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CITY • Wharton County, TX
City of Wharton
Population / Scale
8,776
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.40787
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$10.6M
+2.6% YoY • +19.0% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +0.5 pts
1Y: +1.4 pts • 10Y: -0.5 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -3.7 pts
78.7 (B) → 75 (B)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+2.6% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.6%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+19.0% (5Y)
10Y: +42.3% • Since '00: +158.7%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0112
FY 22: $0.4191 → FY 27: $0.4079
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 78.7 (B)'10: 76.7 (B)'17: 75.5 (B)'22: 74.5 (B)'27: 75 (B)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $4.1M'10: $5.9M'17: $7.5M'22: $8.9M'27: $10.6M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Wharton Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Wharton Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Wharton Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/wharton/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTICH Last Codified Supplement: 2026-09-01
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.6% YoYFreedom Score: 75 (B)• Adopted Aug 27, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Wharton
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($10,612,381) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.407870 per $100 valuation: $0.096410 M&O + $0.311460 I&S) for City of Wharton. Source: Wharton County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$10.6M
General Fund
$4.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.7M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$1,209
Public Safety: $2.4M (23%)
0Public Works: $2.6M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $0.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.40787 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+4.8% YoYFreedom Score: 73.6 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Wharton
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($10,342,444) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.424110 per $100 valuation) for City of Wharton.
Total Appropriation
$10.3M
General Fund
$4.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.6M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$1,178
Public Safety: $2.4M (23%)
0Public Works: $2.5M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $0.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.42411 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.0% YoYFreedom Score: 73.9 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Wharton
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($9,866,184) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.436630 per $100 valuation) for City of Wharton.
Total Appropriation
$9.9M
General Fund
$4.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.5M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$1,124
Public Safety: $2.2M (23%)
0Public Works: $2.4M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $0.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.43663 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 74.1 (B)• Adopted Aug 29, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Wharton
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Wharton (Wharton County) totaling $9,583,471. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4176 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$9.6M
General Fund
$4.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.4M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$1,092
Public Safety: $2.2M (23%)
0Public Works: $2.3M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $0.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.41761 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 74.3 (B)• Adopted Aug 29, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Wharton
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Wharton (Wharton County) totaling $9,266,555. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4176 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$9.3M
General Fund
$4.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.4M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$1,056
Public Safety: $2.1M (23%)
0Public Works: $2.2M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $0.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.41761 / $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$10.61M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $1,209Tax Rate: $0.40787Freedom: 75 (B)
Official PDFFY 2026$10.34M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.6MPer Capita: $1,178Tax Rate: $0.42411Freedom: 73.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2025$9.87M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.4MPer Capita: $1,124Tax Rate: $0.43663Freedom: 73.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2024$9.58M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $1,092Tax Rate: $0.41761Freedom: 74.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2023$9.27M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $1,056Tax Rate: $0.41761Freedom: 74.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2022$8.92M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MPer Capita: $1,016Tax Rate: $0.41912Freedom: 74.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2021$8.62M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $982Tax Rate: $0.427922Freedom: 74.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2020$8.32M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $948Tax Rate: $0.435625Freedom: 74.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2019$8.07M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $919Tax Rate: $0.437368Freedom: 75 (B)
Official PDFFY 2018$7.75M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MPer Capita: $883Tax Rate: $0.442179Freedom: 75.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2017$7.46M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $850Tax Rate: $0.443063Freedom: 75.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2016$7.19M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $819Tax Rate: $0.443063Freedom: 75.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2015$6.95M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $792Tax Rate: $0.441734Freedom: 75.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$6.71M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $764Tax Rate: $0.441292Freedom: 76 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$6.50M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $741Tax Rate: $0.444381Freedom: 76.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$6.30M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $718Tax Rate: $0.444381Freedom: 76.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$6.06M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $690Tax Rate: $0.44838Freedom: 76.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$5.85M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $667Tax Rate: $0.450174Freedom: 76.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$5.63M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $642Tax Rate: $0.448373Freedom: 77 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$5.42M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $618Tax Rate: $0.447925Freedom: 77.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$5.24M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $597Tax Rate: $0.446133Freedom: 77.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$5.03M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $573Tax Rate: $0.447025Freedom: 77.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$4.86M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $554Tax Rate: $0.449707Freedom: 77.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$4.68M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $534Tax Rate: $0.453305Freedom: 78.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$4.55M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $519Tax Rate: $0.450585Freedom: 78.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$4.43M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $504Tax Rate: $0.453739Freedom: 78.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$4.26M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $485Tax Rate: $0.455554Freedom: 78.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$4.10M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $467Tax Rate: $0.459654Freedom: 78.7 (B)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Chapter 82 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 82 - TRAFFIC (City of Wharton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Wharton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 82 - TRAFFIC....
Chapter 78 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Chapter 78 - TAXICABS (City of Wharton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Wharton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 78 - TAXICABS....
Chapter 70 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 70 - STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WAYS (City of Wharton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Wharton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 70 - STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WAYS....
Chapter 14 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 14 - ANIMALS AND FOWL (City of Wharton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Wharton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 14 - ANIMALS AND FOWL....
Chapter 42 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Chapter 42 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES, TAXES AND REGULATIONS (City of Wharton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Wharton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 42 - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES, TAXES AND REGULATIONS....
Chapter 46 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 46 - OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (City of Wharton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Wharton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 46 - OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS....
Chapter 74 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Chapter 74 - TAXATION (City of Wharton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Wharton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 74 - TAXATION....
Chapter 34 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 34 - HEALTH AND SANITATION (City of Wharton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Wharton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 34 - HEALTH AND SANITATION....
APPENDIX B • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
APPENDIX B - DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (City of Wharton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Wharton Code of Ordinances: APPENDIX B - DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS....
Chapter 66 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 66 - SIGNS AND ADVERTISING (City of Wharton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Wharton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 66 - SIGNS AND ADVERTISING....
Chapter 62 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 62 - POLICE (City of Wharton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Wharton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 62 - POLICE....
Chapter 58 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 58 - PERSONNEL (City of Wharton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Wharton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 58 - PERSONNEL....
Chapter 54 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 54 - PARKS AND RECREATION (City of Wharton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Wharton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 54 - PARKS AND RECREATION....
Chapter 50 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 50 - OIL AND GAS WELLS (City of Wharton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Wharton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 50 - OIL AND GAS WELLS....
Chapter 38 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 38 - MANUFACTURED HOUSING, MOBILE HOMES AND TRAVEL TRAILERS AND PARKS (City of Wharton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Wharton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 38 - MANUFACTURED HOUSING, MOBILE HOMES AND TRAVEL TRAILERS AND PARKS....
Chapter 27 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 27 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (City of Wharton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Wharton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 27 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES....
Chapter 26 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 26 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (City of Wharton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Wharton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 26 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT....
Chapter 22 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 22 - ELECTIONS (City of Wharton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Wharton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 22 - ELECTIONS....
Chapter 6 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 6 - AIRCRAFT AND AIRPORTS (City of Wharton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Wharton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 6 - AIRCRAFT AND AIRPORTS....
Chapter 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION (City of Wharton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Wharton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION....
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Wharton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Wharton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
Chapter 10 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 10 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND RESTRICTED SMOKING MATERIALS (City of Wharton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Wharton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 10 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND RESTRICTED SMOKING MATERIALS....
Chapter 30 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 30 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION (City of Wharton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Wharton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 30 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION....
Chapter 18 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 18 - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION (City of Wharton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Wharton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 18 - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION....
Chapter 86 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 86 - UTILITIES AND SERVICES (City of Wharton Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Wharton Code of Ordinances: Chapter 86 - UTILITIES AND SERVICES....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Wharton Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 1,133 (19.0% of 5,967 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 4
Greg Hippel WINNER
100.0% (997 votes)Mayor
Tim Barker WINNER
100.0% (997 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Terry Freese WINNER
100.0% (997 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Russell Machann WINNER
100.0% (997 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Amber Barbee WINNER
100.0% (997 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Burnell Neal WINNER
100.0% (997 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Wharton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,432 (24.0% of 5,968 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Barker WINNER
66.0% (945 votes)Michael R. Vance
34.0% (487 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Wharton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 835 (14.0% of 5,968 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Barker WINNER
54.0% (451 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (384 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Wharton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 835 (14.0% of 5,968 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Barker WINNER
65.0% (543 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (292 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Wharton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,015 (17.0% of 5,968 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Barker WINNER
63.0% (639 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (376 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Wharton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,731 (29.0% of 5,968 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Barker WINNER
64.0% (1,108 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (623 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Wharton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,790 (30.0% of 5,968 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Barker WINNER
64.0% (1,146 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (644 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Wharton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,432 (24.0% of 5,968 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Barker WINNER
59.0% (845 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (587 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Wharton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 835 (14.0% of 5,968 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Barker WINNER
58.0% (484 votes)David C. Morales
42.0% (351 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Wharton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 955 (16.0% of 5,968 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Barker WINNER
61.0% (583 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (372 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Wharton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,850 (31.0% of 5,968 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Barker WINNER
71.0% (1,314 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (536 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Wharton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,492 (25.0% of 5,968 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Barker WINNER
67.0% (1,000 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (492 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Wharton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,611 (27.0% of 5,968 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Barker WINNER
60.0% (967 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (644 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Wharton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,134 (19.0% of 5,968 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Barker WINNER
60.0% (680 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (454 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Wharton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,731 (29.0% of 5,968 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Barker WINNER
71.0% (1,229 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (502 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Wharton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,313 (22.0% of 5,968 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Barker WINNER
63.0% (827 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (486 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Wharton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 895 (15.0% of 5,968 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Barker WINNER
54.0% (483 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (412 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Wharton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,731 (29.0% of 5,968 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Barker WINNER
66.0% (1,142 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (589 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Wharton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,194 (20.0% of 5,968 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Barker WINNER
56.0% (669 votes)Michael R. Vance
44.0% (525 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Wharton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,253 (21.0% of 5,968 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Barker WINNER
72.0% (902 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (351 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Wharton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,552 (26.0% of 5,968 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Barker WINNER
69.0% (1,071 votes)David C. Morales
31.0% (481 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Wharton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 895 (15.0% of 5,968 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Barker WINNER
54.0% (483 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (412 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Wharton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 895 (15.0% of 5,968 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Barker WINNER
54.0% (483 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (412 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Wharton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 955 (16.0% of 5,968 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Barker WINNER
61.0% (583 votes)Michael R. Vance
39.0% (372 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Wharton Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,790 (30.0% of 5,968 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Tim Barker WINNER
58.0% (1,038 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (752 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (343)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wharton 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-09-30 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wharton City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-08-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wharton 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: Adjourn7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-07-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wharton City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-06-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wharton 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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-05-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wharton City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders1: 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 Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2026-04-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wharton 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-03-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wharton 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-02-27 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wharton City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-01-25 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wharton 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-12-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wharton 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 Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-11-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wharton 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-10-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wharton 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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wharton 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-09-12 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wharton City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wharton City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-07-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wharton 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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-06-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wharton City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-05-30 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wharton City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts1: 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 Acquisition2025-04-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wharton 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-03-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wharton City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-02-25 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wharton 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wharton 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: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wharton 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Wharton 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 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 Savings