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CITY • Wilson County, TX
City of La Vernia
Population / Scale
1,154
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.272538
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$4.5M
+2.9% YoY • +28.5% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$2.94M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -2.0 pts
1Y: -0.9 pts • 10Y: -2.8 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -5.8 pts
73.2 (B) → 67.4 (C)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+2.9% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.7%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+28.5% (5Y)
10Y: +51.0% • Since '00: +163.4%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
+0.0973
FY 22: $0.1752 → FY 27: $0.2725
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 73.2 (B)'10: 71.6 (B)'17: 70.2 (B)'22: 69.4 (C)'27: 67.4 (C)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $1.7M'10: $2.3M'17: $3.0M'22: $3.5M'27: $4.5M
Elected & Governing Officials (5)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.9% YoYFreedom Score: 67.4 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of La Vernia
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($4,479,731) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.272538 per $100 valuation: $0.144658 M&O + $0.127880 I&S) for City of La Vernia. Source: Wilson County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$4.5M
General Fund
$2.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$3,882
Public Safety: $1.4M (32%)
0Public Works: $1.2M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.272538 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+13.2% YoYFreedom Score: 68.3 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of La Vernia
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($4,355,174) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.272538 per $100 valuation) for City of La Vernia.
Total Appropriation
$4.4M
General Fund
$2.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$3,774
Public Safety: $1.4M (32%)
0Public Works: $1.2M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.272538 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 68.8 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of La Vernia
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($3,848,485) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.178093 per $100 valuation) for City of La Vernia.
Total Appropriation
$3.8M
General Fund
$2.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$3,335
Public Safety: $1.3M (33%)
0Public Works: $1.1M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.178093 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.6% YoYFreedom Score: 69 (C)• Adopted Sep 8, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of La Vernia
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of La Vernia (Wilson County) totaling $3,742,570. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.1308 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$3.7M
General Fund
$2.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$3,243
Public Safety: $1.2M (33%)
0Public Works: $1.1M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1308 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 69.2 (C)• Adopted Sep 8, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of La Vernia
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of La Vernia (Wilson County) totaling $3,613,915. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.1540 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$3.6M
General Fund
$2.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$3,132
Public Safety: $1.2M (33%)
0Public Works: $1.0M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1540 / $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$4.48M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $3,882Tax Rate: $0.272538Freedom: 67.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2026$4.36M(+13.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $3,774Tax Rate: $0.272538Freedom: 68.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$3.85M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $3,335Tax Rate: $0.178093Freedom: 68.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$3.74M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $3,243Tax Rate: $0.1308Freedom: 69 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$3.61M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $3,132Tax Rate: $0.1540Freedom: 69.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$3.48M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $3,020Tax Rate: $0.1752Freedom: 69.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$3.39M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $2,935Tax Rate: $0.176777Freedom: 69.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$3.30M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $2,856Tax Rate: $0.179782Freedom: 69.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$3.20M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $2,775Tax Rate: $0.183018Freedom: 69.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$3.08M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $2,673Tax Rate: $0.186129Freedom: 70 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$2.97M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $2,571Tax Rate: $0.186129Freedom: 70.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2016$2.86M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $2,482Tax Rate: $0.185012Freedom: 70.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2015$2.77M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $2,400Tax Rate: $0.186492Freedom: 70.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$2.67M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $2,310Tax Rate: $0.186865Freedom: 70.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$2.60M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $2,249Tax Rate: $0.186304Freedom: 71 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$2.50M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $2,166Tax Rate: $0.186863Freedom: 71.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$2.42M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $2,095Tax Rate: $0.187237Freedom: 71.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$2.34M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $2,025Tax Rate: $0.186675Freedom: 71.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$2.28M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $1,973Tax Rate: $0.186488Freedom: 71.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$2.21M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $1,915Tax Rate: $0.18798Freedom: 71.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$2.13M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $1,844Tax Rate: $0.186852Freedom: 72.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$2.04M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $1,772Tax Rate: $0.187599Freedom: 72.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$1.99M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $1,723Tax Rate: $0.187974Freedom: 72.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$1.93M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $1,676Tax Rate: $0.189102Freedom: 72.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$1.86M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $1,609Tax Rate: $0.188535Freedom: 72.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$1.81M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $1,568Tax Rate: $0.188535Freedom: 72.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$1.75M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $1,514Tax Rate: $0.188158Freedom: 73.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$1.70M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $1,474Tax Rate: $0.187029Freedom: 73.2 (B)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Chapter 8 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 8 - BUSINESSES (City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances: Chapter 8 - BUSINESSES....
Chapter 14 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 14 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION (City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances: Chapter 14 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION....
Chapter 30 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Chapter 30 - SUBDIVISIONS (City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances: Chapter 30 - SUBDIVISIONS....
Chapter 34 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 34 - TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES (City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances: Chapter 34 - TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES....
Chapter 6 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 6 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS (City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances: Chapter 6 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS....
Chapter 16 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 16 - HEALTH AND SANITATION (City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances: Chapter 16 - HEALTH AND SANITATION....
Chapter 28 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 28 - STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES (City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances: Chapter 28 - STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES....
Chapter 36 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 36 - UTILITIES (City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances: Chapter 36 - UTILITIES....
Chapter 4 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 4 - ANIMALS (City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances: Chapter 4 - ANIMALS....
Chapter 22 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 22 - OFFENSES (City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances: Chapter 22 - OFFENSES....
Chapter 32 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Chapter 32 - TAXATION (City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances: Chapter 32 - TAXATION....
Chapter 38 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Chapter 38 - ZONING (City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances: Chapter 38 - ZONING....
Chapter 40 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 40 - PARKS AND RECREATION (City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances: Chapter 40 - PARKS AND RECREATION....
Chapter 24 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 24 - SECONDHAND GOODS (City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances: Chapter 24 - SECONDHAND GOODS....
Chapter 26 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 26 - SIGNS (City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances: Chapter 26 - SIGNS....
Chapter 20 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 20 - MUNICIPAL COURT (City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances: Chapter 20 - MUNICIPAL COURT....
Chapter 18 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 18 - LAW ENFORCEMENT (City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances: Chapter 18 - LAW ENFORCEMENT....
Chapter 12 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 12 - ENVIRONMENT (City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances: Chapter 12 - ENVIRONMENT....
Chapter 10 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 10 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances: Chapter 10 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT....
Chapter 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION (City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances: Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION....
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances: Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
Ord. 020625-03 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 020625-03 (Include — Supplement 6, City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 020625-03 adopted on 2- 6-2025 (Include, Supplement 6) in City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 111424-02 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 111424-02 (Include — Supplement 6, City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 111424-02 adopted on 11-14-2024 (Include, Supplement 6) in City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 111424-01 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 111424-01 (Omit — Supplement 6, City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 111424-01 adopted on 11-14-2024 (Omit, Supplement 6) in City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 111424-03 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 111424-03 (Include — Supplement 6, City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 111424-03 adopted on 11-14-2024 (Include, Supplement 6) in City of La Vernia Code of Ordinances....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of La Vernia Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 148 (18.9% of 784 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1
Dianell Recker WINNER
100.0% (130 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Garrett Rabel WINNER
100.0% (130 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Justin Oates WINNER
100.0% (130 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Katherine Evans WINNER
100.0% (130 votes)Mayor
Gary Gilbert WINNER
100.0% (130 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of La Vernia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 157 (20.0% of 785 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Gilbert WINNER
68.0% (107 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of La Vernia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 235 (30.0% of 785 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Gilbert WINNER
68.0% (160 votes)David C. Morales
32.0% (75 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of La Vernia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 173 (22.0% of 785 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Gilbert WINNER
72.0% (125 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of La Vernia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 243 (31.0% of 785 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Gilbert WINNER
63.0% (153 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (90 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of La Vernia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 243 (31.0% of 785 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Gilbert WINNER
67.0% (163 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
33.0% (80 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of La Vernia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 157 (20.0% of 785 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Gilbert WINNER
56.0% (88 votes)David C. Morales
44.0% (69 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of La Vernia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 204 (26.0% of 785 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Gilbert WINNER
58.0% (118 votes)David C. Morales
42.0% (86 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of La Vernia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 785 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Gilbert WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (41 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of La Vernia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 149 (19.0% of 785 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Gilbert WINNER
56.0% (83 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (66 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of La Vernia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 785 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Gilbert WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (43 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of La Vernia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 212 (27.0% of 785 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Gilbert WINNER
62.0% (131 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (81 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of La Vernia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 165 (21.0% of 785 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Gilbert WINNER
63.0% (104 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (61 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of La Vernia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 235 (30.0% of 785 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Gilbert WINNER
56.0% (132 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (103 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of La Vernia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 165 (21.0% of 785 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Gilbert WINNER
60.0% (99 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (66 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of La Vernia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 141 (18.0% of 785 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Gilbert WINNER
71.0% (100 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (41 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of La Vernia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 785 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Gilbert WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (41 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of La Vernia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 165 (21.0% of 785 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Gilbert WINNER
61.0% (101 votes)David C. Morales
39.0% (64 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of La Vernia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 204 (26.0% of 785 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Gilbert WINNER
56.0% (114 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (90 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of La Vernia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 243 (31.0% of 785 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Gilbert WINNER
72.0% (175 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (68 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of La Vernia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 196 (25.0% of 785 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Gilbert WINNER
58.0% (114 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (82 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of La Vernia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 220 (28.0% of 785 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Gilbert WINNER
62.0% (136 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (84 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of La Vernia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 196 (25.0% of 785 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Gilbert WINNER
64.0% (125 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (71 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of La Vernia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 235 (30.0% of 785 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Gilbert WINNER
68.0% (160 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (75 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of La Vernia Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 180 (23.0% of 785 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gary Gilbert WINNER
57.0% (103 votes)Michael R. Vance
43.0% (77 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Vernia City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: 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 Orders2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Vernia City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates2: 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 Contracts2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Vernia City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Vernia 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 Landowners7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Vernia 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Vernia 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Vernia City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Vernia City Council Regular Meeting
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7: 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: Adjournment6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Vernia 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Vernia City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Vernia 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Vernia 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Vernia City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Vernia City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Vernia 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: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Vernia 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: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Vernia City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Vernia City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Vernia City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Vernia 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Vernia 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: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Vernia 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Vernia 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: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Vernia 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: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of La Vernia 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 Controls5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions