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CITY • Rockwall County, TX
City of Royse City
Population / Scale
15,978
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.656869
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$42.1M
+2.4% YoY • +31.7% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$79.78M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -2.1 pts
1Y: -0.5 pts • 10Y: -3.7 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -9.7 pts
62.6 (C) → 52.9 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+2.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.8%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+31.7% (5Y)
10Y: +63.7% • Since '00: +251.5%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
+0.0354
FY 22: $0.6215 → FY 27: $0.6569
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 62.6 (C)'10: 58.8 (D)'17: 56.6 (D)'22: 55 (D)'27: 52.9 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $12.0M'10: $19.4M'17: $25.7M'22: $32.0M'27: $42.1M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Royse City Home Rule Charter (HOME RULE CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Royse City Home Rule Charter (HOME RULE CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Royse City Home Rule Charter (HOME RULE CHARTER) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/royse_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=HORUCH Last Codified Supplement: 2026-09-25
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.4% YoYFreedom Score: 52.9 (D)• Adopted Sep 22, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Royse City
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($42,097,693) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.656869 per $100 valuation) for City of Royse City. Source: Collin County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$42.1M
General Fund
$21.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$7.8M
Capital Projects
$2.4M
Per Capita
$2,635
Public Safety: $11.1M (26%)
0Public Works: $10.7M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $1.9M
Administration: $3.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.656869 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+10.2% YoYFreedom Score: 53.4 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Royse City
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($41,098,987) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.578000 per $100 valuation) for City of Royse City.
Total Appropriation
$41.1M
General Fund
$21.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$7.7M
Capital Projects
$2.3M
Per Capita
$2,572
Public Safety: $10.8M (26%)
0Public Works: $10.5M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $1.9M
Administration: $3.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5780 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.1% YoYFreedom Score: 53.8 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Royse City
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($37,281,292) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.578000 per $100 valuation) for City of Royse City.
Total Appropriation
$37.3M
General Fund
$19.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$6.4M
Capital Projects
$2.1M
Per Capita
$2,333
Public Safety: $10.0M (27%)
0Public Works: $9.6M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $1.8M
Administration: $3.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5780 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.2% YoYFreedom Score: 54.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 9, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Royse City
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Royse City (Collin County) totaling $35,482,337. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5840 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$35.5M
General Fund
$18.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$6.1M
Capital Projects
$2.0M
Per Capita
$2,221
Public Safety: $9.5M (27%)
0Public Works: $9.1M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $1.7M
Administration: $3.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5840 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.6% YoYFreedom Score: 54.6 (D)• Adopted Sep 9, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Royse City
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Royse City (Collin County) totaling $33,741,287. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6050 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$33.7M
General Fund
$17.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.8M
Capital Projects
$1.9M
Per Capita
$2,112
Public Safety: $9.1M (27%)
0Public Works: $8.7M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $1.6M
Administration: $3.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6050 / $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$42.10M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.6MPer Capita: $2,635Tax Rate: $0.656869Freedom: 52.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$41.10M(+10.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.1MPer Capita: $2,572Tax Rate: $0.5780Freedom: 53.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$37.28M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.6MPer Capita: $2,333Tax Rate: $0.5780Freedom: 53.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$35.48M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.7MPer Capita: $2,221Tax Rate: $0.5840Freedom: 54.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$33.74M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.8MPer Capita: $2,112Tax Rate: $0.6050Freedom: 54.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$31.96M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.8MPer Capita: $2,000Tax Rate: $0.6215Freedom: 55 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$30.69M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.2MPer Capita: $1,921Tax Rate: $0.624608Freedom: 55.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$29.12M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.3MPer Capita: $1,822Tax Rate: $0.629605Freedom: 55.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$27.90M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.7MPer Capita: $1,746Tax Rate: $0.63716Freedom: 56 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$26.95M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.2MPer Capita: $1,687Tax Rate: $0.642257Freedom: 56.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$25.72M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.6MPer Capita: $1,610Tax Rate: $0.638403Freedom: 56.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$24.50M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.9MPer Capita: $1,534Tax Rate: $0.642233Freedom: 57 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$23.62M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.4MPer Capita: $1,478Tax Rate: $0.645444Freedom: 57.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$22.61M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.9MPer Capita: $1,415Tax Rate: $0.642862Freedom: 57.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$21.66M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.4MPer Capita: $1,356Tax Rate: $0.644791Freedom: 58 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$20.87M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.0MPer Capita: $1,306Tax Rate: $0.644146Freedom: 58.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$20.13M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.6MPer Capita: $1,260Tax Rate: $0.646723Freedom: 58.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$19.41M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.2MPer Capita: $1,215Tax Rate: $0.64931Freedom: 58.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$18.42M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.7MPer Capita: $1,153Tax Rate: $0.649959Freedom: 59.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$17.59M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.3MPer Capita: $1,101Tax Rate: $0.649309Freedom: 59.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$16.66M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.8MPer Capita: $1,043Tax Rate: $0.653854Freedom: 60 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$15.88M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.4MPer Capita: $994Tax Rate: $0.6532Freedom: 60.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$15.10M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.0MPer Capita: $945Tax Rate: $0.658426Freedom: 60.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$14.42M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.6MPer Capita: $903Tax Rate: $0.655792Freedom: 61.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$13.82M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.3MPer Capita: $865Tax Rate: $0.657104Freedom: 61.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$13.14M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.9MPer Capita: $823Tax Rate: $0.654476Freedom: 61.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$12.59M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.6MPer Capita: $788Tax Rate: $0.653822Freedom: 62.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$11.98M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.3MPer Capita: $750Tax Rate: $0.659706Freedom: 62.6 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →CHAPTER 2 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
CHAPTER 2 - ANIMAL CONTROL (City of Royse City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Royse City Code of Ordinances: CHAPTER 2 - ANIMAL CONTROL....
CHAPTER 6 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
CHAPTER 6 - HEALTH AND SANITATION (City of Royse City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Royse City Code of Ordinances: CHAPTER 6 - HEALTH AND SANITATION....
Ord. Sec. 13. • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. Sec. 13. — Amending Code Sec. Rpld. by Ord. 09-02-704
Enacted Ordinance No. Sec. 13. adopted on , amending Code Sec. Rpld. by Ord. 09-02-704 (Rpld. by Ord. 09-02-704) of the City of Royse City Code of Ordinances....
Ord. Sec. 18. • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. Sec. 18. — Amending Code Sec. § 13.04.003
Enacted Ordinance No. Sec. 18. adopted on , amending Code Sec. § 13.04.003 (§ 13.04.003) of the City of Royse City Code of Ordinances....
Ord. Sec. 17. • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. Sec. 17. — Amending Code Sec. § 13.04.002
Enacted Ordinance No. Sec. 17. adopted on , amending Code Sec. § 13.04.002 (§ 13.04.002) of the City of Royse City Code of Ordinances....
Ord. Sec. 9 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. Sec. 9 — Amending Code Sec. NIC
Enacted Ordinance No. Sec. 9 adopted on Date of effect, amending Code Sec. NIC (NIC) of the City of Royse City Code of Ordinances....
Ord. Sec. 10. • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. Sec. 10. — Amending Code Sec. § 13.04.016
Enacted Ordinance No. Sec. 10. adopted on , amending Code Sec. § 13.04.016 (§ 13.04.016) of the City of Royse City Code of Ordinances....
Ord. Sec. 11. • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. Sec. 11. — Amending Code Sec. Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
Enacted Ordinance No. Sec. 11. adopted on , amending Code Sec. Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code (Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code) of the City of Royse City Code of Ordin...
Ord. Sec. 12. • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. Sec. 12. — Amending Code Sec. Rpld. by Ord. 09-02-704
Enacted Ordinance No. Sec. 12. adopted on , amending Code Sec. Rpld. by Ord. 09-02-704 (Rpld. by Ord. 09-02-704) of the City of Royse City Code of Ordinances....
Ord. Sec. 15. • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. Sec. 15. — Amending Code Sec. § 13.04.009
Enacted Ordinance No. Sec. 15. adopted on , amending Code Sec. § 13.04.009 (§ 13.04.009) of the City of Royse City Code of Ordinances....
Ord. Sec. 9. • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. Sec. 9. — Amending Code Sec. § 13.04.014
Enacted Ordinance No. Sec. 9. adopted on , amending Code Sec. § 13.04.014 (§ 13.04.014) of the City of Royse City Code of Ordinances....
Ord. Sec. 16. • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. Sec. 16. — Amending Code Sec. Dltd. by Ord. 12-09-908
Enacted Ordinance No. Sec. 16. adopted on , amending Code Sec. Dltd. by Ord. 12-09-908 (Dltd. by Ord. 12-09-908) of the City of Royse City Code of Ordinances....
CHAPTER 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Royse City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Royse City Code of Ordinances: CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
CHAPTER 4 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
CHAPTER 4 - BUSINESS REGULATIONS (City of Royse City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Royse City Code of Ordinances: CHAPTER 4 - BUSINESS REGULATIONS....
CHAPTER 7 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
CHAPTER 7 - MUNICIPAL COURT (City of Royse City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Royse City Code of Ordinances: CHAPTER 7 - MUNICIPAL COURT....
CHAPTER 5 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
CHAPTER 5 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION (City of Royse City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Royse City Code of Ordinances: CHAPTER 5 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION....
Ord. Sec. 5. • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. Sec. 5. — Amending Code Sec. Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code
Enacted Ordinance No. Sec. 5. adopted on Penalty, amending Code Sec. Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code (Rpld. by Ord. adopting Code) of the City of Royse City Code of...
CHAPTER 3 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
CHAPTER 3 - BUILDING REGULATIONS (City of Royse City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Royse City Code of Ordinances: CHAPTER 3 - BUILDING REGULATIONS....
CHAPTER 9 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
CHAPTER 9 - PERSONNEL (City of Royse City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Royse City Code of Ordinances: CHAPTER 9 - PERSONNEL....
Ord. Sec. 7. • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. Sec. 7. — Amending Code Sec. § 13.04.006
Enacted Ordinance No. Sec. 7. adopted on , amending Code Sec. § 13.04.006 (§ 13.04.006) of the City of Royse City Code of Ordinances....
Ord. Sec. 6. • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. Sec. 6. — Amending Code Sec. § 13.04.013
Enacted Ordinance No. Sec. 6. adopted on , amending Code Sec. § 13.04.013 (§ 13.04.013) of the City of Royse City Code of Ordinances....
Ord. Sec. 14. • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. Sec. 14. — Amending Code Sec. § 13.04.008
Enacted Ordinance No. Sec. 14. adopted on , amending Code Sec. § 13.04.008 (§ 13.04.008) of the City of Royse City Code of Ordinances....
Ord. Sec. 8. • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. Sec. 8. — Amending Code Sec. § 13.04.007
Enacted Ordinance No. Sec. 8. adopted on , amending Code Sec. § 13.04.007 (§ 13.04.007) of the City of Royse City Code of Ordinances....
CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF ROYSE CITY, TEXAS • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF ROYSE CITY, TEXAS (City of Royse City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Royse City Code of Ordinances: CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF ROYSE CITY, TEXAS....
CHAPTER 8 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
CHAPTER 8 - OFFENSES AND NUISANCES (City of Royse City Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Royse City Code of Ordinances: CHAPTER 8 - OFFENSES AND NUISANCES....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Royse City Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 2,064 (19.0% of 10,865 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 2
Clay Ellis WINNER
100.0% (1,816 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Russell Summers WINNER
100.0% (1,816 votes)Mayor
Janet Nichol WINNER
100.0% (1,816 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
James Branch WINNER
100.0% (1,816 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Matt Wheatley WINNER
100.0% (1,816 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Mike Holder WINNER
100.0% (1,816 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Royse City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,260 (30.0% of 10,865 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Janet Nichol WINNER
62.0% (2,021 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (1,239 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Royse City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,716 (25.0% of 10,865 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Janet Nichol WINNER
62.0% (1,684 votes)David C. Morales
38.0% (1,032 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Royse City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,521 (14.0% of 10,865 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Janet Nichol WINNER
71.0% (1,080 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (441 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Royse City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,630 (15.0% of 10,865 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Janet Nichol WINNER
54.0% (880 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (750 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Royse City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,716 (25.0% of 10,865 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Janet Nichol WINNER
66.0% (1,793 votes)David C. Morales
34.0% (923 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Royse City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,521 (14.0% of 10,865 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Janet Nichol WINNER
54.0% (821 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (700 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Royse City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,825 (26.0% of 10,865 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Janet Nichol WINNER
67.0% (1,893 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (932 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Royse City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,608 (24.0% of 10,865 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Janet Nichol WINNER
71.0% (1,852 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (756 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Royse City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,934 (27.0% of 10,865 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Janet Nichol WINNER
71.0% (2,083 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (851 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Royse City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,825 (26.0% of 10,865 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Janet Nichol WINNER
56.0% (1,582 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (1,243 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Royse City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,499 (23.0% of 10,865 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Janet Nichol WINNER
63.0% (1,574 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (925 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Royse City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,151 (29.0% of 10,865 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Janet Nichol WINNER
69.0% (2,174 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (977 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Royse City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,064 (19.0% of 10,865 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Janet Nichol WINNER
63.0% (1,300 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
37.0% (764 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Royse City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,608 (24.0% of 10,865 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Janet Nichol WINNER
59.0% (1,539 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (1,069 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Royse City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,499 (23.0% of 10,865 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Janet Nichol WINNER
55.0% (1,374 votes)David C. Morales
45.0% (1,125 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Royse City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,173 (20.0% of 10,865 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Janet Nichol WINNER
66.0% (1,434 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (739 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Royse City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,282 (21.0% of 10,865 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Janet Nichol WINNER
69.0% (1,575 votes)David C. Morales
31.0% (707 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Royse City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,738 (16.0% of 10,865 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Janet Nichol WINNER
60.0% (1,043 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (695 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Royse City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,847 (17.0% of 10,865 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Janet Nichol WINNER
62.0% (1,145 votes)David C. Morales
38.0% (702 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Royse City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,390 (22.0% of 10,865 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Janet Nichol WINNER
62.0% (1,482 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (908 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Royse City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,499 (23.0% of 10,865 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Janet Nichol WINNER
57.0% (1,424 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (1,075 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Royse City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,042 (28.0% of 10,865 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Janet Nichol WINNER
72.0% (2,190 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (852 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Royse City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,825 (26.0% of 10,865 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Janet Nichol WINNER
65.0% (1,836 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (989 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Royse City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,934 (27.0% of 10,865 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Janet Nichol WINNER
63.0% (1,848 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (1,086 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (336)
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City of Royse City City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Royse City City Council 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: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Royse City Community Development Corporation Board of Directors 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: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Royse City City Council 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: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-08-25 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Royse City City Council 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 proposals5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate8: Adjournment6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Royse City Community Development Corporation Board of Directors Meeting
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7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls1: 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 Restrictions5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Royse City City Council 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: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-08-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Royse City 08/06/26 Planning and Zoning Commission
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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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-07-28 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Royse City City Council Meeting
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7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: 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: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Royse City Community Development Corporation Board of Directors 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: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Royse City City Council 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: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-07-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Royse City Heritage Preservation Committee 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-06-23 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Royse City City Council 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: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Royse City Community Development Corporation Board of Directors 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-06-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Royse City Heritage Preservation Committee Meeting
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5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate1: 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 Acquisition7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-06-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Royse City City Council Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from City of Royse City City Council.
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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 proposals5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-05-26 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Royse City City Council Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from City of Royse City City Council.
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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 Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-05-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Royse City Heritage Preservation Committee Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from City of Royse City City Council.
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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 Restrictions5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Royse City City Council Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from City of Royse City City Council.
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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: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Royse City Community Development Corporation Board of Directors Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from City of Royse City City Council.
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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 proposals5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners8: Adjournment6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-04-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Royse City City Council Regular Meeting
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8: Adjourn1: 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 warrants7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-03-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Royse City City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-02-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Royse City City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-01-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Royse City City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-12-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Royse City City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition