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CITY • Kaufman County, TX
City of Terrell
Population / Scale
22,977
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.7642
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$73.9M
+4.7% YoY • +23.1% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$157.45M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -2.1 pts
1Y: -0.8 pts • 10Y: -3.8 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -9.7 pts
53.3 (D) → 43.6 (F)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+4.7% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+23.1% (5Y)
10Y: +54.8% • Since '00: +227.8%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
0.0000
FY 22: $0.7642 → FY 27: $0.7642
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 53.3 (D)'10: 49.8 (F)'17: 47.4 (F)'22: 45.7 (F)'27: 43.6 (F)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $22.5M'10: $35.3M'17: $47.7M'22: $60.0M'27: $73.9M
Elected & Governing Officials (5)
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Terrell Home Rule Charter (CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Terrell Home Rule Charter (CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Terrell Home Rule Charter (CHARTER) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/terrell/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH Last Codified Supplement: 2026-08-21
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+4.7% YoYFreedom Score: 43.6 (F)• Adopted Sep 1, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Terrell
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($73,895,082) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.764200 per $100 valuation: $0.571304 M&O + $0.192896 I&S) for City of Terrell. Source: Kaufman County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$73.9M
General Fund
$41.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$11.0M
Capital Projects
$4.3M
Per Capita
$3,216
Public Safety: $21.5M (29%)
0Public Works: $18.8M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $3.8M
Administration: $7.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7642 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.3% YoYFreedom Score: 44.4 (F)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Terrell
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($70,611,641) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.764200 per $100 valuation) for City of Terrell.
Total Appropriation
$70.6M
General Fund
$40.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$10.7M
Capital Projects
$4.1M
Per Capita
$3,073
Public Safety: $20.4M (29%)
0Public Works: $18.0M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $3.6M
Administration: $7.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7642 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 44.6 (F)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Terrell
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($68,374,891) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.764200 per $100 valuation) for City of Terrell.
Total Appropriation
$68.4M
General Fund
$38.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$10.7M
Capital Projects
$4.0M
Per Capita
$2,976
Public Safety: $19.8M (29%)
0Public Works: $17.2M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $3.5M
Administration: $7.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7642 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.9% YoYFreedom Score: 44.9 (F)• Adopted Sep 12, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Terrell
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Terrell (Kaufman County) totaling $65,909,862. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7642 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$65.9M
General Fund
$37.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$10.3M
Capital Projects
$3.8M
Per Capita
$2,869
Public Safety: $19.1M (29%)
0Public Works: $16.6M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $3.4M
Administration: $6.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7642 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.7% YoYFreedom Score: 45.3 (F)• Adopted Sep 12, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Terrell
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Terrell (Kaufman County) totaling $62,837,126. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7642 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$62.8M
General Fund
$35.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$9.8M
Capital Projects
$3.6M
Per Capita
$2,735
Public Safety: $18.2M (29%)
0Public Works: $15.8M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $3.2M
Administration: $6.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7642 / $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$73.90M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $41.9MPer Capita: $3,216Tax Rate: $0.7642Freedom: 43.6 (F)
Official PDFFY 2026$70.61M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $40.1MPer Capita: $3,073Tax Rate: $0.7642Freedom: 44.4 (F)
Official PDFFY 2025$68.37M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $38.8MPer Capita: $2,976Tax Rate: $0.7642Freedom: 44.6 (F)
Official PDFFY 2024$65.91M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $37.4MPer Capita: $2,869Tax Rate: $0.7642Freedom: 44.9 (F)
Official PDFFY 2023$62.84M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $35.7MPer Capita: $2,735Tax Rate: $0.7642Freedom: 45.3 (F)
Official PDFFY 2022$60.01M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $34.1MPer Capita: $2,612Tax Rate: $0.7642Freedom: 45.7 (F)
Official PDFFY 2021$57.59M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $32.7MPer Capita: $2,507Tax Rate: $0.767257Freedom: 46 (F)
Official PDFFY 2020$55.14M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $31.3MPer Capita: $2,400Tax Rate: $0.776464Freedom: 46.3 (F)
Official PDFFY 2019$52.24M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $29.7MPer Capita: $2,274Tax Rate: $0.785005Freedom: 46.7 (F)
Official PDFFY 2018$50.17M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $28.5MPer Capita: $2,183Tax Rate: $0.788145Freedom: 47 (F)
Official PDFFY 2017$47.73M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $27.1MPer Capita: $2,077Tax Rate: $0.795238Freedom: 47.4 (F)
Official PDFFY 2016$45.83M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $26.0MPer Capita: $1,994Tax Rate: $0.791262Freedom: 47.7 (F)
Official PDFFY 2015$43.69M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.8MPer Capita: $1,902Tax Rate: $0.789679Freedom: 48.1 (F)
Official PDFFY 2014$42.18M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.9MPer Capita: $1,836Tax Rate: $0.795996Freedom: 48.4 (F)
Official PDFFY 2013$40.47M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.0MPer Capita: $1,761Tax Rate: $0.798384Freedom: 48.7 (F)
Official PDFFY 2012$38.56M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.9MPer Capita: $1,678Tax Rate: $0.799981Freedom: 49.1 (F)
Official PDFFY 2011$37.11M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.1MPer Capita: $1,615Tax Rate: $0.801581Freedom: 49.4 (F)
Official PDFFY 2010$35.35M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.1MPer Capita: $1,538Tax Rate: $0.800779Freedom: 49.8 (F)
Official PDFFY 2009$33.59M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.1MPer Capita: $1,462Tax Rate: $0.807986Freedom: 50.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$32.44M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.4MPer Capita: $1,412Tax Rate: $0.804754Freedom: 50.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$30.82M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.5MPer Capita: $1,341Tax Rate: $0.799925Freedom: 50.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$29.56M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.8MPer Capita: $1,286Tax Rate: $0.804725Freedom: 51.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$28.41M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.1MPer Capita: $1,236Tax Rate: $0.802311Freedom: 51.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$26.98M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.3MPer Capita: $1,174Tax Rate: $0.806323Freedom: 51.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$25.79M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.6MPer Capita: $1,123Tax Rate: $0.805517Freedom: 52.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$24.46M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.9MPer Capita: $1,065Tax Rate: $0.8031Freedom: 52.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$23.42M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.3MPer Capita: $1,019Tax Rate: $0.801494Freedom: 53 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$22.54M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.8MPer Capita: $981Tax Rate: $0.801494Freedom: 53.3 (D)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 3199 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 3199: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, TEXAS AMENDING APPENDIX 1, FEE SCHEDULE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; ADOPTING THE FY 2027 FEE SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2026; IDENTIFYING RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, TEXAS AMENDING APPENDIX 1, FEE SCHEDULE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; ADOPTING THE FY 2027 FEE SCHEDULE E...
Ord. 3186 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 3186: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, KAUFMAN COUNTY, TEXAS, AMENDING APPENDIX 2: ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, ARTICLE III: ZONING DISTRICTS, SECTION 30: LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI) DISTRICT, SECTION 30A: RESEARCH A
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, KAUFMAN COUNTY, TEXAS, AMENDING APPENDIX 2: ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, ARTICLE III: ZONING DISTRICTS, SECTION...
Ord. 3184 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 3184: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS, SECTION 15, PARK REGULATIONS, SUBSECTION 15(I), OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF TERRELL TO ESTABLISH OPERAT
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS, SECTION 15, PARK REGULATIONS, SUBSECTION 15(I), OF THE C...
Chapter 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION (City of Terrell Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Terrell Code of Ordinances: Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION....
Chapter 10 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Chapter 10 - SUBDIVISIONS (City of Terrell Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Terrell Code of Ordinances: Chapter 10 - SUBDIVISIONS....
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Terrell Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Terrell Code of Ordinances: Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
Ord. 1611 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Ordinance No. 1611 — Amending Code Sec. 11-55 (Chapter 11 - TRAFFIC REGULATIONS)
Enacted Ordinance No. 1611 adopted on , amending Code Sec. 11-55 (Chapter 11 - TRAFFIC REGULATIONS) () of the City of Terrell Code of Ordinances....
Chapter 3 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 3 - ANIMAL CONTROL (City of Terrell Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Terrell Code of Ordinances: Chapter 3 - ANIMAL CONTROL....
Ord. 1792 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 1792 — Amending Code Sec. 1-15 (o) (Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS)
Enacted Ordinance No. 1792 adopted on 9-1995, amending Code Sec. 1-15 (o) (Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS) (I) of the City of Terrell Code of Ordinances....
Chapter 12 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 12 - UTILITIES (City of Terrell Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Terrell Code of Ordinances: Chapter 12 - UTILITIES....
Chapter 7 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 7 - HEALTH AND SANITATION (City of Terrell Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Terrell Code of Ordinances: Chapter 7 - HEALTH AND SANITATION....
Chapter 6 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 6 - FIRE PROTECTION (City of Terrell Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Terrell Code of Ordinances: Chapter 6 - FIRE PROTECTION....
Chapter 14 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Chapter 14 - IMPACT FEES (City of Terrell Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Terrell Code of Ordinances: Chapter 14 - IMPACT FEES....
APPENDIX 1 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
APPENDIX 1 - FEE SCHEDULE (City of Terrell Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Terrell Code of Ordinances: APPENDIX 1 - FEE SCHEDULE....
Chapter 4 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 4 - BUILDING REGULATIONS (City of Terrell Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Terrell Code of Ordinances: Chapter 4 - BUILDING REGULATIONS....
Chapter 9 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 9 - PERSONNEL (City of Terrell Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Terrell Code of Ordinances: Chapter 9 - PERSONNEL....
Chapter 5 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 5 - BUSINESS REGULATIONS (City of Terrell Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Terrell Code of Ordinances: Chapter 5 - BUSINESS REGULATIONS....
Chapter 8 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 8 - OFFENSES AND NUISANCES (City of Terrell Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Terrell Code of Ordinances: Chapter 8 - OFFENSES AND NUISANCES....
Chapter 11 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 11 - TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (City of Terrell Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Terrell Code of Ordinances: Chapter 11 - TRAFFIC REGULATIONS....
APPENDIX 2 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
APPENDIX 2 - ZONING ORDINANCE (City of Terrell Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Terrell Code of Ordinances: APPENDIX 2 - ZONING ORDINANCE....
Ord. 3169 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 3169: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, TEXAS, AMENDING APPENDIX 2 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING USE REGULATIONS, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR CERTAIN USES, AND DEFINITIONS.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, TEXAS, AMENDING APPENDIX 2 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING USE REGULATIONS, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, SPECIAL REGULATIONS FO...
Ord. 3153 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 3153: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, TEXAS, AMENDING APPENDIX 1, FEE SCHEDULE, SECTION 2, LIBRARY FEES AND CHARGES OF THE REVISED CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDI
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, TEXAS, AMENDING APPENDIX 1, FEE SCHEDULE, SECTION 2, LIBRARY FEES AND CHARGES OF THE REVISED CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY...
Ord. 3147 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 3147: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, KAUFMAN COUNTY, TEXAS, AMENDING APPENDIX 1, FEE SCHEDULE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TERRELL BY UPDATING SECTION 27, “WATER SERVICE RATES AND CHARGES”, TO INSERT A PA
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, KAUFMAN COUNTY, TEXAS, AMENDING APPENDIX 1, FEE SCHEDULE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TERRELL BY UPDATING S...
Ord. 3126 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 3126: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, KAUFMAN COUNTY, TEXAS, AMENDING APPENDIX 1, FEE SCHEDULE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TERRELL BY UPDATING SECTION 26, PARAGRAPHS (1) THROUGH (9) WATER AND SEWER CONNEC
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, KAUFMAN COUNTY, TEXAS, AMENDING APPENDIX 1, FEE SCHEDULE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TERRELL BY UPDATING S...
Ord. 3152 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 3152: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 9, SECTION 9-9. CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION PLAN; (a) CLASSIFICATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS AND (b) CLASSIFICATION OF POLICE OFFICERS; 9-9 (a) (
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 9, SECTION 9-9. CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION PLAN; (a) CLASSIFICATION OF FIRE F...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (27)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 3, 2025, Joint Election — City of Terrell
Voter Turnout: 1,329 (8.5% of 15,624 registered voters)
Candidate Races
MAYOR City of Terrell
Rick Carmona WINNER
50.2% (667 votes)Patty Yocum
28.5% (379 votes)Troy Harwell
21.3% (283 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Terrell Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 2,968 (19.0% of 15,624 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 4
Stephanie Holmes-Thomas WINNER
100.0% (2,611 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Jorge Vargas WINNER
100.0% (2,611 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2024-05-04
May 4 2024, Joint Election — City of Terrell
Voter Turnout: 52 (0.3% of 15,624 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Council - District 2 City of Terrell (District 2)
Donna Renee Anderson WINNER
88.5% (46 votes)Grady Simpson
11.5% (6 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
MAY 6, 2023 JOINT ELECTION — City of Terrell
Voter Turnout: 339 (2.2% of 15,624 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Member of Council City of Terrell - District 5 (District 5)
Phil Robison WINNER
49.6% (168 votes)Andreia Reese
26.6% (90 votes)Clint Howie
23.9% (81 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
MAY 7, 2022 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT/JOINT ELECTION — City of Terrell
Voter Turnout: 943 (6.0% of 15,624 registered voters)
Candidate Races
MAYOR City of Terrell
E. Rick Carmona WINNER
75.6% (713 votes)Jay Elsibai
24.4% (230 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Terrell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,500 (16.0% of 15,624 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Carmona WINNER
60.0% (1,500 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (1,000 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Terrell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,750 (24.0% of 15,624 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Carmona WINNER
71.0% (2,663 votes)Michael R. Vance
29.0% (1,087 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Terrell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,531 (29.0% of 15,624 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Carmona WINNER
55.0% (2,492 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (2,039 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Terrell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,500 (16.0% of 15,624 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Carmona WINNER
72.0% (1,800 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (700 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Terrell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,281 (21.0% of 15,624 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Carmona WINNER
60.0% (1,969 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (1,312 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Terrell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,344 (15.0% of 15,624 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Carmona WINNER
70.0% (1,641 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
30.0% (703 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Terrell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,687 (30.0% of 15,624 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Carmona WINNER
67.0% (3,140 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (1,547 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Terrell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,500 (16.0% of 15,624 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Carmona WINNER
68.0% (1,700 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (800 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Terrell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,062 (26.0% of 15,624 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Carmona WINNER
65.0% (2,640 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
35.0% (1,422 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Terrell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,437 (22.0% of 15,624 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Carmona WINNER
65.0% (2,234 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (1,203 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Terrell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,125 (20.0% of 15,624 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Carmona WINNER
67.0% (2,094 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
33.0% (1,031 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Terrell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,687 (30.0% of 15,624 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Carmona WINNER
61.0% (2,859 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (1,828 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Terrell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,281 (21.0% of 15,624 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Carmona WINNER
64.0% (2,100 votes)Michael R. Vance
36.0% (1,181 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Terrell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,687 (30.0% of 15,624 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Carmona WINNER
64.0% (3,000 votes)David C. Morales
36.0% (1,687 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Terrell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,687 (30.0% of 15,624 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Carmona WINNER
71.0% (3,328 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (1,359 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Terrell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,656 (17.0% of 15,624 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Carmona WINNER
62.0% (1,647 votes)David C. Morales
38.0% (1,009 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Terrell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,062 (26.0% of 15,624 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Carmona WINNER
68.0% (2,762 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (1,300 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Terrell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,500 (16.0% of 15,624 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Carmona WINNER
54.0% (1,350 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (1,150 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Terrell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,344 (15.0% of 15,624 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Carmona WINNER
67.0% (1,570 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (774 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Terrell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,219 (27.0% of 15,624 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Carmona WINNER
64.0% (2,700 votes)David C. Morales
36.0% (1,519 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Terrell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,125 (20.0% of 15,624 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Carmona WINNER
64.0% (2,000 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (1,125 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Terrell Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,187 (14.0% of 15,624 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rick Carmona WINNER
54.0% (1,181 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
46.0% (1,006 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (347)
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City of Terrell 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-09-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Terrell 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: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-08-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Terrell 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-07-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Terrell 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 Acquisition5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-06-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Terrell 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-05-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Terrell City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-04-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Terrell 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-03-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Terrell City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-02-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Terrell City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-01-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Terrell City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-12-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Terrell 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-11-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Terrell 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-10-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Terrell 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: Adjourn6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Terrell 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Terrell 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 Orders6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-07-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Terrell 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2025-06-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Terrell 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: Adjourn6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Terrell City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: 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 Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Terrell City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
8: Adjourn1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-03-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Terrell City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments on agenda and non-agenda items3: Consent agenda: approve minutes of previous meetings4: Consent agenda: consider and approve routine purchase orders, contracts, and resolutions5: Public hearings and consideration of zoning cases, variances, and development ordinances6: Consider and take action on airport, street capital improvements, and drainage utility projects7: City Manager administrative updates and council announcements8: Adjourn2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Terrell 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 Expansion5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Terrell 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Terrell City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Terrell 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: Adjourn6: 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Terrell City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt