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CITY • Matagorda County, TX
City of Palacios
Population / Scale
4,374
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.58593
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$5.6M
+5.2% YoY • +34.3% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$1.34M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ 0.0 pts
1Y: +0.8 pts • 10Y: -1.5 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -6.6 pts
72.9 (B) → 66.3 (C)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+5.2% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.9%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+34.3% (5Y)
10Y: +69.5% • Since '00: +262.1%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.2253
FY 22: $0.8113 → FY 27: $0.5859
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 72.9 (B)'10: 70.1 (B)'17: 67.8 (C)'22: 66.3 (C)'27: 66.3 (C)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $1.5M'10: $2.4M'17: $3.3M'22: $4.2M'27: $5.6M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
JR
Joe Ramirez
Councilmember, Place 5
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LE
Larry E. Glenn
Councilmember, Place 3
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MW
Mark Warny
Councilmember, Place 1
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RC
Rick Cink
Mayor
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TL
Troy Lewis
Councilmember, Place 2
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VD
Victoria Duran
Councilmember, Place 4
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Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Palacios Home Rule Charter (HOME RULE CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Palacios Home Rule Charter (HOME RULE CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Palacios Home Rule Charter (HOME RULE CHARTER) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/palacios/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=HOME_RULE_CHARTER Last Codified Supplement: 2026-10-13
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+5.2% YoYFreedom Score: 66.3 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Palacios
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($5,579,084) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.585930 per $100 valuation: $0.585930 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for City of Palacios. Source: Matagorda County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$5.6M
General Fund
$3.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$1,276
Public Safety: $1.9M (34%)
0Public Works: $1.6M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.58593 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+12.1% YoYFreedom Score: 65.5 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Palacios
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($5,304,320) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.590000 per $100 valuation) for City of Palacios.
Total Appropriation
$5.3M
General Fund
$3.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$1,213
Public Safety: $1.8M (34%)
0Public Works: $1.5M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5900 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.6% YoYFreedom Score: 65.8 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Palacios
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($4,731,976) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.600000 per $100 valuation) for City of Palacios.
Total Appropriation
$4.7M
General Fund
$3.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$1,082
Public Safety: $1.6M (34%)
0Public Works: $1.4M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6000 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 66.1 (C)• Adopted Sep 12, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Palacios
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Palacios (Matagorda County) totaling $4,482,736. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6616 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$4.5M
General Fund
$3.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$1,025
Public Safety: $1.5M (34%)
0Public Works: $1.3M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.66164 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 66.2 (C)• Adopted Sep 12, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Palacios
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Palacios (Matagorda County) totaling $4,305,355. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7657 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$4.3M
General Fund
$2.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$984
Public Safety: $1.5M (34%)
0Public Works: $1.2M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7657 / $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$5.58M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $1,276Tax Rate: $0.58593Freedom: 66.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2026$5.30M(+12.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $1,213Tax Rate: $0.5900Freedom: 65.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$4.73M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $1,082Tax Rate: $0.6000Freedom: 65.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$4.48M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $1,025Tax Rate: $0.66164Freedom: 66.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$4.31M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $984Tax Rate: $0.7657Freedom: 66.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$4.15M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $949Tax Rate: $0.81126Freedom: 66.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$3.95M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $903Tax Rate: $0.819373Freedom: 66.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$3.75M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $856Tax Rate: $0.829205Freedom: 67 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$3.59M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $822Tax Rate: $0.840814Freedom: 67.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$3.43M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $784Tax Rate: $0.852585Freedom: 67.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$3.29M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $752Tax Rate: $0.852585Freedom: 67.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$3.15M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $720Tax Rate: $0.847469Freedom: 68.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$3.01M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $687Tax Rate: $0.850011Freedom: 68.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$2.85M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $651Tax Rate: $0.848311Freedom: 68.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$2.72M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $621Tax Rate: $0.847463Freedom: 69.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$2.58M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $590Tax Rate: $0.842378Freedom: 69.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$2.46M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $562Tax Rate: $0.849959Freedom: 69.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$2.36M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $540Tax Rate: $0.845709Freedom: 70.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$2.27M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $520Tax Rate: $0.845709Freedom: 70.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$2.19M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $502Tax Rate: $0.844863Freedom: 70.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$2.08M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $475Tax Rate: $0.849932Freedom: 70.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$1.99M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $456Tax Rate: $0.852482Freedom: 71.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$1.91M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $438Tax Rate: $0.849925Freedom: 71.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$1.81M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $415Tax Rate: $0.850775Freedom: 71.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$1.73M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $397Tax Rate: $0.849073Freedom: 72.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$1.67M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $383Tax Rate: $0.843979Freedom: 72.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$1.61M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $369Tax Rate: $0.843135Freedom: 72.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$1.54M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $352Tax Rate: $0.850723Freedom: 72.9 (B)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →CHAPTER 14 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
CHAPTER 14 - ZONING (City of Palacios Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Palacios Code of Ordinances: CHAPTER 14 - ZONING....
CHAPTER 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Palacios Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Palacios Code of Ordinances: CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
CHAPTER 4 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
CHAPTER 4 - BUSINESS REGULATIONS (City of Palacios Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Palacios Code of Ordinances: CHAPTER 4 - BUSINESS REGULATIONS....
CHAPTER 5 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
CHAPTER 5 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION (City of Palacios Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Palacios Code of Ordinances: CHAPTER 5 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION....
APPENDIX A • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
APPENDIX A - MASTER FEE SCHEDULE (City of Palacios Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Palacios Code of Ordinances: APPENDIX A - MASTER FEE SCHEDULE....
CHAPTER 3 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
CHAPTER 3 - BUILDING REGULATIONS (City of Palacios Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Palacios Code of Ordinances: CHAPTER 3 - BUILDING REGULATIONS....
CHAPTER 13 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
CHAPTER 13 - UTILITIES (City of Palacios Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Palacios Code of Ordinances: CHAPTER 13 - UTILITIES....
CHAPTER 9 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
CHAPTER 9 - PERSONNEL (City of Palacios Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Palacios Code of Ordinances: CHAPTER 9 - PERSONNEL....
CHAPTER 12 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
CHAPTER 12 - TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES (City of Palacios Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Palacios Code of Ordinances: CHAPTER 12 - TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES....
CHAPTER 2 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
CHAPTER 2 - ANIMAL CONTROL (City of Palacios Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Palacios Code of Ordinances: CHAPTER 2 - ANIMAL CONTROL....
CHAPTER 11 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
CHAPTER 11 - TAXATION (City of Palacios Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Palacios Code of Ordinances: CHAPTER 11 - TAXATION....
CHAPTER 8 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
CHAPTER 8 - OFFENSES AND NUISANCES (City of Palacios Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Palacios Code of Ordinances: CHAPTER 8 - OFFENSES AND NUISANCES....
CHAPTER 10 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
CHAPTER 10 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS (City of Palacios Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Palacios Code of Ordinances: CHAPTER 10 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS....
CHAPTER 6 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
CHAPTER 6 - HEALTH AND SANITATION (City of Palacios Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Palacios Code of Ordinances: CHAPTER 6 - HEALTH AND SANITATION....
CHAPTER 7 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
CHAPTER 7 - MUNICIPAL COURT (City of Palacios Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Palacios Code of Ordinances: CHAPTER 7 - MUNICIPAL COURT....
Ord. 2026-O-03 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-O-03: AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING A PORTION OF ALLEYWAY IN PALACIOS, TEXAS; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING A PORTION OF ALLEYWAY IN PALACIOS, TEXAS; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE....
Ord. 2026-O-02 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-O-02: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALACIOS, TEXAS ADDING SECTIONS 4.02.006 AND 4.02.007 TO ARTICLE 4.02 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, ADOPTING EXTENDED HOURS FOR SALE OF MIXED BEVERAGES, WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALACIOS, TEXAS ADDING SECTIONS 4.02.006 AND 4.02.007 TO ARTICLE 4.02 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, ADOPTING EXTENDED HOURS FOR SALE OF...
Ord. 2025-O-08 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-O-08 (Omit — Supplement 4, City of Palacios Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-O-08 adopted on 1- 8-2026 (Omit, Supplement 4) in City of Palacios Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 2025-O-09 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Ordinance No. 2025-O-09: AN ORDINANCE TO ADD ORDINANCE A NEW DIVISION TO THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALACIOS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 13 UTILITES, ARTICLE 13.02 WATER AND SEWERS
AN ORDINANCE TO ADD ORDINANCE A NEW DIVISION TO THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALACIOS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER...
Ord. 2025-O-15 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-O-15 (Omit — Supplement 4, City of Palacios Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-O-15 adopted on 12-11-2025 (Omit, Supplement 4) in City of Palacios Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 2025-O-14 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-O-14 (Omit — Supplement 4, City of Palacios Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-O-14 adopted on 12-11-2025 (Omit, Supplement 4) in City of Palacios Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 2025-O-13 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-O-13 (Omit — Supplement 4, City of Palacios Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-O-13 adopted on 10-23-2025 (Omit, Supplement 4) in City of Palacios Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 2025-T-11 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-T-11 (Omit — Supplement 4, City of Palacios Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-T-11 adopted on 9-25-2025 (Omit, Supplement 4) in City of Palacios Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 2025-T-10 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-T-10 (Omit — Supplement 4, City of Palacios Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 2025-T-10 adopted on 9-25-2025 (Omit, Supplement 4) in City of Palacios Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 2025-O-12 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 2025-O-12: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALACIOS, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FOR COSTS, FEES AND RA TES ASSOCIATED WITH PERMITTING, UTILITY SERVICES AND OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF PALAC
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALACIOS, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FOR COSTS, FEES AND RA TES ASSOCIATED WITH PERMITTING, UTILI...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Palacios Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 565 (19.0% of 2,974 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 3
Larry E. Glenn WINNER
100.0% (497 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Mark Warny WINNER
100.0% (497 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Victoria Duran WINNER
100.0% (497 votes)Mayor
Rick Cink WINNER
100.0% (497 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Troy Lewis WINNER
100.0% (497 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Joe Ramirez WINNER
100.0% (497 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Palacios Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 833 (28.0% of 2,974 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Cink WINNER
57.0% (475 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (358 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Palacios Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 625 (21.0% of 2,974 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Cink WINNER
56.0% (350 votes)David C. Morales
44.0% (275 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Palacios Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 476 (16.0% of 2,974 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Cink WINNER
60.0% (286 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (190 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Palacios Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 714 (24.0% of 2,974 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Cink WINNER
59.0% (421 votes)Michael R. Vance
41.0% (293 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Palacios Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 863 (29.0% of 2,974 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Cink WINNER
59.0% (509 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (354 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Palacios Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 476 (16.0% of 2,974 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Cink WINNER
68.0% (324 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (152 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Palacios Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 654 (22.0% of 2,974 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Cink WINNER
67.0% (438 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (216 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Palacios Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 892 (30.0% of 2,974 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Cink WINNER
63.0% (562 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (330 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Palacios Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 714 (24.0% of 2,974 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Cink WINNER
54.0% (386 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (328 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Palacios Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 863 (29.0% of 2,974 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Cink WINNER
64.0% (552 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (311 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Palacios Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 803 (27.0% of 2,974 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Cink WINNER
60.0% (482 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (321 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Palacios Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 922 (31.0% of 2,974 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Cink WINNER
67.0% (618 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (304 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Palacios Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 625 (21.0% of 2,974 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Cink WINNER
69.0% (431 votes)David C. Morales
31.0% (194 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Palacios Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 595 (20.0% of 2,974 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Cink WINNER
61.0% (363 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (232 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Palacios Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 506 (17.0% of 2,974 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Cink WINNER
58.0% (293 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (213 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Palacios Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 595 (20.0% of 2,974 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Cink WINNER
63.0% (375 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (220 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Palacios Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 892 (30.0% of 2,974 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Cink WINNER
64.0% (571 votes)Michael R. Vance
36.0% (321 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Palacios Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 595 (20.0% of 2,974 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Cink WINNER
69.0% (411 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (184 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Palacios Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 416 (14.0% of 2,974 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Cink WINNER
55.0% (229 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (187 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Palacios Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 803 (27.0% of 2,974 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Cink WINNER
68.0% (546 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (257 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Palacios Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 654 (22.0% of 2,974 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Cink WINNER
68.0% (445 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (209 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Palacios Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 535 (18.0% of 2,974 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Cink WINNER
66.0% (353 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (182 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Palacios Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 773 (26.0% of 2,974 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Cink WINNER
70.0% (541 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (232 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Palacios Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 595 (20.0% of 2,974 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Cink WINNER
61.0% (363 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (232 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
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City of Palacios City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Palacios 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Palacios City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Palacios City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Palacios City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate1: 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 Savings2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Palacios City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Palacios 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Palacios City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Palacios 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Palacios City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Palacios 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 Savings6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Palacios City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Palacios 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Palacios 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: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Palacios City Council Regular Meeting
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7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Palacios City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Palacios City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Palacios City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Palacios City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Palacios 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Palacios City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Palacios City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Palacios 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 Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Palacios 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 Savings2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Palacios City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts