OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Sugar Land Home Rule Charter (CHARTER)
Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/sugar_land/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTICH
Last Codified Supplement: 2026-09-22

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.3% YoYFreedom Score: 53.6 (D)• Adopted Sep 24, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Sugar Land

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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($262,373,075) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.351650 per $100 valuation: $0.214550 M&O + $0.137100 I&S) for City of Sugar Land. Source: Fort Bend Central Appraisal District 2026 Tax Rate Roll.

Total Appropriation

$262.4M

General Fund

$144.2M

Debt Service (I&S)

$40.6M

Capital Projects

$14.8M

Per Capita

$2,388

Public Safety: $74.0M (28%)

Public Works: $67.9M (26%)

Parks & Culture: $13.0M

Administration: $25.8M

Adopted Tax Rate: $0.35165 / $100

FY 2026 ADOPTED+6.6% YoYFreedom Score: 55.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2026-09-15-A.) — City of Sugar Land

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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($253,917,619) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.358827 per $100 valuation) for City of Sugar Land.

Total Appropriation

$253.9M

General Fund

$139.6M

Debt Service (I&S)

$39.7M

Capital Projects

$14.3M

Per Capita

$2,311

Public Safety: $71.2M (28%)

Public Works: $65.8M (26%)

Parks & Culture: $12.6M

Administration: $25.1M

Adopted Tax Rate: $0.358827 / $100

FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.7% YoYFreedom Score: 56.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Sugar Land

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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($238,274,248) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.353210 per $100 valuation) for City of Sugar Land.

Total Appropriation

$238.3M

General Fund

$129.0M

Debt Service (I&S)

$39.7M

Capital Projects

$13.5M

Per Capita

$2,169

Public Safety: $65.8M (28%)

Public Works: $61.0M (26%)

Parks & Culture: $11.6M

Administration: $23.2M

Adopted Tax Rate: $0.35321 / $100

FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 56.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Sugar Land

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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Sugar Land (Fort Bend County) totaling $231,964,805. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3500 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation

$232.0M

General Fund

$125.6M

Debt Service (I&S)

$38.7M

Capital Projects

$13.1M

Per Capita

$2,112

Public Safety: $64.1M (28%)

Public Works: $59.3M (26%)

Parks & Culture: $11.3M

Administration: $22.6M

Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3500 / $100

FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 56.6 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Sugar Land

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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Sugar Land (Fort Bend County) totaling $222,893,058. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3465 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation

$222.9M

General Fund

$120.7M

Debt Service (I&S)

$37.2M

Capital Projects

$12.6M

Per Capita

$2,029

Public Safety: $61.6M (28%)

Public Works: $57.0M (26%)

Parks & Culture: $10.9M

Administration: $21.7M

Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3465 / $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$262.37M(+3.3% YoY)

Gen Fund: $144.2MPer Capita: $2,388Tax Rate: $0.35165Freedom: 53.6 (D)

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FY 2026$253.92M(+6.6% YoY)

Gen Fund: $139.6MPer Capita: $2,311Tax Rate: $0.358827Freedom: 55.7 (D)

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FY 2025$238.27M(+2.7% YoY)

Gen Fund: $129.0MPer Capita: $2,169Tax Rate: $0.35321Freedom: 56.1 (D)

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FY 2024$231.96M(+4.1% YoY)

Gen Fund: $125.6MPer Capita: $2,112Tax Rate: $0.3500Freedom: 56.2 (D)

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FY 2023$222.89M(+2.8% YoY)

Gen Fund: $120.7MPer Capita: $2,029Tax Rate: $0.3465Freedom: 56.6 (D)

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FY 2022$216.76M(+3.3% YoY)

Gen Fund: $117.4MPer Capita: $1,973Tax Rate: $0.3465Freedom: 56.7 (D)

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FY 2021$209.83M(+3.1% YoY)

Gen Fund: $113.6MPer Capita: $1,910Tax Rate: $0.353777Freedom: 56.9 (D)

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FY 2020$203.45M(+3.6% YoY)

Gen Fund: $110.2MPer Capita: $1,852Tax Rate: $0.3559Freedom: 57.1 (D)

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FY 2019$196.45M(+3.7% YoY)

Gen Fund: $106.4MPer Capita: $1,788Tax Rate: $0.360883Freedom: 57.3 (D)

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FY 2018$189.44M(+3.2% YoY)

Gen Fund: $102.6MPer Capita: $1,725Tax Rate: $0.365574Freedom: 57.6 (D)

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FY 2017$183.62M(+2.8% YoY)

Gen Fund: $99.4MPer Capita: $1,672Tax Rate: $0.364477Freedom: 57.8 (D)

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FY 2016$178.71M(+4.1% YoY)

Gen Fund: $96.8MPer Capita: $1,627Tax Rate: $0.365206Freedom: 57.9 (D)

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FY 2015$171.72M(+2.8% YoY)

Gen Fund: $93.0MPer Capita: $1,563Tax Rate: $0.368128Freedom: 58.2 (D)

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FY 2014$167.06M(+3.1% YoY)

Gen Fund: $90.5MPer Capita: $1,521Tax Rate: $0.366655Freedom: 58.3 (D)

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FY 2013$161.99M(+3.5% YoY)

Gen Fund: $87.7MPer Capita: $1,475Tax Rate: $0.365188Freedom: 58.5 (D)

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FY 2012$156.52M(+4.2% YoY)

Gen Fund: $84.8MPer Capita: $1,425Tax Rate: $0.368475Freedom: 58.8 (D)

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FY 2011$150.24M(+4.1% YoY)

Gen Fund: $81.4MPer Capita: $1,368Tax Rate: $0.371423Freedom: 59.1 (D)

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FY 2010$144.35M(+3.3% YoY)

Gen Fund: $78.2MPer Capita: $1,314Tax Rate: $0.371423Freedom: 59.4 (D)

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FY 2009$139.78M(+3.3% YoY)

Gen Fund: $75.7MPer Capita: $1,272Tax Rate: $0.369937Freedom: 59.6 (D)

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FY 2008$135.37M(+2.8% YoY)

Gen Fund: $73.3MPer Capita: $1,232Tax Rate: $0.372157Freedom: 59.8 (D)

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FY 2007$131.71M(+2.7% YoY)

Gen Fund: $71.3MPer Capita: $1,199Tax Rate: $0.375506Freedom: 59.9 (D)

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FY 2006$128.23M(+2.9% YoY)

Gen Fund: $69.4MPer Capita: $1,167Tax Rate: $0.37513Freedom: 60.1 (C)

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FY 2005$124.63M(+3.4% YoY)

Gen Fund: $67.5MPer Capita: $1,135Tax Rate: $0.377756Freedom: 60.2 (C)

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FY 2004$120.49M(+3.3% YoY)

Gen Fund: $65.2MPer Capita: $1,097Tax Rate: $0.375867Freedom: 60.4 (C)

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FY 2003$116.63M(+3.9% YoY)

Gen Fund: $63.2MPer Capita: $1,062Tax Rate: $0.37737Freedom: 60.6 (C)

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FY 2002$112.22M(+2.9% YoY)

Gen Fund: $60.8MPer Capita: $1,022Tax Rate: $0.378879Freedom: 60.9 (C)

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FY 2001$109.07M(+2.8% YoY)

Gen Fund: $59.1MPer Capita: $993Tax Rate: $0.382289Freedom: 61.1 (C)

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FY 2000$106.12M(+3.9% YoY)

Gen Fund: $57.5MPer Capita: $966Tax Rate: $0.383054Freedom: 61.2 (C)

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Ord. 2026-A. • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 62/100

Ryehill Section Five Final Plat

Staff Recommends Approval of the Ryehill Section Five Final Plat....

Ord. 9-16-86 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100

Ordinance No. 9-16-86 — Amending Code Sec. 1.03 (Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS)

Enacted Ordinance No. 9-16-86 adopted on 1, amending Code Sec. 1.03 (Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS) (1.03) of the City of Sugar Land Code of Ordinances....

Chapter 3 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100

Chapter 3 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (City of Sugar Land Code of Ordinances)

Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Sugar Land Code of Ordinances: Chapter 3 - HEALTH AND SAFETY....

Ord. 1-17-81 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100

Ordinance No. 1-17-81 — Amending Code Sec. 1.01 —11.05 (Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS)

Enacted Ordinance No. 1-17-81 adopted on 1.01 —11.05, amending Code Sec. 1.01 —11.05 (Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS) (1.01 —11.05) of the City of Sugar Land Co...

Ord. 2026-A. • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100

Adoption of Tax Rate, Tax Ass essor & Collector Direction

Approval of Ordinance No. 2417 establishing a property tax rate of $0.381116 for the 2026 tax year....

Ord. 2026-09-15-A. (d6b7e9) • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100

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Recognition of receiving the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association for FY2026's Budget....

Ord. 2026-09-15-A. • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100

Adoption of FY27 Budget, 5-Yr CIP, and Compensation Plan

Approve first and final reading of Ordinance No. 2419 adopting the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2027, the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program 2027-2031, and ...

Ord. 2026-09-15-2026-510 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100

Amendment to Contract with City of Sugar Land and the Sugar Land Legacy Foundation

Amendment to Contract with City of Sugar Land and the Sugar Land Legacy Foundation...

Ord. 2026-2026-385 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100

2nd Reading - Fee Ordinance

Enacted by City of Sugar Land in City of Sugar Land City Council - September 15, 2026 on 2026-09-15 (Roll-Call Vote: 7-0). 2nd Reading - Fee Ordinance...

Ord. 2026-2026-387 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100

Adoption of Tax Rate, Tax Assessor & Collector Direction

Adoption of Tax Rate, Tax Assessor & Collector Direction...

ORDINANCE nO. 2412 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100

Second Reading OF ORDINANCE nO. 2412 - dESIGNATION OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 2026-01

Second Reading OF ORDINANCE nO. 2412 - dESIGNATION OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 2026-01...

Ord. 2026-09-15-2026-517 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100

Contract Change Order with AvFuel Corporation in the amount of $2,750,000.00.

Contract Change Order with AvFuel Corporation in the amount of $2,750,000.00....

Ord. 2026-09-15-2026-386 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100

Adoption of FY27 Budget, 5-Yr CIP, and Compensation Plan

Adoption of FY27 Budget, 5-Yr CIP, and Compensation Plan...

Ord. 2026-09-10-5 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100

Consider and adopt ordinance amending municipal code, fee schedules, or traffic regulations

Enacted Municipal Ordinance / Action Docket adopted by City of Sugar Land on 2026-09-10. Item considered during City of Sugar Land Planning & Zoning Commission ...

Ord. 2026-A. • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 60/100

Review of and discussion on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program 2027-2031.

Review of and discussion on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program 2027-2031....

Ord. 2026-A. • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 60/100

Review of and discussion on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program 2027-2031.

Review of and discussion on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program 2027-2031....

Ord. 2026-09-09-A. • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100

Compliance Hearing on 13405 Southwest Fwy, following the Commission's July 8, 2026 Order.

Staff recommends the Building Standards Commission (BSC) hold a Public Hearing followed by Review of and Action on a recommendation to order the property owner,...

Ord. 2026-2026-407 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100

Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Rate

Enacted by City of Sugar Land in City of Sugar Land City Council - September 08, 2026 on 2026-09-08 (Roll-Call Vote: 7-0). Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Rate...

Ordinance No.2414 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 76/100

Public Hearing and First Reading: Ordinance No.2414 - Park at Eldridge PID Assessment

Hold a public hearing followed by First Reading of the Tax Year 2026 proposed assessment for the Park at Eldridge Public Improvement District, Ordinance No. 241...

Ord. 2026-A. • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100

First and Final Reading: Ordinance N o. 2416 - FY26 Budget Amendment to Projections

Approve the First and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 2416, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sugar Land, Texas, amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026...

Ordinance No. 2415 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100

Public Hearing and First Reading: Ordinance No. 2415 - FY27 Fee Ordinance

Conduct a Public Hearing and Approve on First Reading Ordinance No. 2415, amending fees for various city services....

Ord. 2026-09-01-A. • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100

Amending Fiscal Year 2026 Budget to Projections and FY27 Budget Approval

Consideration of and action on amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget to Projections and adoption of the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget....

Ord. 2026-09-01-A. (f59035) • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100

Amending Fiscal Year 2026 Budget to Projections and FY27 Budget Approval

Consideration of and action on amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget to Projections and adoption of the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget....

Ord. 2026-09-01-2026-441 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100

Contract Amendment with GMSTEK (dba X-1FBO)

Contract Amendment with GMSTEK (dba X-1FBO)...

Ordinance No.2414 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 76/100

Public Hearing and First Reading: Ordinance No.2414 - Park at Eldridge PID Assessment

Public Hearing and First Reading: Ordinance No.2414 - Park at Eldridge PID Assessment...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (26)

UNIFORM MAY • 2026-09-17

September 2026 City of Sugar Land Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 14,192 (19.0% of 74,698 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Councilmember, At-Large Position 2 (At-Large Position 2)

Rob Boettcher WINNER

100.0% (12,488 votes)

Councilmember, At-Large Position 1 (At-Large Position 1)

Jim Vonderhaar WINNER

100.0% (12,488 votes)

Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)

Sanjay Singhal WINNER

100.0% (12,488 votes)

Mayor (At-Large)

Carol McCutcheon WINNER

100.0% (12,488 votes)

Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)

Stewart Jacobson WINNER

100.0% (12,488 votes)

Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)

Suzanne Whatley WINNER

100.0% (12,488 votes)

Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)

Rick Miller WINNER

100.0% (12,488 votes)

SPECIAL BOND • 2024-11-05

City of Sugar Land 2024 November General & Bond Election

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Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds

Proposition D • BOND DEBTPASSED

Proposition D: Municipal Building

Authorized Debt: $40.5M

Certified ballot proposition to authorize $40,500,000 in bond obligations for Municipal Building....

Proposition A • BOND DEBTPASSED

Proposition A: Public Safety

Authorized Debt: $144.5M

Certified ballot proposition to authorize $144,500,000 in bond obligations for Public Safety....

Proposition B • BOND DEBTPASSED

Proposition B: Streets & Sidewalks

Authorized Debt: $118.0M

Certified ballot proposition to authorize $118,000,000 in bond obligations for Streets & Sidewalks....

Proposition E • BOND DEBTPASSED

Proposition E: Animal Shelter

Authorized Debt: $12.0M

Certified ballot proposition to authorize $12,000,000 in bond obligations for Animal Shelter....

Proposition C • BOND DEBTPASSED

Proposition C: Drainage

Authorized Debt: $35.0M

Certified ballot proposition to authorize $35,000,000 in bond obligations for Drainage....

UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 City of Sugar Land Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 11,205 (15.0% of 74,699 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Carol McCutcheon WINNER

67.0% (7,507 votes)

David C. Morales

33.0% (3,698 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 7, 2022 City-School-MUD Election — City of Sugar Land

Voter Turnout: 7,906 (10.6% of 74,698 registered voters)

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Candidate Races

Mayor CITY OF SUGAR LAND

Joe R. Zimmerman WINNER

100.0% (6,915 votes)

Council Member At Large, Position 1 CITY OF SUGAR LAND (Position 1)

William Ferguson WINNER

82.6% (5,808 votes)

Larry Lobue

17.4% (1,226 votes)

Council Member At Large, Position 2 CITY OF SUGAR LAND (Position 2)

Jennifer Lane WINNER

50.3% (3,975 votes)

Farha Ahmed

34.2% (2,701 votes)

Scott Schultz

15.6% (1,230 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 City of Sugar Land Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 13,446 (18.0% of 74,699 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Carol McCutcheon WINNER

62.0% (8,337 votes)

Rebecca A. Thornton

38.0% (5,109 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 City of Sugar Land Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 14,940 (20.0% of 74,699 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Carol McCutcheon WINNER

62.0% (9,263 votes)

Thomas W. Callahan

38.0% (5,677 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 City of Sugar Land Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 17,928 (24.0% of 74,699 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Carol McCutcheon WINNER

61.0% (10,936 votes)

Michael R. Vance

39.0% (6,992 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 City of Sugar Land Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 10,458 (14.0% of 74,699 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Carol McCutcheon WINNER

63.0% (6,589 votes)

Sarah L. Henderson

37.0% (3,869 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 City of Sugar Land Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 23,157 (31.0% of 74,699 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Carol McCutcheon WINNER

66.0% (15,284 votes)

Thomas W. Callahan

34.0% (7,873 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 City of Sugar Land Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 14,193 (19.0% of 74,699 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Carol McCutcheon WINNER

58.0% (8,232 votes)

Sarah L. Henderson

42.0% (5,961 votes)

Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds

Proposition A • BOND DEBTFAILED

City of Sugar Land 2016 Capital Infrastructure & Facility Improvement Bond Proposition

Authorized Debt: $64.3M (+28.50/yr per $100k)

Authorizes City of Sugar Land to issue $64,300,000 in general obligation bond debt repaid through ad valorem property tax collections....

UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 City of Sugar Land Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 20,169 (27.0% of 74,699 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Carol McCutcheon WINNER

56.0% (11,295 votes)

Jennifer M. Garza

44.0% (8,874 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 City of Sugar Land Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 18,675 (25.0% of 74,699 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Carol McCutcheon WINNER

71.0% (13,259 votes)

Thomas W. Callahan

29.0% (5,416 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 City of Sugar Land Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 21,663 (29.0% of 74,699 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Carol McCutcheon WINNER

54.0% (11,698 votes)

Jennifer M. Garza

46.0% (9,965 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 City of Sugar Land Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 11,205 (15.0% of 74,699 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Carol McCutcheon WINNER

59.0% (6,611 votes)

David C. Morales

41.0% (4,594 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 City of Sugar Land Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 19,422 (26.0% of 74,699 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Carol McCutcheon WINNER

65.0% (12,624 votes)

Rebecca A. Thornton

35.0% (6,798 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 City of Sugar Land Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 16,434 (22.0% of 74,699 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Carol McCutcheon WINNER

57.0% (9,367 votes)

Thomas W. Callahan

43.0% (7,067 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 City of Sugar Land Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 17,181 (23.0% of 74,699 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Carol McCutcheon WINNER

69.0% (11,855 votes)

Rebecca A. Thornton

31.0% (5,326 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 City of Sugar Land Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 11,952 (16.0% of 74,699 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Carol McCutcheon WINNER

70.0% (8,366 votes)

Jennifer M. Garza

30.0% (3,586 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 City of Sugar Land Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 22,410 (30.0% of 74,699 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Carol McCutcheon WINNER

69.0% (15,463 votes)

Rebecca A. Thornton

31.0% (6,947 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 City of Sugar Land Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 20,169 (27.0% of 74,699 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Carol McCutcheon WINNER

70.0% (14,118 votes)

David C. Morales

30.0% (6,051 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 City of Sugar Land Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 12,699 (17.0% of 74,699 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Carol McCutcheon WINNER

61.0% (7,746 votes)

Jennifer M. Garza

39.0% (4,953 votes)

Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds

Proposition A • BOND DEBTFAILED

City of Sugar Land 2005 Capital Infrastructure & Facility Improvement Bond Proposition

Authorized Debt: $44.9M (+28.50/yr per $100k)

Authorizes City of Sugar Land to issue $44,900,000 in general obligation bond debt repaid through ad valorem property tax collections....

UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 City of Sugar Land Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 14,940 (20.0% of 74,699 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Carol McCutcheon WINNER

57.0% (8,516 votes)

David C. Morales

43.0% (6,424 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 City of Sugar Land Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 12,699 (17.0% of 74,699 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Carol McCutcheon WINNER

71.0% (9,016 votes)

Thomas W. Callahan

29.0% (3,683 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 City of Sugar Land Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 15,687 (21.0% of 74,699 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Carol McCutcheon WINNER

61.0% (9,569 votes)

Thomas W. Callahan

39.0% (6,118 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 City of Sugar Land Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 23,157 (31.0% of 74,699 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Carol McCutcheon WINNER

59.0% (13,663 votes)

Jennifer M. Garza

41.0% (9,494 votes)

UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 City of Sugar Land Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 22,410 (30.0% of 74,699 registered voters)

Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)

Carol McCutcheon WINNER

60.0% (13,446 votes)

Michael R. Vance

40.0% (8,964 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (392)

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2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Sugar Land City Council Regular Meeting

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1: Call to Order and Roll Call 2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing 3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting 4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants 8: Adjourn 6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition 7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings 5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders

2026-09-24 • REGULAR SESSION

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

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7 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

Parsed Docket Items:

I.: Attention II.: Call to Order III.: Public Comment IV.: Minutes A.: August 27, 2026 Minutes V.: Subdivision Plat VI.: Reports A.: Planning and Zoning Commission Liaison Report B.: City Staff Report VII.: Adjournment A.: Ryehill Section Five Final Plat

2026-09-24 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Sugar Land Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

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Verbatim meeting docket from City of Sugar Land City Council.

Parsed Docket Items:

I.: Attention II.: Call to Order III.: Public Comment A.: August 27, 2026 Minutes B.: City Staff Report VII.: Adjournment

2026-09-22 • WORKSHOP SESSION

City Council Workshop Meeting

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6 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

Parsed Docket Items:

I.: Attention II.: Call to Order III.: Public Comment IV.: Workshop A.: CMU2509 Imperial Char House Preservation Construction Workshop B.: Update on Mister Car Wash Well Application and Policy Direction on Historic Use C.: Sugar Land Community Champion Award for Community Expo 2027 V.: Closed Executive Session A.: Executive Session is: 551.071 Consultation with Attorney VI.: Adjournment

2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Sugar Land City Council Workshop Meeting

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Verbatim meeting docket from City of Sugar Land City Council.

Parsed Docket Items:

I.: Attention II.: Call to Order III.: Public Comment A.: CMU2509 Imperial Char House Preservation Construction Workshop B.: Update on Mister Car Wash Well Application and Policy Direction on Historic Use C.: Sugar Land Community Champion Award for Community Expo 2027 VI.: Adjournment

2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Sugar Land City Council - September 22, 2026

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Parsed Docket Items:

Item-1: Attention Item-2: Call to Order Item-3: Public Comment Item-4: Workshop 2026-461: CMU2509 Imperial Char House Preservation Construction Workshop 2026-513: Update on Mister Car Wash Well Application and Policy Direction on Historic Use 2026-535: Sugar Land Community Champion Award for Community Expo 2027 Item-8: Closed Executive Session 2026-460: Executive Session is: 551.071 Consultation with Attorney Item-10: Adjournment

2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION

Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 4 Meeting

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9 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

Parsed Docket Items:

I.: Attention II.: Call to Order III.: Public Comment IV.: Minutes A.: December 15, 2025 meeting minutes V.: Orientation A.: TIRZ 4 Board Orientation VI.: Election of Officers A.: TIRZ 4 Election of Officers VII.: Annual Ethics Training A.: TIRZ 4 Annual Ethics Training VIII.: Budget A.: TIRZ#4 FY27 Budget IX.: Adjournment

2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Sugar Land Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 4 Meeting

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Verbatim meeting docket from City of Sugar Land City Council.

Parsed Docket Items:

I.: Attention II.: Call to Order III.: Public Comment A.: December 15, 2025 meeting minutes IX.: Adjournment

2026-09-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Upcoming Event (Possible Quorum) (9/14/2026-9/18/2026)

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18 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

Parsed Docket Items:

I.: Attention II.: Call to Order III.: Invocation IV.: Pledges of Allegiance V.: Recognition VI.: Public Comment VII.: Canvass Election VIII.: Consent Agenda A.: Minutes IX.: Donations X.: Public Hearings XI.: Appointments XII.: Contracts and Agreements XIII.: Ordinances and Resolutions XIV.: Workshop XV.: City Council and City Manager Reports XVI.: Other XVII.: Closed Executive Session XVIII.: Adjournment

2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION

Sugar Land 4B Corporation Meeting

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7 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

Parsed Docket Items:

I.: Attention II.: Call to Order III.: Public Comment IV.: Minutes A.: August 26, 2026 Minutes V.: Public Hearings A.: Funding Resolution No. SL4B-R-26-07 in the amount of $1,800,000.00 for CPK2504 - Eldridge Park Improvements Construction.VI.: Director’s Report A.: Director's Report VII.: Adjournment

2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Sugar Land Sugar Land 4B Corporation Meeting

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Verbatim meeting docket from City of Sugar Land City Council.

Parsed Docket Items:

I.: Attention II.: Call to Order III.: Public Comment A.: August 26, 2026 Minutes VII.: Adjournment

2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION

City Council Meeting

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11 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

Parsed Docket Items:

I.: Attention II.: Call to Order III.: Invocation IV.: Pledges of Allegiance V.: Recognition A.: Recognition for receiving the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award VI.: Public Comment VII.: Consent Agenda A.: Minutes B.: Interlocal Cooperation Contract with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).C.: OpenGov Open Data Portal Contract D.: Traffic Signal Rehabilitation (CTR2502)E.: Resolution No. 26-37 Designated TexPool Representatives F.: Resolution No. 26-40 Designated Investment Officers G.: Second Reading OF O RDINANCE n O. 2412 - d ESIGNATION OF R EINVESTMENT Z ONE N O. 2026-01 H.: 2nd Reading - Park at Eldridge PID Assessment I.: 2nd Reading - Fee Ordinance J.: Amendment to Contract with City of Sugar Land and the Sugar Land Legacy Foundation K.: Contract Change Order with AvFuel Corporation in the amount of $2,750,000.00.VIII.: Budget IX.: Property Tax B.: Ratification of Property Tax X.: City Council and City Manager Reports XI.: Adjournment A.: Adoption of Tax Rate, Tax Ass essor & Collector Direction A.: Adoption of FY27 Budget, 5-Yr CIP, and Compensation Plan

2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Sugar Land City Council Meeting

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Verbatim meeting docket from City of Sugar Land City Council.

Parsed Docket Items:

I.: Attention II.: Call to Order III.: Invocation IV.: Pledges of Allegiance VI.: Public Comment B.: Interlocal Cooperation Contract with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).C.: OpenGov Open Data Portal Contract D.: Traffic Signal Rehabilitation (CTR2502)E.: Resolution No. 26-37 Designated TexPool Representatives F.: Resolution No. 26-40 Designated Investment Officers G.: Second Reading OF ORDINANCE nO. 2412 - dESIGNATION OF <span styl H.: <span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-deco J.: Amendment to Contract with City of Sugar Land and the Sugar Land Legacy Foundation K.: Contract Change Order with AvFuel Corporation in the amount of $2,750,000.00.X.: City Council and City Manager Reports XI.: Adjournment A.: <em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; outline: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: italic; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 14px; line-height: inherit; font-family: san

2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Sugar Land City Council - September 15, 2026

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Parsed Docket Items:

Item-1: Attention Item-2: Call to Order Item-3: Invocation Item-4: Pledges of Allegiance Item-5: Recognition 2026-383: Recognition for receiving the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award Item-7: Public Comment Item-8: Consent Agenda 2026-354: Minutes 2026-439: Interlocal Cooperation Contract with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).2026-453: OpenGov Open Data Portal Contract 2026-469: Traffic Signal Rehabilitation (CTR2502)2026-501: Resolution No. 26-37 Designated TexPool Representatives 2026-502: Resolution No. 26-40 Designated Investment Officers 2026-384: 2nd Reading - Park at Eldridge PID Assessment Item-20: Budget Item-22: Property Tax 2026-452: Ratification of Property Tax Item-25: City Council and City Manager Reports Item-26: Adjournment 2026-386: Adoption of FY27 Budget, 5-Yr CIP, and Compensation Plan 2026-510: Amendment to Contract with City of Sugar Land and the Sugar Land Legacy Foundation 2026-517: Contract Change Order with AvFuel Corporation in the amount of $2,750,000.00.2026-526: Second Reading OF ORDINANCE nO. 2412 - dESIGNATION OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 2026-01 2026-385: 2nd Reading - Fee Ordinance 2026-387: Adoption of Tax Rate, Tax Assessor & Collector Direction

2026-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Sugar Land Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - CANCELED

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Verbatim meeting docket from City of Sugar Land City Council.

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5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates 1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance 2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters 3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses 4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements 8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations 9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session 10: Adjournment 6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation 7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls

2026-09-10 • WORKSHOP SESSION

City Council Budget Workshop

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5 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

Parsed Docket Items:

I.: Attention II.: Call to Order III.: Public Comment IV.: Budget V.: Adjournment A.: Review of and discussion on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program 2027-2031.

2026-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Sugar Land City Council Budget Workshop

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Verbatim meeting docket from City of Sugar Land City Council.

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II.: Call to Order I.: Attention III.: Public Comment V.: Adjournment A.: Review of and discussion on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program 2027-2031.

2026-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Sugar Land City Council - September 10, 2026

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Parsed Docket Items:

Item-1: Attention Item-2: Call to Order Item-3: Public Comment Item-4: Budget 2026-515: Review of and discussion on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program 2027-2031.Item-6: Adjournment

2026-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION

Building Standards Commission Meeting

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6 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

Parsed Docket Items:

I.: Attention II.: Call to Order III.: Public Comment IV.: Minutes A.: July 8, 2026 Minutes V.: Public Hearings VI.: Adjournment A.: Compliance Hearing on 13405 Southwest Fwy, following the Commission's July 8, 2026 Order.

2026-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Sugar Land Building Standards Commission Meeting

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Verbatim meeting docket from City of Sugar Land City Council.

Parsed Docket Items:

I.: Attention II.: Call to Order III.: Public Comment A.: July 8, 2026 Minutes VI.: Adjournment

2026-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION

Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 3 Meeting

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9 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

Parsed Docket Items:

I.: Attention II.: Call to Order III.: Public Comment IV.: Minutes A.: December 10, 2025 Minutes V.: Orientation A.: Orientation VI.: Election of Officers A.: Election of Officers VII.: Annual Ethics Training A.: Annual Ethics Training VIII.: Budget A.: FY26 Budget Amendment & FY27 Budget Approval IX.: Adjournment

2026-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Sugar Land Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 3 Meeting

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Verbatim meeting docket from City of Sugar Land City Council.

Parsed Docket Items:

I.: Attention II.: Call to Order III.: Public Comment A.: December 10, 2025 Minutes IX.: Adjournment

2026-09-08 • SPECIAL SESSION

City Council Special Meeting

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6 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.

Parsed Docket Items:

I.: Attention II.: Call to Order III.: Public Comment IV.: Ordinances and Resolutions A.: Resolution No. 26-38 - Grant Acceptance from Policy Lab/Houston Endowment V.: Public Hearings A.: Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Rate VI.: Adjournment

2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Sugar Land City Council Special Meeting

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Verbatim meeting docket from City of Sugar Land City Council.

Parsed Docket Items:

I.: Attention II.: Call to Order III.: Public Comment A.: Resolution No. 26-38 - Grant Acceptance from Policy Lab/Houston Endowment VI.: Adjournment

2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION

City of Sugar Land City Council - September 08, 2026

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Parsed Docket Items:

Item-1: Attention Item-2: Call to Order Item-3: Public Comment Item-4: Ordinances and Resolutions 2026-482: Resolution No. 26-38 - Grant Acceptance from Policy Lab/Houston Endowment Item-6: Public Hearings Item-8: Adjournment 2026-407: Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Rate