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CITY • Hansford County, TX
City of Spearman
Population / Scale
2,994
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.469711
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$2.8M
+3.1% YoY • +15.8% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$4.91M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.2 pts
1Y: -0.6 pts • 10Y: -2.4 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -6.2 pts
58.3 (D) → 52.1 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.1% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.4%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+15.8% (5Y)
10Y: +38.9% • Since '00: +145.2%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0452
FY 22: $0.5149 → FY 27: $0.4697
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 58.3 (D)'10: 56.1 (D)'17: 54.5 (D)'22: 53.3 (D)'27: 52.1 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $1.1M'10: $1.6M'17: $2.0M'22: $2.4M'27: $2.8M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.1% YoYFreedom Score: 52.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Spearman
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($2,804,623) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.469711 per $100 valuation: $0.469711 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for City of Spearman. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD Prior-Year Adopted Tax Rate Carried Forward (Hansford County).
Total Appropriation
$2.8M
General Fund
$1.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.3M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$937
Public Safety: $0.9M (31%)
0Public Works: $0.7M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.469711 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+2.0% YoYFreedom Score: 52.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 22, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 979) — City of Spearman
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($2,719,766) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.469711 per $100 valuation) for City of Spearman.
Total Appropriation
$2.7M
General Fund
$1.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.3M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$908
Public Safety: $0.8M (31%)
0Public Works: $0.7M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.469711 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.3% YoYFreedom Score: 52.8 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Spearman
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($2,665,309) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.490595 per $100 valuation) for City of Spearman.
Total Appropriation
$2.7M
General Fund
$1.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.3M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$890
Public Safety: $0.8M (31%)
0Public Works: $0.7M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.490595 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.9% YoYFreedom Score: 52.9 (D)• Adopted Sep 14, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Spearman
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Spearman (Hansford County) totaling $2,581,163. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5189 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$2.6M
General Fund
$1.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.3M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$862
Public Safety: $0.8M (31%)
0Public Works: $0.7M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.518854 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 53.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 14, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Spearman
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Spearman (Hansford County) totaling $2,507,688. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5189 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$2.5M
General Fund
$1.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.3M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$838
Public Safety: $0.8M (31%)
0Public Works: $0.6M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.518854 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$2.80M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $937Tax Rate: $0.469711Freedom: 52.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$2.72M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $908Tax Rate: $0.469711Freedom: 52.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$2.67M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $890Tax Rate: $0.490595Freedom: 52.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$2.58M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $862Tax Rate: $0.518854Freedom: 52.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$2.51M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $838Tax Rate: $0.518854Freedom: 53.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$2.42M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $809Tax Rate: $0.514947Freedom: 53.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$2.34M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $783Tax Rate: $0.525246Freedom: 53.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$2.25M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $752Tax Rate: $0.535751Freedom: 53.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$2.17M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $726Tax Rate: $0.541644Freedom: 54 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$2.10M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $700Tax Rate: $0.54706Freedom: 54.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$2.02M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $675Tax Rate: $0.548154Freedom: 54.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$1.95M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $652Tax Rate: $0.547606Freedom: 54.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$1.89M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $632Tax Rate: $0.544868Freedom: 55 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$1.82M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $608Tax Rate: $0.542689Freedom: 55.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$1.75M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $586Tax Rate: $0.541061Freedom: 55.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$1.70M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $568Tax Rate: $0.541061Freedom: 55.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$1.65M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $550Tax Rate: $0.543225Freedom: 55.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$1.60M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $534Tax Rate: $0.541595Freedom: 56.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$1.54M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $513Tax Rate: $0.545928Freedom: 56.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$1.49M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $498Tax Rate: $0.544836Freedom: 56.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$1.43M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $479Tax Rate: $0.543201Freedom: 56.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$1.39M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $465Tax Rate: $0.547547Freedom: 57 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$1.35M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $450Tax Rate: $0.55138Freedom: 57.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$1.30M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $434Tax Rate: $0.549726Freedom: 57.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$1.26M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $421Tax Rate: $0.549176Freedom: 57.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$1.23M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $410Tax Rate: $0.549176Freedom: 57.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$1.18M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $395Tax Rate: $0.548078Freedom: 58.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$1.14M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $382Tax Rate: $0.54479Freedom: 58.3 (D)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 982 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Ordinance No. 982: Amends Utilities: Water, Sewer and Gas Systems
Enacted Ordinance No. 982 adopted on 9/22/2026 by City of Spearman: Amends Utilities: Water, Sewer and Gas Systems. Codified at: Art. 13.02....
Ord. 980 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Ordinance No. 980: Amends Utilities: Water, Sewer and Gas Systems
Enacted Ordinance No. 980 adopted on 9/22/2026 by City of Spearman: Amends Utilities: Water, Sewer and Gas Systems. Codified at: Art. 13.02....
Ord. 984 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Ordinance No. 984: Amends Utilities: Solid Waste: City Landfill
Enacted Ordinance No. 984 adopted on 9/22/2026 by City of Spearman: Amends Utilities: Solid Waste: City Landfill. Codified at: Art. 13.06....
Ord. 983 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Ordinance No. 983: Amends Utilities: Solid Waste: Collection and Disposal
Enacted Ordinance No. 983 adopted on 9/22/2026 by City of Spearman: Amends Utilities: Solid Waste: Collection and Disposal. Codified at: Art. 13.06....
Ord. 979 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 979: Budget
Enacted Ordinance No. 979 adopted on 9/22/2026 by City of Spearman: Budget....
Ord. 981 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Ordinance No. 981: Amends Utilities: Water, Sewer and Gas Systems
Enacted Ordinance No. 981 adopted on 9/22/2026 by City of Spearman: Amends Utilities: Water, Sewer and Gas Systems. Codified at: Art. 13.02....
Ord. 978 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Ordinance No. 978: Tax Levy
Enacted Ordinance No. 978 adopted on 9/1/2026 by City of Spearman: Tax Levy....
Ord. 976 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Ordinance No. 976: Amends Traffic and Vehicles: Operation of Vehicles: Stop and Yield Intersections
Enacted Ordinance No. 976 adopted on 8/25/2026 by City of Spearman: Amends Traffic and Vehicles: Operation of Vehicles: Stop and Yield Intersections. Codified a...
Ord. 977 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 977: Budget
Enacted Ordinance No. 977 adopted on 8/25/2026 by City of Spearman: Budget....
Ord. 975 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Ordinance No. 975: Tax Levy
Enacted Ordinance No. 975 adopted on 8/26/2025 by City of Spearman: Tax Levy....
Ord. 974 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 974: Budget
Enacted Ordinance No. 974 adopted on 8/26/2025 by City of Spearman: Budget....
Ord. 973 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 973: Amends General Provisions: Parks and Recreation: Generally
Enacted Ordinance No. 973 adopted on 6/17/2025 by City of Spearman: Amends General Provisions: Parks and Recreation: Generally. Codified at: Art. 1.11....
Chapter 9 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 9 Personnel (§ 9.02.001 - § 9.02.005) (City of Spearman Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Spearman Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 9 Personnel (§ 9.02.001 - § 9.02.005)....
Appendix • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Appendix (City of Spearman Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Spearman Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Appendix....
Ord. 901 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 901: Franchise granted to Xcel Energy
Enacted Ordinance No. 901 adopted on —/—/— by City of Spearman: Franchise granted to Xcel Energy....
Ord. 634 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 634: Ord. number not used/adopted
Enacted Ordinance No. 634 adopted on ———— by City of Spearman: Ord. number not used/adopted....
Ord. 646 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 646: Ord. number not used/adopted
Enacted Ordinance No. 646 adopted on ———— by City of Spearman: Ord. number not used/adopted....
Ord. 916 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 916: Ordinance did not pass
Enacted Ordinance No. 916 adopted on by City of Spearman: Ordinance did not pass....
Ord. 918 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 918: Certificates of obligation
Enacted Ordinance No. 918 adopted on by City of Spearman: Certificates of obligation....
Chapter 4 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 4 Business Regulations (§ 4.02.001 - § 4.05.007) (City of Spearman Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Spearman Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 4 Business Regulations (§ 4.02.001 - § 4.05.007)...
Chapter AO • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter AO Adopting Ordinance (City of Spearman Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Spearman Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter AO Adopting Ordinance....
Ord. 670 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 670: Ord. number not used/adopted
Enacted Ordinance No. 670 adopted on ———— by City of Spearman: Ord. number not used/adopted....
Chapter 5 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 5 Fire Prevention and Protection (§ 5.01.001 - § 5.05.003) (City of Spearman Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Spearman Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 5 Fire Prevention and Protection (§ 5.01.001 - §...
Chapter 3 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 3 Building Regulations (§ 3.02.001 - § 3.09.004) (City of Spearman Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the City of Spearman Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 3 Building Regulations (§ 3.02.001 - § 3.09.004)...
Ord. 653 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 653: Ord. number not used/adopted
Enacted Ordinance No. 653 adopted on ———— by City of Spearman: Ord. number not used/adopted....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Spearman Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 386 (19.0% of 2,035 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 2
Brian Gillispie WINNER
100.0% (339 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Frank Salgado, Jr. WINNER
100.0% (339 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Grace Pshigoda WINNER
100.0% (339 votes)Mayor
Tobe Shields WINNER
100.0% (339 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Don Schroeder WINNER
100.0% (339 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Roger Buchanan WINNER
100.0% (339 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Spearman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 387 (19.0% of 2,036 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tobe Shields WINNER
71.0% (275 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (112 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Spearman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 489 (24.0% of 2,036 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tobe Shields WINNER
72.0% (352 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (137 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Spearman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 448 (22.0% of 2,036 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tobe Shields WINNER
67.0% (300 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (148 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Spearman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 570 (28.0% of 2,036 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tobe Shields WINNER
54.0% (308 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (262 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Spearman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 631 (31.0% of 2,036 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tobe Shields WINNER
58.0% (366 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (265 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Spearman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 570 (28.0% of 2,036 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tobe Shields WINNER
68.0% (388 votes)David C. Morales
32.0% (182 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Spearman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 529 (26.0% of 2,036 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tobe Shields WINNER
66.0% (349 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (180 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Spearman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 387 (19.0% of 2,036 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tobe Shields WINNER
67.0% (259 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (128 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Spearman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 509 (25.0% of 2,036 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tobe Shields WINNER
63.0% (321 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (188 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Spearman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 631 (31.0% of 2,036 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tobe Shields WINNER
67.0% (423 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (208 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Spearman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 428 (21.0% of 2,036 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tobe Shields WINNER
54.0% (231 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (197 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Spearman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 529 (26.0% of 2,036 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tobe Shields WINNER
65.0% (344 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (185 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Spearman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 509 (25.0% of 2,036 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tobe Shields WINNER
68.0% (346 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (163 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Spearman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 611 (30.0% of 2,036 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tobe Shields WINNER
60.0% (367 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (244 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Spearman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 590 (29.0% of 2,036 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tobe Shields WINNER
60.0% (354 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (236 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Spearman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 631 (31.0% of 2,036 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tobe Shields WINNER
55.0% (347 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
45.0% (284 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Spearman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 611 (30.0% of 2,036 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tobe Shields WINNER
57.0% (348 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (263 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Spearman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 631 (31.0% of 2,036 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tobe Shields WINNER
66.0% (416 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (215 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Spearman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 407 (20.0% of 2,036 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tobe Shields WINNER
66.0% (269 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (138 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Spearman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 448 (22.0% of 2,036 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tobe Shields WINNER
64.0% (287 votes)Michael R. Vance
36.0% (161 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Spearman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 631 (31.0% of 2,036 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tobe Shields WINNER
58.0% (366 votes)David C. Morales
42.0% (265 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Spearman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 326 (16.0% of 2,036 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tobe Shields WINNER
58.0% (189 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (137 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Spearman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 611 (30.0% of 2,036 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tobe Shields WINNER
67.0% (409 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (202 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Spearman Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 529 (26.0% of 2,036 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tobe Shields WINNER
59.0% (312 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (217 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Spearman City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees8: 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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Spearman City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Spearman City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Spearman City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Spearman City Council Regular Meeting
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2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Spearman City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Spearman City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Spearman City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Spearman City Council Regular Meeting
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2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Spearman City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Spearman City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Spearman City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Spearman City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Spearman City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Spearman City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Spearman City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Spearman City Council Regular Meeting
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2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Spearman 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: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Spearman 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: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Spearman 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: Adjourn5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Spearman 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: Adjourn5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Spearman City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners1: 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Spearman City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: 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 Contracts2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Spearman City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Spearman City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition