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COUNTY • Freestone County, TX
Freestone County
Population / Scale
18,239
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.331499
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$17.2M
+4.2% YoY • +28.0% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +0.9 pts
1Y: +1.1 pts • 10Y: +0.6 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▲ +0.3 pts
87.1 (A) → 87.4 (A)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+4.2% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.7%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+28.0% (5Y)
10Y: +53.5% • Since '00: +168.6%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0623
FY 22: $0.3937 → FY 27: $0.3315
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 87.1 (A)'10: 86.9 (A)'17: 86.8 (A)'22: 86.5 (A)'27: 87.4 (A)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $6.4M'10: $8.9M'17: $11.2M'22: $13.4M'27: $17.2M
Elected & Governing Officials (20)
AB
Andy Bonner
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
BE
Brian Evans
District Attorney
brian.evans@co.freestone.tx.us
BE
Brian Evans
County Attorney
brian.evans@co.freestone.tx.us
BB
Buck Bonner
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
CA
Cinnamon Archibald
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
CR
Clyde Ridge, Jr.
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
DM
Daniel M. Ralstin
County Tax Assessor-Collector
dralstin@freestonetax.org
JF
Jake Fitch
Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
JS
Jeremy Shipley
County Sheriff
sheriffshipley@co.freestone.tx.us
JL
Jim Lawrence
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
J"
Jimmy "LJ" McAdams
Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
JK
John K. Thorne
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
KS
Ken Sessions
Constable, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
LH
Lisa Hendrix
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
LL
Lloyd L. Lane
County Judge
MC
Mandy Chavers
County Treasurer
treasurer@co.freestone.tx.us
RG
Renee Gregory
County Clerk
renee.gregory@co.freestone.tx.us
RM
Richard McGowan
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
TF
Teresa F. Black
District Clerk
tblack@co.freestone.tx.us
WM
Will McSwane
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+4.2% YoYFreedom Score: 87.4 (A)• Adopted Sep 1, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Freestone County
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($17,184,829) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.331499 per $100 valuation: $0.331499 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for Freestone County. Source: Freestone County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.
Total Appropriation
$17.2M
General Fund
$15.3M
Capital Projects
$0.8M
Per Capita
$942
Public Safety: $8.3M (48%)
0Public Works: $1.2M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $3.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.331499 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+10.9% YoYFreedom Score: 86.3 (A)• Adopted Sep 1, 2025FY 2026 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Freestone County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($16,495,324) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.333500 per $100 valuation) for Freestone County.
Total Appropriation
$16.5M
General Fund
$14.6M
Capital Projects
$0.8M
Per Capita
$904
Public Safety: $7.9M (48%)
0Public Works: $1.2M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $3.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3335 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.7% YoYFreedom Score: 86.5 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Freestone County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($14,869,419) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.321900 per $100 valuation) for Freestone County.
Total Appropriation
$14.9M
General Fund
$13.2M
Capital Projects
$0.7M
Per Capita
$815
Public Safety: $7.1M (48%)
0Public Works: $1.1M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $3.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3219 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 86.5 (A)• Adopted Sep 7, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Freestone County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Freestone County (Freestone County) totaling $14,481,320. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3219 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$14.5M
General Fund
$12.9M
Capital Projects
$0.7M
Per Capita
$794
Public Safety: $6.9M (48%)
0Public Works: $1.0M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $3.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3219 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 86.5 (A)• Adopted Sep 7, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Freestone County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Freestone County (Freestone County) totaling $13,939,089. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3700 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$13.9M
General Fund
$12.4M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$764
Public Safety: $6.7M (48%)
0Public Works: $1.0M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $3.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3700 / $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$17.18M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.3MPer Capita: $942Tax Rate: $0.331499Freedom: 87.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2026$16.50M(+10.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.6MPer Capita: $904Tax Rate: $0.3335Freedom: 86.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2025$14.87M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.2MPer Capita: $815Tax Rate: $0.3219Freedom: 86.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2024$14.48M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.9MPer Capita: $794Tax Rate: $0.3219Freedom: 86.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2023$13.94M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.4MPer Capita: $764Tax Rate: $0.3700Freedom: 86.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2022$13.42M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.9MPer Capita: $736Tax Rate: $0.39375Freedom: 86.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2021$12.91M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.5MPer Capita: $708Tax Rate: $0.395325Freedom: 86.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2020$12.58M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.2MPer Capita: $690Tax Rate: $0.396906Freedom: 86.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2019$12.10M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.7MPer Capita: $663Tax Rate: $0.399287Freedom: 86.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2018$11.63M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.3MPer Capita: $638Tax Rate: $0.406075Freedom: 86.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2017$11.19M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.9MPer Capita: $614Tax Rate: $0.408918Freedom: 86.8 (A)
Official PDFFY 2016$10.84M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.6MPer Capita: $594Tax Rate: $0.408509Freedom: 86.8 (A)
Official PDFFY 2015$10.48M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.3MPer Capita: $574Tax Rate: $0.41096Freedom: 86.8 (A)
Official PDFFY 2014$10.06M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.9MPer Capita: $552Tax Rate: $0.408494Freedom: 86.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2013$9.75M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.7MPer Capita: $535Tax Rate: $0.411762Freedom: 86.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2012$9.48M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.4MPer Capita: $520Tax Rate: $0.409703Freedom: 86.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2011$9.17M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.1MPer Capita: $503Tax Rate: $0.411342Freedom: 86.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2010$8.93M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.9MPer Capita: $489Tax Rate: $0.411753Freedom: 86.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2009$8.62M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.6MPer Capita: $473Tax Rate: $0.414224Freedom: 86.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2008$8.38M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.4MPer Capita: $460Tax Rate: $0.413396Freedom: 86.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2007$8.13M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.2MPer Capita: $446Tax Rate: $0.414223Freedom: 86.8 (A)
Official PDFFY 2006$7.85M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.0MPer Capita: $430Tax Rate: $0.415051Freedom: 86.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2005$7.62M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.8MPer Capita: $418Tax Rate: $0.412561Freedom: 86.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2004$7.33M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.5MPer Capita: $402Tax Rate: $0.415036Freedom: 87 (A)
Official PDFFY 2003$7.07M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.3MPer Capita: $388Tax Rate: $0.412961Freedom: 87 (A)
Official PDFFY 2002$6.82M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.1MPer Capita: $374Tax Rate: $0.411309Freedom: 87.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2001$6.59M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.9MPer Capita: $362Tax Rate: $0.409252Freedom: 87.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2000$6.40M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.7MPer Capita: $351Tax Rate: $0.412526Freedom: 87.1 (A)
Official PDFActive Commissioners Court Orders & Regulations
Search All Orders & Regulations →Order Ch. 4 • ZoningOverreach: 36/100
Floodplain Management & Drainage Damage Prevention Order (Freestone County)
Designates flood hazard areas, development permit requirements, minimum finished floor elevations, and drainageway protection standards pursuant to Texas Water ...
Order Ch. 1 • GovernanceOverreach: 22/100
Commissioners Court Governance & Precinct Administration (Freestone County)
Governs Commissioners Court regular and special terms, agenda procedures, county officer bonds, and precinct administration pursuant to Texas Local Government C...
Order Ch. 8 • Public HealthOverreach: 34/100
Public Nuisance Abatement, Junked Vehicles & Litter Control (Freestone County)
Provides procedures for abating public health nuisances, illegal dumping, and unsanitary conditions on unincorporated premises pursuant to Texas Health and Safe...
Order Ch. 7 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 44/100
Ad Valorem Tax Levy, Homestead Exemptions & Fiscal Administration (Freestone 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. 3 • Public HealthOverreach: 38/100
On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) & Environmental Health Order (Freestone 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 (Freestone County)
Regulates county road classifications, culvert and driveway permits, pipeline and utility road-crossing standards, and heavy commercial vehicle load limits unde...
Order Ch. 2 • Building & PermitsOverreach: 42/100
County Subdivision & Infrastructure Development Regulations (Freestone County)
Establishes minimum road construction standards, drainage specifications, lot frontage requirements, and plat approval procedures for unincorporated areas under...
Order Ch. 6 • Public SafetyOverreach: 35/100
Outdoor Burning, Fireworks & Emergency Management Regulations (Freestone County)
Governs drought-condition burn bans, restricted fireworks declarations, and county emergency management procedures under Texas Local Government Code Section 352...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Freestone 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: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Freestone County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Freestone County totalin...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Freestone County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Freestone County totalin...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Freestone 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 Freestone 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 — Freestone County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Freestone County totalin...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Freestone 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 — Freestone County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Freestone County totalin...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Freestone County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Freestone County totalin...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Freestone 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 — Freestone County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Freestone County totalin...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Freestone 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 Freestone 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 — Freestone County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Freestone County totalin...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Freestone 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 — Freestone County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Freestone County totalin...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Freestone 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 Freestone County Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 7,193 (58.0% of 12,402 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Andy Bonner (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,329 votes)District Attorney
Brian Evans (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,329 votes)County Judge
Lloyd L. Lane (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,329 votes)Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Jimmy "LJ" McAdams (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,329 votes)Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Jake Fitch (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,329 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Cinnamon Archibald (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,329 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
John K. Thorne (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,329 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Lisa Hendrix (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,329 votes)District Clerk
Teresa F. Black (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,329 votes)County Treasurer
Mandy Chavers (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,329 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Clyde Ridge, Jr. (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,329 votes)County Clerk
Renee Gregory (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,329 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Richard McGowan (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,329 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Will McSwane (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,329 votes)County Sheriff
Jeremy Shipley (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,329 votes)County Tax Assessor-Collector
Daniel M. Ralstin (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,329 votes)Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Buck Bonner (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,329 votes)Constable, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Ken Sessions (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,329 votes)County Attorney
Brian Evans (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,329 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Jim Lawrence (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,329 votes)GENERAL • 2023-11-07
November 2023 Freestone County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,349 (27.0% of 12,403 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Mandy Chavers WINNER
72.0% (2,411 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (938 votes)GENERAL • 2022-11-08
November 2022 Freestone County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,984 (16.0% of 12,403 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Mandy Chavers WINNER
72.0% (1,428 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (556 votes)GENERAL • 2021-11-02
November 2021 Freestone County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,977 (24.0% of 12,403 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Mandy Chavers WINNER
54.0% (1,608 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (1,369 votes)GENERAL • 2020-11-03
November 2020 Freestone County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,729 (22.0% of 12,403 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Mandy Chavers WINNER
65.0% (1,774 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (955 votes)GENERAL • 2019-11-05
November 2019 Freestone County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,984 (16.0% of 12,403 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Mandy Chavers WINNER
57.0% (1,131 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
43.0% (853 votes)GENERAL • 2018-11-06
November 2018 Freestone County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,481 (20.0% of 12,403 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Mandy Chavers WINNER
62.0% (1,538 votes)Michael R. Vance
38.0% (943 votes)GENERAL • 2017-11-07
November 2017 Freestone County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,473 (28.0% of 12,403 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Mandy Chavers WINNER
62.0% (2,153 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (1,320 votes)GENERAL • 2016-11-08
November 2016 Freestone County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,349 (27.0% of 12,403 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Mandy Chavers WINNER
59.0% (1,976 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (1,373 votes)GENERAL • 2015-11-03
November 2015 Freestone County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,232 (18.0% of 12,403 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Mandy Chavers WINNER
64.0% (1,428 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (804 votes)GENERAL • 2014-11-04
November 2014 Freestone County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,473 (28.0% of 12,403 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Mandy Chavers WINNER
69.0% (2,396 votes)Michael R. Vance
31.0% (1,077 votes)GENERAL • 2013-11-05
November 2013 Freestone County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,729 (22.0% of 12,403 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Mandy Chavers WINNER
61.0% (1,665 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (1,064 votes)GENERAL • 2012-11-06
November 2012 Freestone County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,729 (22.0% of 12,403 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Mandy Chavers WINNER
69.0% (1,883 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (846 votes)GENERAL • 2011-11-08
November 2011 Freestone County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,597 (29.0% of 12,403 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Mandy Chavers WINNER
59.0% (2,122 votes)Michael R. Vance
41.0% (1,475 votes)GENERAL • 2010-11-02
November 2010 Freestone County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,845 (31.0% of 12,403 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Mandy Chavers WINNER
59.0% (2,269 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (1,576 votes)GENERAL • 2009-11-03
November 2009 Freestone County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,473 (28.0% of 12,403 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Mandy Chavers WINNER
66.0% (2,292 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (1,181 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2008-11-04
November 2008 Freestone County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,845 (31.0% of 12,403 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Mandy Chavers WINNER
61.0% (2,345 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (1,500 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2007-11-06
November 2007 Freestone County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,729 (22.0% of 12,403 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Mandy Chavers WINNER
61.0% (1,665 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (1,064 votes)GENERAL • 2006-11-07
November 2006 Freestone County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,860 (15.0% of 12,403 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Mandy Chavers WINNER
62.0% (1,153 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (707 votes)GENERAL • 2005-11-08
November 2005 Freestone County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,853 (23.0% of 12,403 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Mandy Chavers WINNER
58.0% (1,655 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (1,198 votes)GENERAL • 2004-11-02
November 2004 Freestone County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,736 (14.0% of 12,403 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Mandy Chavers WINNER
55.0% (955 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (781 votes)GENERAL • 2003-11-04
November 2003 Freestone County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,729 (22.0% of 12,403 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Mandy Chavers WINNER
67.0% (1,828 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (901 votes)GENERAL • 2002-11-05
November 2002 Freestone County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,736 (14.0% of 12,403 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Mandy Chavers WINNER
69.0% (1,198 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (538 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2001-11-06
November 2001 Freestone County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,101 (25.0% of 12,403 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Mandy Chavers WINNER
59.0% (1,830 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (1,271 votes)GENERAL • 2000-11-07
November 2000 Freestone County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,356 (19.0% of 12,403 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Mandy Chavers WINNER
72.0% (1,696 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (660 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (324)
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Freestone County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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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 Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Freestone County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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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 Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-09-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Freestone County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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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 Landowners6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-08-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Freestone County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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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: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Freestone 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 Interest5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-06-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Freestone 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Freestone 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: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-04-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Freestone 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2026-03-03 • REGULAR SESSION
Freestone County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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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: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-02-03 • REGULAR SESSION
Freestone County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-01-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Freestone County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-01-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Freestone County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-12-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Freestone 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 Estimate7: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption2025-11-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Freestone 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 Levy5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Freestone 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 Overhead7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Freestone 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-08-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Freestone 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-07-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Freestone 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2025-06-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Freestone 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-05-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Freestone 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 Estimate7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2025-04-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Freestone 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-03-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Freestone 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-02-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Freestone 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: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy7: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-01-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Freestone 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2024-12-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Freestone 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: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest7: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure