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CITY • Calhoun County, TX
City of Port Lavaca
Population / Scale
11,299
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.7944
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$17.6M
+4.9% YoY • +25.3% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$20.82M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -0.7 pts
1Y: +0.6 pts • 10Y: -2.0 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -7.2 pts
59.4 (D) → 52.2 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+4.9% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+25.3% (5Y)
10Y: +55.6% • Since '00: +225.6%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
0.0000
FY 22: $0.7944 → FY 27: $0.7944
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 59.4 (D)'10: 56.5 (D)'17: 54.2 (D)'22: 52.9 (D)'27: 52.2 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $5.4M'10: $8.2M'17: $11.3M'22: $14.0M'27: $17.6M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
DA
Daniel Aguirre
Councilmember, Place 1
daguirre@portlavaca.org
LD
Luis De La Garza
Mayor
ldelagarza@portlavaca.org
ME
Mary Elizabeth "Sissy" Rigby
Councilmember, Place 3
RB
Rose Bland-Stewart
Councilmember, Place 5
rstewart@portlavaca.org
RG
Rosie G. Padron
Councilmember, Place 4
rpadron@portlavaca.org
TD
Tim Dent
Councilmember, Place 2
tdent@portlavaca.org
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Port Lavaca Home Rule Charter (PART I - HOME RULE CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Port Lavaca Home Rule Charter (PART I - HOME RULE CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Port Lavaca Home Rule Charter (PART I - HOME RULE CHARTER) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/port_lavaca/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIHORUCH Last Codified Supplement: 2026-07-15
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+4.9% YoYFreedom Score: 52.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 1, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Port Lavaca
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($17,582,475) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.794400 per $100 valuation: $0.644400 M&O + $0.150000 I&S) for City of Port Lavaca. Source: Calhoun County Appraisal District 2026 Tax Rate Roll.
Total Appropriation
$17.6M
General Fund
$11.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.5M
Capital Projects
$1.0M
Per Capita
$1,556
Public Safety: $5.6M (32%)
0Public Works: $4.8M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $2.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7944 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 51.6 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Port Lavaca
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($16,756,385) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.800000 per $100 valuation) for City of Port Lavaca.
Total Appropriation
$16.8M
General Fund
$10.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.4M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$1,483
Public Safety: $5.3M (32%)
0Public Works: $4.6M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $1.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8000 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.5% YoYFreedom Score: 51.8 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Port Lavaca
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($16,122,812) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.800000 per $100 valuation) for City of Port Lavaca.
Total Appropriation
$16.1M
General Fund
$10.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.4M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$1,427
Public Safety: $5.1M (32%)
0Public Works: $4.4M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $1.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8000 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.5% YoYFreedom Score: 52.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 12, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Port Lavaca
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Port Lavaca (Calhoun County) totaling $15,434,437. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7807 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$15.4M
General Fund
$9.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.4M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$1,366
Public Safety: $4.9M (32%)
0Public Works: $4.2M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $1.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7807 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.2% YoYFreedom Score: 52.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 12, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Port Lavaca
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Port Lavaca (Calhoun County) totaling $14,765,557. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7944 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$14.8M
General Fund
$9.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.3M
Capital Projects
$0.8M
Per Capita
$1,307
Public Safety: $4.7M (32%)
0Public Works: $4.0M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7944 / $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$17.58M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.0MPer Capita: $1,556Tax Rate: $0.7944Freedom: 52.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$16.76M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.4MPer Capita: $1,483Tax Rate: $0.8000Freedom: 51.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$16.12M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.0MPer Capita: $1,427Tax Rate: $0.8000Freedom: 51.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$15.43M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.5MPer Capita: $1,366Tax Rate: $0.7807Freedom: 52.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$14.77M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.1MPer Capita: $1,307Tax Rate: $0.7944Freedom: 52.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$14.04M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.7MPer Capita: $1,242Tax Rate: $0.7944Freedom: 52.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$13.50M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.4MPer Capita: $1,195Tax Rate: $0.800755Freedom: 53.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$12.79M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.9MPer Capita: $1,132Tax Rate: $0.812766Freedom: 53.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$12.34M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.6MPer Capita: $1,092Tax Rate: $0.829021Freedom: 53.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$11.90M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.4MPer Capita: $1,053Tax Rate: $0.838969Freedom: 53.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$11.30M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.0MPer Capita: $1,000Tax Rate: $0.840647Freedom: 54.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$10.75M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.6MPer Capita: $951Tax Rate: $0.843169Freedom: 54.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$10.34M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.4MPer Capita: $915Tax Rate: $0.838953Freedom: 54.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$9.81M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.1MPer Capita: $868Tax Rate: $0.844826Freedom: 55.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$9.39M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $831Tax Rate: $0.85074Freedom: 55.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$8.95M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.5MPer Capita: $792Tax Rate: $0.849039Freedom: 55.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$8.64M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.3MPer Capita: $764Tax Rate: $0.849039Freedom: 56.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$8.23M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $729Tax Rate: $0.854133Freedom: 56.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$7.88M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $697Tax Rate: $0.849008Freedom: 56.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$7.60M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $672Tax Rate: $0.849857Freedom: 57 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$7.27M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $644Tax Rate: $0.849007Freedom: 57.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$7.01M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $620Tax Rate: $0.843913Freedom: 57.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$6.75M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $597Tax Rate: $0.83885Freedom: 57.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$6.50M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MPer Capita: $575Tax Rate: $0.83885Freedom: 58.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$6.16M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $545Tax Rate: $0.843044Freedom: 58.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$5.87M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $519Tax Rate: $0.840515Freedom: 58.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$5.65M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $500Tax Rate: $0.846399Freedom: 59.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$5.40M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $478Tax Rate: $0.841321Freedom: 59.4 (D)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. G-19-25 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. G-19-25: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE CODIFIED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CITY OF PORT LAVACA CODE OF ORDINANCES AS PART II, APPENDIX A - FEES, RATES AND CHARGES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE CODIFIED AND DESCRIBED IN THE CITY OF PORT LAVACA CODE OF ORDINANCES AS PART II, APPENDIX A - FEES, RATES AND CHARGES
Amende...
Chapter 26 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 26 - MANUFACTURED HOUSING AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES (City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances: Chapter 26 - MANUFACTURED HOUSING AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES....
Chapter 4 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 4 - ALARM SYSTEMS (City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances: Chapter 4 - ALARM SYSTEMS....
Chapter 20 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 20 - ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH (City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances: Chapter 20 - ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH....
APPENDIX A—FEES, RATES AND CHARGES • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
APPENDIX A—FEES, RATES AND CHARGES (City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances: APPENDIX A—FEES, RATES AND CHARGES....
Chapter 28 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 28 - MUNICIPAL COURT (City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances: Chapter 28 - MUNICIPAL COURT....
Chapter 44 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Chapter 44 - TAXATION (City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances: Chapter 44 - TAXATION....
Chapter 18 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 18 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances: Chapter 18 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT....
Chapter 36 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 36 - SIGNS (City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances: Chapter 36 - SIGNS....
Chapter 10 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 10 - ANIMALS (City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances: Chapter 10 - ANIMALS....
Chapter 30 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 30 - OFFENSES (City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances: Chapter 30 - OFFENSES....
Chapter 22 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 22 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION (City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances: Chapter 22 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION....
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances: Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
Chapter 12 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 12 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS (City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances: Chapter 12 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS....
APPENDIX B—TARIFF CIRCULAR NO. 1-A • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
APPENDIX B—TARIFF CIRCULAR NO. 1-A (City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances: APPENDIX B—TARIFF CIRCULAR NO. 1-A....
Chapter 32 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 32 - PARKS AND RECREATION (City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances: Chapter 32 - PARKS AND RECREATION....
Chapter 8 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 8 - AMUSEMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENTS (City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances: Chapter 8 - AMUSEMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENTS....
Chapter 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION (City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances: Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION....
Chapter 14 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 14 - CIVIL RIGHTS (City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances: Chapter 14 - CIVIL RIGHTS....
Chapter 35 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 35 - GARAGE SALES (City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances: Chapter 35 - GARAGE SALES....
Chapter 6 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 6 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances: Chapter 6 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES....
Chapter 46 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 46 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS (City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances: Chapter 46 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS....
Chapter 16 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 16 - ELECTIONS (City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances: Chapter 16 - ELECTIONS....
Chapter 24 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 24 - LAW ENFORCEMENT (City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances: Chapter 24 - LAW ENFORCEMENT....
Chapter 34 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 34 - PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS, ITINERANT VENDORS, GARAGE SALES, MOBILE FOOD UNITS AND STREET VENDORS (City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Port Lavaca Code of Ordinances: Chapter 34 - PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS, ITINERANT VENDORS, GARAGE SALES, MOBILE FOOD ...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Port Lavaca Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 1,459 (19.0% of 7,683 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1
Daniel Aguirre WINNER
100.0% (1,283 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Mary Elizabeth "Sissy" Rigby WINNER
100.0% (1,283 votes)Mayor
Luis De La Garza WINNER
100.0% (1,283 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Tim Dent WINNER
100.0% (1,283 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Rosie G. Padron WINNER
100.0% (1,283 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Rose Bland-Stewart WINNER
100.0% (1,283 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Port Lavaca Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,767 (23.0% of 7,683 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Luis De La Garza WINNER
57.0% (1,007 votes)Michael R. Vance
43.0% (760 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Port Lavaca Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,690 (22.0% of 7,683 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Luis De La Garza WINNER
57.0% (963 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (727 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Port Lavaca Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,460 (19.0% of 7,683 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Luis De La Garza WINNER
58.0% (847 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (613 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Port Lavaca Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,306 (17.0% of 7,683 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Luis De La Garza WINNER
66.0% (862 votes)David C. Morales
34.0% (444 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Port Lavaca Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,151 (28.0% of 7,683 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Luis De La Garza WINNER
70.0% (1,506 votes)Michael R. Vance
30.0% (645 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Port Lavaca Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,613 (21.0% of 7,683 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Luis De La Garza WINNER
65.0% (1,048 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
35.0% (565 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Port Lavaca Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,690 (22.0% of 7,683 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Luis De La Garza WINNER
54.0% (913 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (777 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Port Lavaca Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,383 (18.0% of 7,683 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Luis De La Garza WINNER
58.0% (802 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (581 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Port Lavaca Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,382 (31.0% of 7,683 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Luis De La Garza WINNER
58.0% (1,382 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (1,000 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Port Lavaca Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,921 (25.0% of 7,683 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Luis De La Garza WINNER
68.0% (1,306 votes)David C. Morales
32.0% (615 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Port Lavaca Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,382 (31.0% of 7,683 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Luis De La Garza WINNER
62.0% (1,477 votes)Michael R. Vance
38.0% (905 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Port Lavaca Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,382 (31.0% of 7,683 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Luis De La Garza WINNER
54.0% (1,286 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (1,096 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Port Lavaca Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,998 (26.0% of 7,683 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Luis De La Garza WINNER
70.0% (1,399 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (599 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Port Lavaca Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,537 (20.0% of 7,683 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Luis De La Garza WINNER
58.0% (891 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (646 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Port Lavaca Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,228 (29.0% of 7,683 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Luis De La Garza WINNER
62.0% (1,381 votes)David C. Morales
38.0% (847 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Port Lavaca Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,305 (30.0% of 7,683 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Luis De La Garza WINNER
55.0% (1,268 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (1,037 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Port Lavaca Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,844 (24.0% of 7,683 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Luis De La Garza WINNER
62.0% (1,143 votes)Michael R. Vance
38.0% (701 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Port Lavaca Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,228 (29.0% of 7,683 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Luis De La Garza WINNER
63.0% (1,404 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (824 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Port Lavaca Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,998 (26.0% of 7,683 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Luis De La Garza WINNER
56.0% (1,119 votes)Michael R. Vance
44.0% (879 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Port Lavaca Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,767 (23.0% of 7,683 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Luis De La Garza WINNER
57.0% (1,007 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (760 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Port Lavaca Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,383 (18.0% of 7,683 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Luis De La Garza WINNER
67.0% (927 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (456 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Port Lavaca Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,383 (18.0% of 7,683 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Luis De La Garza WINNER
64.0% (885 votes)Michael R. Vance
36.0% (498 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Port Lavaca Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,537 (20.0% of 7,683 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Luis De La Garza WINNER
57.0% (876 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (661 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Port Lavaca Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,306 (17.0% of 7,683 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Luis De La Garza WINNER
68.0% (888 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (418 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (343)
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City of Port Lavaca 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 Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-09-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Lavaca 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: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-08-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Lavaca 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: Adjourn6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-07-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Lavaca 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: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-06-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Lavaca 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: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-05-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Lavaca 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: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-04-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Lavaca City Council Regular Meeting
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7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls1: 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-03-11 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Lavaca City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and pledge of allegiance2: Comments from the public and open forum3: Consent agenda: review and approve minutes of regular council meetings4: Consent agenda: consider and approve routine expenditures, leases, and municipal resolutions5: Public hearing and action on harbor improvements, zoning regulations, and bayfront ordinances6: Consider and vote on coastal flood mitigation, wastewater treatment, and utility infrastructure contracts7: City Manager and department director reports on operations8: Adjournment2026-02-25 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Lavaca City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and pledge of allegiance2: Comments from the public and open forum3: Consent agenda: review and approve minutes of regular council meetings4: Consent agenda: consider and approve routine expenditures, leases, and municipal resolutions5: Public hearing and action on harbor improvements, zoning regulations, and bayfront ordinances6: Consider and vote on coastal flood mitigation, wastewater treatment, and utility infrastructure contracts7: City Manager and department director reports on operations8: Adjournment2026-02-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Lavaca City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and pledge of allegiance2: Comments from the public and open forum3: Consent agenda: review and approve minutes of regular council meetings4: Consent agenda: consider and approve routine expenditures, leases, and municipal resolutions5: Public hearing and action on harbor improvements, zoning regulations, and bayfront ordinances6: Consider and vote on coastal flood mitigation, wastewater treatment, and utility infrastructure contracts7: City Manager and department director reports on operations8: Adjournment2026-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Lavaca City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and pledge of allegiance2: Comments from the public and open forum3: Consent agenda: review and approve minutes of regular council meetings4: Consent agenda: consider and approve routine expenditures, leases, and municipal resolutions5: Public hearing and action on harbor improvements, zoning regulations, and bayfront ordinances6: Consider and vote on coastal flood mitigation, wastewater treatment, and utility infrastructure contracts7: City Manager and department director reports on operations8: Adjournment2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Lavaca City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and pledge of allegiance2: Comments from the public and open forum3: Consent agenda: review and approve minutes of regular council meetings4: Consent agenda: consider and approve routine expenditures, leases, and municipal resolutions5: Public hearing and action on harbor improvements, zoning regulations, and bayfront ordinances6: Consider and vote on coastal flood mitigation, wastewater treatment, and utility infrastructure contracts7: City Manager and department director reports on operations8: Adjournment2026-01-28 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Lavaca City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and pledge of allegiance2: Comments from the public and open forum3: Consent agenda: review and approve minutes of regular council meetings4: Consent agenda: consider and approve routine expenditures, leases, and municipal resolutions5: Public hearing and action on harbor improvements, zoning regulations, and bayfront ordinances6: Consider and vote on coastal flood mitigation, wastewater treatment, and utility infrastructure contracts7: City Manager and department director reports on operations8: Adjournment2026-01-27 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Lavaca City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and pledge of allegiance2: Comments from the public and open forum3: Consent agenda: review and approve minutes of regular council meetings4: Consent agenda: consider and approve routine expenditures, leases, and municipal resolutions5: Public hearing and action on harbor improvements, zoning regulations, and bayfront ordinances6: Consider and vote on coastal flood mitigation, wastewater treatment, and utility infrastructure contracts7: City Manager and department director reports on operations8: Adjournment2026-01-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Lavaca City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and pledge of allegiance2: Comments from the public and open forum3: Consent agenda: review and approve minutes of regular council meetings4: Consent agenda: consider and approve routine expenditures, leases, and municipal resolutions5: Public hearing and action on harbor improvements, zoning regulations, and bayfront ordinances6: Consider and vote on coastal flood mitigation, wastewater treatment, and utility infrastructure contracts7: City Manager and department director reports on operations8: Adjournment2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Lavaca City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and pledge of allegiance2: Comments from the public and open forum3: Consent agenda: review and approve minutes of regular council meetings4: Consent agenda: consider and approve routine expenditures, leases, and municipal resolutions5: Public hearing and action on harbor improvements, zoning regulations, and bayfront ordinances6: Consider and vote on coastal flood mitigation, wastewater treatment, and utility infrastructure contracts7: City Manager and department director reports on operations8: Adjournment2025-12-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Lavaca City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and pledge of allegiance2: Comments from the public and open forum3: Consent agenda: review and approve minutes of regular council meetings4: Consent agenda: consider and approve routine expenditures, leases, and municipal resolutions5: Public hearing and action on harbor improvements, zoning regulations, and bayfront ordinances6: Consider and vote on coastal flood mitigation, wastewater treatment, and utility infrastructure contracts7: City Manager and department director reports on operations8: Adjournment2025-12-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Lavaca City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and pledge of allegiance2: Comments from the public and open forum3: Consent agenda: review and approve minutes of regular council meetings4: Consent agenda: consider and approve routine expenditures, leases, and municipal resolutions5: Public hearing and action on harbor improvements, zoning regulations, and bayfront ordinances6: Consider and vote on coastal flood mitigation, wastewater treatment, and utility infrastructure contracts7: City Manager and department director reports on operations8: Adjournment2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Lavaca City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and pledge of allegiance2: Comments from the public and open forum3: Consent agenda: review and approve minutes of regular council meetings4: Consent agenda: consider and approve routine expenditures, leases, and municipal resolutions5: Public hearing and action on harbor improvements, zoning regulations, and bayfront ordinances6: Consider and vote on coastal flood mitigation, wastewater treatment, and utility infrastructure contracts7: City Manager and department director reports on operations8: Adjournment2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Lavaca City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and pledge of allegiance2: Comments from the public and open forum3: Consent agenda: review and approve minutes of regular council meetings4: Consent agenda: consider and approve routine expenditures, leases, and municipal resolutions5: Public hearing and action on harbor improvements, zoning regulations, and bayfront ordinances6: Consider and vote on coastal flood mitigation, wastewater treatment, and utility infrastructure contracts7: City Manager and department director reports on operations8: Adjournment2025-11-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Lavaca City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and pledge of allegiance2: Comments from the public and open forum3: Consent agenda: review and approve minutes of regular council meetings4: Consent agenda: consider and approve routine expenditures, leases, and municipal resolutions5: Public hearing and action on harbor improvements, zoning regulations, and bayfront ordinances6: Consider and vote on coastal flood mitigation, wastewater treatment, and utility infrastructure contracts7: City Manager and department director reports on operations8: Adjournment2025-10-27 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Lavaca City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and pledge of allegiance2: Comments from the public and open forum3: Consent agenda: review and approve minutes of regular council meetings4: Consent agenda: consider and approve routine expenditures, leases, and municipal resolutions5: Public hearing and action on harbor improvements, zoning regulations, and bayfront ordinances6: Consider and vote on coastal flood mitigation, wastewater treatment, and utility infrastructure contracts7: City Manager and department director reports on operations8: Adjournment2025-10-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Lavaca City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and pledge of allegiance2: Comments from the public and open forum3: Consent agenda: review and approve minutes of regular council meetings4: Consent agenda: consider and approve routine expenditures, leases, and municipal resolutions5: Public hearing and action on harbor improvements, zoning regulations, and bayfront ordinances6: Consider and vote on coastal flood mitigation, wastewater treatment, and utility infrastructure contracts7: City Manager and department director reports on operations8: Adjournment2025-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Lavaca City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and pledge of allegiance2: Comments from the public and open forum3: Consent agenda: review and approve minutes of regular council meetings4: Consent agenda: consider and approve routine expenditures, leases, and municipal resolutions5: Public hearing and action on harbor improvements, zoning regulations, and bayfront ordinances6: Consider and vote on coastal flood mitigation, wastewater treatment, and utility infrastructure contracts7: City Manager and department director reports on operations8: Adjournment2025-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Port Lavaca City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call meeting to order, record attendance, and pledge of allegiance2: Comments from the public and open forum3: Consent agenda: review and approve minutes of regular council meetings4: Consent agenda: consider and approve routine expenditures, leases, and municipal resolutions5: Public hearing and action on harbor improvements, zoning regulations, and bayfront ordinances6: Consider and vote on coastal flood mitigation, wastewater treatment, and utility infrastructure contracts7: City Manager and department director reports on operations8: Adjournment