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COUNTY • Cooke County, TX
Cooke County
Population / Scale
41,410
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.334493
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$40.4M
+4.1% YoY • +25.5% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0.77M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +0.6 pts
1Y: +0.8 pts • 10Y: +0.6 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▲ +0.2 pts
86.4 (A) → 86.6 (A)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+4.1% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.6%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+25.5% (5Y)
10Y: +46.7% • Since '00: +158.7%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0785
FY 22: $0.4130 → FY 27: $0.3345
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 86.4 (A)'10: 86.1 (A)'17: 86 (A)'22: 86 (A)'27: 86.6 (A)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $15.6M'10: $21.9M'17: $27.6M'22: $32.2M'27: $40.4M
Elected & Governing Officials (16)
AA
Adam Arendt
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
BA
Brandy Ann Carr
County Tax Assessor-Collector
CJ
Carroll Johnson
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
CO
Chuck Owen
Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
EJ
Edmund J. Zielinski
County Attorney
GH
Gary Hollowell
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
ghollowell@co.cooke.tx.us
JS
Jason Snuggs
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
jason.snuggs@co.cooke.tx.us
JH
Jody Henry
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
JO
John O. Roane
County Judge
John.Roane@co.cooke.tx.us
JW
John Warren
District Attorney
MA
Marci A. Gilbert
District Clerk
marci.gilbert@co.cooke.tx.us
MW
Mark Westbrook
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
mark.westbrook@co.cooke.tx.us
MP
Matt P. Sicking
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
PH
Pam Harrison
County Clerk
RS
Ray Sappington
County Sheriff
SW
Susan Wells
County Treasurer
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 86.6 (A)• Adopted Sep 22, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Cooke County
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($40,423,184) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.334493 per $100 valuation: $0.334493 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for Cooke County. Source: Cooke County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.
Total Appropriation
$40.4M
General Fund
$36.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$1.6M
Per Capita
$976
Public Safety: $19.8M (49%)
0Public Works: $2.9M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $1.5M
Administration: $8.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.334493 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+8.6% YoYFreedom Score: 85.8 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Cooke County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($38,816,193) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.335500 per $100 valuation) for Cooke County.
Total Appropriation
$38.8M
General Fund
$34.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$1.6M
Per Capita
$937
Public Safety: $18.9M (49%)
0Public Works: $2.8M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $1.4M
Administration: $8.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3355 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 86.1 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Cooke County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($35,744,085) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.315500 per $100 valuation) for Cooke County.
Total Appropriation
$35.7M
General Fund
$32.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$1.4M
Per Capita
$863
Public Safety: $17.4M (49%)
0Public Works: $2.6M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $1.3M
Administration: $7.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3155 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.9% YoYFreedom Score: 86.1 (A)• Adopted Sep 8, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Cooke County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Cooke County (Cooke County) totaling $34,448,809. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3243 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$34.4M
General Fund
$31.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$1.4M
Per Capita
$832
Public Safety: $16.8M (49%)
0Public Works: $2.5M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $1.2M
Administration: $7.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3243 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 86.1 (A)• Adopted Sep 8, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Cooke County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Cooke County (Cooke County) totaling $33,494,224. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3364 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$33.5M
General Fund
$30.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Capital Projects
$1.4M
Per Capita
$809
Public Safety: $16.3M (49%)
0Public Works: $2.4M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $1.2M
Administration: $7.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3364 / $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$40.42M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $36.4MPer Capita: $976Tax Rate: $0.334493Freedom: 86.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2026$38.82M(+8.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $34.9MPer Capita: $937Tax Rate: $0.3355Freedom: 85.8 (A)
Official PDFFY 2025$35.74M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $32.2MPer Capita: $863Tax Rate: $0.3155Freedom: 86.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2024$34.45M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $31.0MPer Capita: $832Tax Rate: $0.3243Freedom: 86.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2023$33.49M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $30.2MPer Capita: $809Tax Rate: $0.3364Freedom: 86.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2022$32.20M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $29.0MPer Capita: $778Tax Rate: $0.4130Freedom: 86 (A)
Official PDFFY 2021$31.16M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $28.1MPer Capita: $753Tax Rate: $0.418782Freedom: 86 (A)
Official PDFFY 2020$30.17M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $27.2MPer Capita: $728Tax Rate: $0.421713Freedom: 86 (A)
Official PDFFY 2019$29.39M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $26.5MPer Capita: $710Tax Rate: $0.42593Freedom: 86 (A)
Official PDFFY 2018$28.40M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.6MPer Capita: $686Tax Rate: $0.428912Freedom: 86 (A)
Official PDFFY 2017$27.56M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.8MPer Capita: $665Tax Rate: $0.431485Freedom: 86 (A)
Official PDFFY 2016$26.48M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.9MPer Capita: $639Tax Rate: $0.431054Freedom: 86.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2015$25.62M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.1MPer Capita: $619Tax Rate: $0.428899Freedom: 86.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2014$24.88M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.4MPer Capita: $601Tax Rate: $0.431901Freedom: 86.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2013$24.03M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.7MPer Capita: $580Tax Rate: $0.42931Freedom: 86.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2012$23.36M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.0MPer Capita: $564Tax Rate: $0.427593Freedom: 86.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2011$22.51M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.3MPer Capita: $543Tax Rate: $0.428021Freedom: 86.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2010$21.93M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.8MPer Capita: $530Tax Rate: $0.428021Freedom: 86.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2009$21.23M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.1MPer Capita: $513Tax Rate: $0.431445Freedom: 86.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2008$20.39M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.4MPer Capita: $492Tax Rate: $0.433171Freedom: 86.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2007$19.86M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.9MPer Capita: $480Tax Rate: $0.434037Freedom: 86.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2006$19.06M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.2MPer Capita: $460Tax Rate: $0.435339Freedom: 86.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2005$18.31M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.5MPer Capita: $442Tax Rate: $0.434468Freedom: 86.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2004$17.69M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.9MPer Capita: $427Tax Rate: $0.43664Freedom: 86.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2003$17.03M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.3MPer Capita: $411Tax Rate: $0.43795Freedom: 86.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2002$16.57M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.9MPer Capita: $400Tax Rate: $0.441016Freedom: 86.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2001$16.04M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.5MPer Capita: $387Tax Rate: $0.441898Freedom: 86.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2000$15.62M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.1MPer Capita: $377Tax Rate: $0.444991Freedom: 86.4 (A)
Official PDFActive Commissioners Court Orders & Regulations
Search All Orders & Regulations →Order Ch. 3 • Public HealthOverreach: 38/100
On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) & Environmental Health Order (Cooke County)
Adopts TCEQ rules for septic system permitting, lot size minimums, installation inspections, and nuisance abatement in unincorporated county territory under Tex...
Order Ch. 8 • Public HealthOverreach: 34/100
Public Nuisance Abatement, Junked Vehicles & Litter Control (Cooke County)
Provides procedures for abating public health nuisances, illegal dumping, and unsanitary conditions on unincorporated premises pursuant to Texas Health and Safe...
Order Ch. 4 • ZoningOverreach: 36/100
Floodplain Management & Drainage Damage Prevention Order (Cooke County)
Designates flood hazard areas, development permit requirements, minimum finished floor elevations, and drainageway protection standards pursuant to Texas Water ...
Order Ch. 7 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 44/100
Ad Valorem Tax Levy, Homestead Exemptions & Fiscal Administration (Cooke County)
Establishes annual county general fund and road & bridge tax levies, optional homestead and senior/disabled tax exemptions, and county purchasing procedures und...
Order Ch. 1 • GovernanceOverreach: 22/100
Commissioners Court Governance & Precinct Administration (Cooke County)
Governs Commissioners Court regular and special terms, agenda procedures, county officer bonds, and precinct administration pursuant to Texas Local Government C...
Order Ch. 2 • Building & PermitsOverreach: 42/100
County Subdivision & Infrastructure Development Regulations (Cooke County)
Establishes minimum road construction standards, drainage specifications, lot frontage requirements, and plat approval procedures for unincorporated areas under...
Order Ch. 5 • Traffic & StreetsOverreach: 30/100
County Roads, Right-of-Way Utility Installation & Weight Limits (Cooke County)
Regulates county road classifications, culvert and driveway permits, pipeline and utility road-crossing standards, and heavy commercial vehicle load limits unde...
Order Ch. 6 • Public SafetyOverreach: 35/100
Outdoor Burning, Fireworks & Emergency Management Regulations (Cooke County)
Governs drought-condition burn bans, restricted fireworks declarations, and county emergency management procedures under Texas Local Government Code Section 352...
Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Cooke County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Cooke County totaling $3...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Cooke County
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Cooke County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Cooke County totaling $3...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Cooke County
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Cooke County
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Cooke County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Cooke County totaling $3...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Cooke County
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Cooke County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Cooke County totaling $3...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Cooke County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Cooke County totaling $3...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Cooke County
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Cooke County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Cooke County totaling $2...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Cooke County
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Cooke County
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Cooke County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Cooke County totaling $2...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Cooke County
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Cooke County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Cooke County totaling $2...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Cooke County
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
GENERAL • 2024-11-05
November 2024 Cooke County Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 16,331 (58.0% of 28,158 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Attorney
Edmund J. Zielinski (REP)WINNER
100.0% (14,371 votes)District Clerk
Marci A. Gilbert (REP)WINNER
100.0% (14,371 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Carroll Johnson (REP)WINNER
100.0% (14,371 votes)Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Mark Westbrook (REP)WINNER
100.0% (14,371 votes)County Treasurer
Susan Wells (REP)WINNER
100.0% (14,371 votes)District Attorney
John Warren (REP)WINNER
100.0% (14,371 votes)County Sheriff
Ray Sappington (REP)WINNER
100.0% (14,371 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Jody Henry (REP)WINNER
100.0% (14,371 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Jason Snuggs (REP)WINNER
100.0% (14,371 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Gary Hollowell (REP)WINNER
100.0% (14,371 votes)County Tax Assessor-Collector
Brandy Ann Carr (REP)WINNER
100.0% (14,371 votes)County Clerk
Pam Harrison (REP)WINNER
100.0% (14,371 votes)Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Chuck Owen (REP)WINNER
100.0% (14,371 votes)County Judge
John O. Roane (REP)WINNER
100.0% (14,371 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Adam Arendt (REP)WINNER
100.0% (14,371 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Matt P. Sicking (REP)WINNER
100.0% (14,371 votes)GENERAL • 2023-11-07
November 2023 Cooke County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,350 (19.0% of 28,159 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Susan Wells WINNER
70.0% (3,745 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (1,605 votes)GENERAL • 2022-11-08
November 2022 Cooke County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,884 (28.0% of 28,159 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Susan Wells WINNER
61.0% (4,809 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (3,075 votes)GENERAL • 2021-11-02
November 2021 Cooke County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,040 (25.0% of 28,159 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Susan Wells WINNER
61.0% (4,294 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (2,746 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2020-11-03
November 2020 Cooke County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,195 (22.0% of 28,159 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Susan Wells WINNER
60.0% (3,717 votes)David C. Morales
40.0% (2,478 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2019-11-05
November 2019 Cooke County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,942 (14.0% of 28,159 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Susan Wells WINNER
70.0% (2,759 votes)Michael R. Vance
30.0% (1,183 votes)GENERAL • 2018-11-06
November 2018 Cooke County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,448 (30.0% of 28,159 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Susan Wells WINNER
60.0% (5,069 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (3,379 votes)GENERAL • 2017-11-07
November 2017 Cooke County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,040 (25.0% of 28,159 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Susan Wells WINNER
56.0% (3,942 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (3,098 votes)GENERAL • 2016-11-08
November 2016 Cooke County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,069 (18.0% of 28,159 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Susan Wells WINNER
61.0% (3,092 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (1,977 votes)GENERAL • 2015-11-03
November 2015 Cooke County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,040 (25.0% of 28,159 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Susan Wells WINNER
58.0% (4,083 votes)David C. Morales
42.0% (2,957 votes)GENERAL • 2014-11-04
November 2014 Cooke County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,758 (24.0% of 28,159 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Susan Wells WINNER
64.0% (4,325 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (2,433 votes)GENERAL • 2013-11-05
November 2013 Cooke County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,166 (29.0% of 28,159 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Susan Wells WINNER
69.0% (5,635 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (2,531 votes)GENERAL • 2012-11-06
November 2012 Cooke County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,603 (27.0% of 28,159 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Susan Wells WINNER
64.0% (4,866 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (2,737 votes)GENERAL • 2011-11-08
November 2011 Cooke County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,166 (29.0% of 28,159 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Susan Wells WINNER
60.0% (4,900 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (3,266 votes)GENERAL • 2010-11-02
November 2010 Cooke County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,884 (28.0% of 28,159 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Susan Wells WINNER
61.0% (4,809 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (3,075 votes)GENERAL • 2009-11-03
November 2009 Cooke County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,195 (22.0% of 28,159 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Susan Wells WINNER
63.0% (3,903 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (2,292 votes)GENERAL • 2008-11-04
November 2008 Cooke County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,632 (20.0% of 28,159 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Susan Wells WINNER
60.0% (3,379 votes)David C. Morales
40.0% (2,253 votes)GENERAL • 2007-11-06
November 2007 Cooke County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,448 (30.0% of 28,159 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Susan Wells WINNER
67.0% (5,660 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (2,788 votes)GENERAL • 2006-11-07
November 2006 Cooke County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,448 (30.0% of 28,159 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Susan Wells WINNER
59.0% (4,984 votes)Michael R. Vance
41.0% (3,464 votes)GENERAL • 2005-11-08
November 2005 Cooke County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,448 (30.0% of 28,159 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Susan Wells WINNER
67.0% (5,660 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (2,788 votes)GENERAL • 2004-11-02
November 2004 Cooke County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,350 (19.0% of 28,159 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Susan Wells WINNER
68.0% (3,638 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (1,712 votes)GENERAL • 2003-11-04
November 2003 Cooke County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,729 (31.0% of 28,159 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Susan Wells WINNER
59.0% (5,150 votes)David C. Morales
41.0% (3,579 votes)GENERAL • 2002-11-05
November 2002 Cooke County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,632 (20.0% of 28,159 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Susan Wells WINNER
66.0% (3,717 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (1,915 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2001-11-06
November 2001 Cooke County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,321 (26.0% of 28,159 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Susan Wells WINNER
60.0% (4,393 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (2,928 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2000-11-07
November 2000 Cooke County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,224 (15.0% of 28,159 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Susan Wells WINNER
57.0% (2,408 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (1,816 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (343)
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Cooke County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION
Cooke County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Cooke County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-08-25 • REGULAR SESSION
Cooke County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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8: Adjournment1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Cooke County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-07-28 • REGULAR SESSION
Cooke County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Cooke County Commissioners Court Regular Session
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-06-23 • REGULAR SESSION
Cooke County Commissioners Court Regular Session
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-06-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Cooke County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-05-26 • REGULAR SESSION
Cooke County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Cooke County Commissioners Court Regular Session
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-04-28 • REGULAR SESSION
Cooke County Commissioners Court Regular Session
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-04-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Cooke County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-03-24 • REGULAR SESSION
Cooke County Commissioners Court Regular Session
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-03-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Cooke County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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8: Adjournment1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-02-24 • REGULAR SESSION
Cooke County Commissioners Court Regular Session
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-02-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Cooke County Commissioners Court Regular Session
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-01-27 • REGULAR SESSION
Cooke County Commissioners Court Regular Session
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-01-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Cooke County Commissioners Court Regular Session
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-12-23 • REGULAR SESSION
Cooke County Commissioners Court Regular Session
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-12-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Cooke County Commissioners Court Regular Session
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-11-25 • REGULAR SESSION
Cooke County Commissioners Court Regular Session
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-11-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Cooke County Commissioners Court Regular Session
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-10-28 • REGULAR SESSION
Cooke County Commissioners Court Regular Session
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Cooke County Commissioners Court Regular Session
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders