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CITY • Galveston County, TX
City of Texas City
Population / Scale
57,875
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.4700
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$120.9M
+3.9% YoY • +14.7% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$80.06M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -0.7 pts
1Y: -0.6 pts • 10Y: -1.3 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -2.4 pts
75 (B) → 72.6 (B)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.9% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.2%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+14.7% (5Y)
10Y: +37.0% • Since '00: +136.3%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0200
FY 22: $0.4900 → FY 27: $0.4700
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 75 (B)'10: 74.4 (B)'17: 73.9 (B)'22: 73.3 (B)'27: 72.6 (B)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $51.2M'10: $70.4M'17: $88.2M'22: $105.4M'27: $120.9M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
AG
Abel Garza, Jr.
Mayor (At-Large)
BT
Barbie Tucker
Commissioner, District 2 (District 2)
BG
Brian Goetschius
Commissioner, At-Large Place 5 (At-Large Place 5)
CS
Chris Sharp
Commissioner, District 3 (District 3)
DK
DeAndre' Knoxson
Commissioner, District 1 (District 1)
JD
Jason Delgado
Commissioner, District 4 (District 4)
WJ
Wade Johnson
Commissioner, At-Large Place 6 (At-Large Place 6)
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Texas City Home Rule Charter (CITY CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Texas City Home Rule Charter (CITY CHARTER) hosted on American Legal Publishing.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Texas City Home Rule Charter (CITY CHARTER) Source Repository: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/texascity/latest/texascity_tx/0-0-0-5 Last Codified Supplement: 2025-06-01
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 72.6 (B)• Adopted Sep 28, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Texas City
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($120,901,733) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.470000 per $100 valuation: $0.340119 M&O + $0.129881 I&S) for City of Texas City. Source: Galveston County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Rate Roll.
Total Appropriation
$120.9M
General Fund
$77.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$6.9M
Capital Projects
$6.8M
Per Capita
$2,089
Public Safety: $39.9M (33%)
0Public Works: $34.2M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $7.0M
Administration: $13.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4700 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED-1.6% YoYFreedom Score: 73.2 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Texas City
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($116,408,370) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.478433 per $100 valuation) for City of Texas City.
Total Appropriation
$116.4M
General Fund
$74.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$6.7M
Capital Projects
$6.5M
Per Capita
$2,011
Public Safety: $38.1M (33%)
0Public Works: $33.0M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $6.7M
Administration: $13.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.478433 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 72.9 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Texas City
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($118,270,374) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.488635 per $100 valuation) for City of Texas City.
Total Appropriation
$118.3M
General Fund
$77.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.4M
Capital Projects
$6.7M
Per Capita
$2,044
Public Safety: $39.7M (34%)
0Public Works: $33.6M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $7.0M
Administration: $14.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.488635 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 73 (B)• Adopted Sep 8, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Texas City
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Texas City (Chambers County) totaling $113,754,327. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4900 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$113.8M
General Fund
$74.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.2M
Capital Projects
$6.4M
Per Capita
$1,966
Public Safety: $38.1M (34%)
0Public Works: $32.3M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $6.7M
Administration: $13.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4900 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 73.2 (B)• Adopted Sep 8, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Texas City
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Texas City (Chambers County) totaling $109,526,600. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4900 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$109.5M
General Fund
$72.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.0M
Capital Projects
$6.2M
Per Capita
$1,892
Public Safety: $36.7M (34%)
0Public Works: $31.1M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $6.5M
Administration: $13.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4900 / $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$120.90M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $77.7MPer Capita: $2,089Tax Rate: $0.4700Freedom: 72.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2026$116.41M(-1.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $74.8MPer Capita: $2,011Tax Rate: $0.478433Freedom: 73.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2025$118.27M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $77.8MPer Capita: $2,044Tax Rate: $0.488635Freedom: 72.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2024$113.75M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $74.8MPer Capita: $1,966Tax Rate: $0.4900Freedom: 73 (B)
Official PDFFY 2023$109.53M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $72.0MPer Capita: $1,892Tax Rate: $0.4900Freedom: 73.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2022$105.45M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $69.3MPer Capita: $1,822Tax Rate: $0.4900Freedom: 73.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2021$101.83M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $67.0MPer Capita: $1,760Tax Rate: $0.49833Freedom: 73.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2020$98.61M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $64.8MPer Capita: $1,704Tax Rate: $0.500323Freedom: 73.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2019$95.29M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $62.7MPer Capita: $1,646Tax Rate: $0.508328Freedom: 73.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2018$91.70M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $60.3MPer Capita: $1,585Tax Rate: $0.517478Freedom: 73.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2017$88.23M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $58.0MPer Capita: $1,524Tax Rate: $0.520065Freedom: 73.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2016$85.20M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $56.0MPer Capita: $1,472Tax Rate: $0.518505Freedom: 74 (B)
Official PDFFY 2015$82.88M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $54.5MPer Capita: $1,432Tax Rate: $0.521616Freedom: 74 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$80.31M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $52.8MPer Capita: $1,388Tax Rate: $0.521094Freedom: 74 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$77.40M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $50.9MPer Capita: $1,337Tax Rate: $0.520573Freedom: 74.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$75.24M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $49.5MPer Capita: $1,300Tax Rate: $0.520052Freedom: 74.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$72.36M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $47.6MPer Capita: $1,250Tax Rate: $0.517452Freedom: 74.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$70.41M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $46.3MPer Capita: $1,217Tax Rate: $0.521592Freedom: 74.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$68.10M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $44.8MPer Capita: $1,177Tax Rate: $0.521592Freedom: 74.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$65.85M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $43.3MPer Capita: $1,138Tax Rate: $0.5242Freedom: 74.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$63.66M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $41.9MPer Capita: $1,100Tax Rate: $0.521055Freedom: 74.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$62.02M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $40.8MPer Capita: $1,072Tax Rate: $0.519492Freedom: 74.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$59.68M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $39.2MPer Capita: $1,031Tax Rate: $0.522609Freedom: 74.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$57.76M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $38.0MPer Capita: $998Tax Rate: $0.521041Freedom: 74.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$55.89M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $36.8MPer Capita: $966Tax Rate: $0.518436Freedom: 74.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$54.19M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $35.6MPer Capita: $936Tax Rate: $0.523102Freedom: 75 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$52.54M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $34.6MPer Capita: $908Tax Rate: $0.523625Freedom: 75 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$51.17M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $33.6MPer Capita: $884Tax Rate: $0.52729Freedom: 75 (B)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →TITLE VII • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
TITLE VII: TRAFFIC CODE (City of Texas City Code of Ordinances)
Codified title/chapter in the City of Texas City Code of Ordinances (American Legal Publishing repository): TITLE VII: TRAFFIC CODE....
TITLE XI • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
TITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS (City of Texas City Code of Ordinances)
Codified title/chapter in the City of Texas City Code of Ordinances (American Legal Publishing repository): TITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS....
TITLE I • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Texas City Code of Ordinances)
Codified title/chapter in the City of Texas City Code of Ordinances (American Legal Publishing repository): TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS....
TITLE IX • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
TITLE IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS (City of Texas City Code of Ordinances)
Codified title/chapter in the City of Texas City Code of Ordinances (American Legal Publishing repository): TITLE IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS....
TITLE III • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
TITLE III: ADMINISTRATION (City of Texas City Code of Ordinances)
Codified title/chapter in the City of Texas City Code of Ordinances (American Legal Publishing repository): TITLE III: ADMINISTRATION....
TITLE V • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
TITLE V: PUBLIC WORKS (City of Texas City Code of Ordinances)
Codified title/chapter in the City of Texas City Code of Ordinances (American Legal Publishing repository): TITLE V: PUBLIC WORKS....
TITLE XV • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
TITLE XV: LAND USAGE (City of Texas City Code of Ordinances)
Codified title/chapter in the City of Texas City Code of Ordinances (American Legal Publishing repository): TITLE XV: LAND USAGE....
TITLE XIII • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
TITLE XIII: GENERAL OFFENSES (City of Texas City Code of Ordinances)
Codified title/chapter in the City of Texas City Code of Ordinances (American Legal Publishing repository): TITLE XIII: GENERAL OFFENSES....
Ord. No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 20/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Texas City
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 20/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Texas City
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Texas City total...
Ord. No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 20/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Texas City
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 20/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Texas City
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Texas City total...
Ord. No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 20/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Texas City
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Texas City total...
Ord. No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 20/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Texas City
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 20/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Texas City
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 20/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Texas City
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Texas City total...
Ord. No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 20/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Texas City
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Texas City total...
Ord. No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 20/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Texas City
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 20/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Texas City
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Texas City total...
Ord. No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 20/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Texas City
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 20/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Texas City
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 20/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Texas City
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Texas City total...
Ord. No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 20/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Texas City
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Texas City total...
Ord. No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 20/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for City of Texas City
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Ord. No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 20/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — City of Texas City
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for City of Texas City total...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Texas City Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 7,477 (19.0% of 39,355 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, District 4 (District 4)
Jason Delgado WINNER
100.0% (6,579 votes)Commissioner, At-Large Place 6 (At-Large Place 6)
Wade Johnson WINNER
100.0% (6,579 votes)Commissioner, District 3 (District 3)
Chris Sharp WINNER
100.0% (6,579 votes)Commissioner, At-Large Place 5 (At-Large Place 5)
Brian Goetschius WINNER
100.0% (6,579 votes)Commissioner, District 1 (District 1)
DeAndre' Knoxson WINNER
100.0% (6,579 votes)Commissioner, District 2 (District 2)
Barbie Tucker WINNER
100.0% (6,579 votes)Mayor (At-Large)
Abel Garza, Jr. WINNER
100.0% (6,579 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Texas City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,510 (14.0% of 39,355 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Abel Garza, Jr. WINNER
59.0% (3,251 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (2,259 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Texas City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,265 (21.0% of 39,355 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Abel Garza, Jr. WINNER
59.0% (4,876 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (3,389 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Texas City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 10,626 (27.0% of 39,355 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Abel Garza, Jr. WINNER
64.0% (6,801 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (3,825 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Texas City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 12,200 (31.0% of 39,355 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Abel Garza, Jr. WINNER
61.0% (7,442 votes)Michael R. Vance
39.0% (4,758 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Texas City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 11,807 (30.0% of 39,355 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Abel Garza, Jr. WINNER
70.0% (8,265 votes)Michael R. Vance
30.0% (3,542 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Texas City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 10,626 (27.0% of 39,355 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Abel Garza, Jr. WINNER
65.0% (6,907 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (3,719 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Texas City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 10,232 (26.0% of 39,355 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Abel Garza, Jr. WINNER
54.0% (5,525 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (4,707 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Texas City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 12,200 (31.0% of 39,355 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Abel Garza, Jr. WINNER
65.0% (7,930 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (4,270 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Texas City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 11,807 (30.0% of 39,355 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Abel Garza, Jr. WINNER
60.0% (7,084 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (4,723 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Texas City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,084 (18.0% of 39,355 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Abel Garza, Jr. WINNER
57.0% (4,038 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (3,046 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Texas City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 11,413 (29.0% of 39,355 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Abel Garza, Jr. WINNER
57.0% (6,505 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (4,908 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Texas City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 12,200 (31.0% of 39,355 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Abel Garza, Jr. WINNER
55.0% (6,710 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (5,490 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Texas City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,297 (16.0% of 39,355 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Abel Garza, Jr. WINNER
72.0% (4,534 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (1,763 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Texas City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 10,626 (27.0% of 39,355 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Abel Garza, Jr. WINNER
72.0% (7,651 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (2,975 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Texas City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,297 (16.0% of 39,355 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Abel Garza, Jr. WINNER
69.0% (4,345 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (1,952 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Texas City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 10,626 (27.0% of 39,355 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Abel Garza, Jr. WINNER
67.0% (7,119 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (3,507 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Texas City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 11,413 (29.0% of 39,355 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Abel Garza, Jr. WINNER
60.0% (6,848 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (4,565 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Texas City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,690 (17.0% of 39,355 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Abel Garza, Jr. WINNER
64.0% (4,282 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (2,408 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Texas City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,084 (18.0% of 39,355 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Abel Garza, Jr. WINNER
64.0% (4,534 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (2,550 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Texas City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,297 (16.0% of 39,355 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Abel Garza, Jr. WINNER
71.0% (4,471 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (1,826 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Texas City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,084 (18.0% of 39,355 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Abel Garza, Jr. WINNER
67.0% (4,746 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (2,338 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Texas City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 10,626 (27.0% of 39,355 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Abel Garza, Jr. WINNER
69.0% (7,332 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (3,294 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Texas City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,477 (19.0% of 39,355 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Abel Garza, Jr. WINNER
69.0% (5,159 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (2,318 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Texas City Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,297 (16.0% of 39,355 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Abel Garza, Jr. WINNER
62.0% (3,904 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (2,393 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (530)
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City of Texas City City Commission Regular Meeting
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5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions6: Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy1: Call meeting to order, invocation, and roll call of Commissioners2: Public comments from registered citizens3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special called commission meetings4: Consent agenda: authorization of procurement bids, interlocal agreements, and routine resolutions7: Mayor and City Commissioners reports and community announcements8: Adjourn2026-10-13 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Texas City City Commission Regular Meeting
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6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition1: Call meeting to order, invocation, and roll call of Commissioners2: Public comments from registered citizens3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special called commission meetings4: Consent agenda: authorization of procurement bids, interlocal agreements, and routine resolutions7: Mayor and City Commissioners reports and community announcements8: Adjourn2026-10-12 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Texas City City Commission Regular Meeting
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5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption1: Call meeting to order, invocation, and roll call of Commissioners2: Public comments from registered citizens3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special called commission meetings4: Consent agenda: authorization of procurement bids, interlocal agreements, and routine resolutions7: Mayor and City Commissioners reports and community announcements8: Adjourn2026-10-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Texas City City Commission Regular Meeting
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5: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest1: Call meeting to order, invocation, and roll call of Commissioners2: Public comments from registered citizens3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special called commission meetings4: Consent agenda: authorization of procurement bids, interlocal agreements, and routine resolutions7: Mayor and City Commissioners reports and community announcements8: Adjourn2026-10-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Texas City City Commission Regular Meeting
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5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead1: Call meeting to order, invocation, and roll call of Commissioners2: Public comments from registered citizens3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special called commission meetings4: Consent agenda: authorization of procurement bids, interlocal agreements, and routine resolutions7: Mayor and City Commissioners reports and community announcements8: Adjourn2026-10-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Texas City City Commission Regular Meeting
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6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption5: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call meeting to order, invocation, and roll call of Commissioners2: Public comments from registered citizens3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special called commission meetings4: Consent agenda: authorization of procurement bids, interlocal agreements, and routine resolutions7: Mayor and City Commissioners reports and community announcements8: Adjourn2026-09-28 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Texas City City Commission Regular Meeting
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5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest1: Call meeting to order, invocation, and roll call of Commissioners2: Public comments from registered citizens3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special called commission meetings4: Consent agenda: authorization of procurement bids, interlocal agreements, and routine resolutions7: Mayor and City Commissioners reports and community announcements8: Adjourn2026-09-23 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Texas City City Commission Regular Meeting
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6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions1: Call meeting to order, invocation, and roll call of Commissioners2: Public comments from registered citizens3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special called commission meetings4: Consent agenda: authorization of procurement bids, interlocal agreements, and routine resolutions7: Mayor and City Commissioners reports and community announcements8: Adjourn2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Texas City City Commission Regular Meeting
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5: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees6: Resolution Approving Mid-Year General Fund Budget Amendment & Unbudgeted Spending Expansion1: Call meeting to order, invocation, and roll call of Commissioners2: Public comments from registered citizens3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special called commission meetings4: Consent agenda: authorization of procurement bids, interlocal agreements, and routine resolutions7: Mayor and City Commissioners reports and community announcements8: Adjourn2026-09-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Texas City City Commission Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions1: Call meeting to order, invocation, and roll call of Commissioners2: Public comments from registered citizens3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special called commission meetings4: Consent agenda: authorization of procurement bids, interlocal agreements, and routine resolutions7: Mayor and City Commissioners reports and community announcements8: Adjourn2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Texas City City Commission Regular Meeting
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5: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules6: Order Adopting Fee Schedule Increase for Permits, Inspections, and Utility Rates1: Call meeting to order, invocation, and roll call of Commissioners2: Public comments from registered citizens3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special called commission meetings4: Consent agenda: authorization of procurement bids, interlocal agreements, and routine resolutions7: Mayor and City Commissioners reports and community announcements8: Adjourn2026-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Texas City City Commission Regular Meeting
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6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions1: Call meeting to order, invocation, and roll call of Commissioners2: Public comments from registered citizens3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special called commission meetings4: Consent agenda: authorization of procurement bids, interlocal agreements, and routine resolutions7: Mayor and City Commissioners reports and community announcements8: Adjourn2026-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Texas City City Commission Regular Meeting
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6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions1: Call meeting to order, invocation, and roll call of Commissioners2: Public comments from registered citizens3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special called commission meetings4: Consent agenda: authorization of procurement bids, interlocal agreements, and routine resolutions7: Mayor and City Commissioners reports and community announcements8: Adjourn2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Texas City City Commission Regular Meeting
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6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead5: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call meeting to order, invocation, and roll call of Commissioners2: Public comments from registered citizens3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special called commission meetings4: Consent agenda: authorization of procurement bids, interlocal agreements, and routine resolutions7: Mayor and City Commissioners reports and community announcements8: Adjourn2026-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Texas City City Commission Regular Meeting
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5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption1: Call meeting to order, invocation, and roll call of Commissioners2: Public comments from registered citizens3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special called commission meetings4: Consent agenda: authorization of procurement bids, interlocal agreements, and routine resolutions7: Mayor and City Commissioners reports and community announcements8: Adjourn2026-09-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Texas City City Commission Regular Meeting
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5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy1: Call meeting to order, invocation, and roll call of Commissioners2: Public comments from registered citizens3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special called commission meetings4: Consent agenda: authorization of procurement bids, interlocal agreements, and routine resolutions7: Mayor and City Commissioners reports and community announcements8: Adjourn2026-08-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Texas City City Commission Regular Meeting
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6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition1: Call meeting to order, invocation, and roll call of Commissioners2: Public comments from registered citizens3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special called commission meetings4: Consent agenda: authorization of procurement bids, interlocal agreements, and routine resolutions7: Mayor and City Commissioners reports and community announcements8: Adjourn2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Texas City City Commission Regular Meeting
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5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption1: Call meeting to order, invocation, and roll call of Commissioners2: Public comments from registered citizens3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special called commission meetings4: Consent agenda: authorization of procurement bids, interlocal agreements, and routine resolutions7: Mayor and City Commissioners reports and community announcements8: Adjourn2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Texas City City Commission Regular Meeting
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6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions1: Call meeting to order, invocation, and roll call of Commissioners2: Public comments from registered citizens3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special called commission meetings4: Consent agenda: authorization of procurement bids, interlocal agreements, and routine resolutions7: Mayor and City Commissioners reports and community announcements8: Adjourn2026-08-12 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Texas City City Commission Regular Meeting
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6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call meeting to order, invocation, and roll call of Commissioners2: Public comments from registered citizens3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special called commission meetings4: Consent agenda: authorization of procurement bids, interlocal agreements, and routine resolutions7: Mayor and City Commissioners reports and community announcements8: Adjourn2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Texas City City Commission Regular Meeting
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5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates6: Order Adopting Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate Exceeding the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate1: Call meeting to order, invocation, and roll call of Commissioners2: Public comments from registered citizens3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special called commission meetings4: Consent agenda: authorization of procurement bids, interlocal agreements, and routine resolutions7: Mayor and City Commissioners reports and community announcements8: Adjourn2026-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Texas City City Commission Regular Meeting
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5: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy1: Call meeting to order, invocation, and roll call of Commissioners2: Public comments from registered citizens3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special called commission meetings4: Consent agenda: authorization of procurement bids, interlocal agreements, and routine resolutions7: Mayor and City Commissioners reports and community announcements8: Adjourn2026-08-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Texas City City Commission Regular Meeting
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6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead5: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules1: Call meeting to order, invocation, and roll call of Commissioners2: Public comments from registered citizens3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special called commission meetings4: Consent agenda: authorization of procurement bids, interlocal agreements, and routine resolutions7: Mayor and City Commissioners reports and community announcements8: Adjourn2026-07-30 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Texas City City Commission Regular Meeting
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6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call meeting to order, invocation, and roll call of Commissioners2: Public comments from registered citizens3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special called commission meetings4: Consent agenda: authorization of procurement bids, interlocal agreements, and routine resolutions7: Mayor and City Commissioners reports and community announcements8: Adjourn2026-07-29 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Texas City City Commission Regular Meeting
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6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest5: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call meeting to order, invocation, and roll call of Commissioners2: Public comments from registered citizens3: Review and approve minutes of prior regular and special called commission meetings4: Consent agenda: authorization of procurement bids, interlocal agreements, and routine resolutions7: Mayor and City Commissioners reports and community announcements8: Adjourn