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COUNTY • Dawson County, TX
Dawson County
Population / Scale
8,701
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.999773
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$22.6M
+6.7% YoY • +122.0% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +2.3 pts
1Y: +3.0 pts • 10Y: +1.6 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -1.1 pts
72 (B) → 70.9 (B)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+6.7% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +6.8%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+122.0% (5Y)
10Y: +175.7% • Since '00: +489.1%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
+0.0289
FY 22: $0.9709 → FY 27: $0.9998
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 72 (B)'10: 70.5 (B)'17: 69.3 (C)'22: 68.6 (C)'27: 70.9 (B)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $3.8M'10: $5.9M'17: $8.2M'22: $10.2M'27: $22.6M
Elected & Governing Officials (14)
AC
Al Crisp
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
acrisp@co.dawson.tx.us
CC
Clare Christy
County Clerk
clare.christy@co.dawson.tx.us
FO
Foy O'Brien
County Judge
fobrien@co.dawson.tx.us
LD
Larry Duyck
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
MS
Mark Shofner
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
mshofner@co.dawson.tx.us
MH
Matt Hogg
County Sheriff
PM
Philip Mack Furlow
District Attorney
RC
Russell Cox
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
rcox@co.dawson.tx.us
RW
Ryan Webb
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
rwebb@co.dawson.tx.us
SP
Steven Payson
County Attorney
TU
Teresa Uresti
District Clerk
TS
Terri Stahl
County Treasurer
tstahl@co.dawson.tx.us
TF
Tommy Flores
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
tommy.flores@co.dawson.tx.us
YM
Yvonne Moreno
County Tax Assessor-Collector
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+6.7% YoYFreedom Score: 70.9 (B)• Adopted Sep 8, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Dawson County
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($22,629,278) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.999773 per $100 valuation: $0.838813 M&O + $0.160960 I&S) for Dawson County. Source: Dawson County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.
Total Appropriation
$22.6M
General Fund
$17.8M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$2,601
Public Safety: $9.7M (43%)
0Public Works: $4.0M (17%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $4.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.999773 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+80.3% YoYFreedom Score: 67.9 (C)• Adopted Sep 1, 2025FY 2026 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Dawson County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($21,216,274) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.993810 per $100 valuation) for Dawson County.
Total Appropriation
$21.2M
General Fund
$16.7M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$2,438
Public Safety: $9.0M (43%)
0Public Works: $3.7M (17%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $4.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.99381 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.0% YoYFreedom Score: 68.3 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Dawson County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($11,765,364) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.704844 per $100 valuation) for Dawson County.
Total Appropriation
$11.8M
General Fund
$10.5M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$1,352
Public Safety: $5.7M (48%)
0Public Works: $1.0M (9%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $2.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.704844 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.1% YoYFreedom Score: 68.4 (C)• Adopted Aug 30, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Dawson County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Dawson County (Dawson County) totaling $11,199,775. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.8738 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$11.2M
General Fund
$10.0M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$1,287
Public Safety: $5.4M (48%)
0Public Works: $1.0M (9%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $2.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.87381 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.5% YoYFreedom Score: 68.6 (C)• Adopted Aug 30, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Dawson County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Dawson County (Dawson County) totaling $10,657,317. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9000 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$10.7M
General Fund
$9.5M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$1,225
Public Safety: $5.1M (48%)
0Public Works: $0.9M (9%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $2.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9000 / $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$22.63M(+6.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.8MPer Capita: $2,601Tax Rate: $0.999773Freedom: 70.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2026$21.22M(+80.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.7MPer Capita: $2,438Tax Rate: $0.99381Freedom: 67.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$11.77M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.5MPer Capita: $1,352Tax Rate: $0.704844Freedom: 68.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$11.20M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.0MPer Capita: $1,287Tax Rate: $0.87381Freedom: 68.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$10.66M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.5MPer Capita: $1,225Tax Rate: $0.9000Freedom: 68.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$10.19M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.1MPer Capita: $1,172Tax Rate: $0.97092Freedom: 68.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$9.75M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.7MPer Capita: $1,121Tax Rate: $0.980629Freedom: 68.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$9.38M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.4MPer Capita: $1,078Tax Rate: $0.986513Freedom: 68.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$8.91M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.9MPer Capita: $1,024Tax Rate: $0.999338Freedom: 69.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$8.55M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.6MPer Capita: $983Tax Rate: $1.010331Freedom: 69.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$8.21M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.3MPer Capita: $943Tax Rate: $1.017403Freedom: 69.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$7.89M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.0MPer Capita: $907Tax Rate: $1.02249Freedom: 69.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$7.52M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $865Tax Rate: $1.017378Freedom: 69.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$7.21M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.4MPer Capita: $828Tax Rate: $1.016361Freedom: 69.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$6.83M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.1MPer Capita: $785Tax Rate: $1.018394Freedom: 70 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$6.48M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $745Tax Rate: $1.026541Freedom: 70.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$6.18M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.5MPer Capita: $711Tax Rate: $1.0327Freedom: 70.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$5.94M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.3MPer Capita: $683Tax Rate: $1.033733Freedom: 70.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$5.72M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $657Tax Rate: $1.043037Freedom: 70.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$5.52M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $634Tax Rate: $1.051381Freedom: 70.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$5.26M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $604Tax Rate: $1.059792Freedom: 70.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$5.07M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $583Tax Rate: $1.056613Freedom: 70.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$4.80M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $552Tax Rate: $1.064009Freedom: 71.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$4.59M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $527Tax Rate: $1.071457Freedom: 71.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$4.35M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $500Tax Rate: $1.071457Freedom: 71.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$4.20M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $482Tax Rate: $1.0736Freedom: 71.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$4.03M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $463Tax Rate: $1.068232Freedom: 71.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$3.84M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MPer Capita: $441Tax Rate: $1.061823Freedom: 72 (B)
Official PDFActive Commissioners Court Orders & Regulations
Search All Orders & Regulations →Order 2026-2027-COMMISSIONERS-COURT-MEETING-SCHEDUL • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
2026-2027 Commissioners' Court Meeting Schedule (Dawson County)
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Dawson County official repository (https://www.co.dawson.tx.us/upload/page/1570/2027/D...
Order 2026-2027-HOLIDAYS • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
2026-2027 Holidays (Dawson County)
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Dawson County official repository (https://www.co.dawson.tx.us/upload/page/1570/2027/D...
Order Ch. 8 • Public HealthOverreach: 34/100
Public Nuisance Abatement, Junked Vehicles & Litter Control (Dawson County)
Provides procedures for abating public health nuisances, illegal dumping, and unsanitary conditions on unincorporated premises pursuant to Texas Health and Safe...
Order Ch. 2 • Building & PermitsOverreach: 42/100
County Subdivision & Infrastructure Development Regulations (Dawson County)
Establishes minimum road construction standards, drainage specifications, lot frontage requirements, and plat approval procedures for unincorporated areas under...
Order Ch. 1 • GovernanceOverreach: 22/100
Commissioners Court Governance & Precinct Administration (Dawson County)
Governs Commissioners Court regular and special terms, agenda procedures, county officer bonds, and precinct administration pursuant to Texas Local Government C...
Order Ch. 4 • ZoningOverreach: 36/100
Floodplain Management & Drainage Damage Prevention Order (Dawson County)
Designates flood hazard areas, development permit requirements, minimum finished floor elevations, and drainageway protection standards pursuant to Texas Water ...
Order Ch. 6 • Public SafetyOverreach: 35/100
Outdoor Burning, Fireworks & Emergency Management Regulations (Dawson County)
Governs drought-condition burn bans, restricted fireworks declarations, and county emergency management procedures under Texas Local Government Code Section 352...
Order Ch. 3 • Public HealthOverreach: 38/100
On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) & Environmental Health Order (Dawson County)
Adopts TCEQ rules for septic system permitting, lot size minimums, installation inspections, and nuisance abatement in unincorporated county territory under Tex...
Order Ch. 5 • Traffic & StreetsOverreach: 30/100
County Roads, Right-of-Way Utility Installation & Weight Limits (Dawson County)
Regulates county road classifications, culvert and driveway permits, pipeline and utility road-crossing standards, and heavy commercial vehicle load limits unde...
Order Ch. 7 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 44/100
Ad Valorem Tax Levy, Homestead Exemptions & Fiscal Administration (Dawson County)
Establishes annual county general fund and road & bridge tax levies, optional homestead and senior/disabled tax exemptions, and county purchasing procedures und...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 15/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Dawson 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. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 15/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Dawson County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Dawson County totaling $...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 15/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Dawson 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. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 15/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Dawson County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Dawson County totaling $...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 15/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Dawson County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Dawson County totaling $...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 15/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Dawson 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. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 15/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Dawson 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: 15/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Dawson County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Dawson County totaling $...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 15/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Dawson County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Dawson County totaling $...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 15/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Dawson 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: 15/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Dawson County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Dawson County totaling $...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 15/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Dawson 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: 15/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Dawson 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: 15/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Dawson County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Dawson County totaling $...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 15/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Dawson County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Dawson County totaling $...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
GENERAL • 2024-11-05
November 2024 Dawson County Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 3,431 (58.0% of 5,916 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Tax Assessor-Collector
Yvonne Moreno (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,019 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Russell Cox (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,019 votes)County Attorney
Steven Payson (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,019 votes)District Attorney
Philip Mack Furlow (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,019 votes)County Clerk
Clare Christy (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,019 votes)Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Tommy Flores (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,019 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Larry Duyck (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,019 votes)District Clerk
Teresa Uresti (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,019 votes)County Treasurer
Terri Stahl (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,019 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Al Crisp (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,019 votes)County Judge
Foy O'Brien (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,019 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Mark Shofner (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,019 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Ryan Webb (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,019 votes)County Sheriff
Matt Hogg (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,019 votes)GENERAL • 2023-11-07
November 2023 Dawson County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,479 (25.0% of 5,917 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Terri Stahl WINNER
55.0% (813 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (666 votes)GENERAL • 2022-11-08
November 2022 Dawson County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,183 (20.0% of 5,917 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Terri Stahl WINNER
68.0% (804 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (379 votes)GENERAL • 2021-11-02
November 2021 Dawson County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 947 (16.0% of 5,917 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Terri Stahl WINNER
70.0% (663 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
30.0% (284 votes)GENERAL • 2020-11-03
November 2020 Dawson County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 888 (15.0% of 5,917 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Terri Stahl WINNER
71.0% (630 votes)Michael R. Vance
29.0% (258 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2019-11-05
November 2019 Dawson County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,302 (22.0% of 5,917 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Terri Stahl WINNER
65.0% (846 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (456 votes)GENERAL • 2018-11-06
November 2018 Dawson County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,302 (22.0% of 5,917 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Terri Stahl WINNER
68.0% (885 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (417 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2017-11-07
November 2017 Dawson County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,361 (23.0% of 5,917 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Terri Stahl WINNER
68.0% (925 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (436 votes)GENERAL • 2016-11-08
November 2016 Dawson County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,538 (26.0% of 5,917 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Terri Stahl WINNER
59.0% (907 votes)Michael R. Vance
41.0% (631 votes)GENERAL • 2015-11-03
November 2015 Dawson County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 947 (16.0% of 5,917 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Terri Stahl WINNER
55.0% (521 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (426 votes)GENERAL • 2014-11-04
November 2014 Dawson County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,361 (23.0% of 5,917 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Terri Stahl WINNER
57.0% (776 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (585 votes)GENERAL • 2013-11-05
November 2013 Dawson County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 828 (14.0% of 5,917 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Terri Stahl WINNER
57.0% (472 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (356 votes)GENERAL • 2012-11-06
November 2012 Dawson County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,538 (26.0% of 5,917 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Terri Stahl WINNER
65.0% (1,000 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (538 votes)GENERAL • 2011-11-08
November 2011 Dawson County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,065 (18.0% of 5,917 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Terri Stahl WINNER
67.0% (714 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (351 votes)GENERAL • 2010-11-02
November 2010 Dawson County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,775 (30.0% of 5,917 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Terri Stahl WINNER
54.0% (959 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (816 votes)GENERAL • 2009-11-03
November 2009 Dawson County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,183 (20.0% of 5,917 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Terri Stahl WINNER
69.0% (816 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (367 votes)GENERAL • 2008-11-04
November 2008 Dawson County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,361 (23.0% of 5,917 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Terri Stahl WINNER
58.0% (789 votes)Michael R. Vance
42.0% (572 votes)GENERAL • 2007-11-06
November 2007 Dawson County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 947 (16.0% of 5,917 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Terri Stahl WINNER
61.0% (578 votes)David C. Morales
39.0% (369 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2006-11-07
November 2006 Dawson County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,124 (19.0% of 5,917 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Terri Stahl WINNER
68.0% (764 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (360 votes)GENERAL • 2005-11-08
November 2005 Dawson County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,183 (20.0% of 5,917 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Terri Stahl WINNER
66.0% (781 votes)David C. Morales
34.0% (402 votes)GENERAL • 2004-11-02
November 2004 Dawson County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,834 (31.0% of 5,917 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Terri Stahl WINNER
58.0% (1,064 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (770 votes)GENERAL • 2003-11-04
November 2003 Dawson County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,479 (25.0% of 5,917 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Terri Stahl WINNER
60.0% (887 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (592 votes)GENERAL • 2002-11-05
November 2002 Dawson County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,302 (22.0% of 5,917 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Terri Stahl WINNER
67.0% (872 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (430 votes)GENERAL • 2001-11-06
November 2001 Dawson County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,006 (17.0% of 5,917 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Terri Stahl WINNER
60.0% (604 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (402 votes)GENERAL • 2000-11-07
November 2000 Dawson County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,716 (29.0% of 5,917 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Terri Stahl WINNER
54.0% (927 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (789 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (323)
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Dawson 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 Appropriation6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Dawson 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Dawson 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: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest7: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Dawson 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: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2026-06-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Dawson 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Dawson 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: Adjournment6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-04-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Dawson 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: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-03-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Dawson 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-02-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Dawson 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: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2026-01-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Dawson 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2025-12-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Dawson 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2025-11-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Dawson 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: Adjournment6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Dawson 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: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption2025-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Dawson 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: Adjournment6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption7: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-08-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Dawson 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-07-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Dawson 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: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2025-06-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Dawson County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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8: Adjournment1: 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 Payable7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead2025-05-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Dawson 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: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-04-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Dawson 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: Adjournment6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-03-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Dawson 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: Adjournment6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-02-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Dawson 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: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2025-01-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Dawson 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead2024-12-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Dawson 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2024-11-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Dawson 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: Adjournment6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2024-10-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Dawson 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: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate