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CITY • Grayson County, TX
City of Van Alstyne
Population / Scale
7,220
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.553713
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$17.9M
+3.3% YoY • +19.1% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$75.19M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -3.4 pts
1Y: -2.5 pts • 10Y: -4.5 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -8.3 pts
50.8 (D) → 42.5 (F)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.3% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+19.1% (5Y)
10Y: +41.0% • Since '00: +150.1%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0100
FY 22: $0.5637 → FY 27: $0.5537
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 50.8 (D)'10: 48.6 (F)'17: 47 (F)'22: 45.9 (F)'27: 42.5 (F)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $7.2M'10: $10.0M'17: $12.7M'22: $15.1M'27: $17.9M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Van Alstyne Home Rule Charter (PART I - HOME RULE CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Van Alstyne Home Rule Charter (PART I - HOME RULE CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Van Alstyne Home Rule Charter (PART I - HOME RULE CHARTER) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/van_alstyne/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIHORUCH Last Codified Supplement: 2026-09-25
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.3% YoYFreedom Score: 42.5 (F)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Van Alstyne
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($17,918,595) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.553713 per $100 valuation: $0.371213 M&O + $0.182500 I&S) for City of Van Alstyne. Source: Grayson/Collin Appraisal District 2026 Tax Rate Roll.
Total Appropriation
$17.9M
General Fund
$7.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.2M
Capital Projects
$1.1M
Per Capita
$2,482
Public Safety: $4.0M (23%)
0Public Works: $3.9M (22%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.553713 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+5.4% YoYFreedom Score: 45 (F)• Adopted Aug 12, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 1087) — City of Van Alstyne
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($17,351,211) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.553713 per $100 valuation) for City of Van Alstyne.
Total Appropriation
$17.4M
General Fund
$7.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.1M
Capital Projects
$1.0M
Per Capita
$2,403
Public Safety: $3.9M (22%)
0Public Works: $3.8M (22%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.553713 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.6% YoYFreedom Score: 45.4 (F)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Van Alstyne
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($16,464,980) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.553713 per $100 valuation) for City of Van Alstyne.
Total Appropriation
$16.5M
General Fund
$7.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.1M
Capital Projects
$1.0M
Per Capita
$2,280
Public Safety: $3.6M (22%)
0Public Works: $3.5M (21%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.553713 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.3% YoYFreedom Score: 45.5 (F)• Adopted Sep 6, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Van Alstyne
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Van Alstyne (Collin County) totaling $16,043,048. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5537 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$16.0M
General Fund
$6.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.0M
Capital Projects
$1.0M
Per Capita
$2,222
Public Safety: $3.5M (22%)
0Public Works: $3.4M (21%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.553713 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 45.7 (F)• Adopted Sep 6, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Van Alstyne
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Van Alstyne (Collin County) totaling $15,536,556. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5637 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$15.5M
General Fund
$6.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.8M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$2,152
Public Safety: $3.4M (22%)
0Public Works: $3.3M (21%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.563713 / $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$17.92M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.9MPer Capita: $2,482Tax Rate: $0.553713Freedom: 42.5 (F)
Official PDFFY 2026$17.35M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.6MPer Capita: $2,403Tax Rate: $0.553713Freedom: 45 (F)
Official PDFFY 2025$16.46M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.1MPer Capita: $2,280Tax Rate: $0.553713Freedom: 45.4 (F)
Official PDFFY 2024$16.04M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.9MPer Capita: $2,222Tax Rate: $0.553713Freedom: 45.5 (F)
Official PDFFY 2023$15.54M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $2,152Tax Rate: $0.563713Freedom: 45.7 (F)
Official PDFFY 2022$15.05M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.5MPer Capita: $2,085Tax Rate: $0.563713Freedom: 45.9 (F)
Official PDFFY 2021$14.54M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.3MPer Capita: $2,014Tax Rate: $0.56935Freedom: 46.1 (F)
Official PDFFY 2020$14.10M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.1MPer Capita: $1,952Tax Rate: $0.57789Freedom: 46.3 (F)
Official PDFFY 2019$13.64M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.9MPer Capita: $1,889Tax Rate: $0.58598Freedom: 46.5 (F)
Official PDFFY 2018$13.11M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $1,816Tax Rate: $0.590668Freedom: 46.8 (F)
Official PDFFY 2017$12.71M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.5MPer Capita: $1,760Tax Rate: $0.594803Freedom: 47 (F)
Official PDFFY 2016$12.20M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.3MPer Capita: $1,690Tax Rate: $0.593613Freedom: 47.3 (F)
Official PDFFY 2015$11.80M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $1,634Tax Rate: $0.595987Freedom: 47.5 (F)
Official PDFFY 2014$11.43M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $1,583Tax Rate: $0.598967Freedom: 47.7 (F)
Official PDFFY 2013$11.03M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $1,528Tax Rate: $0.598967Freedom: 48 (F)
Official PDFFY 2012$10.68M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.6MPer Capita: $1,479Tax Rate: $0.600165Freedom: 48.2 (F)
Official PDFFY 2011$10.27M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.4MPer Capita: $1,422Tax Rate: $0.604366Freedom: 48.5 (F)
Official PDFFY 2010$9.98M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $1,383Tax Rate: $0.609201Freedom: 48.6 (F)
Official PDFFY 2009$9.61M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $1,331Tax Rate: $0.605546Freedom: 48.9 (F)
Official PDFFY 2008$9.30M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MPer Capita: $1,288Tax Rate: $0.603729Freedom: 49.1 (F)
Official PDFFY 2007$8.96M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $1,241Tax Rate: $0.606144Freedom: 49.4 (F)
Official PDFFY 2006$8.60M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $1,191Tax Rate: $0.608569Freedom: 49.7 (F)
Official PDFFY 2005$8.35M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $1,157Tax Rate: $0.604918Freedom: 49.9 (F)
Official PDFFY 2004$8.05M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $1,115Tax Rate: $0.601288Freedom: 50.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$7.78M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $1,078Tax Rate: $0.605497Freedom: 50.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$7.57M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $1,049Tax Rate: $0.610946Freedom: 50.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$7.37M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $1,020Tax Rate: $0.615834Freedom: 50.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$7.16M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $992Tax Rate: $0.618297Freedom: 50.8 (D)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Chapter 46 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Chapter 46 - ZONING (City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances: Chapter 46 - ZONING....
Chapter 34 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 34 - SOLID WASTE (City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances: Chapter 34 - SOLID WASTE....
Chapter 40 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Chapter 40 - TAXATION (City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances: Chapter 40 - TAXATION....
Chapter 44 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 44 - UTILITIES (City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances: Chapter 44 - UTILITIES....
Chapter 42 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 42 - TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES (City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances: Chapter 42 - TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES....
Chapter 26 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 26 - NUISANCES (City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances: Chapter 26 - NUISANCES....
Chapter 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION (City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances: Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION....
Chapter 20 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 20 - HEALTH AND PUBLIC WELFARE (City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances: Chapter 20 - HEALTH AND PUBLIC WELFARE....
Chapter 32 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 32 - SIGNS AND OTHER ADVERTISING (City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances: Chapter 32 - SIGNS AND OTHER ADVERTISING....
Chapter 36 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 36 - STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES (City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances: Chapter 36 - STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES....
Chapter 6 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 6 - ANIMALS (City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances: Chapter 6 - ANIMALS....
Chapter 28 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 28 - OFFENSES (City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances: Chapter 28 - OFFENSES....
Chapter 30 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 30 - PARKS AND RECREATION (City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances: Chapter 30 - PARKS AND RECREATION....
Chapter 10 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 10 - BUSINESSES (City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances: Chapter 10 - BUSINESSES....
CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF VAN ALSTYNE, TEXAS • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF VAN ALSTYNE, TEXAS (City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances: CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF VAN ALSTYNE, TEXAS....
Chapter 22 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 22 - HUMAN RELATIONS AND SOCIAL SERVICES (City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances: Chapter 22 - HUMAN RELATIONS AND SOCIAL SERVICES....
Chapter 4 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 4 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances: Chapter 4 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES....
Chapter 14 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 14 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES (City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances: Chapter 14 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES....
Chapter 12 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 12 - COURTS AND JAILS (City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances: Chapter 12 - COURTS AND JAILS....
Chapter 18 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 18 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION (City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances: Chapter 18 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION....
Chapter 8 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 8 - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION (City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances: Chapter 8 - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION....
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances: Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
Chapter 24 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 24 - LAW ENFORCEMENT (City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances: Chapter 24 - LAW ENFORCEMENT....
Chapter 16 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 16 - ENVIRONMENT (City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances: Chapter 16 - ENVIRONMENT....
Chapter 38 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Chapter 38 - SUBDIVISIONS AND LAND DEVELOPMENT (City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Van Alstyne Code of Ordinances: Chapter 38 - SUBDIVISIONS AND LAND DEVELOPMENT....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2026-05-12
May 2026 City of Van Alstyne Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 932 (19.0% of 4,909 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 2
Marla E. Butler WINNER
100.0% (820 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Dusty Williams WINNER
100.0% (820 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Ryan T. Neal WINNER
100.0% (820 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Lee Thomas WINNER
100.0% (820 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Katrina Arsenault WINNER
100.0% (820 votes)Mayor
Jim Atchison WINNER
100.0% (820 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Van Alstyne Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,473 (30.0% of 4,910 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jim Atchison WINNER
69.0% (1,016 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (457 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Van Alstyne Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 933 (19.0% of 4,910 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jim Atchison WINNER
70.0% (653 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (280 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Van Alstyne Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,473 (30.0% of 4,910 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jim Atchison WINNER
63.0% (928 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
37.0% (545 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Van Alstyne Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,178 (24.0% of 4,910 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jim Atchison WINNER
66.0% (777 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (401 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Van Alstyne Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 982 (20.0% of 4,910 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jim Atchison WINNER
54.0% (530 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (452 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Van Alstyne Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,276 (26.0% of 4,910 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jim Atchison WINNER
64.0% (817 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (459 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Van Alstyne Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 687 (14.0% of 4,910 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jim Atchison WINNER
59.0% (405 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (282 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Van Alstyne Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 736 (15.0% of 4,910 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jim Atchison WINNER
63.0% (464 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
37.0% (272 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Van Alstyne Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,522 (31.0% of 4,910 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jim Atchison WINNER
55.0% (837 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (685 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Van Alstyne Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,375 (28.0% of 4,910 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jim Atchison WINNER
68.0% (935 votes)David C. Morales
32.0% (440 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Van Alstyne Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,326 (27.0% of 4,910 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jim Atchison WINNER
55.0% (729 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (597 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Van Alstyne Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,375 (28.0% of 4,910 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jim Atchison WINNER
55.0% (756 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (619 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Van Alstyne Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,522 (31.0% of 4,910 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jim Atchison WINNER
59.0% (898 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (624 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Van Alstyne Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,375 (28.0% of 4,910 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jim Atchison WINNER
58.0% (798 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (577 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Van Alstyne Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,178 (24.0% of 4,910 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jim Atchison WINNER
68.0% (801 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (377 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Van Alstyne Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 884 (18.0% of 4,910 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jim Atchison WINNER
67.0% (592 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (292 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Van Alstyne Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,276 (26.0% of 4,910 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jim Atchison WINNER
58.0% (740 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (536 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Van Alstyne Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 835 (17.0% of 4,910 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jim Atchison WINNER
57.0% (476 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (359 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Van Alstyne Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 884 (18.0% of 4,910 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jim Atchison WINNER
70.0% (619 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (265 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Van Alstyne Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,080 (22.0% of 4,910 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jim Atchison WINNER
70.0% (756 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (324 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Van Alstyne Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 884 (18.0% of 4,910 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jim Atchison WINNER
62.0% (548 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (336 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Van Alstyne Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 687 (14.0% of 4,910 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jim Atchison WINNER
72.0% (495 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (192 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Van Alstyne Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,522 (31.0% of 4,910 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jim Atchison WINNER
55.0% (837 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (685 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Van Alstyne Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,227 (25.0% of 4,910 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jim Atchison WINNER
63.0% (773 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (454 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van Alstyne 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: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van Alstyne City Council Regular Meeting
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2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van Alstyne City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van Alstyne City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van Alstyne City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van Alstyne City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van Alstyne City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van Alstyne City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van Alstyne City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van Alstyne City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van Alstyne City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van Alstyne City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van Alstyne City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van Alstyne City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van Alstyne City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van Alstyne City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van Alstyne City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van Alstyne 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 Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van Alstyne 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van Alstyne 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van Alstyne 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van Alstyne 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: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van Alstyne 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: Adjourn7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van Alstyne City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Van Alstyne 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 Restrictions5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings