Included, Supplement 51) in City of La Porte Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 2025-4044 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-4044 (Included — Supplement 51, City of La Porte Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-4044 adopted on 1-27-25 (Included, Supplement 51) in City of La Porte Code of Ordinances....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of La Porte Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 4,915 (19.0% of 25,871 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)
Robert Guerra WINNER
100.0% (4,325 votes)Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Helton WINNER
100.0% (4,325 votes)Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)
Bill Bentley WINNER
100.0% (4,325 votes)Councilmember, At-Large Position B (At-Large Position B)
Brent McCaulley WINNER
100.0% (4,325 votes)Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)
Mandi Williams WINNER
100.0% (4,325 votes)Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)
Chuck Engelken WINNER
100.0% (4,325 votes)Councilmember, District 5 (District 5)
Jay Martin WINNER
100.0% (4,325 votes)Councilmember, At-Large Position A (At-Large Position A)
Brandon Lunsford WINNER
100.0% (4,325 votes)Councilmember, District 6 (District 6)
Robbie McLarrin WINNER
100.0% (4,325 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of La Porte Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,761 (30.0% of 25,871 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Helton WINNER
71.0% (5,510 votes)Michael R. Vance
29.0% (2,251 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of La Porte Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,020 (31.0% of 25,871 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Helton WINNER
60.0% (4,812 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (3,208 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of La Porte Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,020 (31.0% of 25,871 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Helton WINNER
71.0% (5,694 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (2,326 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of La Porte Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,244 (28.0% of 25,871 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Helton WINNER
58.0% (4,202 votes)David C. Morales
42.0% (3,042 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of La Porte Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,985 (27.0% of 25,871 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Helton WINNER
58.0% (4,051 votes)David C. Morales
42.0% (2,934 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of La Porte Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,244 (28.0% of 25,871 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Helton WINNER
56.0% (4,057 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (3,187 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of La Porte Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,692 (22.0% of 25,871 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Helton WINNER
65.0% (3,700 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (1,992 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of La Porte Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,622 (14.0% of 25,871 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Helton WINNER
70.0% (2,535 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (1,087 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of La Porte Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,761 (30.0% of 25,871 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Helton WINNER
57.0% (4,424 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
43.0% (3,337 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of La Porte Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,761 (30.0% of 25,871 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Helton WINNER
71.0% (5,510 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (2,251 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of La Porte Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,727 (26.0% of 25,871 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Helton WINNER
64.0% (4,305 votes)Michael R. Vance
36.0% (2,422 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of La Porte Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,468 (25.0% of 25,871 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Helton WINNER
60.0% (3,881 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (2,587 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of La Porte Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,433 (21.0% of 25,871 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Helton WINNER
65.0% (3,531 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (1,902 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of La Porte Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,244 (28.0% of 25,871 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Helton WINNER
63.0% (4,564 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
37.0% (2,680 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of La Porte Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,020 (31.0% of 25,871 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Helton WINNER
57.0% (4,571 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (3,449 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of La Porte Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,985 (27.0% of 25,871 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Helton WINNER
56.0% (3,912 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (3,073 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of La Porte Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,503 (29.0% of 25,871 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Helton WINNER
63.0% (4,727 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (2,776 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of La Porte Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,433 (21.0% of 25,871 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Helton WINNER
67.0% (3,640 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (1,793 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of La Porte Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,468 (25.0% of 25,871 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Helton WINNER
72.0% (4,657 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (1,811 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of La Porte Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,727 (26.0% of 25,871 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Helton WINNER
71.0% (4,776 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (1,951 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of La Porte Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,139 (16.0% of 25,871 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Helton WINNER
71.0% (2,939 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (1,200 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of La Porte Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,761 (30.0% of 25,871 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Helton WINNER
64.0% (4,967 votes)David C. Morales
36.0% (2,794 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of La Porte Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,503 (29.0% of 25,871 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Helton WINNER
71.0% (5,327 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (2,176 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of La Porte Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,985 (27.0% of 25,871 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Helton WINNER
66.0% (4,610 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (2,375 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (340)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Porte 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-09-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Porte 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-08-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Porte 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-07-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Porte 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 Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2026-06-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Porte 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: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-05-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Porte 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 warrants5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-04-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Porte 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-03-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Porte City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-02-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Porte 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-01-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Porte City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-12-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Porte City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-11-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Porte 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2025-10-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Porte City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Porte 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Porte 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-07-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Porte 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-06-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Porte City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Porte 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Porte 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: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Porte 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Porte 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Porte 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Porte City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Porte 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Porte 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: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions