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CITY • Jefferson County, TX
City of Port Arthur
Population / Scale
55,799
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.613482
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$87.4M
+5.1% YoY • +25.5% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$157.29M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.2 pts
1Y: -0.2 pts • 10Y: -2.7 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -7.9 pts
63 (C) → 55.1 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+5.1% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.4%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+25.5% (5Y)
10Y: +55.9% • Since '00: +222.7%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.1272
FY 22: $0.7407 → FY 27: $0.6135
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 63 (C)'10: 59.8 (D)'17: 57.8 (D)'22: 56.3 (D)'27: 55.1 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $27.1M'10: $41.6M'17: $56.1M'22: $69.6M'27: $87.4M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
CM
Charlotte M. Moses
Mayor (At-Large)
charlotte.moses@portarthurtx.gov
DF
Donald Frank, Sr.
Councilmember, At-Large Position 6 (At-Large Position 6)
donald.frank@portarthurtx.gov
DB
Doneane Beckcom
Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)
doneane.beckcom@portarthurtx.gov
HL
Harold L. Doucet, Sr.
Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)
hdoucet@portarthurtx.gov
TK
Thomas Kinlaw, III
Councilmember, At-Large Position 5 (At-Large Position 5)
thomas.kinlaw@portarthurtx.gov
TL
Tiffany L. Hamilton Everfield
Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)
thamilton@portarthurtx.gov
WB
Willie Bae Lewis, Jr.
Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)
wlewis@portarthurtx.gov
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Port Arthur Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Port Arthur Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Port Arthur Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/port_arthur/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTICH Last Codified Supplement: 2026-06-22
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+5.1% YoYFreedom Score: 55.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 1, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Port Arthur
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($87,388,536) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.613482 per $100 valuation: $0.363482 M&O + $0.250000 I&S) for City of Port Arthur. Source: Jefferson County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$87.4M
General Fund
$48.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$12.6M
Capital Projects
$4.9M
Per Capita
$1,566
Public Safety: $24.8M (28%)
0Public Works: $23.1M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $4.4M
Administration: $8.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.613482 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 55.3 (D)• Adopted Dec 31, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Port Arthur
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($83,155,901) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.615724 per $100 valuation) for City of Port Arthur.
Total Appropriation
$83.2M
General Fund
$46.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$12.1M
Capital Projects
$4.7M
Per Capita
$1,490
Public Safety: $23.5M (28%)
0Public Works: $21.9M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $4.1M
Administration: $8.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.615724 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.0% YoYFreedom Score: 55.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Port Arthur
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($80,031,971) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.626272 per $100 valuation) for City of Port Arthur.
Total Appropriation
$80.0M
General Fund
$44.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$11.2M
Capital Projects
$4.5M
Per Capita
$1,434
Public Safety: $22.8M (29%)
0Public Works: $21.2M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $4.0M
Administration: $8.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.626272 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 55.9 (D)• Adopted Sep 3, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Port Arthur
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Port Arthur (Jefferson County) totaling $76,235,446. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6486 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$76.2M
General Fund
$42.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$10.7M
Capital Projects
$4.3M
Per Capita
$1,366
Public Safety: $21.8M (29%)
0Public Works: $20.2M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $3.8M
Administration: $7.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.648641 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.2% YoYFreedom Score: 56 (D)• Adopted Sep 3, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Port Arthur
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Port Arthur (Jefferson County) totaling $73,275,130. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6915 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$73.3M
General Fund
$41.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$10.3M
Capital Projects
$4.1M
Per Capita
$1,313
Public Safety: $20.9M (29%)
0Public Works: $19.4M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $3.7M
Administration: $7.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.691535 / $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$87.39M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $48.4MPer Capita: $1,566Tax Rate: $0.613482Freedom: 55.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$83.16M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $46.1MPer Capita: $1,490Tax Rate: $0.615724Freedom: 55.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$80.03M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $44.8MPer Capita: $1,434Tax Rate: $0.626272Freedom: 55.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$76.24M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $42.7MPer Capita: $1,366Tax Rate: $0.648641Freedom: 55.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$73.28M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $41.0MPer Capita: $1,313Tax Rate: $0.691535Freedom: 56 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$69.63M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $39.0MPer Capita: $1,248Tax Rate: $0.740715Freedom: 56.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$66.76M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $37.4MPer Capita: $1,196Tax Rate: $0.754789Freedom: 56.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$63.32M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $35.4MPer Capita: $1,135Tax Rate: $0.76913Freedom: 56.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$61.12M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $34.2MPer Capita: $1,095Tax Rate: $0.776052Freedom: 57.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$58.60M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $32.8MPer Capita: $1,050Tax Rate: $0.786141Freedom: 57.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$56.06M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $31.4MPer Capita: $1,005Tax Rate: $0.781424Freedom: 57.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$54.05M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $30.3MPer Capita: $969Tax Rate: $0.77908Freedom: 58 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$51.75M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $29.0MPer Capita: $927Tax Rate: $0.779859Freedom: 58.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$49.65M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $27.8MPer Capita: $890Tax Rate: $0.779859Freedom: 58.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$47.06M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $26.3MPer Capita: $843Tax Rate: $0.77596Freedom: 59 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$44.88M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.1MPer Capita: $804Tax Rate: $0.77596Freedom: 59.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$43.10M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.1MPer Capita: $772Tax Rate: $0.780616Freedom: 59.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$41.59M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.3MPer Capita: $745Tax Rate: $0.781397Freedom: 59.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$39.83M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.3MPer Capita: $714Tax Rate: $0.778271Freedom: 60.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$38.01M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.3MPer Capita: $681Tax Rate: $0.779049Freedom: 60.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$36.65M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.5MPer Capita: $657Tax Rate: $0.774375Freedom: 60.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$35.15M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.7MPer Capita: $630Tax Rate: $0.772052Freedom: 61.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$33.87M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.0MPer Capita: $607Tax Rate: $0.772052Freedom: 61.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$32.25M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.1MPer Capita: $578Tax Rate: $0.774368Freedom: 61.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$30.87M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.3MPer Capita: $553Tax Rate: $0.769722Freedom: 62 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$29.46M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.5MPer Capita: $528Tax Rate: $0.77434Freedom: 62.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$28.34M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.9MPer Capita: $508Tax Rate: $0.771243Freedom: 62.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$27.08M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.2MPer Capita: $485Tax Rate: $0.769701Freedom: 63 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 26-41 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Ordinance No. 26-41: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, CODE OF ORDINANCES, ORDINANCE NO. 26-13, CHAPTER 106, SECTION 106-225 NO PARKING ON UNAPPROVED SURFACES TO PROVIDE FOR AN AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE AND CERTAIN PARKING EXEM
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, CODE OF ORDINANCES, ORDINANCE NO. 26-13, CHAPTER 106, SECTION 106-225 NO PARKING ON UNAPPROVED SURFACES TO...
Ord. 2026-08-11-5 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Consider and adopt ordinance amending municipal code, fee schedules, or traffic regulations
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Port Arthur on 2026-08-11. Item considered during City of Port Arthur City Council - August 11, 2...
Ord. 2026-07-14-5 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Consider and adopt ordinance amending municipal code, fee schedules, or traffic regulations
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Port Arthur on 2026-07-14. Item considered during City of Port Arthur City Council - July 14, 202...
Ord. 26-35 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Ordinance No. 26-35: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 22, BUSINESSES, ARTICLE IX, TEMPORARY AND MOBILE FOOD UNITS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; REPEALING EXISTING SECTIONS 22-465 THROUGH 22-468 IN THEIR ENTIRETY; ADOPTING NEW REGULATIONS GOVERNIN
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 22, BUSINESSES, ARTICLE IX, TEMPORARY AND MOBILE FOOD UNITS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; REPEALING EXISTING SECTIONS 22-465 THROUGH...
Ord. 2026-06-30-5 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Consider and adopt ordinance amending municipal code, fee schedules, or traffic regulations
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Port Arthur on 2026-06-30. Item considered during City of Port Arthur City Council - June 30, 202...
Chapter 14 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 14 - BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES (City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances: Chapter 14 - BOARDS, AUTHORITIES, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES....
Chapter 74 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 74 - PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS (City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances: Chapter 74 - PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS....
APPENDIX B • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
APPENDIX B - FRANCHISES (City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances: APPENDIX B - FRANCHISES....
Chapter 26 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 26 - CIVIL EMERGENCIES (City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances: Chapter 26 - CIVIL EMERGENCIES....
Chapter 30 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 30 - COURTS (City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances: Chapter 30 - COURTS....
Chapter 42 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 42 - FLOODS (City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances: Chapter 42 - FLOODS....
Chapter 22 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 22 - BUSINESSES (City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances: Chapter 22 - BUSINESSES....
Chapter 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION (City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances: Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION....
Chapter 18 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 18 - BUILDINGS (City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances: Chapter 18 - BUILDINGS....
Chapter 46 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 46 - HUMAN RELATIONS (City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances: Chapter 46 - HUMAN RELATIONS....
Chapter 70 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 70 - PARKS AND RECREATION (City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances: Chapter 70 - PARKS AND RECREATION....
Chapter 38 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 38 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION (City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances: Chapter 38 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION....
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances: Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
Chapter 19 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 19 - VACANT BUILDINGS (City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances: Chapter 19 - VACANT BUILDINGS....
Chapter 50 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 50 - LAW ENFORCEMENT (City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances: Chapter 50 - LAW ENFORCEMENT....
Chapter 6 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 6 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances: Chapter 6 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES....
Chapter 54 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 54 - LIBRARY (City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances: Chapter 54 - LIBRARY....
Chapter 34 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 34 - ENVIRONMENT (City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances: Chapter 34 - ENVIRONMENT....
Chapter 39 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 39 - SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES (City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances: Chapter 39 - SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES....
Chapter 66 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 66 - OIL AND GAS (City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances: Chapter 66 - OIL AND GAS....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Port Arthur Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 7,209 (19.0% of 37,943 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)
Doneane Beckcom WINNER
100.0% (6,343 votes)Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)
Willie Bae Lewis, Jr. WINNER
100.0% (6,343 votes)Councilmember, At-Large Position 5 (At-Large Position 5)
Thomas Kinlaw, III WINNER
100.0% (6,343 votes)Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)
Tiffany L. Hamilton Everfield WINNER
100.0% (6,343 votes)Councilmember, At-Large Position 6 (At-Large Position 6)
Donald Frank, Sr. WINNER
100.0% (6,343 votes)Mayor (At-Large)
Charlotte M. Moses WINNER
100.0% (6,343 votes)Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)
Harold L. Doucet, Sr. WINNER
100.0% (6,343 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Port Arthur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,589 (20.0% of 37,943 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Charlotte M. Moses WINNER
55.0% (4,174 votes)David C. Morales
45.0% (3,415 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Port Arthur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 11,383 (30.0% of 37,943 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Charlotte M. Moses WINNER
65.0% (7,399 votes)Michael R. Vance
35.0% (3,984 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Port Arthur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 9,106 (24.0% of 37,943 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Charlotte M. Moses WINNER
65.0% (5,919 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (3,187 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Port Arthur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 9,106 (24.0% of 37,943 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Charlotte M. Moses WINNER
69.0% (6,283 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (2,823 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Port Arthur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,830 (18.0% of 37,943 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Charlotte M. Moses WINNER
61.0% (4,166 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (2,664 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Port Arthur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 10,624 (28.0% of 37,943 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Charlotte M. Moses WINNER
62.0% (6,587 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (4,037 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Port Arthur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,450 (17.0% of 37,943 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Charlotte M. Moses WINNER
54.0% (3,483 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (2,967 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Port Arthur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,727 (23.0% of 37,943 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Charlotte M. Moses WINNER
57.0% (4,974 votes)Michael R. Vance
43.0% (3,753 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Port Arthur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,312 (14.0% of 37,943 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Charlotte M. Moses WINNER
68.0% (3,612 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (1,700 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Port Arthur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,312 (14.0% of 37,943 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Charlotte M. Moses WINNER
64.0% (3,400 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (1,912 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Port Arthur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,830 (18.0% of 37,943 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Charlotte M. Moses WINNER
69.0% (4,713 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (2,117 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Port Arthur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,589 (20.0% of 37,943 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Charlotte M. Moses WINNER
59.0% (4,478 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (3,111 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Port Arthur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 11,383 (30.0% of 37,943 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Charlotte M. Moses WINNER
72.0% (8,196 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (3,187 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Port Arthur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 9,106 (24.0% of 37,943 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Charlotte M. Moses WINNER
58.0% (5,281 votes)David C. Morales
42.0% (3,825 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Port Arthur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,348 (22.0% of 37,943 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Charlotte M. Moses WINNER
57.0% (4,758 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (3,590 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Port Arthur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,691 (15.0% of 37,943 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Charlotte M. Moses WINNER
64.0% (3,642 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (2,049 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Port Arthur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,691 (15.0% of 37,943 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Charlotte M. Moses WINNER
58.0% (3,301 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (2,390 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Port Arthur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,691 (15.0% of 37,943 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Charlotte M. Moses WINNER
68.0% (3,870 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (1,821 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Port Arthur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 9,865 (26.0% of 37,943 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Charlotte M. Moses WINNER
65.0% (6,412 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
35.0% (3,453 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Port Arthur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,589 (20.0% of 37,943 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Charlotte M. Moses WINNER
71.0% (5,388 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (2,201 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Port Arthur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,727 (23.0% of 37,943 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Charlotte M. Moses WINNER
59.0% (5,149 votes)Michael R. Vance
41.0% (3,578 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Port Arthur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,830 (18.0% of 37,943 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Charlotte M. Moses WINNER
62.0% (4,235 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (2,595 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Port Arthur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 10,245 (27.0% of 37,943 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Charlotte M. Moses WINNER
55.0% (5,635 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (4,610 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Port Arthur Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 9,106 (24.0% of 37,943 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Charlotte M. Moses WINNER
64.0% (5,828 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (3,278 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (331)
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City of Port Arthur 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: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-09-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Arthur 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 Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Arthur City Council - August 11, 2026
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6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Arthur City Council - July 14, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-06-30 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Arthur City Council - June 30, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Arthur City Council - June 16, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-06-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Arthur City Council - June 02, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-05-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Arthur 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-04-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Arthur 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-03-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Arthur City Council - March 24, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-03-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Arthur City Council - March 10, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-03-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Arthur City Council - March 10, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-02-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Arthur City Council - February 24, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-02-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Arthur City Council - February 10, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-02-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Arthur City Council - February 10, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-01-27 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Arthur City Council - January 27, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-01-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Arthur City Council - January 13, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-12-31 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Arthur City Council - December 31, 2025
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: INVOCATION, PLEDGE & ROLL CALLItem-2: PROCLAMATIONSItem-3: PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS2025-589: Speakers2025-712: Jim Jackson of the House on the Hill, regarding rooming2025-590: Presentations2025-591: City Manager's Staff Reports2025-592: Employee Recognition2025-593: Correspondence2025-594: DiscussionsItem-11: PUBLIC HEARINGS-10:00 A.M.Item-12: REPORTS/ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST (Limited to a total of two (2) minutes per Councilmember)2025-595: Reports/Items of Community InterestItem-14: UNFINISHED BUSINESS2025-596: Unfinished BusinessItem-16: CONSENT AGENDA2025-597: Travel Expense Reports2025-598: Minutes2025-599: Resolutions - Consent2025-603: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 2026 FREIGHTLINER M2-106 10-YARD DUMP TRUCK FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS - DRAINAGE DIVISION (DRAINAGE) FROM HOUSTON FREIGHTLINER OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, THROUGH THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL (HGAC) COOPERATIVE PUR2025-604: Money for a raise.Item-22: ITEMS REQUIRING INDIVIDUAL ACTION- NON-CONSENT2025-600: Resolutions- Non-Consent2025-1005: Budget AmendmentItem-26: CLOSED MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)2025-602: Executive SessionItem-28: ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING2025-601: Ordinances - Non-Consent2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Arthur City Council - December 16, 2025
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Arthur City Council - December 16, 2025
Parsed Docket Items:
7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-11-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Arthur 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-10-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Arthur 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Arthur 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 Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Arthur 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-07-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Arthur 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls