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CITY • Starr County, TX

City of Rio Grande City

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Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 60.4/100▼ -1.3 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #796 among Texas Cities • Tier Rank: #29 (TIER 3 MID)
Fiscal Restraint
66.5/100
Regulatory Restraint
48.2/100
Debt Burden
67.7/100
Population / Scale
15,526
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.559157
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$19.7M
+3.2% YoY • +77.0% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$38.39M
Code of Ordinances Portal

Elected & Governing Officials (5)

BD
Benjamin De Leon
Councilmember, Place 1
EB
Ediel Barrera
Councilmember, Place 2
E"
Eudolio "Nune" Barrera, III
Councilmember, Place 4
GF
Gilberto Falcon
Mayor
lmontemayor@cityofrgc.com
RO
Rogerio Olivarez, Jr.
Councilmember, Place 3

Charter & Enabling Framework

City of Rio Grande City Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER)

Official Home Rule Charter of City of Rio Grande City Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.

OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Rio Grande City Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER)
Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/rio_grande_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTICH
Last Codified Supplement: 2026-03-05

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 60.4 (C)• Adopted Sep 24, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Rio Grande City
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($19,652,268) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.559157 per $100 valuation: $0.418944 M&O + $0.140213 I&S) for City of Rio Grande City. Source: Starr County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.

Total Appropriation
$19.7M
General Fund
$11.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.7M
Capital Projects
$1.1M
Per Capita
$1,266
Public Safety: $5.8M (30%)
0
Public Works: $5.1M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $2.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.559157 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+53.0% YoYFreedom Score: 60.6 (C)• Adopted Jul 14, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Rio Grande City
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($19,039,205) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.530000 per $100 valuation) for City of Rio Grande City.

Total Appropriation
$19.0M
General Fund
$11.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.6M
Capital Projects
$1.1M
Per Capita
$1,226
Public Safety: $5.6M (30%)
0
Public Works: $4.9M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $2.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5300 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 60.9 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Rio Grande City
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($12,442,079) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.521090 per $100 valuation) for City of Rio Grande City.

Total Appropriation
$12.4M
General Fund
$6.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.6M
Capital Projects
$0.7M
Per Capita
$801
Public Safety: $3.4M (28%)
0
Public Works: $2.8M (23%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.52109 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.6% YoYFreedom Score: 61.2 (C)• Adopted Aug 30, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Rio Grande City
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Rio Grande City (Starr County) totaling $11,980,817. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5279 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$12.0M
General Fund
$6.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.5M
Capital Projects
$0.7M
Per Capita
$772
Public Safety: $3.3M (28%)
0
Public Works: $2.7M (23%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.527868 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 61.3 (C)• Adopted Aug 30, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Rio Grande City
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Rio Grande City (Starr County) totaling $11,561,148. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5612 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$11.6M
General Fund
$6.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.4M
Capital Projects
$0.7M
Per Capita
$745
Public Safety: $3.2M (28%)
0
Public Works: $2.6M (23%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.56123 / $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$19.65M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.4MPer Capita: $1,266Tax Rate: $0.559157Freedom: 60.4 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2026$19.04M(+53.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.0MPer Capita: $1,226Tax Rate: $0.5300Freedom: 60.6 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2025$12.44M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $801Tax Rate: $0.52109Freedom: 60.9 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2024$11.98M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.5MPer Capita: $772Tax Rate: $0.527868Freedom: 61.2 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2023$11.56M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.3MPer Capita: $745Tax Rate: $0.56123Freedom: 61.3 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2022$11.10M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.0MPer Capita: $715Tax Rate: $0.537579Freedom: 61.7 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2021$10.70M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $689Tax Rate: $0.544568Freedom: 61.9 (C)
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FY 2020$10.34M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $666Tax Rate: $0.551647Freedom: 62.1 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2019$10.01M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $645Tax Rate: $0.553854Freedom: 62.2 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2018$9.69M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.2MPer Capita: $624Tax Rate: $0.559946Freedom: 62.4 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2017$9.42M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $607Tax Rate: $0.560506Freedom: 62.5 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2016$9.16M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.0MPer Capita: $590Tax Rate: $0.558824Freedom: 62.6 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2015$8.84M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $569Tax Rate: $0.562736Freedom: 62.8 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2014$8.56M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.6MPer Capita: $551Tax Rate: $0.563861Freedom: 63 (C)
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FY 2013$8.33M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $536Tax Rate: $0.561606Freedom: 63.1 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2012$8.11M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.4MPer Capita: $522Tax Rate: $0.561606Freedom: 63.2 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2011$7.85M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $505Tax Rate: $0.558798Freedom: 63.4 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2010$7.61M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $490Tax Rate: $0.561033Freedom: 63.5 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2009$7.40M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MPer Capita: $477Tax Rate: $0.561033Freedom: 63.7 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2008$7.12M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $458Tax Rate: $0.56496Freedom: 63.9 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2007$6.94M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $447Tax Rate: $0.562135Freedom: 64 (C)
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FY 2006$6.68M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $430Tax Rate: $0.558762Freedom: 64.3 (C)
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FY 2005$6.43M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $414Tax Rate: $0.562115Freedom: 64.5 (C)
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FY 2004$6.19M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $398Tax Rate: $0.561553Freedom: 64.8 (C)
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FY 2003$6.03M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $388Tax Rate: $0.566607Freedom: 64.8 (C)
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FY 2002$5.79M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $373Tax Rate: $0.563774Freedom: 65.1 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2001$5.59M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $360Tax Rate: $0.563774Freedom: 65.3 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2000$5.42M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $349Tax Rate: $0.563774Freedom: 65.5 (C)
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Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Ord. 2026-09-24-5 • 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 Rio Grande City on 2026-09-24. Item considered during City of Rio Grande City - September 24, 202...
Ord. 2026-08-25-5 • 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 Rio Grande City on 2026-08-25. Item considered during City of Rio Grande City - August 25, 2026 o...
Ord. 2026-07-28-5 • 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 Rio Grande City on 2026-07-28. Item considered during City of Rio Grande City - July 28, 2026 on ...
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 Rio Grande City on 2026-06-30. Item considered during City of Rio Grande City - June 30, 2026 on ...
Ord. 2026-05-28-5 • 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 Rio Grande City on 2026-05-28. Item considered during City of Rio Grande City - May 28, 2026 on 2...
Ord. 2026-04-30-5 • 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 Rio Grande City on 2026-04-30. Item considered during City of Rio Grande City - April 30, 2026 on...
Ord. 2026-03-24-5 • 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 Rio Grande City on 2026-03-24. Item considered during City of Rio Grande City - March 24, 2026 on...
CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, TEXAS • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, TEXAS (City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances: CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF RIO GRANDE CITY, TEXAS....
Chapter 12 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 12 - ENVIRONMENT (City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances: Chapter 12 - ENVIRONMENT....
Chapter 16 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 16 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances: Chapter 16 - HEALTH AND SAFETY....
Chapter 10 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 10 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES (City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances: Chapter 10 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES....
Chapter 38 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Chapter 38 - TAXATION (City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances: Chapter 38 - TAXATION....
Chapter 22 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 22 - NUISANCES (City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances: Chapter 22 - NUISANCES....
Chapter 24 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 24 - OFFENSES (City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances: Chapter 24 - OFFENSES....
Chapter 28 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 28 - PARKS AND RECREATION (City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances: Chapter 28 - PARKS AND RECREATION....
Chapter 30 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 30 - SIGNS (City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances: Chapter 30 - SIGNS....
Chapter 20 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 20 - LAW ENFORCEMENT (City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances: Chapter 20 - LAW ENFORCEMENT....
Chapter 8 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 8 - BUSINESSES, PROFESSIONS, AND OCCUPATIONS (City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances: Chapter 8 - BUSINESSES, PROFESSIONS, AND OCCUPATIONS....
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances: Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
Chapter 14 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 14 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION (City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances: Chapter 14 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION....
Chapter 6 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 6 - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION (City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances: Chapter 6 - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION....
Chapter 18 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 18 - HUMAN RELATIONS AND SOCIAL SERVICES (City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances: Chapter 18 - HUMAN RELATIONS AND SOCIAL SERVICES....
Chapter 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION (City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances: Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION....
Chapter 26 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 26 - OIL WELLS, GAS WELLS, AND PIPELINES (City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances: Chapter 26 - OIL WELLS, GAS WELLS, AND PIPELINES....
Chapter 4 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 4 - ANIMALS (City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Rio Grande City Code of Ordinances: Chapter 4 - ANIMALS....

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)

UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 City of Rio Grande City Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 2,005 (19.0% of 10,557 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Councilmember, Place 3
Rogerio Olivarez, Jr. WINNER
100.0% (1,764 votes)
Mayor
Gilberto Falcon WINNER
100.0% (1,764 votes)
Councilmember, Place 1
Benjamin De Leon WINNER
100.0% (1,764 votes)
Councilmember, Place 4
Eudolio "Nune" Barrera, III WINNER
100.0% (1,764 votes)
Councilmember, Place 2
Ediel Barrera WINNER
100.0% (1,764 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 City of Rio Grande City Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 2,639 (25.0% of 10,558 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Gilberto Falcon WINNER
69.0% (1,821 votes)
Michael R. Vance
31.0% (818 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 City of Rio Grande City Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,584 (15.0% of 10,558 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Gilberto Falcon WINNER
64.0% (1,014 votes)
Michael R. Vance
36.0% (570 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 City of Rio Grande City Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 3,062 (29.0% of 10,558 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Gilberto Falcon WINNER
59.0% (1,807 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (1,255 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 City of Rio Grande City Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 2,639 (25.0% of 10,558 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Gilberto Falcon WINNER
62.0% (1,636 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (1,003 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 City of Rio Grande City Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 2,428 (23.0% of 10,558 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Gilberto Falcon WINNER
54.0% (1,311 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (1,117 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 City of Rio Grande City Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,689 (16.0% of 10,558 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Gilberto Falcon WINNER
61.0% (1,030 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (659 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 City of Rio Grande City Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 3,273 (31.0% of 10,558 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Gilberto Falcon WINNER
66.0% (2,160 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (1,113 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 City of Rio Grande City Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,478 (14.0% of 10,558 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Gilberto Falcon WINNER
64.0% (946 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (532 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 City of Rio Grande City Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,900 (18.0% of 10,558 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Gilberto Falcon WINNER
64.0% (1,216 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (684 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 City of Rio Grande City Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 2,428 (23.0% of 10,558 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Gilberto Falcon WINNER
61.0% (1,481 votes)
Michael R. Vance
39.0% (947 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 City of Rio Grande City Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,689 (16.0% of 10,558 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Gilberto Falcon WINNER
61.0% (1,030 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (659 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 City of Rio Grande City Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 2,851 (27.0% of 10,558 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Gilberto Falcon WINNER
61.0% (1,739 votes)
Michael R. Vance
39.0% (1,112 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 City of Rio Grande City Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 2,428 (23.0% of 10,558 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Gilberto Falcon WINNER
72.0% (1,748 votes)
Michael R. Vance
28.0% (680 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 City of Rio Grande City Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 2,323 (22.0% of 10,558 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Gilberto Falcon WINNER
57.0% (1,324 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
43.0% (999 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 City of Rio Grande City Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 2,745 (26.0% of 10,558 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Gilberto Falcon WINNER
57.0% (1,565 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (1,180 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 City of Rio Grande City Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 3,273 (31.0% of 10,558 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Gilberto Falcon WINNER
55.0% (1,800 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (1,473 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 City of Rio Grande City Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,584 (15.0% of 10,558 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Gilberto Falcon WINNER
54.0% (855 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (729 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 City of Rio Grande City Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,584 (15.0% of 10,558 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Gilberto Falcon WINNER
63.0% (998 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
37.0% (586 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 City of Rio Grande City Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 3,273 (31.0% of 10,558 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Gilberto Falcon WINNER
61.0% (1,997 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (1,276 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 City of Rio Grande City Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 2,006 (19.0% of 10,558 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Gilberto Falcon WINNER
56.0% (1,123 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (883 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 City of Rio Grande City Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 2,217 (21.0% of 10,558 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Gilberto Falcon WINNER
69.0% (1,530 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (687 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 City of Rio Grande City Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,584 (15.0% of 10,558 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Gilberto Falcon WINNER
66.0% (1,045 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (539 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 City of Rio Grande City Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 2,745 (26.0% of 10,558 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Gilberto Falcon WINNER
71.0% (1,949 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (796 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 City of Rio Grande City Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,900 (18.0% of 10,558 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Gilberto Falcon WINNER
58.0% (1,102 votes)
David C. Morales
42.0% (798 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (323)

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2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rio Grande City City Council Regular Meeting

2026-09-24 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rio Grande City - September 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: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
2026-08-25 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rio Grande City - August 25, 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
2026-07-28 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rio Grande City - July 28, 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
2026-06-30 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rio Grande City - June 30, 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
2026-05-28 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rio Grande City - May 28, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
10: Adjournment1: 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 session6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
2026-04-30 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rio Grande City - April 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: Adjournment6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
2026-03-24 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rio Grande City - 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: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
2026-02-27 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rio Grande City - February 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
2026-01-28 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rio Grande City - January 28, 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
2025-12-10 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rio Grande City - December 10, 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: Adjournment6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
2025-11-19 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rio Grande City - November 19, 2025

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 Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rio Grande City - October 21, 2025

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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
2025-10-02 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rio Grande City - October 02, 2025

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 Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
2025-09-17 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rio Grande City - September 17, 2025

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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
2025-08-28 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rio Grande City - August 28, 2025

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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
2025-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rio Grande City - July 14, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
2025-258: Police Department2025-287: Animal Control2025-260: Fire DepartmentItem-1: General:2025-254: Call to order, invocation, and Pledge of Allegiance2025-255: Roll call and finding of Quorum2025-256: Public Forum (Agenda related items only)2025-301: Proclamation- Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month2025-313: Presentation of Business of the month award to El Valley Bakery.2025-314: Presentation of Citizen of the month award to Maria Ernestina Treviño2025-257: Departmental Reports2025-270: Finance Dept2025-261: Municipal Court2025-262: Public Works Department2025-263: Planning/Code Enforcement2025-264: Public Library2025-265: Parks & Rec2025-266: Economic Development Corporation (EDC)2025-267: Main Street2025-268: Public Utility Dept.2025-269: Personnel Dept.2025-271: KB Museum & Event Center2025-272: PR SpecialistItem-24: Presentation2025-297: Section 3 Presentation for the CDM24-0074 TDA Sidewalk Improvements ProjectItem-26: Consent Agenda:2025-273: Approval of minutes from previous meetings:2025-302: Approval of action taken at the meeting of the City Commission Regular Meeting held on Thursday, May 29, 2025.2025-303: Approval of action taken at the meeting of the RGC EDC 4B board held on Monday, April 14, 2025.2025-304: Departmental Travel2025-321: Administration Budget workshop2025-306: Public Library Travel2025-316: Rio Grande City EDC Budget Workshop Travel2025-320: Parks and Rec Summer Track and Field programItem-35: Appointments2025-322: Discuss and Possible take action to remove and appoint members to Main Street Advisory Board.2025-323: Discuss and Possible take action to appoint members to the Golf Course Committee Advisory Board.Item-38: Ordinances:Item-42: Resolutions:2025-285: Discuss and Possible Action to Approve Resolution No. 2025 - 20 for the Selected Firm for Engineering/Surveying Services for the 2025-2026 Texas Community Development Block Grant Application funded and administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture2025-315: Discuss and Possible Action to Approve Resolution No. 2025 – 23, for the Local Park Grant Program Resolution Authorizing Application with Texas Parks & Wildlife Department for the Fort Ringgold Park2025-318: Discuss and Possible Action to approve Resolution No. 2025-24, authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue certification of obligation for Texas Water Development Board Project No. 63011 for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Application.2025-319: Discuss and Possible Action to approve Resolution No. 2025-25, declaring intention to reimburse certain Expenditures for Texas Water Development Board Project No. 63011 for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Application.2025-308: Discuss and possible action to approve Bylaws for the Parks and Recreation advisory boardItem-48: Contracts and Agreements:2025-286: May Invoice for HALFF on the Water System Improvements Project with EDAP #: 104652025-289: Discuss and Possible action to approve the invoice for Ferguson Enterprise2025-290: Request for approval to fix Unit 19 which is 2019 Dodge Charger.2025-291: Discuss and Possible action to approve the invoice for Falcon Septic Cleaning2025-292: Discuss and Possible action to approve the invoice for Enterprise Fleet Management.2025-293: Discuss and Possible action to approve the invoice for Chemtrade2025-294: Discuss and Possible action to approve the invoice for Maguire quarterly contract.2025-295: Discuss and possible action to approve the invoice for PVS DX, INC2025-300: Discuss and Possible action to approve the invoice for Aguaworks2025-309: Request for approval for annual renewal of GIS WebTech LLC.2025-312: June Invoice for HALFF on the Water System Improvements with EDAP #: 104652025-317: Request payment approval for Little Manufacturing for airport runway.2025-305: Discussion and Possible Action to approve the renewal of the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Rio Grande City and Rio Grande City Grulla ISD for collection of the property taxes.2025-282: Discussion and Possible Action to approve the Interlocal Agreement for 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point Service.2025-296: Discussion and Possible Action to approve the software agreement between the Rio Grande City Police Department and Trusted Driver.Item-65: Items for Consideration and Approval:2025-310: Discuss and Possible Action to Approve the Scoring and to Select a Firm for Bond Counsel to Enter into an Agreement for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Application #: 63011 with Texas Water Development Board2025-311: Discuss and Possible Action to Approve the Scoring and to Select a Firm for Financial Advisor to Enter into an Agreement for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Application #: 63011 with Texas Water Development BoardItem-68: Executive Session, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), Section 551.072 (Real Estate) and Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters):2025-275: Consultation with the City Attorney related to various personnel matters (Tex. Gov't Code Section 551.071 and 551.074).2025-276: Consultation with the City Attorney related to various legal matters (Tex. Gov't Code Section 551.071).2025-277: Consultation with City Attorney related to acquisition or sale of real property (Tex. Gov't Code Section 551.072).Item-72: Reconvene into Regular Session and Consideration of Action on Matters Discussed During Executive Session, Including the Following:2025-278: Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding personnel matters.2025-279: Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding several legal and real estate matters.2025-280: Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding acquisition or sale of real property.Item-76: Adjournment2025-298: Discuss and Possible Action to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-04, Creating a Golf Course Committee to explore and develop ideas for the establishment of a Golf Course in Rio Grande City; providing for its composition, duties, and reporti2025-299: Discuss and Possible Action to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-05, an Ordinance amending the code of Ordinances of the City of Rio Grande City, said code is hereby amended by changing the speed limits; providing for an effective date; prov2025-307: Discuss and Possible Action to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-06, An ordinance regulating open burning of brush and yard waste.2025-274: Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding the approval of expenditures and contracts valued less than $50,000 but more than $5,000 that comply with or are exempt from section 252.0215 of the Local Government Code.
2025-06-03 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rio Grande City City Council Regular Meeting

2025-05-29 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rio Grande City - May 29, 2025

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 Controls
2025-04-10 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rio Grande City - April 10, 2025

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: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rio Grande City City Council Regular Meeting

2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rio Grande City City Council Regular Meeting

2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rio Grande City City Council Regular Meeting

2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rio Grande City City Council Regular Meeting

2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rio Grande City City Council Regular Meeting