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CITY • Milam County, TX

City of Rockdale

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Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 41.4/100▼ -2.2 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #1187 among Texas Cities • Tier Rank: #326 (TIER 4 SMALL)
Fiscal Restraint
53.1/100
Regulatory Restraint
26.8/100
Debt Burden
43.3/100
Population / Scale
5,398
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.782141
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$9.9M
+5.2% YoY • +30.5% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$35.47M
Official Government PortalCode of Ordinances Portal

Elected & Governing Officials (6)

BC
Brad Caffey
Councilmember, Place 2
DW
Daniel Willie
Councilmember, Place 3
ER
Esme Ruelas-Olivares
Councilmember, Place 4
LP
Lin Perry
Councilmember, Place 1
NF
Nathan Flores
Councilmember, Place 5
WR
Ward Roddam
Mayor
citysecretary@rockdaletx.gov

Charter & Enabling Framework

City of Rockdale Home Rule Charter

Official Home Rule Charter of City of Rockdale Home Rule Charter hosted on Franklin Legal / General Code (eCode360).

OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Rockdale Home Rule Charter
Source Repository: https://ecode360.com/39266246#39266246
Last Codified Supplement: 2025-06-01

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+5.2% YoYFreedom Score: 41.4 (F)• Adopted Sep 28, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Rockdale
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($9,912,064) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.782141 per $100 valuation: $0.642333 M&O + $0.139808 I&S) for City of Rockdale. Source: Milam County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.

Total Appropriation
$9.9M
General Fund
$4.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.5M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$1,836
Public Safety: $2.5M (25%)
0
Public Works: $2.2M (22%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $0.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.782141 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+7.5% YoYFreedom Score: 42.2 (F)• Adopted Feb 9, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2026-02-09(6)) — City of Rockdale
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($9,426,595) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.850000 per $100 valuation) for City of Rockdale.

Total Appropriation
$9.4M
General Fund
$4.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.4M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$1,746
Public Safety: $2.4M (25%)
0
Public Works: $2.1M (22%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $0.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8500 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.4% YoYFreedom Score: 42.6 (F)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Rockdale
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($8,771,862) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.850000 per $100 valuation) for City of Rockdale.

Total Appropriation
$8.8M
General Fund
$4.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.4M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$1,625
Public Safety: $2.1M (24%)
0
Public Works: $1.9M (22%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $0.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8500 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.6% YoYFreedom Score: 43.1 (F)• Adopted Aug 29, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Rockdale
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Rockdale (Milam County) totaling $8,320,871. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.8015 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$8.3M
General Fund
$4.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.3M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$1,541
Public Safety: $2.0M (24%)
0
Public Works: $1.8M (22%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $0.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8015 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.7% YoYFreedom Score: 43.3 (F)• Adopted Aug 29, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Rockdale
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Rockdale (Milam County) totaling $8,027,854. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.8400 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$8.0M
General Fund
$3.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.2M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$1,487
Public Safety: $1.9M (24%)
0
Public Works: $1.7M (22%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8400 / $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$9.91M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $1,836Tax Rate: $0.782141Freedom: 41.4 (F)
Official PDF
FY 2026$9.43M(+7.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.6MPer Capita: $1,746Tax Rate: $0.8500Freedom: 42.2 (F)
Official PDF
FY 2025$8.77M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $1,625Tax Rate: $0.8500Freedom: 42.6 (F)
Official PDF
FY 2024$8.32M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MPer Capita: $1,541Tax Rate: $0.8015Freedom: 43.1 (F)
Official PDF
FY 2023$8.03M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $1,487Tax Rate: $0.8400Freedom: 43.3 (F)
Official PDF
FY 2022$7.60M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $1,407Tax Rate: $0.9067Freedom: 43.6 (F)
Official PDF
FY 2021$7.21M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MPer Capita: $1,335Tax Rate: $0.916674Freedom: 43.9 (F)
Official PDF
FY 2020$6.89M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $1,276Tax Rate: $0.926757Freedom: 44.3 (F)
Official PDF
FY 2019$6.52M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $1,207Tax Rate: $0.945292Freedom: 44.7 (F)
Official PDF
FY 2018$6.22M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $1,153Tax Rate: $0.950964Freedom: 45 (F)
Official PDF
FY 2017$6.01M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $1,114Tax Rate: $0.951915Freedom: 45.3 (F)
Official PDF
FY 2016$5.70M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $1,057Tax Rate: $0.958578Freedom: 45.7 (F)
Official PDF
FY 2015$5.42M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $1,003Tax Rate: $0.966247Freedom: 46.1 (F)
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FY 2014$5.19M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $961Tax Rate: $0.966247Freedom: 46.4 (F)
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FY 2013$4.92M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $911Tax Rate: $0.964315Freedom: 46.8 (F)
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FY 2012$4.68M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $866Tax Rate: $0.963351Freedom: 47.2 (F)
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FY 2011$4.45M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $825Tax Rate: $0.961424Freedom: 47.6 (F)
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FY 2010$4.26M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $789Tax Rate: $0.967193Freedom: 48 (F)
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FY 2009$4.10M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $760Tax Rate: $0.969127Freedom: 48.3 (F)
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FY 2008$3.94M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $729Tax Rate: $0.971065Freedom: 48.6 (F)
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FY 2007$3.80M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $705Tax Rate: $0.979805Freedom: 48.8 (F)
Official PDF
FY 2006$3.66M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $678Tax Rate: $0.985684Freedom: 49.1 (F)
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FY 2005$3.47M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $644Tax Rate: $0.98667Freedom: 49.5 (F)
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FY 2004$3.33M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $618Tax Rate: $0.98371Freedom: 49.8 (F)
Official PDF
FY 2003$3.18M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $589Tax Rate: $0.981743Freedom: 50.2 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2002$3.03M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $562Tax Rate: $0.990579Freedom: 50.6 (D)
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FY 2001$2.89M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $536Tax Rate: $0.984636Freedom: 51 (D)
Official PDF
FY 2000$2.75M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $510Tax Rate: $0.981682Freedom: 51.4 (D)
Official PDF

Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Ord. 2026-10-12-28 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
2. Consider and take any necessary action on a change order for the contract
2. Consider and take any necessary action on a change order for the contract...
Ord. 2026-24 • Land Use & SubdivisionOverreach: 44/100
23. Consider and take any necessary action on a short form subdivision
23. Consider and take any necessary action on a short form subdivision...
Ord. 2026-17 • Land Use & SubdivisionOverreach: 44/100
16. Consider and take any necessary action to accept an annexation petition
16. Consider and take any necessary action to accept an annexation petition...
Ord. 2026-10-12-6 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
7. Consider and take any necessary action on a change order for the contract for
7. Consider and take any necessary action on a change order for the contract for...
Ord. 2026-10-12-10 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
7. Consider and take any necessary action on a change order for the contract
7. Consider and take any necessary action on a change order for the contract...
Ord. 2026-4 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
5. Consider and take any necessary action on the second reading of an ordinance
5. Consider and take any necessary action on the second reading of an ordinance...
Ord. 2026-10-12-22 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
21. Consider and take any necessary action on a variance request submitted
21. Consider and take any necessary action on a variance request submitted...
Ord. 2026-13 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
12. Discuss and take any necessary action on an ordinance ratifying the
12. Discuss and take any necessary action on an ordinance ratifying the...
Ord. 2026-23 • Land Use & SubdivisionOverreach: 44/100
22. Consider and take any necessary action on a short form subdivision
22. Consider and take any necessary action on a short form subdivision...
Ord. 2026-09-28-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Rockdale - September 28, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Rockdale on 2026-09-28. Official agenda docket items for City of Rockdale...
Ord. 2026-11 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
11. Consider and take any necessary action on an ordinance for the
11. Consider and take any necessary action on an ordinance for the...
Ord. 2026-09-14-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Rockdale - September 14, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Rockdale on 2026-09-14. Official agenda docket items for City of Rockdale...
Ord. 2026-08-19-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Rockdale - August 19, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Rockdale on 2026-08-19. Official agenda docket items for City of Rockdale...
Ord. 2026-08-17-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Rockdale - August 17, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Rockdale on 2026-08-17. Official agenda docket items for City of Rockdale...
Ord. 2026-3 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
11. Consider and take any necessary action on an ordinance for the Cornerstone
11. Consider and take any necessary action on an ordinance for the Cornerstone...
Ord. 2026-08-10-24 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
16. Consider and take any necessary action on ICC codes. (Blanchard)
16. Consider and take any necessary action on ICC codes. (Blanchard)...
Ord. 2026-08-10-21 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
11. Consider and take any necessary action on an amendment of the KSA
11. Consider and take any necessary action on an amendment of the KSA...
Ord. 2026-08-10-25 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
17. Consider and take any necessary action on Milam County fire fees.
17. Consider and take any necessary action on Milam County fire fees....
Ord. 2026-27 • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 62/100
15. Consider and take any necessary action on a rezone request for property
15. Consider and take any necessary action on a rezone request for property...
Ord. 2026-08-03-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Rockdale - August 03, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Rockdale on 2026-08-03. Official agenda docket items for City of Rockdale...
Ord. 2026-07-23-4 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Action Docket: City of Rockdale - July 23, 2026
Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Rockdale on 2026-07-23. Official agenda docket items for City of Rockdale...
Ord. 2026-07-13-5 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
5. For identifying and ensuring that the entity complies with the laws and regulations
5. For identifying and ensuring that the entity complies with the laws and regulations...
Ord. 2026-06-29-1 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
1. Consider and take any necessary action on a change order for water
1. Consider and take any necessary action on a change order for water...
Ord. 2026-06-29-2 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
2. Consider and take any necessary action on a change order for WWTP upgrades.
2. Consider and take any necessary action on a change order for WWTP upgrades....
Ord. 2026-06-08-30 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
13. Consider and take any necessary action on the adoption of a
13. Consider and take any necessary action on the adoption of a...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)

UNIFORM MAY • 2026-02-09

February 2026 City of Rockdale Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 697 (19.0% of 3,670 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Councilmember, Place 4
Esme Ruelas-Olivares WINNER
100.0% (613 votes)
Councilmember, Place 5
Nathan Flores WINNER
100.0% (613 votes)
Councilmember, Place 3
Daniel Willie WINNER
100.0% (613 votes)
Mayor
Ward Roddam WINNER
100.0% (613 votes)
Councilmember, Place 1
Lin Perry WINNER
100.0% (613 votes)
Councilmember, Place 2
Brad Caffey WINNER
100.0% (613 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 City of Rockdale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,138 (31.0% of 3,671 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ward Roddam WINNER
58.0% (660 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
42.0% (478 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 City of Rockdale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 771 (21.0% of 3,671 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ward Roddam WINNER
55.0% (424 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (347 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 City of Rockdale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 771 (21.0% of 3,671 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ward Roddam WINNER
68.0% (524 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (247 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 City of Rockdale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 771 (21.0% of 3,671 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ward Roddam WINNER
56.0% (432 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (339 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 City of Rockdale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 881 (24.0% of 3,671 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ward Roddam WINNER
60.0% (529 votes)
David C. Morales
40.0% (352 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 City of Rockdale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,028 (28.0% of 3,671 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ward Roddam WINNER
72.0% (740 votes)
Michael R. Vance
28.0% (288 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 City of Rockdale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 881 (24.0% of 3,671 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ward Roddam WINNER
56.0% (493 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (388 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 City of Rockdale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 551 (15.0% of 3,671 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ward Roddam WINNER
59.0% (325 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (226 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 City of Rockdale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,138 (31.0% of 3,671 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ward Roddam WINNER
60.0% (683 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (455 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 City of Rockdale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 808 (22.0% of 3,671 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ward Roddam WINNER
61.0% (493 votes)
Michael R. Vance
39.0% (315 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 City of Rockdale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 697 (19.0% of 3,671 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ward Roddam WINNER
69.0% (481 votes)
David C. Morales
31.0% (216 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 City of Rockdale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 954 (26.0% of 3,671 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ward Roddam WINNER
58.0% (553 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (401 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 City of Rockdale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,028 (28.0% of 3,671 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ward Roddam WINNER
56.0% (576 votes)
Michael R. Vance
44.0% (452 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 City of Rockdale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 844 (23.0% of 3,671 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ward Roddam WINNER
60.0% (506 votes)
Michael R. Vance
40.0% (338 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 City of Rockdale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 697 (19.0% of 3,671 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ward Roddam WINNER
61.0% (425 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (272 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 City of Rockdale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 587 (16.0% of 3,671 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ward Roddam WINNER
71.0% (417 votes)
David C. Morales
29.0% (170 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 City of Rockdale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,101 (30.0% of 3,671 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ward Roddam WINNER
67.0% (738 votes)
David C. Morales
33.0% (363 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 City of Rockdale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 661 (18.0% of 3,671 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ward Roddam WINNER
59.0% (390 votes)
Michael R. Vance
41.0% (271 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 City of Rockdale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,101 (30.0% of 3,671 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ward Roddam WINNER
66.0% (727 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (374 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 City of Rockdale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,064 (29.0% of 3,671 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ward Roddam WINNER
55.0% (585 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (479 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 City of Rockdale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 881 (24.0% of 3,671 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ward Roddam WINNER
64.0% (564 votes)
David C. Morales
36.0% (317 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 City of Rockdale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 514 (14.0% of 3,671 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ward Roddam WINNER
59.0% (303 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (211 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 City of Rockdale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 624 (17.0% of 3,671 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ward Roddam WINNER
60.0% (374 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (250 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 City of Rockdale Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 587 (16.0% of 3,671 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ward Roddam WINNER
69.0% (405 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (182 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (333)

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2026-10-12 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rockdale - October 12, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: 2. Recognition of retirement by Trent Wages for the Rockdale Volunteer Fire2: 3. Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation.3: 4. Minutes of regular meeting on August 10, 2026, and special meeting on August5: 6. Consider and take any necessary action on a resolution reviewing and7: 8. Consider and take any necessary action on a resolution authorizing8: 9. Consider and take any necessary action on a resolution authorizing the City9: 5. Consider and take any necessary action on the second reading of an11: 10. Consider and take any necessary action on the second reading of an12: 11. Consider and take any necessary action on the second reading of an14: 13. Consider and take any necessary action on a retirement plan proposal15: 14. Consider and take any necessary action regarding the approval of a16: 15. Conduct a public hearing and consider and take any necessary action on a18: 17. Consider and take any necessary action on appointments to the Municipal19: 18. Consider and take any necessary action regarding appointments to the20: 19. Consider and take any necessary action on appointments to the Planning21: 20. Consider and take any necessary action on appointments to the Building25: A. Deliberate about economic development negotiations for the city’s 6 acres and26: B. Consider and take any necessary action regarding discussions from executive27: 1. Consider and take any necessary action on a resolution for the creation of29: I. GENERAL POLICIES30: II. ACCOUNTING. AUDITING, AND FINANCIAL PLANNING31: III. BUDGETING POLICIES32: IV. BUDGET AMENDMENT P O L I C Y33: V. REVENUES AND TRANSFERS AND POLICIES34: VI. CONTINGENCY FUND POLICIES35: VII. PERSONNEL POLICIES22: 21. Consider and take any necessary action on a variance request submitted10: 7. Consider and take any necessary action on a change order for the contract28: 2. Consider and take any necessary action on a change order for the contract36: VIII. FIXED ASSET POLICES37: IX. DEBT MANAGEMENT PO L I C I E S38: X. BONDED DEBT COMPLIANCE M A N A G E M E NT P O L I C Y13: 12. Discuss and take any necessary action on an ordinance ratifying the17: 16. Consider and take any necessary action to accept an annexation petition23: 22. Consider and take any necessary action on a short form subdivision24: 23. Consider and take any necessary action on a short form subdivision4: 5. Consider and take any necessary action on the second reading of an ordinance6: 7. Consider and take any necessary action on a change order for the contract for
2026-09-28 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rockdale - September 28, 2026

2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rockdale - September 14, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Recognition of retirement by Dwayne David for the Rockdale Volunteer Fire2: 2. Recognition of Bobby Joe Tindle’s 45 years of service in the City of Rockdale.3: 3. Receive a presentation from Becka Trevino about the Rockdale VFW charity4: 4. Receive the annual presentation from the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce.5: 5. Receive a presentation from Rachel Owens for CASA of Milam County.6: 6. Minutes of regular meeting on July 13, 2026, and special meeting on August 3,7: 7. Consider and take any necessary action on an agreement with Milam County8: 8. Conduct a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026 -27 budget (October 1,9: 9. Conduct a public hearing on the proposed tax rate for the revenues from10: 10. Consider and take any necessary action on accepting a petition12: 12. Consider and take any necessary action on a recommendation from13: 13. Consider and take any necessary action on a recommendation from the14: 14. Consider and take any necessary action on a resolution designating15: 15. Consider and take any necessary action on a resolution reaffirming16: 16. Consider and take any necessary action on a contract renewal with17: A. Deliberate about economic development negotiations for the city’s 6 acres and18: B. Consider and take any necessary action regarding discussions from executive19: 1. Consider and take any necessary action regarding Library Board20: 2. Consider and take any necessary action on a memorandum of21: 3. Consider and take any necessary action on the first reading of an22: 4. Consider and take any necessary action on the first reading of an11: 11. Consider and take any necessary action on an ordinance for the
2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rockdale - September 14, 2026

2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rockdale - August 19, 2026

2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rockdale - August 17, 2026

2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rockdale - August 10, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: 9. Conduct a public hearing on the proposed tax rate for the revenues from2: 10. Consider and take any necessary action on accepting a petition requesting the4: 12. Consider and take any necessary action on a recommendation from the city5: 13. Consider and take any necessary action on a recommendation from the city6: 14. Consider and take any necessary action on a resolution designating authorized7: 15. Consider and take any necessary action on a resolution reaffirming Civil Rights8: 16. Consider and take any necessary action on a contract renewal with BVR Waste9: A. Deliberate about economic development negotiations for the city's 6 acres and10: B. Consider and take any necessary action regarding discussions from ex,:,cutive11: 1. Recognition for Brian Wallis’ 35 years of service for the Rockdale Volunteer Fire12: 2. Mayor to deliver a proclamation honoring Airman Benjamin Blanco.13: 3. Receive a post event presentation from The Rockdale Homecoming Association.14: 4. Minutes of regular meeting on June 8th, and special meeting on June 29, 2026.15: 5. Consider and take any necessary action on the renewal of annual audit16: 6. Consider and take any necessary action on appointments to the library17: 7. Conduct a public hearing and receive a presentation on the completion of18: 8. Conduct a public hearing and consider and take any necessary action on19: 9. Consider and take any necessary action on a resolution authorizing20: 10. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comments regarding the 202522: 12. Consider and take any necessary action on awarding a bid for the asphalt23: 13. Consider and take any necessary action on purchasing security cameras26: 14. Conduct a workshop on the directions for the Planning Commission.28: A. Deliberate about the annual evaluation of the city manager.29: B. Deliberate about purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property for the30: C. Deliberate about purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property for the31: A. Deliberation of purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property for the32: B. Deliberation about Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department TML claim.33: C. Deliberation about potential legal action.34: 1. Consider and take any necessary action to accept the proposed Employee35: 2. Consider and take any necessary action on setting the proposed City of25: 17. Consider and take any necessary action on Milam County fire fees.36: 3. Conduct a workshop on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget. (Kelty)27: 15. Consider and take any necessary action on a rezone request for property3: 11. Consider and take any necessary action on an ordinance for the Cornerstone21: 11. Consider and take any necessary action on an amendment of the KSA24: 16. Consider and take any necessary action on ICC codes. (Blanchard)
2026-08-03 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rockdale - August 03, 2026

2026-07-23 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rockdale - July 23, 2026

2026-07-13 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rockdale - July 13, 2026

2026-06-29 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rockdale - June 29, 2026

2026-06-08 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rockdale - June 08, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Rockdale Athletics and D'Andre Stephens for winning the gold at the 3A high2: 2. Rockdale Homecoming Association proclamation3: 3. Receive a presentation from the Rockdale Community Market of May 2, 2026,4: 4. Minutes of regular meeting on May 11, 2026.7: 7. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comments regarding the 20258: 8. Consider and take any necessary action on appointments of city council as9: 9. Consider and take any necessary action on an MOU/Settlement agreement10: 10. Consider and take any necessary action on a proposal for the Water and Sewer11: 11. Conduct a public hearing and consider and take any necessary action on a12: 12. Conduct a public hearing and consider and take any necessary action on a13: 14. Conduct a workshop on city council budget priorities. (Kelty}14: A. Consultation with Attorney about potential litigation regarding a Certificate of15: B. Consider and take any neccessary action of discussions from executive session.16: 1. Consider and take action on a resolution canvassing the votes for the17: 2. Recognition of outgoing Councilmember Dave Melton and Swearing in18: 3. Election by Council for one Councilmember as Mayor Pro-Tem.19: A. 2026 Bioscience (TBI) graduates20: B. Motorcycle Awareness21: 4. Receive a presentation on City projects. (Brunson)22: 5. Minutes of regular meeting on April 13, 2026, and special meeting on24: 7. Consider and take any necessary action on a resolution for the submission25: 8. Consider and take any necessary action on the second reading and26: 9. Consider and take any necessary action on a request submitted by The27: 10. Consider and take any necessary action on a grant request31: 14. Consider and take any necessary action on a recommendation to the32: 15. Consider and take any necessary action on first reading of an29: 12. Consider and take any necessary action on change order #5 for the28: 11. Consider and take any necessary action on a variance request34: 17. Consider and take any necessary action on an interlocal agreement for35: 18. Consider and take any necessary action on a development agreement with36: A. Shall Article I, INCORPORATION, FORM OF GOVERNMENT AND POWERS OF THE CITY, Section 1.07,37: B. Shall Article II, BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY Section 2.01, entitled “Boundaries” of the City’s Charter be38: C. Shall Article II, BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY Section 2.01, entitled “Boundaries” of the City’s Charter be39: D. Shall Article III, THE CITY COUNCIL, Section 3.02, entitled “Qualifications” of the City of Rockdale, Texas40: E. Shall Article III, THE CITY COUNCIL, Section 3.02, entitled “Qualifications” of the City of Rockdale, Texas41: F. Shall Article III, THE CITY COUNCIL Section 3.08 entitled “Compensation” of the City Charter be amended to42: G. Shall Article IV, THE AUTHORITY AND LIMITATIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, Section 4.01 entitled43: H. Shall Article IV, THE AUTHORITY AND LIMITATIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Section 4.02 entitled44: I. Shall Article IV, THE AUTHORITY AND LIMITATIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Section 4.03 entitled “The45: J. Shall Article VI, INITIATIVE, REFERNDUM AND RECALL Section 6.13 entitled “Public Hearing” of the City46: K. Shall Section 7.01(a) of the City Charter be amended to provide that the City Manager reside within the City47: L. Shall Article VII Section 7.13 entitled “Municipal Court” of the City of Rockdale, Texas Charter, subsection (b)48: M. Shall Article XI, PUBLIC UTILITIES, FRANCHISES AND CONTRACTS Section 11.02 entitled “Franchises”49: N. Shall Article XII, ETHICS AND CONFLICTS Section 12.01 entitled “Ethics Commission” of the City of50: O. Shall Article XIII, GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 13.05 entitled “Community Service Organizations” of the51: A. An advisory board, which shall be known as the City of Rockdale Library Advisory52: B. The City Council shall appoint a city elected official to serve as City Council Liaison on an53: C. Voting Members shall hold office for two (2) years, upon creation of such Advisory Board.54: D. Members shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to reimbursement for55: A. Quarterly meetings of the Library Advisory Board will be held at the L ibrary. All formal56: B. The Library Director, staff members the Library Director selects, in consultation with the57: 1. This Strategic Plan shall:58: C. It shall be the duty of the Advisory Board to advise, recommend, and advocate for the59: D. The Advisory Board may review and make recommendations for library budgetary60: E. The Advisory Board may recommend to the Library Director equipment, furnishings, fixtures,61: F. All Advisory Board members shall be required to serve as Library volunteers under the62: G. The Advisory Board shall receive information and comments from citizens pertaining to the63: H. The Advisory Board shall receive and work with the public schools, citizens, the Librar y64: I. The Advisory Board may participate under the direction of the Library Director in fundraising65: J. The Advisory Board under the direction of the Library Director along with staff, shall maintain66: 1. Establish measurable goals and objectives that align with the Library's mission and67: 2. Address emerging community needs, technology trends, and best practices in public68: 3. Shall be reviewed and amended as necessary on an annual basis.69: 4. Be available for reference and public accessibility.70: K. Advisory Board members are not responsible for any aspect of Management of the Library23: 6. Consider and take any necessary action on second reading of an ordinance33: 16. Consider and take any necessary action on first reading of an ordinance5: 5. Consider and take any necessary action on the second reading of an ordinance6: 6. Consider and take any necessary action on second reading of an ordinance to30: 13. Consider and take any necessary action on the adoption of a
2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rockdale - May 11, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Consider and take action on a resolution canvassing the votes for the General2: 2. Recognition of outgoing Councilmember Dave Melton and Swearing in Elected3: 3. Election by Council for one Councilmember as Mayor Pro-Tem.4: A. 2026 Bioscience (TBI) graduates5: B. Motorcycle Awareness6: 4. Receive a presentation on City projects. (Brunson)7: 5. Minutes of regular meeting on April 13, 2026, and special meeting on March9: A. Shall Article I, INCORPORATION, FORM OF GOVERNMENT AND POWERS OF THE CITY, Section 1.07,10: B. Shall Article II, BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY Section 2.01, entitled “Boundaries” of the City’s Charter be11: C. Shall Article II, BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY Section 2.01, entitled “Boundaries” of the City’s Charter be12: D. Shall Article III, THE CITY COUNCIL, Section 3.02, entitled “Qualifications” of the City of Rockdale, Texas13: E. Shall Article III, THE CITY COUNCIL, Section 3.02, entitled “Qualifications” of the City of Rockdale, Texas14: F. Shall Article III, THE CITY COUNCIL Section 3.08 entitled “Compensation” of the City Charter be amended to15: G. Shall Article IV, THE AUTHORITY AND LIMITATIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, Section 4.01 entitled16: H. Shall Article IV, THE AUTHORITY AND LIMITATIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Section 4.02 entitled17: I. Shall Article IV, THE AUTHORITY AND LIMITATIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Section 4.03 entitled “The18: J. Shall Article VI, INITIATIVE, REFERNDUM AND RECALL Section 6.13 entitled “Public Hearing” of the City19: K. Shall Section 7.01(a) of the City Charter be amended to provide that the City Manager reside within the City20: L. Shall Article VII Section 7.13 entitled “Municipal Court” of the City of Rockdale, Texas Charter, subsection (b)21: M. Shall Article XI, PUBLIC UTILITIES, FRANCHISES AND CONTRACTS Section 11.02 entitled “Franchises”22: N. Shall Article XII, ETHICS AND CONFLICTS Section 12.01 entitled “Ethics Commission” of the City of23: O. Shall Article XIII, GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 13.05 entitled “Community Service Organizations” of the24: 1. Consider and take any necessary action on a resolution authorizing the25: 2. Consider and take any necessary action on awarding a contract for pothole27: A. Fair Housing Month28: B. Earth Day29: C. Economic Development Week30: 1. Minutes of regular meeting on March 9, 2026.26: 3. Consider and take any necessary action on an amendment to the35: 6. Consider and take any necessary action on the second reading of an36: 15. Consider and discuss the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between37: 7. Consider and take any necessary action on appointments to the Planning38: 8. Conduct a public hearing and consider and take any necessary action on a39: 9. Conduct a public hearing and consider and take any necessary action on a40: 10. Consider and take any necessary action on accepting a bid for the Texas41: 11. Consider and take any necessary action on the acceptance of43: 13. Consider and take any necessary action on the second reading of an44: 14. Consider and take any necessary action on the first reading of an45: 16. Consider and take any necessary action on a resolution of the City46: 17. Consider and take any necessary action on a recommendation from the47: 18. Consider and take any necessary action on the award of the bid for48: A. Consultation with Attorney: Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN),49: B. Deliberate about the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property with50: C. Deliberate about economic development negotiations: for Millerton Landing,51: A. The consultation with Attorney: Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN),52: B. The deliberate about the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property53: C. The deliberate about economic development negotiations: for Millerton Landing,42: 12. Consider and take any necessary action on an amending plat submitted by31: 2. Consider and take any necessary action on the second reading of an ordinance32: 3. Consider and take any necessary action on the second reading of an ordinance33: 4. Consider and take any necessary action on the second reading of an ordinance34: 5. Consider and take any necessary on the second reading of an ordinance8: 6. Consider and take any necessary action on second reading of an ordinance
2026-04-13 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rockdale - April 13, 2026

2026-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rockdale - March 18, 2026

2026-03-09 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rockdale - March 09, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Receive a presentation from Jacquelyn Knobloch and the Texas Rural2: 2. Minutes of regular meeting on January 12th, and special meeting on January5: 5. Consider and take any necessary action on an agreement with Milam County7: 7. Consider and take any necessary action on a resolution approving the Federal8: 8. Consider and take any necessary action approving the second reading of9: 9. Consider and take any necessary action on the second reading of an11: 11. Consider and take any necessary action on an appointment to the12: 12. Conduct a public hearing and consider and take any necessary13: 13. Consider and take any necessary action on a recommendation from14: A. Deliberate about purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property with The15: B. Deliberate and consult with city attorney about possible litigation arising from16: C. The deliberation of about purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property17: D. The deliberation with City Attorney regarding possible litigation arising from18: C. The City’s total Residential bill, assuming 5,100 gallons of water and 3,600 gallons of sewer, has10: 10. Consider and take any necessary action on a variance request3: 3. Consider and take any necessary action on the second reading of an ordinance4: 4. Consider and take any necessary action on the second reading of an ordinance6: 6. Consider and take any necessary action on a second reading of an ordinance
2026-02-09 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rockdale - February 09, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. Receive a presentation from Jacquelyn Knobloch and the Texas Rural Water2: 2. Minutes of regular meeting on January 12th, and special meeting on January5: 5. Consider and take any necessary action on an agreement with Milam County7: 7. Consider and take any necessary action on a resolution approving the Federal8: 1. Receive a presentation from Chad Lechler with BVR.6: 6. Consider and take any necessary action on a second reading of an ordinance4: 4. Consider and take any necessary action on the second reading of an ordinance9: 2. Receive a presentation from the Charter Review Committee regarding10: 3. Receive a presentation on findings and recommendations of the utility11: 4. Receive a presentation on the Rockdale Police Department Annual12: 1. Minutes of regular meeting on December 8th, and special meeting on December13: 2. Consider and take any necessary action on a resolution for establishing a joint16: 10. Consider and take any necessary action on the first reading of an17: 11. Conduct a public hearing and consider and take any necessary18: 12. Conduct a public hearing and consider and take any necessary19: 13. Consider and take any necessary action on appointments to the20: 14. Consider and take any necessary action on appointments with the21: 15. Consider and take any necessary action on appointments to the Rockdale22: 16. Conduct a public hearing and consider and take any necessary23: 17. Consider and take any necessary action on a resolution to apply for24: 18. Deliberate about purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property for the25: 19. Deliberate about the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment,26: 20. The deliberation of about purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property27: 21. Deliberation of the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,28: 1. Consider and take any necessary action regarding Ballot questions for29: 2. Consider and take any necessary action on the first reading of an30: 3. Consider and take any necessary action on a HOT funds request from the3: 3. Consider and take any necessary action on the second reading of an ordinance14: 4. Consider and take any necessary action on approving Change Order #4 for the15: 9. Consider and take any necessary action regarding an amendment to the HR
2026-02-02 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rockdale - February 02, 2026

2026-01-27 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rockdale - January 27, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: 1. In various sections stipulate that regulations be “in accordance with State law” where recommended.2: 2. Reduce eligibility requirement for an individual running for a Council that they be a resident of their Ward3: 3. Stipulate that any elected official shall automatically vacate their position, upon formally filing to run for4: 4. Stipulate that Rockdale elected officials shall receive compensation in the amount of $300 per month for5: 5. Allow for the Mayor to vote in all matters not inconsistent with state law and recommend appointees6: 6. Allow for Council to appoint a Mayor in the case of a vacancy to that seat when allowed by state law.7: 7. Remove from list of powers and duties of city council in Article 4.03: sections (n) which refer to8: 8. Extend minimum time from “not more than 5 days” to “not more than 10 days” to hold a required public9: 9. Requires the City Manager to establish permanent residency within the city limits within 3 months of10: 10. Make recommended changes to the Municipal Court including removing language that the Mayor may act12: 12. Allow that an audit of an outside agency receiving 50% of its budget “May” be required. (instead of14: 14. Stipulate that the Ethics Commission “may” be advised by independent legal Council “recommended” by15: 15. Replace the terms “District” or “Precinct”, with the term “Ward” where appropriate throughout the charter.13: 13. Allow that an ordinance authorizing a franchise agreement may be adopted after one reading following a11: 11. Require amendments to the annual budget be made by Ordinance (instead of by Resolution)
2026-01-26 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rockdale - January 26, 2026

2026-01-12 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rockdale - January 12, 2026

2025-12-02 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rockdale City Council Regular Meeting

2025-11-04 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rockdale City Council Regular Meeting

2025-10-07 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rockdale City Council Regular Meeting

2025-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rockdale City Council Regular Meeting