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CITY • Cherokee County, TX

City of Rusk

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Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 75.2/100▼ -0.2 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #482 among Texas Cities • Tier Rank: #44 (TIER 4 SMALL)
Fiscal Restraint
71/100
Regulatory Restraint
83.3/100
Debt Burden
70.6/100
Population / Scale
5,553
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.482907
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$4.3M
+3.3% YoY • +17.5% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$11.34M
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Elected & Governing Officials (6)

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Ben Middlebrooks
Mayor
info@rusktx.org
CP
Chucky Pate
Councilmember, Place 5
info@rusktx.org
JB
Jim Beindorf
Councilmember, Place 1
info@rusktx.org
MN
Martha Neely
Councilmember, Place 4
info@rusktx.org
MS
Maxine Session
Councilmember, Place 2
info@rusktx.org
YA
Yash Asarsa
Councilmember, Place 3
info@rusktx.org

Charter & Enabling Framework

City of Rusk Home Rule Charter

OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — CITY OF RUSK
Constitutional Authority: Article XI, Section 5, Texas Constitution (Home Rule Amendment) & Texas Local Government Code Chapter 9
Texas Municipal League Classification: Verified Home Rule Municipality (Incorporated: 1904) | Fiscal Year Start: 10/01
Official Charter Repository URL: https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ref/citycharters
Official Municipal Website: https://www.rusktx.org
Texas Municipal League Directory Profile: https://directory.tml.org/profile/city/835

CHARTER ARTICLES, PROVISIONS & REPOSITORY SECTIONS:
• Texas City Charter Research
• City Charter Index
• Original Laws and Charters
• Texas Secretary of State City Charters and Amendments
• Roman numerals refer to Gammel’s Laws volume numbers. If you find an entry in the city charter index with Roman numerals, proceed to the Published (Transcribed) Laws section below.
• Signed (Original) Laws and Charters
• City charters and amendments, 1913-2006
• Legislative bills and resolutions are organized by legislative session and then by session law chapter number.
• City charters and amendments are organized by book number and date.
• City charters and amendments
• Type of document (for example, charter or amendment)
• Book and page number from the city charter index
• County clerk . Articles of incorporation typically are filed at the county courthouse. Search for contact information on the County and District Clerks' Association of Texas website.
• Texas Secretary of State Texas Home Rule Charters , 2nd edition
• Texas Home Rule Charters , 2nd edition
• Texas Legislative Council Texas Constitution and Statutes (see Local Government Code)
• Municipal Ordinances
• FINANCES AND REPORTS
• Budget Information

VERIFIED ONLINE CHARTER & REPOSITORY SOURCES:
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- T-e-x-a-s-.-P-u-b-l-i-c-.-L-a-w- - -›- -s-t-a-t-u-t-e-s- -›- -t-e-x- -T-e-x-a-s- -L-o-c-a-l- -G-o-v-e-r-n-m-e-n-t- -C-o-d-e- -C-h-a-p-t-e-r- -9- -–- -H-o-m-e---r-u-l-e- -M-u-n-i-c-i-p-a-l-i-t-y (https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._local_gov%27t_code_title_2_subtitle_a_chapter_9)
- T-e-x-a-s-.-P-u-b-l-i-c-.-L-a-w- - -›- -s-t-a-t-u-t-e-s- -›- -t-e-x- -T-e-x-a-s- -L-o-c-a-l- -G-o-v-e-r-n-m-e-n-t- -C-o-d-e- -S-e-c-t-i-o-n- -9-.-0-0-1- -–- -A-d-o-p-t-i-o-n- -o-r- -.-.-. (https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._local_gov%27t_code_section_9.001)
- T-e-x-a-s- -M-u-n-i-c-i-p-a-l- -L-e-a-g-u-e- - -›- -1-8-9- -T-e-x-a-s- -H-o-m-e- -R-u-l-e- -C-h-a-r-t-e-r-s- --- -S-e-c-o-n-d- -E-d-i-t-i-o-n- -(-2-0-1-0-)- --- -T-M-L (https://www.tml.org/189/Texas-Home-Rule-Charters---Second-Editio)
- T-e-x-a-s- -A-r-c-h-i-v-a-l- -R-e-s-o-u-r-c-e-s- -O-n-l-i-n-e- - -›- -t-s-l-a-c- -›- -f-i-n-d-i-n-g-_-a-i-d-s- -T-e-x-a-s- -S-e-c-r-e-t-a-r-y- -o-f- -S-t-a-t-e- -C-i-t-y- -C-h-a-r-t-e-r-s- -a-n-d- -A-m-e-n-d-m-e-n-t-s-:- -A-n- -.-.-. (https://txarchives.org/tslac/finding_aids/30010.xml)
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- S-u-g-g-e-s-t-i-o-n-s (https://yahoo.uservoice.com/forums/193847-search)

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.3% YoYFreedom Score: 75.2 (B)• Adopted Sep 1, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Rusk
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($4,348,523) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.482907 per $100 valuation: $0.337956 M&O + $0.144951 I&S) for City of Rusk. Source: Cherokee County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.

Total Appropriation
$4.3M
General Fund
$2.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$783
Public Safety: $1.2M (28%)
0
Public Works: $1.1M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.482907 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 75.3 (B)• Adopted Sep 1, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. READ-MORE-RARR-FY-2026-2027-PROPOSED-BUDGET-W) — City of Rusk
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($4,208,791) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.486404 per $100 valuation) for City of Rusk.

Total Appropriation
$4.2M
General Fund
$2.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$758
Public Safety: $1.2M (27%)
0
Public Works: $1.0M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.486404 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.7% YoYFreedom Score: 75.4 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Rusk
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($4,059,911) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.458564 per $100 valuation) for City of Rusk.

Total Appropriation
$4.1M
General Fund
$2.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$731
Public Safety: $1.1M (27%)
0
Public Works: $1.0M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.458564 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.3% YoYFreedom Score: 75.5 (B)• Adopted Sep 3, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Rusk
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Rusk (Cherokee County) totaling $3,952,790. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3354 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$4.0M
General Fund
$2.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$712
Public Safety: $1.1M (27%)
0
Public Works: $1.0M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.33542 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.3% YoYFreedom Score: 75.5 (B)• Adopted Sep 3, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Rusk
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Rusk (Cherokee County) totaling $3,825,034. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3688 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$3.8M
General Fund
$2.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$689
Public Safety: $1.0M (27%)
0
Public Works: $0.9M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3688 / $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$4.35M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $783Tax Rate: $0.482907Freedom: 75.2 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2026$4.21M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $758Tax Rate: $0.486404Freedom: 75.3 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2025$4.06M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $731Tax Rate: $0.458564Freedom: 75.4 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2024$3.95M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $712Tax Rate: $0.33542Freedom: 75.5 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2023$3.83M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $689Tax Rate: $0.3688Freedom: 75.5 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2022$3.70M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $667Tax Rate: $0.56784Freedom: 75.4 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2021$3.57M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $642Tax Rate: $0.576358Freedom: 75.5 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2020$3.43M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $618Tax Rate: $0.578663Freedom: 75.6 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2019$3.31M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $596Tax Rate: $0.585607Freedom: 75.7 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2018$3.22M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $579Tax Rate: $0.589706Freedom: 75.7 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2017$3.10M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $559Tax Rate: $0.588527Freedom: 75.8 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2016$2.98M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $536Tax Rate: $0.585584Freedom: 75.9 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2015$2.90M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $522Tax Rate: $0.583827Freedom: 75.9 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2014$2.82M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $508Tax Rate: $0.584995Freedom: 75.8 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2013$2.73M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $491Tax Rate: $0.58909Freedom: 75.9 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2012$2.63M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $474Tax Rate: $0.58909Freedom: 76 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2011$2.54M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $457Tax Rate: $0.592625Freedom: 76.1 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2010$2.45M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $441Tax Rate: $0.59144Freedom: 76.1 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2009$2.38M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $429Tax Rate: $0.593806Freedom: 76.1 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2008$2.32M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $418Tax Rate: $0.597369Freedom: 76.1 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2007$2.26M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $407Tax Rate: $0.595577Freedom: 76 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2006$2.18M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $392Tax Rate: $0.597959Freedom: 76.1 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2005$2.10M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $377Tax Rate: $0.596165Freedom: 76.3 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2004$2.03M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $366Tax Rate: $0.592588Freedom: 76.3 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2003$1.98M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $356Tax Rate: $0.594958Freedom: 76.3 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2002$1.91M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $345Tax Rate: $0.596148Freedom: 76.3 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2001$1.84M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $332Tax Rate: $0.596148Freedom: 76.4 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2000$1.79M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $323Tax Rate: $0.598533Freedom: 76.4 (B)
Official PDF

Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Ord. MUNICODE-CITY-CODE-OF-ORDINANCE-ONLINE • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
MuniCode City Code of Ordinance Online (City of Rusk)
Official regulatory document / municipal ordinance published on the City of Rusk official repository (https://library.municode.com/tx/rusk/codes/code_of_ordinan...
Ord. 2026-PROPERTY-TAX-RATE-INFORMATION • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
2026 PROPERTY TAX RATE INFORMATION (City of Rusk)
Official regulatory document / municipal ordinance published on the City of Rusk official repository (https://www.rusktx.org/2026/08/18/2026-property-tax-rate-i...
Ch. 5 • Business & CommerceOverreach: 38/100
Business Regulations, Licensing & Solicitor Permits (City of Rusk)
Governs itinerant vendors, peddlers, mobile food units, alcoholic beverage distance requirements, and commercial operating permits within municipal limits....
Ch. 7 • Traffic & StreetsOverreach: 32/100
Traffic, Streets, Sidewalks & Public Rights-of-Way (City of Rusk)
Regulates speed limits on municipal streets, parking restrictions, commercial vehicle weight limits, street excavations, and right-of-way management under Texas...
Ch. 2 • AdministrationOverreach: 20/100
Administration, Officers & Public Records Transparency (City of Rusk)
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 Rusk)
Establishes land use districts, setback requirements, lot coverage limits, Manufactured Home placement standards, and floodplain management regulations under Te...
Ch. 6 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 48/100
Taxation, Ad Valorem Levies & Municipal Fee Schedule (City of Rusk)
Establishes annual property tax assessment procedures, local sales and use tax allocations, hotel occupancy tax rules, and the master municipal permit and utili...
Ch. 3 • Building & PermitsOverreach: 45/100
Building Regulations, Construction Codes & Subdivisions (City of Rusk)
Adopts standard building, plumbing, electrical, and fire safety codes; regulates residential and commercial permitting, inspections, and subdivision platting un...
Ch. 4 • Public HealthOverreach: 40/100
Health, Sanitation & Nuisance Abatement (City of Rusk)
Regulates high weeds, brush, stagnant water, junked vehicles, dilapidated structures, solid waste disposal, and public health nuisances pursuant to Texas Health...
Ch. 1 • GovernanceOverreach: 25/100
General Provisions, Governance & Municipal Boundaries (City of Rusk)
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: 17/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Rusk
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Rusk totaling $3...
Ord. No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 17/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Rusk
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: 17/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Rusk
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Rusk totaling $3...
Ord. No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 17/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Rusk
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. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 17/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Rusk
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. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 17/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Rusk
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Rusk totaling $3...
Ord. No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 17/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Rusk
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Rusk totaling $3...
Ord. No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 17/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Rusk
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: 17/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Rusk
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Rusk totaling $3...
Ord. No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 17/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Rusk
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: 17/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Rusk
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: 17/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Rusk
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Rusk totaling $3...
Ord. No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 17/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Rusk
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: 17/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Rusk
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Rusk totaling $3...
Ord. No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 17/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Rusk
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...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)

UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 City of Rusk Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 717 (19.0% of 3,776 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor
Ben Middlebrooks WINNER
100.0% (630 votes)
Councilmember, Place 5
Chucky Pate WINNER
100.0% (630 votes)
Councilmember, Place 2
Maxine Session WINNER
100.0% (630 votes)
Councilmember, Place 1
Jim Beindorf WINNER
100.0% (630 votes)
Councilmember, Place 3
Yash Asarsa WINNER
100.0% (630 votes)
Councilmember, Place 4
Martha Neely WINNER
100.0% (630 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 City of Rusk Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 529 (14.0% of 3,776 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ben Middlebrooks WINNER
66.0% (349 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (180 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 City of Rusk Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,057 (28.0% of 3,776 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ben Middlebrooks WINNER
68.0% (719 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (338 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 City of Rusk Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 642 (17.0% of 3,776 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ben Middlebrooks WINNER
69.0% (443 votes)
David C. Morales
31.0% (199 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 City of Rusk Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 680 (18.0% of 3,776 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ben Middlebrooks WINNER
72.0% (490 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (190 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 City of Rusk Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 529 (14.0% of 3,776 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ben Middlebrooks WINNER
60.0% (317 votes)
David C. Morales
40.0% (212 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 City of Rusk Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 793 (21.0% of 3,776 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ben Middlebrooks WINNER
65.0% (515 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (278 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 City of Rusk Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,095 (29.0% of 3,776 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ben Middlebrooks WINNER
67.0% (734 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (361 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 City of Rusk Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,133 (30.0% of 3,776 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ben Middlebrooks WINNER
55.0% (623 votes)
David C. Morales
45.0% (510 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 City of Rusk Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 793 (21.0% of 3,776 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ben Middlebrooks WINNER
66.0% (523 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (270 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 City of Rusk Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,095 (29.0% of 3,776 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ben Middlebrooks WINNER
57.0% (624 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (471 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 City of Rusk Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 566 (15.0% of 3,776 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ben Middlebrooks WINNER
61.0% (345 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (221 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 City of Rusk Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 868 (23.0% of 3,776 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ben Middlebrooks WINNER
56.0% (486 votes)
Michael R. Vance
44.0% (382 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 City of Rusk Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 642 (17.0% of 3,776 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ben Middlebrooks WINNER
55.0% (353 votes)
Michael R. Vance
45.0% (289 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 City of Rusk Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 868 (23.0% of 3,776 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ben Middlebrooks WINNER
66.0% (573 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (295 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 City of Rusk Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 642 (17.0% of 3,776 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ben Middlebrooks WINNER
68.0% (437 votes)
David C. Morales
32.0% (205 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 City of Rusk Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,057 (28.0% of 3,776 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ben Middlebrooks WINNER
68.0% (719 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (338 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 City of Rusk Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 642 (17.0% of 3,776 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ben Middlebrooks WINNER
60.0% (385 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (257 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 City of Rusk Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 944 (25.0% of 3,776 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ben Middlebrooks WINNER
65.0% (614 votes)
David C. Morales
35.0% (330 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 City of Rusk Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 982 (26.0% of 3,776 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ben Middlebrooks WINNER
70.0% (687 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (295 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 City of Rusk Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 793 (21.0% of 3,776 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ben Middlebrooks WINNER
54.0% (428 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (365 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 City of Rusk Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 944 (25.0% of 3,776 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ben Middlebrooks WINNER
64.0% (604 votes)
Michael R. Vance
36.0% (340 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 City of Rusk Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 566 (15.0% of 3,776 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ben Middlebrooks WINNER
71.0% (402 votes)
David C. Morales
29.0% (164 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 City of Rusk Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 982 (26.0% of 3,776 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ben Middlebrooks WINNER
57.0% (560 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (422 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 City of Rusk Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 1,057 (28.0% of 3,776 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Ben Middlebrooks WINNER
58.0% (613 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (444 votes)

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City of Rusk City Council Regular Meeting

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City of Rusk City Council Regular Meeting

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City of Rusk City Council Regular Meeting

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City of Rusk City Council Regular Meeting

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City of Rusk City Council Regular Meeting

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City of Rusk City Council Regular Meeting

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City of Rusk City Council Regular Meeting

2026-03-03 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rusk City Council Regular Meeting

2026-02-03 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rusk City Council Regular Meeting

2026-01-06 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rusk City Council Regular Meeting

2025-12-02 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rusk City Council Regular Meeting

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City of Rusk City Council Regular Meeting

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City of Rusk City Council Regular Meeting

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City of Rusk City Council Regular Meeting

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City of Rusk City Council Regular Meeting

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City of Rusk City Council Regular Meeting

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City of Rusk City Council Regular Meeting

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City of Rusk City Council Regular Meeting

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City of Rusk City Council Regular Meeting

2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rusk City Council Regular Meeting

2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rusk City Council Regular Meeting

2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rusk City Council Regular Meeting

2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rusk City Council Regular Meeting

2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Rusk City Council Regular Meeting