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CITY • San Patricio County, TX
City of Odem
Population / Scale
2,265
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.515151
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$2.3M
+2.4% YoY • +17.6% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0.23M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +0.8 pts
1Y: +1.2 pts • 10Y: 0.0 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -2.6 pts
71 (B) → 68.4 (C)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+2.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.3%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+17.6% (5Y)
10Y: +38.9% • Since '00: +140.4%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.2347
FY 22: $0.7498 → FY 27: $0.5152
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 71 (B)'10: 69.5 (C)'17: 68.4 (C)'22: 67.6 (C)'27: 68.4 (C)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $1.0M'10: $1.3M'17: $1.7M'22: $2.0M'27: $2.3M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.4% YoYFreedom Score: 68.4 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Odem
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($2,307,952) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.515151 per $100 valuation: $0.450030 M&O + $0.065121 I&S) for City of Odem. Source: SanPatricio County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$2.3M
General Fund
$1.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$1,019
Public Safety: $0.8M (34%)
0Public Works: $0.7M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.515151 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+4.7% YoYFreedom Score: 67.2 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Odem
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($2,253,859) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.526189 per $100 valuation) for City of Odem.
Total Appropriation
$2.3M
General Fund
$1.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$995
Public Safety: $0.8M (33%)
0Public Works: $0.6M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.526189 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.7% YoYFreedom Score: 67.6 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Odem
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($2,152,415) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.532605 per $100 valuation) for City of Odem.
Total Appropriation
$2.2M
General Fund
$1.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$950
Public Safety: $0.8M (35%)
0Public Works: $0.6M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.532605 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.1% YoYFreedom Score: 67.6 (C)• Adopted Sep 6, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Odem
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Odem (San Patricio County) totaling $2,096,440. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5407 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$2.1M
General Fund
$1.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$926
Public Safety: $0.7M (35%)
0Public Works: $0.6M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.540659 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.6% YoYFreedom Score: 67.6 (C)• Adopted Sep 6, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Odem
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Odem (San Patricio County) totaling $2,033,602. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6712 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$2.0M
General Fund
$1.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$898
Public Safety: $0.7M (35%)
0Public Works: $0.6M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.671179 / $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$2.31M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $1,019Tax Rate: $0.515151Freedom: 68.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2026$2.25M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $995Tax Rate: $0.526189Freedom: 67.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$2.15M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $950Tax Rate: $0.532605Freedom: 67.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$2.10M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $926Tax Rate: $0.540659Freedom: 67.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$2.03M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $898Tax Rate: $0.671179Freedom: 67.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$1.96M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $866Tax Rate: $0.74984Freedom: 67.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$1.90M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $841Tax Rate: $0.764087Freedom: 67.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$1.84M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $811Tax Rate: $0.77402Freedom: 67.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$1.78M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $784Tax Rate: $0.783308Freedom: 68.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$1.71M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $756Tax Rate: $0.789574Freedom: 68.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$1.66M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $733Tax Rate: $0.787205Freedom: 68.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$1.61M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $712Tax Rate: $0.782482Freedom: 68.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$1.57M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $693Tax Rate: $0.779352Freedom: 68.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$1.52M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $673Tax Rate: $0.778573Freedom: 68.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$1.48M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $655Tax Rate: $0.77468Freedom: 68.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$1.43M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $631Tax Rate: $0.781652Freedom: 69.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$1.38M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $609Tax Rate: $0.783215Freedom: 69.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$1.33M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $588Tax Rate: $0.778516Freedom: 69.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$1.30M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $572Tax Rate: $0.777737Freedom: 69.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$1.25M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $554Tax Rate: $0.779292Freedom: 69.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$1.21M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $536Tax Rate: $0.782409Freedom: 69.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$1.18M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $522Tax Rate: $0.787886Freedom: 69.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$1.14M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $505Tax Rate: $0.791038Freedom: 70.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$1.10M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $487Tax Rate: $0.797366Freedom: 70.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$1.07M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $474Tax Rate: $0.796569Freedom: 70.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$1.04M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $458Tax Rate: $0.799755Freedom: 70.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$1.00M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $441Tax Rate: $0.794956Freedom: 70.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$0.96M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $424Tax Rate: $0.790186Freedom: 71 (B)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Chapter 46 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 46 - TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES (City of Odem Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Odem Code of Ordinances: Chapter 46 - TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES....
Chapter 40 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 40 - SOLID WASTE (City of Odem Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Odem Code of Ordinances: Chapter 40 - SOLID WASTE....
Chapter 22 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 22 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (City of Odem Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Odem Code of Ordinances: Chapter 22 - HEALTH AND SAFETY....
Chapter 30 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 30 - OFFENSES AND NUISANCES (City of Odem Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Odem Code of Ordinances: Chapter 30 - OFFENSES AND NUISANCES....
Chapter 44 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Chapter 44 - TAXATION (City of Odem Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Odem Code of Ordinances: Chapter 44 - TAXATION....
Chapter 36 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 36 - STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES (City of Odem Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Odem Code of Ordinances: Chapter 36 - STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES....
Chapter 8 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 8 - ANIMALS (City of Odem Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Odem Code of Ordinances: Chapter 8 - ANIMALS....
Ord. 481 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 481 — Amending Code Sec. 2-21 (Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION)
Enacted Ordinance No. 481 adopted on 12- 6-2011(Res.), amending Code Sec. 2-21 (Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION) () of the City of Odem Code of Ordinances....
Chapter 38 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 38 - SIGNS (City of Odem Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Odem Code of Ordinances: Chapter 38 - SIGNS....
Chapter 34 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 34 - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (City of Odem Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Odem Code of Ordinances: Chapter 34 - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT....
Chapter 32 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 32 - PARKS AND RECREATION (City of Odem Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Odem Code of Ordinances: Chapter 32 - PARKS AND RECREATION....
Chapter 28 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 28 - MANUFACTURED AND MOBILE HOMES (City of Odem Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Odem Code of Ordinances: Chapter 28 - MANUFACTURED AND MOBILE HOMES....
Chapter 16 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 16 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES (City of Odem Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Odem Code of Ordinances: Chapter 16 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES....
Chapter 14 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 14 - COURTS AND JAILS (City of Odem Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Odem Code of Ordinances: Chapter 14 - COURTS AND JAILS....
Chapter 24 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 24 - HUMAN RELATIONS (City of Odem Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Odem Code of Ordinances: Chapter 24 - HUMAN RELATIONS....
Chapter 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION (City of Odem Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Odem Code of Ordinances: Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION....
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Odem Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Odem Code of Ordinances: Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF ODEM, TEXAS • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF ODEM, TEXAS (City of Odem Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Odem Code of Ordinances: CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF ODEM, TEXAS....
Chapter 18 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENT (City of Odem Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Odem Code of Ordinances: Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENT....
Chapter 26 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 26 - LAW ENFORCEMENT (City of Odem Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Odem Code of Ordinances: Chapter 26 - LAW ENFORCEMENT....
Chapter 6 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 6 - AMUSEMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT (City of Odem Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Odem Code of Ordinances: Chapter 6 - AMUSEMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT....
Chapter 12 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 12 - BUSINESSES (City of Odem Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Odem Code of Ordinances: Chapter 12 - BUSINESSES....
Chapter 20 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 20 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION (City of Odem Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Odem Code of Ordinances: Chapter 20 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION....
Chapter 10 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 10 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS (City of Odem Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Odem Code of Ordinances: Chapter 10 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS....
Chapter 48 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 48 - WATER, SEWERAGE AND OTHER WASTEWATER (City of Odem Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Odem Code of Ordinances: Chapter 48 - WATER, SEWERAGE AND OTHER WASTEWATER....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Odem Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 292 (19.0% of 1,540 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 4
Jesse Falcon WINNER
100.0% (256 votes)Mayor
David Bargas Maldonado WINNER
100.0% (256 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Becky Veit WINNER
100.0% (256 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Virginia "Vicky" Garza WINNER
100.0% (256 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Gabriel Martinez WINNER
100.0% (256 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Isaac Dominguez WINNER
100.0% (256 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Odem Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 354 (23.0% of 1,540 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Bargas Maldonado WINNER
55.0% (195 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (159 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Odem Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 431 (28.0% of 1,540 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Bargas Maldonado WINNER
60.0% (259 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (172 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Odem Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 262 (17.0% of 1,540 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Bargas Maldonado WINNER
70.0% (183 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (79 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Odem Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 431 (28.0% of 1,540 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Bargas Maldonado WINNER
61.0% (263 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (168 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Odem Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 462 (30.0% of 1,540 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Bargas Maldonado WINNER
72.0% (333 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (129 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Odem Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 277 (18.0% of 1,540 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Bargas Maldonado WINNER
68.0% (188 votes)David C. Morales
32.0% (89 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Odem Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 370 (24.0% of 1,540 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Bargas Maldonado WINNER
66.0% (244 votes)David C. Morales
34.0% (126 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Odem Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 385 (25.0% of 1,540 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Bargas Maldonado WINNER
71.0% (273 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (112 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Odem Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 354 (23.0% of 1,540 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Bargas Maldonado WINNER
67.0% (237 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (117 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Odem Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 370 (24.0% of 1,540 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Bargas Maldonado WINNER
56.0% (207 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (163 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Odem Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 354 (23.0% of 1,540 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Bargas Maldonado WINNER
65.0% (230 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (124 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Odem Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 431 (28.0% of 1,540 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Bargas Maldonado WINNER
63.0% (272 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
37.0% (159 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Odem Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 477 (31.0% of 1,540 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Bargas Maldonado WINNER
68.0% (324 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (153 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Odem Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 431 (28.0% of 1,540 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Bargas Maldonado WINNER
60.0% (259 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (172 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Odem Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 308 (20.0% of 1,540 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Bargas Maldonado WINNER
70.0% (216 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
30.0% (92 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Odem Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 385 (25.0% of 1,540 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Bargas Maldonado WINNER
56.0% (216 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (169 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Odem Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 216 (14.0% of 1,540 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Bargas Maldonado WINNER
54.0% (117 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (99 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Odem Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 246 (16.0% of 1,540 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Bargas Maldonado WINNER
72.0% (177 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (69 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Odem Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 339 (22.0% of 1,540 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Bargas Maldonado WINNER
61.0% (207 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (132 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Odem Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 339 (22.0% of 1,540 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Bargas Maldonado WINNER
57.0% (193 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (146 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Odem Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 354 (23.0% of 1,540 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Bargas Maldonado WINNER
56.0% (198 votes)Michael R. Vance
44.0% (156 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Odem Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 262 (17.0% of 1,540 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Bargas Maldonado WINNER
54.0% (141 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (121 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Odem Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 370 (24.0% of 1,540 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Bargas Maldonado WINNER
71.0% (263 votes)Michael R. Vance
29.0% (107 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Odem Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 370 (24.0% of 1,540 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
David Bargas Maldonado WINNER
65.0% (241 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (129 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Odem City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Odem City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Odem City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Odem City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Odem 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Odem City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Odem City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Odem City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Odem 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: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: 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 Odem City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Odem 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: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Odem 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: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Odem City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Odem 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 Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Odem 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: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Odem 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Odem 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: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Odem City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Odem City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Odem City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Odem City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: 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 Assessments2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Odem City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Odem City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Odem City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Odem City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: 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 Controls