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CITY • Smith County, TX
City of Whitehouse
Population / Scale
9,970
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.792891
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$12.9M
+5.1% YoY • +29.0% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +0.1 pts
1Y: +1.3 pts • 10Y: -1.4 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -6.1 pts
58.3 (D) → 52.2 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+5.1% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.6%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+29.0% (5Y)
10Y: +63.5% • Since '00: +239.1%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
0.0000
FY 22: $0.7929 → FY 27: $0.7929
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 58.3 (D)'10: 55.5 (D)'17: 53.6 (D)'22: 52.1 (D)'27: 52.2 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $3.8M'10: $5.8M'17: $7.9M'22: $10.0M'27: $12.9M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Whitehouse Home Rule Charter
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Whitehouse Home Rule Charter hosted on Franklin Legal / General Code (eCode360).
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Whitehouse Home Rule Charter Source Repository: https://ecode360.com/39999151#39999151 Last Codified Supplement: 2025-06-01
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+5.1% YoYFreedom Score: 52.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 22, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Whitehouse
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($12,918,084) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.792891 per $100 valuation) for City of Whitehouse. Source: Adopted FY 2027 Tax Rate Ordinance (City of Whitehouse).
Total Appropriation
$12.9M
General Fund
$6.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.6M
Capital Projects
$0.7M
Per Capita
$1,296
Public Safety: $3.3M (25%)
0Public Works: $3.2M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.792891 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+6.8% YoYFreedom Score: 50.9 (D)• Adopted Sep 22, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2026-18) — City of Whitehouse
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($12,291,231) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.717855 per $100 valuation) for City of Whitehouse.
Total Appropriation
$12.3M
General Fund
$6.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.5M
Capital Projects
$0.7M
Per Capita
$1,233
Public Safety: $3.1M (25%)
0Public Works: $3.1M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.717855 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.5% YoYFreedom Score: 51.3 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Whitehouse
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($11,509,984) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.717855 per $100 valuation) for City of Whitehouse.
Total Appropriation
$11.5M
General Fund
$5.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.4M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$1,154
Public Safety: $2.9M (25%)
0Public Works: $2.9M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.717855 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.6% YoYFreedom Score: 51.6 (D)• Adopted Sep 14, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Whitehouse
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Whitehouse (Smith County) totaling $11,014,339. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7179 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$11.0M
General Fund
$5.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.3M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$1,105
Public Safety: $2.8M (25%)
0Public Works: $2.8M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.717855 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.2% YoYFreedom Score: 51.8 (D)• Adopted Sep 14, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Whitehouse
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Whitehouse (Smith County) totaling $10,433,209. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7729 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$10.4M
General Fund
$5.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.1M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$1,046
Public Safety: $2.6M (25%)
0Public Works: $2.6M (25%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $0.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.772891 / $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$12.92M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.4MPer Capita: $1,296Tax Rate: $0.792891Freedom: 52.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$12.29M(+6.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.1MPer Capita: $1,233Tax Rate: $0.717855Freedom: 50.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$11.51M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.7MPer Capita: $1,154Tax Rate: $0.717855Freedom: 51.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$11.01M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.5MPer Capita: $1,105Tax Rate: $0.717855Freedom: 51.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$10.43M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.2MPer Capita: $1,046Tax Rate: $0.772891Freedom: 51.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$10.02M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.0MPer Capita: $1,005Tax Rate: $0.792891Freedom: 52.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$9.48M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $951Tax Rate: $0.800027Freedom: 52.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$9.11M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $914Tax Rate: $0.805627Freedom: 52.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$8.67M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $870Tax Rate: $0.817711Freedom: 53 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$8.25M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $828Tax Rate: $0.829159Freedom: 53.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$7.90M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $792Tax Rate: $0.832476Freedom: 53.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$7.59M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $761Tax Rate: $0.839968Freedom: 53.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$7.29M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $731Tax Rate: $0.837448Freedom: 54.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$6.91M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MPer Capita: $693Tax Rate: $0.844148Freedom: 54.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$6.65M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $667Tax Rate: $0.847525Freedom: 54.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$6.37M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $639Tax Rate: $0.855153Freedom: 55 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$6.06M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $608Tax Rate: $0.852588Freedom: 55.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$5.84M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $586Tax Rate: $0.859409Freedom: 55.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$5.60M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $562Tax Rate: $0.85769Freedom: 55.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$5.38M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $539Tax Rate: $0.865409Freedom: 56.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$5.15M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $516Tax Rate: $0.868005Freedom: 56.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$4.89M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $490Tax Rate: $0.871477Freedom: 56.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$4.69M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $470Tax Rate: $0.876706Freedom: 57 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$4.52M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $453Tax Rate: $0.880213Freedom: 57.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$4.35M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $436Tax Rate: $0.874932Freedom: 57.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$4.13M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $415Tax Rate: $0.876682Freedom: 57.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$3.96M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $397Tax Rate: $0.881065Freedom: 58.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$3.81M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $382Tax Rate: $0.888114Freedom: 58.3 (D)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 2026-23 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
8. Discussion, consideration and action on Ordinance 26-0922-03 authorizing the
collection of the City’s municipal sales and use tax on residential natural gas and electricity and amending Chapter 31, "Finance and Taxation", of the code of ...
Ord. 2026-17 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
2. Discussion, consideration and action on Ordinance 26-0922-01 – Adopting the
Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027. [Leslie Black] Report #26-092 - Pdf 92 - 171...
Ord. 2026-19 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
4. Discussion, consideration and action on Ordinance 26-0922-02 – Adopting the
Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate and the Interest & Sinking Fund Rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. [Leslie Black] Report #26-091 - Pdf 174 - 177...
Ord. 2026-30 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
J. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION ITEMS / ORDINANCES
Enacted by City of Whitehouse in City Council - Sep 22 2026 on 2026-09-22 (Roll-Call Vote: 6-0). / RESOLUTIONS / PUBLIC HEARINGS...
Ord. 2026-22 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
7. Discussion, consideration and action of Ordinance 26-0922-05 - 2026-2027 193 - 199
Water, Wastewater and Garbage Rates. [Jennifer Stuth] Report #26-102 - Pdf...
Ord. 2026-18 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
3. Public Hearing on the proposed 2026 - 2027 Property Tax Rate of $0.792891
per $100 of valuation. [Leslie Black] Report #26-090 - Pdf 172 - 173...
Ord. 2026-15 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
G. OTHER ACTION ITEMS /ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS / PUBLIC HEARINGS
G. OTHER ACTION ITEMS /ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS / PUBLIC HEARINGS...
Ord. 2026-21 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
6. Discussion, consideration and action of Ordinance 26-0922-06 - FY 2025-2026
Budget Amendments. [Jennifer Stuth] Report #26-103 - Pdf 179 - 192...
Ord. 2026-38 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
G. OTHER ACTION ITEMS /ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS / PUBLIC HEARINGS
G. OTHER ACTION ITEMS /ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS / PUBLIC HEARINGS...
Ord. 2026-18 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
J. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION ITEMS / ORDINANCES
Enacted by City of Whitehouse in City Council - Aug 24 2026 on 2026-08-24 (Roll-Call Vote: 6-0). / RESOLUTIONS / PUBLIC HEARINGS...
Ord. 2026-22 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
1. Discussion, consideration and provide direction on the FY 26-27 budget and tax rate.
Mayor Wansley introduced the item and background on the budget process. City Manager Leslie Black presented the 2026/2027 budget proposals and tax rate informat...
Ord. 2026-30 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
2. Budget & Tax Rate meetings
Enacted by City of Whitehouse in City Council - Aug 24 2026 on 2026-08-24 (Roll-Call Vote: 6-0). 2. Budget & Tax Rate meetings...
Ord. 2026-35 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
2. Discussion, consideration and action on Ordinance 26-0810-01 – Calling and Ordering
the Election of Mayor, Council Place 2 and Council Place 4. [Stephanie Nichols]...
Ord. 2026-21 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
B. OTHER ACTION ITEMS /ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS / PUBLIC HEARINGS
B. OTHER ACTION ITEMS /ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS / PUBLIC HEARINGS...
Ord. 2026-11 • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 62/100
3. Public hearing, discussion, consideration and action on a rezoning request for
Hagan Oaks subdivision at 600 block Hagan Rd. – Tract 56 & 57 a 2 +/- acre of land in the E. Brown survey A-87 Smith County, Texas from Residential Medium Densi...
Ord. 2026-8 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
G. OTHER ACTION ITEMS /ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS / PUBLIC HEARINGS
G. OTHER ACTION ITEMS /ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS / PUBLIC HEARINGS...
Ord. 2026-10 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
2. Set proposed 2026 - 2027 tax rate, take a record vote and setting of the public
hearing date. [Leslie Black] Report #26-096 - Pdf 103 - 104...
Ord. 2026-08-10-35 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
3. Discussion, consideration and action on Amendment No. 1 to the Initial Project Order
(IPO) between the City of Whitehouse and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc [TJ Henderson] Public Works Director TJ Henderson presented information on the amendmen...
Ord. 2026-8 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
2. Discussion, consideration and action on Ordinance 26-0810-01 – Calling and
Ordering the Election of Mayor, Council Place 2 and Council Place 4. [Stephanie Nichols] Report #26-084 - Pdf 8 - 13...
Ord. 2026-13 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
2. Set proposed 2026 - 2027 tax rate, take a record vote and setting of the public
hearing date. [Leslie Black] Report #26-088 - Pdf 36 - 48...
Ord. 2026-32 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
G. OTHER ACTION ITEMS /ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS / PUBLIC HEARINGS
G. OTHER ACTION ITEMS /ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS / PUBLIC HEARINGS...
Ord. 2026-11 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
G. OTHER ACTION ITEMS /ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS / PUBLIC HEARINGS
G. OTHER ACTION ITEMS /ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS / PUBLIC HEARINGS...
Ord. 2026-33 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
1. Public Hearing, Discussion, consideration, and action on Ordinance 26-0728-01 High-
Risk Commercial Use amending the City of Whitehouse Combined Zoning Ordinance by establishing regulations governing High-Risk Commercial Uses, including Vape Sh...
Ord. 2026-17 • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 45/100
J. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION ITEMS / ORDINANCES
Enacted by City of Whitehouse in City Council - Aug 10 2026 on 2026-08-10 (Roll-Call Vote: 6-0). / RESOLUTIONS / PUBLIC HEARINGS...
Ord. 2026-26 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
2. Budget & Tax Rate meetings - Aug 7, 10 and 24
2. Budget & Tax Rate meetings - Aug 7, 10 and 24...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-11-17
November 2025 City of Whitehouse Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 1,288 (19.0% of 6,779 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 4
Michael G. Lowe WINNER
100.0% (1,133 votes)Mayor
James Wansley WINNER
100.0% (1,133 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Matt Lazarine WINNER
100.0% (1,133 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Zack Briscoe WINNER
100.0% (1,133 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Dr. John Chambers WINNER
100.0% (1,133 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Froncel Burns WINNER
100.0% (1,133 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Whitehouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,153 (17.0% of 6,780 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Wansley WINNER
59.0% (680 votes)David C. Morales
41.0% (473 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Whitehouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 949 (14.0% of 6,780 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Wansley WINNER
70.0% (664 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (285 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Whitehouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 949 (14.0% of 6,780 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Wansley WINNER
62.0% (588 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (361 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Whitehouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,424 (21.0% of 6,780 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Wansley WINNER
72.0% (1,025 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (399 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Whitehouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,492 (22.0% of 6,780 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Wansley WINNER
61.0% (910 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (582 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Whitehouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,559 (23.0% of 6,780 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Wansley WINNER
57.0% (889 votes)Michael R. Vance
43.0% (670 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Whitehouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,017 (15.0% of 6,780 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Wansley WINNER
67.0% (681 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (336 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Whitehouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,153 (17.0% of 6,780 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Wansley WINNER
67.0% (773 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (380 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Whitehouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,424 (21.0% of 6,780 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Wansley WINNER
72.0% (1,025 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (399 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Whitehouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,034 (30.0% of 6,780 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Wansley WINNER
72.0% (1,464 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (570 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Whitehouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,966 (29.0% of 6,780 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Wansley WINNER
62.0% (1,219 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (747 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Whitehouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,492 (22.0% of 6,780 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Wansley WINNER
64.0% (955 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (537 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Whitehouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 949 (14.0% of 6,780 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Wansley WINNER
68.0% (645 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (304 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Whitehouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,763 (26.0% of 6,780 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Wansley WINNER
71.0% (1,252 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (511 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Whitehouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,356 (20.0% of 6,780 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Wansley WINNER
61.0% (827 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (529 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Whitehouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,627 (24.0% of 6,780 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Wansley WINNER
71.0% (1,155 votes)Michael R. Vance
29.0% (472 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Whitehouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,220 (18.0% of 6,780 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Wansley WINNER
62.0% (756 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (464 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Whitehouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,559 (23.0% of 6,780 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Wansley WINNER
68.0% (1,060 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (499 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Whitehouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,356 (20.0% of 6,780 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Wansley WINNER
66.0% (895 votes)David C. Morales
34.0% (461 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Whitehouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,763 (26.0% of 6,780 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Wansley WINNER
69.0% (1,216 votes)David C. Morales
31.0% (547 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Whitehouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,153 (17.0% of 6,780 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Wansley WINNER
66.0% (761 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (392 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Whitehouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,017 (15.0% of 6,780 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Wansley WINNER
55.0% (559 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
45.0% (458 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Whitehouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,153 (17.0% of 6,780 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Wansley WINNER
65.0% (749 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (404 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Whitehouse Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,017 (15.0% of 6,780 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
James Wansley WINNER
71.0% (722 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (295 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (324)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City Council Gathering Notice - Oct 01 2026
2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION
City Council - Sep 22 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
24: 9. Discussion, consideration and action on the Request for Qualifications (RFQ)1: A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL2: B. PRAYER3: C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES AND TO THE TEXAS4: D. PRESENTATIONS5: 1. Presentation of Letter of Recognition for Lieutenant Jordan Hicks.6: 2. Eagle Scout project presentation by Issac Russell.7: 3. National Night Out 2026 Proclamation8: E. COMMUNITY INTEREST9: 1. Hagan Road Water Main Break10: F. CONSENT AGENDA11: 1. Approval of minutes of the City Council meeting on August 24, 2026.12: 2. Approval of the Smith County 911 2026-2027 Operating Budget.13: 3. Discussion, consideration and action on items related to the November 3,14: 4. Discussion, consideration and action on an interlocal agreement with the16: 1. Public hearing, discussion, consideration and action regarding the structure20: 5. Discussion, consideration and action to ratify the property tax revenue25: 10. Discussion, consideration and action authorizing the City Manager to negotiate26: 11. Consider future agenda items27: H. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS28: 1. Receive reports from Staff29: I. EXECUTIVE SESSION31: K. ADJOURN15: G. OTHER ACTION ITEMS /ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS / PUBLIC HEARINGS17: 2. Discussion, consideration and action on Ordinance 26-0922-01 – Adopting the18: 3. Public Hearing on the proposed 2026 - 2027 Property Tax Rate of $0.79289119: 4. Discussion, consideration and action on Ordinance 26-0922-02 – Adopting the21: 6. Discussion, consideration and action of Ordinance 26-0922-06 - FY 2025-202622: 7. Discussion, consideration and action of Ordinance 26-0922-05 - 2026-2027 193 - 19923: 8. Discussion, consideration and action on Ordinance 26-0922-03 authorizing the30: J. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION ITEMS / ORDINANCES2026-08-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City Council - Aug 24 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL2: B. PRAYER3: C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES AND TO THE TEXAS4: D. PRESENTATIONS5: E. COMMUNITY INTEREST6: F. CONSENT AGENDA7: 1. Approval of minutes of the City Council meeting on August 7, 2026 and August9: 1. Continuation of Public Hearing on the proposed 2026-2027 Budget. [Leslie12: 4. Discussion, consideration and action on awarding a bid for the Austin Bank13: 5. Discussion, consideration and action on the Request for Qualifications (RFQ)14: 6. Consider future agenda items15: H. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS16: 1. Receive reports from Staff17: I. EXECUTIVE SESSION19: K. ADJOURN20: A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL23: C. ADJOURN24: A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL25: B. PRAYER26: C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES AND TO THE TEXAS FLAG27: D. PRESENTATIONS28: E. COMMUNITY INTEREST29: 1. Election Filing is open for Places 2, 4 and Mayor through August 1731: 3. WISD First Day of School on Wednesday, August 1232: 4. ClimaVision Weather Radar33: F. CONSENT AGENDA34: 1. Approval of minutes of the City Council meeting on July 28, 2026.36: 3. Discussion, consideration and action on Resolution R26-0810-01 authorizing the City37: 4. Discussion, consideration and action on an addendum to the Tyler IT contract for the39: 1. Public Hearing on the proposed 2026-2027 Budget. [Leslie Black]10: 2. Set proposed 2026 - 2027 tax rate, take a record vote and setting of the public11: 3. Public hearing, discussion, consideration and action on a rezoning request for18: J. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION ITEMS / ORDINANCES21: B. OTHER ACTION ITEMS /ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS / PUBLIC HEARINGS22: 1. Discussion, consideration and provide direction on the FY 26-27 budget and tax rate.30: 2. Budget & Tax Rate meetings35: 2. Discussion, consideration and action on Ordinance 26-0810-01 – Calling and Ordering38: G. OTHER ACTION ITEMS /ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS / PUBLIC HEARINGS8: G. OTHER ACTION ITEMS /ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS / PUBLIC HEARINGS2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City Council Gathering Notice - Aug 18 2026
2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City Council - Aug 10 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
23: 1. Eagle Scout project presentation by Issac Russell.1: A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL2: B. PRAYER3: C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES AND TO THE TEXAS4: D. PRESENTATIONS5: E. COMMUNITY INTEREST6: F. CONSENT AGENDA7: 1. Approval of minutes of the City Council meeting on July 28, 2026.9: 3. Discussion, consideration and action on Resolution R26-0810-01 authorizing10: 4. Discussion, consideration and action on an addendum to the Tyler IT contract12: 1. Public Hearing on the proposed 2026-2027 Budget. [Leslie Black]14: 3. Consider future agenda items15: H. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS16: I. EXECUTIVE SESSION18: K. ADJOURN19: A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL20: B. PRAYER21: C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES AND TO THE TEXAS FLAG22: D. PRESENTATIONS24: E. COMMUNITY INTEREST25: 1. Election Filing - Jul 18 - Aug 17 - Packets Available27: 3. WISD First Day of School - Aug 1228: 4. ClimaVision Weather Radar update coming soon29: F. CONSENT AGENDA30: 1. Approval of minutes of the City Council meeting on June 23, 2026.31: 2. Quarterly Investment Report.36: 4. Discussion, consideration and action on a recommendation to the ETCOG nominating37: 5. Discussion, consideration and action on accepting funds from the Federal Bureau of38: 6. Discussion, consideration and provide direction on Fiscal Year 26/27 budget. [Leslie35: 3. Discussion, consideration and action on Amendment No. 1 to the Initial Project Order11: G. OTHER ACTION ITEMS /ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS / PUBLIC HEARINGS13: 2. Set proposed 2026 - 2027 tax rate, take a record vote and setting of the public17: J. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION ITEMS / ORDINANCES26: 2. Budget & Tax Rate meetings - Aug 7, 10 and 2432: G. OTHER ACTION ITEMS /ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS / PUBLIC HEARINGS33: 1. Public Hearing, Discussion, consideration, and action on Ordinance 26-0728-01 High-34: 2. Public Hearing, Discussion, consideration, and action on Specific Use Permit #26-07288: 2. Discussion, consideration and action on Ordinance 26-0810-01 – Calling and2026-07-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Whitehouse City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-06-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Whitehouse 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-05-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City Council Gathering Notice - May 07 2026
2026-04-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Whitehouse City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Joint Planning & Zoning and City Council - Mar 17 2026
2026-02-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Whitehouse City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-01-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Whitehouse City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-12-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Whitehouse City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-11-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Whitehouse City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-10-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Whitehouse City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Whitehouse City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Whitehouse City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-07-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Whitehouse 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-06-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Whitehouse City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Whitehouse 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: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Whitehouse 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: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Whitehouse City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates8: Adjourn1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Whitehouse 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Whitehouse City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
5: 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: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Whitehouse City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt