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CITY • Collin County, TX
City of Murphy
Population / Scale
21,109
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.361832
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$31.2M
+2.9% YoY • +18.6% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$49.90M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -2.0 pts
1Y: -1.3 pts • 10Y: -3.1 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -6.9 pts
59.3 (D) → 52.4 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+2.9% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+18.6% (5Y)
10Y: +40.5% • Since '00: +150.3%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.1332
FY 22: $0.4950 → FY 27: $0.3618
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 59.3 (D)'10: 57.2 (D)'17: 55.5 (D)'22: 54.4 (D)'27: 52.4 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $12.5M'10: $17.4M'17: $22.2M'22: $26.3M'27: $31.2M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Murphy Home Rule Charter
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Murphy Home Rule Charter hosted on Franklin Legal / General Code (eCode360).
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Murphy Home Rule Charter Source Repository: https://ecode360.com/39773710#39773710 Last Codified Supplement: 2025-06-01
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.9% YoYFreedom Score: 52.4 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Murphy
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($31,204,294) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.361832 per $100 valuation: $0.270554 M&O + $0.091278 I&S) for City of Murphy. Source: Collin County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$31.2M
General Fund
$18.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.7M
Capital Projects
$1.7M
Per Capita
$1,478
Public Safety: $9.3M (30%)
0Public Works: $8.4M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $1.6M
Administration: $3.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.361832 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+5.0% YoYFreedom Score: 53.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2026-15) — City of Murphy
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($30,324,873) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.357514 per $100 valuation) for City of Murphy.
Total Appropriation
$30.3M
General Fund
$17.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.6M
Capital Projects
$1.7M
Per Capita
$1,437
Public Safety: $9.0M (30%)
0Public Works: $8.2M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $1.6M
Administration: $3.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.357514 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 54.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Murphy
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($28,866,273) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.362533 per $100 valuation) for City of Murphy.
Total Appropriation
$28.9M
General Fund
$16.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.4M
Capital Projects
$1.6M
Per Capita
$1,367
Public Safety: $8.6M (30%)
0Public Works: $7.8M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $1.5M
Administration: $3.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.362533 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 54.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 8, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Murphy
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Murphy (Collin County) totaling $28,069,110. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4080 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$28.1M
General Fund
$16.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.3M
Capital Projects
$1.6M
Per Capita
$1,330
Public Safety: $8.3M (30%)
0Public Works: $7.6M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $1.5M
Administration: $2.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.408046 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 54.3 (D)• Adopted Sep 8, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Murphy
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Murphy (Collin County) totaling $27,059,780. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4650 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$27.1M
General Fund
$15.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.2M
Capital Projects
$1.5M
Per Capita
$1,282
Public Safety: $8.0M (30%)
0Public Works: $7.3M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $1.4M
Administration: $2.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4650 / $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$31.20M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.1MPer Capita: $1,478Tax Rate: $0.361832Freedom: 52.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$30.32M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.6MPer Capita: $1,437Tax Rate: $0.357514Freedom: 53.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$28.87M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.8MPer Capita: $1,367Tax Rate: $0.362533Freedom: 54.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$28.07M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.3MPer Capita: $1,330Tax Rate: $0.408046Freedom: 54.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$27.06M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.8MPer Capita: $1,282Tax Rate: $0.4650Freedom: 54.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$26.32M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.3MPer Capita: $1,247Tax Rate: $0.4950Freedom: 54.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$25.46M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.8MPer Capita: $1,206Tax Rate: $0.49896Freedom: 54.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$24.66M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.4MPer Capita: $1,168Tax Rate: $0.501954Freedom: 54.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$23.85M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.9MPer Capita: $1,130Tax Rate: $0.503962Freedom: 55 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$22.93M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.4MPer Capita: $1,086Tax Rate: $0.51001Freedom: 55.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$22.20M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.9MPer Capita: $1,052Tax Rate: $0.51052Freedom: 55.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$21.47M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.5MPer Capita: $1,017Tax Rate: $0.508988Freedom: 55.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$20.83M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.1MPer Capita: $987Tax Rate: $0.511533Freedom: 55.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$20.04M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.7MPer Capita: $949Tax Rate: $0.515114Freedom: 56.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$19.27M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.2MPer Capita: $913Tax Rate: $0.513054Freedom: 56.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$18.77M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.9MPer Capita: $889Tax Rate: $0.513567Freedom: 56.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$18.11M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.5MPer Capita: $858Tax Rate: $0.515621Freedom: 56.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$17.39M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.1MPer Capita: $824Tax Rate: $0.512527Freedom: 57.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$16.91M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.8MPer Capita: $801Tax Rate: $0.51714Freedom: 57.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$16.34M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.5MPer Capita: $774Tax Rate: $0.519726Freedom: 57.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$15.78M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.2MPer Capita: $748Tax Rate: $0.518687Freedom: 57.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$15.23M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.9MPer Capita: $721Tax Rate: $0.522836Freedom: 58 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$14.72M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.6MPer Capita: $697Tax Rate: $0.524927Freedom: 58.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$14.19M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.3MPer Capita: $672Tax Rate: $0.525977Freedom: 58.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$13.73M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.0MPer Capita: $650Tax Rate: $0.526503Freedom: 58.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$13.38M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.8MPer Capita: $634Tax Rate: $0.529662Freedom: 58.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$12.89M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.5MPer Capita: $611Tax Rate: $0.530192Freedom: 59.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$12.47M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.3MPer Capita: $591Tax Rate: $0.530722Freedom: 59.3 (D)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 2026-10-06-23 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
A. § 551.071: Consultation with Attorney on pending or contemplated
litigation and on a matter in which the duty of the Attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Ba...
Ord. 2026-10-06-20 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
A. § 551.071: Consultation with Attorney on pending or contemplated
litigation and on a matter in which the duty of the Attorney to the governmental under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of body Professional Conduct of the State Ba...
Ord. 2026-17 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
D. Consider and/or Act on an Ordinance of the City of Murphy levying
taxes and adopting a tax rate on all taxable property for the year 2026 at a rate of $0.361832 per one hundred dollars ($100.00) assessed value on all taxable p...
Ord. 2026-42 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
D. Consider and/or Act on an Ordinance amending Chapter 28, Article 28.02,
Section 28.02.01 - Minor Plats; and Chapter 28, Article 28.01, Section 28.01.013 - Definitions of the Murphy Code of Ordinances (Project No. 2026-011). Stephani...
Ord. 2026-09-15-21 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
A. §551.071: Consultation with Attorney on pending or contemplated
litigation and on a matter in which the duty of the Attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Ba...
Ord. 2026-11 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
B. Consider and/or Act on an Ordinance amending the FY26 General
Fund to increase the budget for unanticipated expenses in the General Fund. Paulette Overman, Assistant Finance Director Staff Report-(2175) - Pdf...
Ord. 2026-15 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
B. Hold a public hearing on the FY27 proposed tax rate of $0.361832
per $100 of assessed valuation for the fiscal year October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027 (FY27), which is the maximum tax rate Council approved on August ...
Ord. 2026-16 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
C. Murphy, of the of Ordinance City on Act and/or Consider an
approving the assessment roll as certified by the Collin Central Appraisal District, and making appropriations, and adopting the FY27 Budget for the fiscal year...
Ord. 2026-09-15-25 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
A. § 551.071: Consultation with Attorney on pending or contemplated
litigation and on a matter in which the duty of the Attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Ba...
Ord. 2026-12 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
C. negotiated a Ordinance an approving Act and/or Consider on
settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (“ACSC”) and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the company’s 2026 rate review mechanism fili...
Ord. 26-09-1419 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 26-09-1419: Amends Subdivisions: General Provisions; Procedures
Enacted Ordinance No. 26-09-1419 adopted on 9/1/2026 by City of Murphy: Amends Subdivisions: General Provisions; Procedures. Codified at: Art. 28.01 ; Art. 28.0...
Ord. 2026-09-01-17 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
A. § 551.071: Consultation with Attorney on pending or contemplated
litigation and on a matter in which the duty of the Attorney to the governmental the of Rules Disciplinary under body Texas Professional Conduct of the State Ba...
Ord. 2026-09-01-15 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
A. § 551.071: Consultation with Attorney on pending or contemplated
litigation and on a matter in which the duty of the Attorney to the governmental Rules of Texas Disciplinary under body the Professional Conduct of the State Ba...
Ord. 2026-13 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
D. Consider and/or Act on an Ordinance amending Chapter 28, Article
28.02, Section 28.02.01 - Minor Plats; and Chapter 28, Article 28.01, Section 28.01.013 - Definitions of the Murphy Code of Ordinances (Project Planning Scott-S...
Ord. 2026-35 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
D. Consider and/or Act on an Ordinance amending Appendix A, Fee Schedule, of
the Code of Ordinances of the City by amending Section A8.001 Solid Waste Collection and Disposal, and Section A8.003 Water and Sewer Usage Rates; providing for...
Ord. 26-08-1418 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 26-08-1418: Amends Fee Schedule: Utility Rates and Charges
Enacted Ordinance No. 26-08-1418 adopted on 8/18/2026 by City of Murphy: Amends Fee Schedule: Utility Rates and Charges. Codified at: Art. A8.000....
Ord. 26-08-1417 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 26-08-1417: Specific Use Permit
Enacted Ordinance No. 26-08-1417 adopted on 8/4/2026 by City of Murphy: Specific Use Permit....
Ord. 26-07-1416 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 26-07-1416: Budget
Enacted Ordinance No. 26-07-1416 adopted on 7/21/2026 by City of Murphy: Budget....
Ord. 26-06-1415 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 26-06-1415: Budget
Enacted Ordinance No. 26-06-1415 adopted on 6/16/2026 by City of Murphy: Budget....
Ord. 26-06-1414 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 26-06-1414: Budget
Enacted Ordinance No. 26-06-1414 adopted on 6/2/2026 by City of Murphy: Budget....
Ord. 26-05-1413 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 26-05-1413: Canvasses General Election
Enacted Ordinance No. 26-05-1413 adopted on 5/12/2026 by City of Murphy: Canvasses General Election....
Ord. 26-05-1412 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 26-05-1412: Cancels General Election - Unopposed Candidate
Enacted Ordinance No. 26-05-1412 adopted on 5/5/2026 by City of Murphy: Cancels General Election - Unopposed Candidate....
Ord. 26-05-1411 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 26-05-1411: Budget
Enacted Ordinance No. 26-05-1411 adopted on 5/5/2026 by City of Murphy: Budget....
Ord. 26-04-1410 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 26-04-1410: Amends Public Ways and Public Places: Tree Care Program
Enacted Ordinance No. 26-04-1410 adopted on 4/7/2026 by City of Murphy: Amends Public Ways and Public Places: Tree Care Program. Codified at: Art. 16.03....
Ord. 26-03-1409 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 26-03-1409: Budget
Enacted Ordinance No. 26-03-1409 adopted on 3/17/2026 by City of Murphy: Budget....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2026-05-12
May 2026 City of Murphy Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 2,727 (19.0% of 14,354 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 3
Deborah Ison WINNER
100.0% (2,399 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Scott Smith WINNER
100.0% (2,399 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Ken Oltmann WINNER
100.0% (2,399 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Kevin Kelley WINNER
100.0% (2,399 votes)Mayor
Scott Bradley WINNER
100.0% (2,399 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Elizabeth Abraham WINNER
100.0% (2,399 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Murphy Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,450 (31.0% of 14,354 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Scott Bradley WINNER
60.0% (2,670 votes)David C. Morales
40.0% (1,780 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Murphy Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,727 (19.0% of 14,354 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Scott Bradley WINNER
70.0% (1,909 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (818 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Murphy Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,871 (20.0% of 14,354 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Scott Bradley WINNER
60.0% (1,723 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (1,148 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Murphy Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,153 (15.0% of 14,354 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Scott Bradley WINNER
61.0% (1,313 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (840 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Murphy Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,306 (30.0% of 14,354 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Scott Bradley WINNER
63.0% (2,713 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (1,593 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Murphy Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,158 (22.0% of 14,354 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Scott Bradley WINNER
72.0% (2,274 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (884 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Murphy Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,732 (26.0% of 14,354 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Scott Bradley WINNER
58.0% (2,165 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
42.0% (1,567 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Murphy Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,297 (16.0% of 14,354 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Scott Bradley WINNER
59.0% (1,355 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (942 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Murphy Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,297 (16.0% of 14,354 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Scott Bradley WINNER
61.0% (1,401 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (896 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Murphy Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,010 (14.0% of 14,354 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Scott Bradley WINNER
69.0% (1,387 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (623 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Murphy Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,584 (18.0% of 14,354 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Scott Bradley WINNER
63.0% (1,628 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (956 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Murphy Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,445 (24.0% of 14,354 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Scott Bradley WINNER
70.0% (2,412 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (1,033 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Murphy Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,732 (26.0% of 14,354 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Scott Bradley WINNER
70.0% (2,612 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (1,120 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Murphy Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,871 (20.0% of 14,354 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Scott Bradley WINNER
67.0% (1,924 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (947 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Murphy Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,014 (21.0% of 14,354 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Scott Bradley WINNER
58.0% (1,748 votes)David C. Morales
42.0% (1,266 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Murphy Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,445 (24.0% of 14,354 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Scott Bradley WINNER
65.0% (2,239 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
35.0% (1,206 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Murphy Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,871 (20.0% of 14,354 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Scott Bradley WINNER
54.0% (1,550 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (1,321 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Murphy Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,589 (25.0% of 14,354 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Scott Bradley WINNER
71.0% (2,548 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (1,041 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Murphy Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,019 (28.0% of 14,354 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Scott Bradley WINNER
69.0% (2,773 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (1,246 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Murphy Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,871 (20.0% of 14,354 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Scott Bradley WINNER
60.0% (1,723 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (1,148 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Murphy Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,727 (19.0% of 14,354 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Scott Bradley WINNER
55.0% (1,500 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (1,227 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Murphy Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,014 (21.0% of 14,354 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Scott Bradley WINNER
64.0% (1,929 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (1,085 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Murphy Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,450 (31.0% of 14,354 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Scott Bradley WINNER
59.0% (2,626 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (1,824 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Murphy Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,153 (15.0% of 14,354 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Scott Bradley WINNER
62.0% (1,335 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (818 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (325)
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City Council - 06 Oct 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
21: B. § 551.074: Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment,1: W. Scott Smith2: 1. CALL TO ORDER3: 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4: 3. ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM5: 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS6: 5. MAYOR'S REPORT7: 6. PRESENTATIONS8: A. Proclamation: National Fire Prevention Week9: B. Presentation: Rental Registration Program. Stephanie Scott-Sims,10: C. Presentation: Flock Cameras11: 7. CONSENT AGENDA12: A. Consider and/or Act on the September 9, 2026, Council Work13: B. Consider and/or Act on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to14: C. Consider and/or Act on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to15: D. Consider and/or Act on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to16: E. Consider and/or Act on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to17: 8. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION18: A. Consider and/or Act on Case No. 2026-009, an application by Dr.19: 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION22: 10. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION24: B. § 551.074: Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment,25: 11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS26: 12. ADJOURNMENT27: 1. CALL TO ORDER28: 2. ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM29: 3. PRESENTATIONS30: A. Presentation: FY27 Budget31: B. Presentation: Special Events Matt Foster, Director of Parks & Recreation32: C. Presentation: Pedestrian Bridge Project Donald Reese, Director of Public Works33: 4. ADJOURNMENT23: A. § 551.071: Consultation with Attorney on pending or contemplated20: A. § 551.071: Consultation with Attorney on pending or contemplated2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City Council - 15 Sep 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: W. Scott Smith2: 1. CALL TO ORDER3: 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4: 3. ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM5: 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS6: 5. MAYOR'S REPORT7: 6. PRESENTATIONS8: A. Presentation - MS4 and receive Public Comments. Daniel Paredez,9: 7. CONSENT AGENDA10: A. Consider and/or Act on the September 1, 2026, Regular Council13: 8. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION14: A. Hold a public hearing on the FY27 proposed budget for the fiscal year18: E. Consider and/or Act on ratifying the property tax revenue increase19: F. Consider and/or Act on appointing the Boards and Commissions20: 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION22: B. § 551.074: Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment,23: C. § 551.074: Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment,24: 10. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION26: B. § 551.074: Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment,27: C. § 551.074: Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment,25: A. § 551.071: Consultation with Attorney on pending or contemplated21: A. §551.071: Consultation with Attorney on pending or contemplated28: 11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS29: 12. ADJOURNMENT30: 1. CALL TO ORDER31: 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE32: 3. ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM33: 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS34: 5. MAYOR'S REPORT35: 6. PRESENTATIONS36: A. Presentation: Annual Economic Development Report. Camryn Thompson,37: 7. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION38: A. Consider and/or Act on the August 18, 2026, Regular Council Meeting Minutes.39: W. Scott Smith seconded the motion. For: Unanimous. The motion40: B. Consider and/or Act on nominating and electing seven (7) residents and two (2)41: C. Consider and/or Act on a Resolution to enter into a participation agreement to11: B. Consider and/or Act on an Ordinance amending the FY26 General12: C. negotiated a Ordinance an approving Act and/or Consider on15: B. Hold a public hearing on the FY27 proposed tax rate of $0.36183216: C. Murphy, of the of Ordinance City on Act and/or Consider an17: D. Consider and/or Act on an Ordinance of the City of Murphy levying42: D. Consider and/or Act on an Ordinance amending Chapter 28, Article 28.02,2026-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City Council Budget Work Session - 09 Sep 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: W. Scott Smith2: 1. CALL TO ORDER3: 2. ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM4: 3. PRESENTATIONS5: A. Presentation: FY27 Budget.6: B. Matt Foster, Director of Parks & Events. Presentation: Special7: C. Presentation: Pedestrian Bridge. Donald Reese, Director of Public8: 4. ADJOURNMENT2026-09-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City Council - 01 Sep 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: W. Scott Smith2: 1. CALL TO ORDER3: 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE4: 3. ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM5: 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS6: 5. MAYOR'S REPORT7: 6. PRESENTATIONS8: A. Presentation: Annual Economic Development Report. Camryn9: 7. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION10: A. Consider and/or Act on the August 18, 2026, Regular Council11: B. Consider and/or Act on nominating and electing seven (7) residents12: C. Consider and/or Act on a Resolution to enter into a participation14: 8. EXECUTIVE SESSION16: 9. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION18: 10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS19: 11. ADJOURNMENT20: 1. CALL TO ORDER21: 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE22: 3. ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM23: 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS24: 5. MAYOR'S REPORT25: 6. PRESENTATIONS26: A. Presentation: Murphy Citizen's Academy Graduation. Camryn Thompson,27: B. Presentation: Capital Improvement Project. Donald Reese, Public Works Director28: C. Presentation: City-Wide Overtime. Berna Fitzpatrick-Walker, CGFO, Finance29: 7. CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORTS30: A. Upcoming Events. Aretha Adams, City Manager31: 8. CONSENT AGENDA32: A. Consider and/or Act on the August 4, 2026, Regular Council Meeting Minutes.33: B. Consider and/or Act on the issuance of a special permit to allow a fireworks34: C. Consider and/or Act on a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murphy,36: E. Consider and/or Act on accepting the Financial Report for the quarter ending37: F. Consider and/or Act on accepting the June 30, 2026, Quarterly Investment38: G. a of approval requesting 2026-005, Case on Act and/or Consider No.13: D. Consider and/or Act on an Ordinance amending Chapter 28, Article35: D. Consider and/or Act on an Ordinance amending Appendix A, Fee Schedule, of17: A. § 551.071: Consultation with Attorney on pending or contemplated15: A. § 551.071: Consultation with Attorney on pending or contemplated2026-08-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Murphy 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-07-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City Council Budget Work Session - 07 Jul 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: W. Scott Smith2: 1. CALL TO ORDER3: 2. ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM4: 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS5: 4. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION6: A. Consider and/or Act on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to7: 5. PRESENTATIONS8: A. Presentation: E-bike usage in Murphy. Matt Foster, Director of Parks9: B. Presentation: Police Department10: 6. EXECUTIVE SESSION11: A. §551.074: Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment,12: 7. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION13: A. §551.074: Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment,14: 8. ADJOURNMENT15: LLC. The engineer of record, Berkhoff, Hendricks & Carter LLP, has vetted ANA Site2026-06-30 • REGULAR SESSION
City Council Budget Work Session - 30 Jun 2026
2026-05-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Murphy City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-04-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Murphy 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-03-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Murphy City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-02-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Murphy 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 Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-01-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Murphy 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: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-12-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Murphy 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: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-11-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Murphy 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-10-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Murphy City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Murphy 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: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Murphy 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: 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 Murphy City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-06-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Murphy 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: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Murphy 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 Savings6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Murphy 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 Expenditure7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Murphy City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Murphy 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 Savings6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Murphy City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Murphy 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate