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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Kaufman County, TX

Forney Municipal Management District #1

A+
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 91.6/100▲ +1.6 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #1771 among Texas Special Districts • Tier Rank: #1748 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
78.9/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
100/100
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.3521
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.3M
+2.5% YoY • +16.7% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
★ Citizen Watchdog Membership & Action CardForney Municipal Management District #1 Grade: A+ (91.6/100)

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Elected & Governing Officials (2)

JT
James Traylor
Mayor Pro Tem / Board Member (Place 2)
JR
Jason Roberson
Mayor / Presiding Officer (Place 1)

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.5% YoYFreedom Score: 91.6 (A+)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Forney Municipal Management District #1
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($298,435) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.352100 per $100 valuation: $0.352100 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for Forney Municipal Management District #1. Source: Kaufman County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.

Total Appropriation
$0.3M
General Fund
$0.1M
00
00
Public Works: $0.2M (78%)
0
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3521 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 89.9 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Forney Municipal Management District #1
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Adopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for Forney Municipal Management District #1 (Kaufman County) totaling $291,184 ($106,184 Maintenance & Operations; $0 I&S Bond Debt Service; $185,000 Utility/Service Enterprise Fund). Comptroller PTAD Certified Ad Valorem Levy: $106,184 on $30,338,378 taxable valuation at a total tax rate of $0.35000 per $100 (M&O: $0.35000, I&S: $0.00000).

Total Appropriation
$0.3M
General Fund
$0.1M
00
00
Public Works: $0.2M (78%)
0
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3500 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 89.9 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Forney Municipal Management District #1
Official PDF

Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($282,155) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.350000 per $100 valuation) for Forney Municipal Management District #1. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD 2024 Tax Rate & Levy Roll.

Total Appropriation
$0.3M
General Fund
$0.1M
Public Works: $0.2M (78%)
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3500 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 90 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Forney Municipal Management District #1
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Forney Municipal Management District #1 (Kaufman County) totaling $271,983. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3556 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.3M
General Fund
$0.1M
Public Works: $0.2M (78%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3556 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 90 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Forney Municipal Management District #1
Official PDF

Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Forney Municipal Management District #1 (Kaufman County) totaling $263,040. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3624 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.3M
General Fund
$0.1M
Public Works: $0.2M (78%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.362356 / $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$0.30M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.3521Freedom: 91.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2026$0.29M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.3500Freedom: 89.9 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2025$0.28M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.3500Freedom: 89.9 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2024$0.27M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.3556Freedom: 90 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2023$0.26M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.362356Freedom: 90 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2022$0.26M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.367791Freedom: 90 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2021$0.25M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.37294Freedom: 90 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2020$0.24M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.380772Freedom: 90 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2019$0.23M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.38496Freedom: 90 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2018$0.23M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.387655Freedom: 89.9 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2017$0.22M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.389981Freedom: 90 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2016$0.21M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.391151Freedom: 89.9 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2015$0.20M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.393107Freedom: 90 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2014$0.20M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.391535Freedom: 90.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2013$0.19M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.391535Freedom: 90.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2012$0.18M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.39036Freedom: 90.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2011$0.18M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.392702Freedom: 90.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2010$0.17M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.39388Freedom: 90.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2009$0.16M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.395849Freedom: 90.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2008$0.16M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.397432Freedom: 90.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2007$0.15M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.395445Freedom: 90.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2006$0.15M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.393863Freedom: 90.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2005$0.14M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.393863Freedom: 90.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2004$0.14M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.39662Freedom: 90.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2003$0.14M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $0.39424Freedom: 90.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2002$0.13M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $0.397788Freedom: 90.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2001$0.13M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $0.395799Freedom: 90.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2000$0.12M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $0.393424Freedom: 90.4 (A+)
Official PDF

Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Forney Municipal Management District #1
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: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Forney Municipal Management District #1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Forney Municipal Managem...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Forney Municipal Management District #1
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: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Forney Municipal Management District #1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Forney Municipal Managem...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Forney Municipal Management District #1
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: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Forney Municipal Management District #1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Forney Municipal Managem...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Forney Municipal Management District #1
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: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Forney Municipal Management District #1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Forney Municipal Managem...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Forney Municipal Management District #1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Forney Municipal Managem...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Forney Municipal Management District #1
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: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Forney Municipal Management District #1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Forney Municipal Managem...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Forney Municipal Management District #1
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. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Forney Municipal Management District #1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Forney Municipal Managem...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Forney Municipal Management District #1
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. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Forney Municipal Management District #1
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: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Forney Municipal Management District #1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Forney Municipal Managem...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Forney Municipal Management District #1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Forney Municipal Managem...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Forney Municipal Management District #1
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...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Forney Municipal Management District #1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Forney Municipal Managem...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Forney Municipal Management District #1
Official legislative enactment levying the 2014 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Forney Municipal Management District #1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Forney Municipal Managem...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Forney Municipal Management District #1
Official legislative enactment levying the 2013 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Forney Municipal Management District #1
Official legislative enactment levying the 2012 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Forney Municipal Management District #1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Forney Municipal Managem...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Forney Municipal Management District #1
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (10)

UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 Forney Municipal Management District #1 Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 161 (18.9% of 850 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Attorney (Place 3)
Scott Eidman WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Mayor / Presiding Officer (Place 1)
Jason Roberson WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Mayor Pro Tem / Board Member (Place 2)
James Traylor WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 Forney Municipal Management District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor / Presiding Officer (Place 1)
Jason Roberson WINNER
57.0% (213 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (161 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 Forney Municipal Management District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor / Presiding Officer (Place 1)
Jason Roberson WINNER
69.0% (317 votes)
David C. Morales
31.0% (142 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 Forney Municipal Management District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor / Presiding Officer (Place 1)
Jason Roberson WINNER
70.0% (179 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (76 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 Forney Municipal Management District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 391 (23.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor / Presiding Officer (Place 1)
Jason Roberson WINNER
57.0% (223 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (168 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 Forney Municipal Management District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor / Presiding Officer (Place 1)
Jason Roberson WINNER
60.0% (143 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (95 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 Forney Municipal Management District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 357 (21.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor / Presiding Officer (Place 1)
Jason Roberson WINNER
68.0% (243 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (114 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 Forney Municipal Management District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 527 (31.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor / Presiding Officer (Place 1)
Jason Roberson WINNER
56.0% (295 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (232 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 Forney Municipal Management District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 306 (18.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor / Presiding Officer (Place 1)
Jason Roberson WINNER
68.0% (208 votes)
David C. Morales
32.0% (98 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 Forney Municipal Management District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 476 (28.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor / Presiding Officer (Place 1)
Jason Roberson WINNER
61.0% (290 votes)
David C. Morales
39.0% (186 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)

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2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Forney Municipal Management District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION

Forney Municipal Management District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Forney Municipal Management District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Forney Municipal Management District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Forney Municipal Management District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-05-20 • REGULAR SESSION

Forney Municipal Management District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Forney Municipal Management District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Forney Municipal Management District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Forney Municipal Management District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-01-21 • REGULAR SESSION

Forney Municipal Management District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-12-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Forney Municipal Management District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-11-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Forney Municipal Management District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-10-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Forney Municipal Management District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Forney Municipal Management District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Forney Municipal Management District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting