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CITY • Cameron County, TX
City of Rio Hondo
Population / Scale
2,311
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.804012
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$2.0M
+4.0% YoY • +37.4% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0.87M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +0.8 pts
1Y: +1.7 pts • 10Y: +0.1 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -2.2 pts
75.1 (B) → 72.9 (B)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+4.0% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.8%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+37.4% (5Y)
10Y: +71.4% • Since '00: +251.7%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0082
FY 22: $0.8122 → FY 27: $0.8040
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 75.1 (B)'10: 74 (B)'17: 72.8 (B)'22: 72.1 (B)'27: 72.9 (B)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $0.6M'10: $0.9M'17: $1.2M'22: $1.5M'27: $2.0M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 72.9 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Rio Hondo
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($2,008,086) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.804012 per $100 valuation: $0.624182 M&O + $0.179830 I&S) for City of Rio Hondo. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD Prior-Year Adopted Tax Rate Carried Forward (Cameron County).
Total Appropriation
$2.0M
General Fund
$1.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$869
Public Safety: $0.6M (30%)
0Public Works: $0.5M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.804012 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+14.4% YoYFreedom Score: 71.2 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 034-THE-CITY-COMMISSION-OF-TH) — City of Rio Hondo
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($1,930,110) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.804012 per $100 valuation) for City of Rio Hondo.
Total Appropriation
$1.9M
General Fund
$1.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$835
Public Safety: $0.6M (30%)
0Public Works: $0.5M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.804012 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.2% YoYFreedom Score: 71.4 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Rio Hondo
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($1,686,650) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.804012 per $100 valuation) for City of Rio Hondo.
Total Appropriation
$1.7M
General Fund
$0.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.3M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$730
Public Safety: $0.5M (27%)
0Public Works: $0.4M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.804012 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.6% YoYFreedom Score: 71.6 (B)• Adopted Sep 4, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Rio Hondo
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Rio Hondo (Cameron County) totaling $1,603,280. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.8122 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$1.6M
General Fund
$0.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.3M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$694
Public Safety: $0.4M (27%)
0Public Works: $0.4M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.812207 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.9% YoYFreedom Score: 71.8 (B)• Adopted Sep 4, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Rio Hondo
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Rio Hondo (Cameron County) totaling $1,533,212. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.8122 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$1.5M
General Fund
$0.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$663
Public Safety: $0.4M (27%)
0Public Works: $0.4M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.812207 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$2.01M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $869Tax Rate: $0.804012Freedom: 72.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2026$1.93M(+14.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $835Tax Rate: $0.804012Freedom: 71.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2025$1.69M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $730Tax Rate: $0.804012Freedom: 71.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2024$1.60M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $694Tax Rate: $0.812207Freedom: 71.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2023$1.53M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $663Tax Rate: $0.812207Freedom: 71.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2022$1.46M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $633Tax Rate: $0.812207Freedom: 72.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2021$1.39M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $601Tax Rate: $0.825202Freedom: 72.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2020$1.32M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $571Tax Rate: $0.840881Freedom: 72.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2019$1.27M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $551Tax Rate: $0.845085Freedom: 72.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2018$1.23M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $531Tax Rate: $0.851846Freedom: 72.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2017$1.17M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MPer Capita: $507Tax Rate: $0.847587Freedom: 72.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2016$1.12M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MPer Capita: $485Tax Rate: $0.847587Freedom: 73 (B)
Official PDFFY 2015$1.07M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MPer Capita: $465Tax Rate: $0.850977Freedom: 73.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$1.03M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MPer Capita: $445Tax Rate: $0.850126Freedom: 73.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$0.98M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MPer Capita: $424Tax Rate: $0.848426Freedom: 73.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$0.95M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MPer Capita: $409Tax Rate: $0.850123Freedom: 73.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$0.90M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MPer Capita: $388Tax Rate: $0.856924Freedom: 73.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$0.85M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MPer Capita: $368Tax Rate: $0.861209Freedom: 74 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$0.82M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $356Tax Rate: $0.860348Freedom: 74 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$0.78M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $339Tax Rate: $0.86465Freedom: 74.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$0.76M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $327Tax Rate: $0.869838Freedom: 74.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$0.73M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $316Tax Rate: $0.868098Freedom: 74.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$0.70M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $305Tax Rate: $0.866362Freedom: 74.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$0.68M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $293Tax Rate: $0.864629Freedom: 74.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$0.65M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MPer Capita: $282Tax Rate: $0.868088Freedom: 74.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$0.62M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $270Tax Rate: $0.875033Freedom: 74.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$0.59M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $256Tax Rate: $0.877658Freedom: 75.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$0.57M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $247Tax Rate: $0.882046Freedom: 75.1 (B)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ch. 7 • Traffic & StreetsOverreach: 32/100
Traffic, Streets, Sidewalks & Public Rights-of-Way (City of Rio Hondo)
Regulates speed limits on municipal streets, parking restrictions, commercial vehicle weight limits, street excavations, and right-of-way management under Texas...
Ch. 3 • Building & PermitsOverreach: 45/100
Building Regulations, Construction Codes & Subdivisions (City of Rio Hondo)
Adopts standard building, plumbing, electrical, and fire safety codes; regulates residential and commercial permitting, inspections, and subdivision platting un...
Ch. 5 • Business & CommerceOverreach: 38/100
Business Regulations, Licensing & Solicitor Permits (City of Rio Hondo)
Governs itinerant vendors, peddlers, mobile food units, alcoholic beverage distance requirements, and commercial operating permits within municipal limits....
Ch. 6 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 48/100
Taxation, Ad Valorem Levies & Municipal Fee Schedule (City of Rio Hondo)
Establishes annual property tax assessment procedures, local sales and use tax allocations, hotel occupancy tax rules, and the master municipal permit and utili...
Ch. 4 • Public HealthOverreach: 40/100
Health, Sanitation & Nuisance Abatement (City of Rio Hondo)
Regulates high weeds, brush, stagnant water, junked vehicles, dilapidated structures, solid waste disposal, and public health nuisances pursuant to Texas Health...
Ch. 2 • AdministrationOverreach: 20/100
Administration, Officers & Public Records Transparency (City of Rio Hondo)
Governs municipal officers, city secretary duties, financial administration, public meetings compliance under the Texas Open Meetings Act, and public records ac...
Ch. 8 • ZoningOverreach: 50/100
Zoning, Land Use & Environmental Protection (City of Rio Hondo)
Establishes land use districts, setback requirements, lot coverage limits, Manufactured Home placement standards, and floodplain management regulations under Te...
Ch. 1 • GovernanceOverreach: 25/100
General Provisions, Governance & Municipal Boundaries (City of Rio Hondo)
Establishes municipal corporate boundaries, general penalty provisions for code violations, rules of statutory construction, and council procedural rules under ...
Ord. No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Rio Hondo
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Rio Hondo totali...
Ord. No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Rio Hondo
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Rio Hondo
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Rio Hondo totali...
Ord. No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Rio Hondo
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Rio Hondo
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Rio Hondo totali...
Ord. No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Rio Hondo
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Rio Hondo
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Rio Hondo totali...
Ord. No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Rio Hondo
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Rio Hondo
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Rio Hondo totali...
Ord. No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Rio Hondo
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Rio Hondo
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Rio Hondo
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Rio Hondo totali...
Ord. No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Rio Hondo
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Rio Hondo
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Rio Hondo totali...
Ord. No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Rio Hondo
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Rio Hondo
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Rio Hondo totali...
Ord. No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Rio Hondo
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Rio Hondo Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 298 (19.0% of 1,571 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 3
Diana Jean Bustamante-Zavala WINNER
100.0% (262 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Steve Bocanegra WINNER
100.0% (262 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Jose Silverio Cavazos WINNER
100.0% (262 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Olga L. Gallegos WINNER
100.0% (262 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Juan D. Garza WINNER
100.0% (262 votes)Mayor
Gustavo "Gus" Olivares WINNER
100.0% (262 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Rio Hondo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 487 (31.0% of 1,571 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gustavo "Gus" Olivares WINNER
59.0% (287 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (200 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Rio Hondo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 361 (23.0% of 1,571 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gustavo "Gus" Olivares WINNER
66.0% (238 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (123 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Rio Hondo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 346 (22.0% of 1,571 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gustavo "Gus" Olivares WINNER
63.0% (218 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (128 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Rio Hondo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 487 (31.0% of 1,571 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gustavo "Gus" Olivares WINNER
58.0% (282 votes)Michael R. Vance
42.0% (205 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Rio Hondo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 361 (23.0% of 1,571 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gustavo "Gus" Olivares WINNER
68.0% (245 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (116 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Rio Hondo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 236 (15.0% of 1,571 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gustavo "Gus" Olivares WINNER
54.0% (127 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
46.0% (109 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Rio Hondo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 236 (15.0% of 1,571 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gustavo "Gus" Olivares WINNER
67.0% (158 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (78 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Rio Hondo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 377 (24.0% of 1,571 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gustavo "Gus" Olivares WINNER
54.0% (204 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
46.0% (173 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Rio Hondo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 251 (16.0% of 1,571 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gustavo "Gus" Olivares WINNER
63.0% (158 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (93 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Rio Hondo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 471 (30.0% of 1,571 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gustavo "Gus" Olivares WINNER
66.0% (311 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (160 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Rio Hondo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 361 (23.0% of 1,571 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gustavo "Gus" Olivares WINNER
59.0% (213 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (148 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Rio Hondo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 236 (15.0% of 1,571 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gustavo "Gus" Olivares WINNER
61.0% (144 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (92 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Rio Hondo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 377 (24.0% of 1,571 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gustavo "Gus" Olivares WINNER
59.0% (222 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (155 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Rio Hondo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 299 (19.0% of 1,571 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gustavo "Gus" Olivares WINNER
66.0% (197 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (102 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Rio Hondo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 330 (21.0% of 1,571 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gustavo "Gus" Olivares WINNER
67.0% (221 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (109 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Rio Hondo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 456 (29.0% of 1,571 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gustavo "Gus" Olivares WINNER
67.0% (306 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (150 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Rio Hondo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 314 (20.0% of 1,571 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gustavo "Gus" Olivares WINNER
60.0% (188 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (126 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Rio Hondo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 299 (19.0% of 1,571 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gustavo "Gus" Olivares WINNER
59.0% (176 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (123 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Rio Hondo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 361 (23.0% of 1,571 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gustavo "Gus" Olivares WINNER
57.0% (206 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (155 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Rio Hondo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 251 (16.0% of 1,571 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gustavo "Gus" Olivares WINNER
54.0% (136 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (115 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Rio Hondo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 346 (22.0% of 1,571 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gustavo "Gus" Olivares WINNER
65.0% (225 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
35.0% (121 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Rio Hondo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 393 (25.0% of 1,571 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gustavo "Gus" Olivares WINNER
54.0% (212 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (181 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Rio Hondo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 456 (29.0% of 1,571 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gustavo "Gus" Olivares WINNER
55.0% (251 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (205 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Rio Hondo Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 283 (18.0% of 1,571 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Gustavo "Gus" Olivares WINNER
67.0% (190 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (93 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Rio Hondo City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Rio Hondo City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Rio Hondo City Council Regular Meeting
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7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Rio Hondo City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Rio Hondo City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Rio Hondo City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Rio Hondo City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Rio Hondo City Council Regular Meeting
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2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Rio Hondo City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Rio Hondo City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Rio Hondo City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Rio Hondo City Council Regular Meeting
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2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Rio Hondo City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Rio Hondo City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Rio Hondo City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Rio Hondo City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Rio Hondo City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Rio Hondo City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Rio Hondo City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Rio Hondo 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: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Rio Hondo 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: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Rio Hondo 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Rio Hondo City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Rio Hondo City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Rio Hondo 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: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions