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CITY • Falls County, TX

City of Marlin

D
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 54.9/100▼ -0.7 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #951 among Texas Cities • Tier Rank: #227 (TIER 4 SMALL)
Fiscal Restraint
50.1/100
Regulatory Restraint
52.4/100
Debt Burden
65.9/100
Population / Scale
5,572
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.83116
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$6.2M
+4.0% YoY • +26.8% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$15.36M
Code of Ordinances Portal

Elected & Governing Officials (6)

CS
Cecil Sparks
Councilmember, Place 5
MW
Morris Watson, Jr.
Councilmember, Place 2
SH
Scottie Henderson
Councilmember, Place 4
SR
Susan R. Byrd
Mayor
TW
Terence W. McDavid
Councilmember, Place 3
WR
William Roe
Councilmember, Place 1

Charter & Enabling Framework

City of Marlin Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER)

Official Home Rule Charter of City of Marlin Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.

OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Marlin Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER)
Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/marlin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTICH
Last Codified Supplement: 2025-12-12

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 54.9 (D)• Adopted Sep 19, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Marlin
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($6,217,391) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.831160 per $100 valuation: $0.696090 M&O + $0.135070 I&S) for City of Marlin. Source: Falls County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.

Total Appropriation
$6.2M
General Fund
$3.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.1M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$1,116
Public Safety: $1.8M (29%)
0
Public Works: $1.5M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.83116 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+5.5% YoYFreedom Score: 54.4 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Marlin
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($5,981,136) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.807983 per $100 valuation) for City of Marlin.

Total Appropriation
$6.0M
General Fund
$3.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$1,073
Public Safety: $1.7M (28%)
0
Public Works: $1.5M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.807983 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.5% YoYFreedom Score: 54.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Marlin
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($5,670,914) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.807980 per $100 valuation) for City of Marlin.

Total Appropriation
$5.7M
General Fund
$3.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$1,018
Public Safety: $1.6M (28%)
0
Public Works: $1.4M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.80798 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.6% YoYFreedom Score: 55.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 8, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Marlin
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Marlin (Falls County) totaling $5,374,765. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.8098 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$5.4M
General Fund
$2.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$965
Public Safety: $1.5M (28%)
0
Public Works: $1.3M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.80975 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 55.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 8, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Marlin
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Marlin (Falls County) totaling $5,091,186. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.8185 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$5.1M
General Fund
$2.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.9M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$914
Public Safety: $1.4M (28%)
0
Public Works: $1.2M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.81846 / $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$6.22M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $1,116Tax Rate: $0.83116Freedom: 54.9 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2026$5.98M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $1,073Tax Rate: $0.807983Freedom: 54.4 (D)
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FY 2025$5.67M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $1,018Tax Rate: $0.80798Freedom: 54.7 (D)
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FY 2024$5.37M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $965Tax Rate: $0.80975Freedom: 55.1 (D)
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FY 2023$5.09M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $914Tax Rate: $0.81846Freedom: 55.5 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2022$4.90M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $880Tax Rate: $0.9200Freedom: 55.6 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2021$4.68M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $839Tax Rate: $0.93288Freedom: 55.9 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2020$4.45M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $799Tax Rate: $0.94594Freedom: 56.2 (D)
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FY 2019$4.24M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $761Tax Rate: $0.949724Freedom: 56.6 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2018$4.02M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $722Tax Rate: $0.96207Freedom: 57 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2017$3.83M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $687Tax Rate: $0.96207Freedom: 57.3 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2016$3.68M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $661Tax Rate: $0.956298Freedom: 57.6 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2015$3.49M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $627Tax Rate: $0.951517Freedom: 58 (D)
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FY 2014$3.33M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $598Tax Rate: $0.955323Freedom: 58.3 (D)
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FY 2013$3.19M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $573Tax Rate: $0.963921Freedom: 58.6 (D)
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FY 2012$3.04M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $545Tax Rate: $0.967777Freedom: 59 (D)
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FY 2011$2.88M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $517Tax Rate: $0.964874Freedom: 59.4 (D)
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FY 2010$2.73M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $490Tax Rate: $0.966804Freedom: 59.7 (D)
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FY 2009$2.62M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $471Tax Rate: $0.972605Freedom: 60 (D)
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FY 2008$2.53M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $455Tax Rate: $0.978441Freedom: 60.2 (C)
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FY 2007$2.41M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $433Tax Rate: $0.978441Freedom: 60.5 (C)
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FY 2006$2.32M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $417Tax Rate: $0.979419Freedom: 60.8 (C)
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FY 2005$2.20M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $395Tax Rate: $0.976481Freedom: 61.2 (C)
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FY 2004$2.11M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $378Tax Rate: $0.984293Freedom: 61.5 (C)
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FY 2003$2.04M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $366Tax Rate: $0.987246Freedom: 61.7 (C)
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FY 2002$1.96M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $351Tax Rate: $0.990208Freedom: 61.9 (C)
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FY 2001$1.86M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $333Tax Rate: $0.99813Freedom: 62.3 (C)
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FY 2000$1.79M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $320Tax Rate: $1.003121Freedom: 62.5 (C)
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Ord. 26-024 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 26-024: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CITY OF MARLIN FEE SCHEDULE AS EXHIBIT A; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, OPEN MEETINGS, AN EMERGENCY DECLARATION, A
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CITY OF MARLIN FEE SCHEDULE AS EXHIBIT A; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING ...
Ord. 26-022 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 26-022: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 32 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MARLIN BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE IV GOVERNING SPECIAL EVENTS; ESTABLISHING APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND RELATED FEES; PR
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 32 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MARLIN BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE IV GOVERNING SPECIAL EVEN...
Ord. 26-023 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 26-023: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 34 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MARLIN BY ADDING SECTION 34-2 TO PROVIDE AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY TO PERMIT LIMITED PUBLIC USE OF THE CITY'S SIGNAGE;
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 34 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MARLIN BY ADDING SECTION 34-2 TO PROVIDE AUTHORITY FOR T...
Ord. 26-021 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 26-021: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 30, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 5 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MARLIN BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 30-133 RELATING TO A PROHIBITION ON HAZARDOUS TREES WITHIN TH
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 30, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 5 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MARLIN BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 3...
Ord. 26-020 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 26-020: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE 2026 WASTEWATER RATE ANALYSIS; AMENDING RATES AND CHARGES FOR WASTEWATER SERVICE BASED ON THE 2026 WASTEWATER RATE ANALYSIS; PROVIDING FOR SAVIN
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE 2026 WASTEWATER RATE ANALYSIS; AMENDING RATES AND CHARGES FOR WASTEWATER SERVICE BAS...
Ord. 26-019 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 26-019: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, AMENDING THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF THE MARLIN POLICE DEPARTMENT SECTION 6.2 FIREARMS AND QUALIFICATIONS; PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS, REPEAL, SEVERABILITY, TE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, AMENDING THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF THE MARLIN POLICE DEPARTMENT SECTION 6.2 FIREARMS AND QUA...
Ord. 026-016 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 026-016: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 16 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE TO REGARDING FALSE ALARMS; PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS, REPEAL, SEVERABILITY, TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT COMPLIANCE, AND
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 16 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE TO REGARDING FALSE ALARMS; PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS, RE...
Ord. 026-015 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Ordinance No. 026-015: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REPEAL ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 8 TO COMPLY WITH CHANGES IN STATE LAW REGARDING REGULATION OF MOBILE FOOD VENDORS; PROVIDING
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REPEAL ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 8 TO COMPLY WITH CHANGES IN STAT...
Ord. 026-018 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 026-018: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 2 TO MODIFY THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CITY PARK COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS, REPEAL, SEVERABILITY, TEXAS OPEN MEET
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 2 TO MODIFY THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CITY PARK COMMISSION; ...
Ord. 026-017 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 026-017: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE III, DIVISION II CITY MANAGER TO MODIFY EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND LEVEL OF SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS, REPEAL
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE III, DIVISION II CITY MANAGER TO MODIFY EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND L...
Ord. 26-012 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 26-012: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 32 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MARLIN BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE III GOVERNING THE RESERVATION AND RENTAL OF CITY PARK SPACES; ESTABLISHING APPLICATIO
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 32 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MARLIN BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE III GOVERNING THE RESERVA...
Ord. 26-011 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Ordinance No. 26-011: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 44 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MARLIN BY REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY DIVISION 4 OF ARTICLE III, RELATING TO PARKING METERS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 44 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MARLIN BY REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY DIVISION 4 OF ARTICL...
Ord. 26-010 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 26-010: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MARLIN BY ADDING NEW SECTIONS 1-17 AND 1-18 ESTABLISHING ADMINISTRATIVE FEES ON PASS-THROUGH COSTS AND ON CONSTRUCTIO
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MARLIN BY ADDING NEW SECTIONS 1-17 AND 1-18 ESTABLISHING ...
Ord. 26-013 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. 26-013: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 6 ARTICLE IV OF THE MARLIN CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED "SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS" TO PROVIDE FOR MUNICIPAL COURT AUTHORITY OVER SUBSTANDARD BUILDING
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 6 ARTICLE IV OF THE MARLIN CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED "SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS" TO PRO...
Ord. 26-007 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 26-007: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, UPDATING THE CITY CHARTER PURSUANT TO VOTER APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS, REPEAL, SEVERABILITY, TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT COMPLIANCE, AND PROVIDING FOR RELA
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, UPDATING THE CITY CHARTER PURSUANT TO VOTER APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS, REPEAL, SEVERABILITY...
Ord. 26-012~(2) • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 26-012~(2): AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 32 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MARLIN BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE III GOVERNING THE RESERVATION AND RENTAL OF CITY PARK SPACES; ESTABLISHING APPLICATIO
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 32 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MARLIN BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE III GOVERNING THE RESERVA...
Ord. 26-09 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 26-09: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, AMENDING ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MARLIN TO REMOVE FEES THAT ARE NOT SUBJECT TO LOCAL CONTROL AND INCLUDE FEES NOW AUTHORIZED BY LAW; PR
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, AMENDING ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MARLIN TO REMOVE FEES THAT ARE NOT SUBJECT...
Ord. 26-08 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 26-08: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REPEAL ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 28 AS AN ERRONEOUS DUPLICATION; AMENDING CHAPTER 46 TO REFER TO FEE REFERENCES WITH REFERENCES
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REPEAL ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 28 AS AN ERRONEOUS DUPLICATION; AM...
Ord. 26-014 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 26-014: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE CITY OF MARLIN FEE SCHEDULE AS EXHIBIT A; AMENDING SECTION 1-3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MARLIN TO INCORPORATE THE FEE SCHEDULE BY REFERENCE; PROVIDI
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE CITY OF MARLIN FEE SCHEDULE AS EXHIBIT A; AMENDING SECTION 1-3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ...
Ord. 26-006 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Ordinance No. 26-006: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 46 OF THE MARLIN CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR JUNKED VEHICLES; PROVIDING FOR ABATEMENT OF JUNKED VEHICLES; PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS, REP
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 46 OF THE MARLIN CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR JUNKED VEHICLES; PROVIDING ...
Chapter 12 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 12 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES (City of Marlin Code of Ordinances)
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Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION (City of Marlin Code of Ordinances)
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CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF MARLIN, TEXAS (City of Marlin Code of Ordinances)
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Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)

UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 City of Marlin Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 719 (19.0% of 3,788 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Councilmember, Place 5
Cecil Sparks WINNER
100.0% (632 votes)
Councilmember, Place 4
Scottie Henderson WINNER
100.0% (632 votes)
Councilmember, Place 3
Terence W. McDavid WINNER
100.0% (632 votes)
Councilmember, Place 1
William Roe WINNER
100.0% (632 votes)
Councilmember, Place 2
Morris Watson, Jr. WINNER
100.0% (632 votes)
Mayor
Susan R. Byrd WINNER
100.0% (632 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 City of Marlin Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 568 (15.0% of 3,789 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Susan R. Byrd WINNER
72.0% (409 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (159 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 City of Marlin Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 834 (22.0% of 3,789 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Susan R. Byrd WINNER
66.0% (550 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (284 votes)
SPECIAL BOND • 2021-11-02

City of Marlin 2021 November General & Bond Election

Official Canvass PDF
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 City of Marlin Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 720 (19.0% of 3,789 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Susan R. Byrd WINNER
54.0% (389 votes)
Michael R. Vance
46.0% (331 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 City of Marlin Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 871 (23.0% of 3,789 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Susan R. Byrd WINNER
66.0% (575 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (296 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 City of Marlin Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 871 (23.0% of 3,789 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Susan R. Byrd WINNER
62.0% (540 votes)
Michael R. Vance
38.0% (331 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 City of Marlin Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 682 (18.0% of 3,789 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Susan R. Byrd WINNER
69.0% (471 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (211 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 City of Marlin Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 985 (26.0% of 3,789 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Susan R. Byrd WINNER
59.0% (581 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (404 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 City of Marlin Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 834 (22.0% of 3,789 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Susan R. Byrd WINNER
69.0% (575 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (259 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 City of Marlin Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 606 (16.0% of 3,789 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Susan R. Byrd WINNER
58.0% (351 votes)
David C. Morales
42.0% (255 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 City of Marlin Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 644 (17.0% of 3,789 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Susan R. Byrd WINNER
70.0% (451 votes)
Michael R. Vance
30.0% (193 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 City of Marlin Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 568 (15.0% of 3,789 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Susan R. Byrd WINNER
62.0% (352 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (216 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 City of Marlin Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 568 (15.0% of 3,789 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Susan R. Byrd WINNER
65.0% (369 votes)
David C. Morales
35.0% (199 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 City of Marlin Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 871 (23.0% of 3,789 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Susan R. Byrd WINNER
72.0% (627 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (244 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 City of Marlin Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,023 (27.0% of 3,789 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Susan R. Byrd WINNER
58.0% (593 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (430 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 City of Marlin Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,099 (29.0% of 3,789 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Susan R. Byrd WINNER
56.0% (615 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (484 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 City of Marlin Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 530 (14.0% of 3,789 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Susan R. Byrd WINNER
57.0% (302 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (228 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 City of Marlin Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 985 (26.0% of 3,789 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Susan R. Byrd WINNER
69.0% (680 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (305 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 City of Marlin Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 909 (24.0% of 3,789 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Susan R. Byrd WINNER
64.0% (582 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (327 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 City of Marlin Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 871 (23.0% of 3,789 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Susan R. Byrd WINNER
68.0% (592 votes)
Michael R. Vance
32.0% (279 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 City of Marlin Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 644 (17.0% of 3,789 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Susan R. Byrd WINNER
64.0% (412 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (232 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 City of Marlin Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 530 (14.0% of 3,789 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Susan R. Byrd WINNER
67.0% (355 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (175 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 City of Marlin Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 834 (22.0% of 3,789 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Susan R. Byrd WINNER
54.0% (450 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (384 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 City of Marlin Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 834 (22.0% of 3,789 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Susan R. Byrd WINNER
68.0% (567 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (267 votes)

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