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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Hansford County, TX
GRUVER ISD
Population / Scale
420
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.17285
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$11.1M
+3.4% YoY • +23.7% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$22.29M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.1 pts
1Y: -0.5 pts • 10Y: -2.0 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -5.8 pts
56.4 (D) → 50.6 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.6%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+23.7% (5Y)
10Y: +54.0% • Since '00: +232.8%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.1183
FY 22: $1.2912 → FY 27: $1.1728
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 56.4 (D)'10: 54.2 (D)'17: 52.6 (D)'22: 51.7 (D)'27: 50.6 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $3.3M'10: $5.3M'17: $7.2M'22: $9.0M'27: $11.1M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
BB
Brittany Borden
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
jermaine.cantu@gruverisd.net
GG
Garrett Gumfory
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
jermaine.cantu@gruverisd.net
JW
John Williams
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
jermaine.cantu@gruverisd.net
MM
Matt Messer
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
jermaine.cantu@gruverisd.net
MY
Mike Yanke
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
jermaine.cantu@gruverisd.net
MM
Miles Messer
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
jermaine.cantu@gruverisd.net
RR
Rex Ralston
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
jermaine.cantu@gruverisd.net
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 50.6 (D)• Adopted Sep 22, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — GRUVER ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($11,097,405) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.172850 per $100 valuation: $0.685276 M&O + $0.487574 I&S) for GRUVER ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Hansford County).
Total Appropriation
$11.1M
General Fund
$9.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.9M
Per Capita
$26,422
Public Safety: $3.2M (29%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.2M (38%)
Public Works: $1.2M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $0.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.17285 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 51.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — GRUVER ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($10,732,500) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.184700 per $100 valuation) for GRUVER ISD.
Total Appropriation
$10.7M
General Fund
$9.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.9M
Per Capita
$25,554
Public Safety: $3.1M (29%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.1M (38%)
Public Works: $1.2M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $0.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1847 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.2% YoYFreedom Score: 51.1 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — GRUVER ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($10,369,565) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.238000 per $100 valuation) for GRUVER ISD.
Total Appropriation
$10.4M
General Fund
$8.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Per Capita
$24,689
Public Safety: $3.0M (29%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.0M (38%)
Public Works: $1.1M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $0.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2380 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.2% YoYFreedom Score: 51.3 (D)• Adopted Sep 6, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — GRUVER ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for GRUVER ISD (Hansford County) totaling $9,853,255. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.2380 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$9.9M
General Fund
$8.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Per Capita
$23,460
Public Safety: $2.8M (29%)
Instruction & Teachers: $3.8M (38%)
Public Works: $1.1M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $0.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2380 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.4% YoYFreedom Score: 51.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 6, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — GRUVER ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for GRUVER ISD (Hansford County) totaling $9,368,883. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.2812 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$9.4M
General Fund
$8.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Per Capita
$22,307
Public Safety: $2.7M (29%)
Instruction & Teachers: $3.6M (38%)
Public Works: $1.0M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $0.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2812 / $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$11.10M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.4MPer Capita: $26,422Tax Rate: $1.17285Freedom: 50.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$10.73M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.1MPer Capita: $25,554Tax Rate: $1.1847Freedom: 51.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$10.37M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.8MPer Capita: $24,689Tax Rate: $1.2380Freedom: 51.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$9.85M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.4MPer Capita: $23,460Tax Rate: $1.2380Freedom: 51.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$9.37M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.0MPer Capita: $22,307Tax Rate: $1.2812Freedom: 51.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$8.97M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.6MPer Capita: $21,365Tax Rate: $1.2912Freedom: 51.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$8.61M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.3MPer Capita: $20,496Tax Rate: $1.302821Freedom: 51.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$8.20M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.0MPer Capita: $19,523Tax Rate: $1.323666Freedom: 52.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$7.86M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $18,726Tax Rate: $1.336903Freedom: 52.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$7.59M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.5MPer Capita: $18,072Tax Rate: $1.356957Freedom: 52.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$7.21M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.1MPer Capita: $17,160Tax Rate: $1.358314Freedom: 52.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$6.86M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $16,345Tax Rate: $1.356956Freedom: 52.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$6.55M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $15,586Tax Rate: $1.366455Freedom: 53.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$6.30M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $14,989Tax Rate: $1.366455Freedom: 53.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$6.07M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.2MPer Capita: $14,457Tax Rate: $1.378753Freedom: 53.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$5.75M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $13,702Tax Rate: $1.380132Freedom: 53.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$5.51M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $13,128Tax Rate: $1.387033Freedom: 53.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$5.26M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $12,514Tax Rate: $1.396742Freedom: 54.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$5.05M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $12,015Tax Rate: $1.391155Freedom: 54.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$4.78M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $11,372Tax Rate: $1.402284Freedom: 54.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$4.57M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $10,888Tax Rate: $1.400882Freedom: 54.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$4.38M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $10,422Tax Rate: $1.393878Freedom: 55.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$4.21M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $10,026Tax Rate: $1.39109Freedom: 55.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$4.00M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MPer Capita: $9,522Tax Rate: $1.398045Freedom: 55.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$3.83M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $9,126Tax Rate: $1.396647Freedom: 55.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$3.65M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $8,679Tax Rate: $1.392457Freedom: 56 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$3.48M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $8,285Tax Rate: $1.400812Freedom: 56.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$3.33M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $7,939Tax Rate: $1.39801Freedom: 56.4 (D)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — GRUVER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GRUVER ISD totaling $9,8...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for GRUVER ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for GRUVER ISD
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 — GRUVER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GRUVER ISD totaling $9,3...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for GRUVER ISD
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 — GRUVER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GRUVER ISD totaling $8,9...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — GRUVER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GRUVER ISD totaling $8,6...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for GRUVER ISD
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. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for GRUVER ISD
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. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — GRUVER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GRUVER ISD totaling $8,1...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — GRUVER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GRUVER ISD totaling $7,8...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for GRUVER ISD
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: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for GRUVER ISD
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: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — GRUVER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GRUVER ISD totaling $7,5...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — GRUVER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GRUVER ISD totaling $7,2...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for GRUVER ISD
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. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for GRUVER ISD
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. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — GRUVER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GRUVER ISD totaling $6,8...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — GRUVER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GRUVER ISD totaling $6,5...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for GRUVER ISD
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. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for GRUVER ISD
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. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — GRUVER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GRUVER ISD totaling $6,2...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — GRUVER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for GRUVER ISD totaling $6,0...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for GRUVER ISD
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. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for GRUVER ISD
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 (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 GRUVER ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 66 (18.9% of 350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Garrett Gumfory WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Miles Messer WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Rex Ralston WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
John Williams WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Messer WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Brittany Borden WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Mike Yanke WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 GRUVER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 126 (31.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Messer WINNER
69.0% (87 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (39 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2022-11-08
GRUVER ISD 2022 November General & Bond Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition 2 • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition 2: Athletic Facilities Improvements
Authorized Debt: $4.0M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $4,000,000 in bond obligations for Athletic Facilities Improvements....
Proposition 3 • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition 3: Technology
Authorized Debt: $3.0M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $3,000,000 in bond obligations for Technology....
Proposition 1 • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition 1: School Building & Buses
Authorized Debt: $22.0M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $22,000,000 in bond obligations for School Building & Buses....
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 GRUVER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Messer WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (47 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 GRUVER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Messer WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (54 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 GRUVER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Messer WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (41 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 GRUVER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Messer WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 GRUVER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Messer WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (40 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 GRUVER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Messer WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
46.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 GRUVER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Messer WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (34 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 GRUVER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 122 (30.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Messer WINNER
71.0% (87 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (35 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 GRUVER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Messer WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 GRUVER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Messer WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 GRUVER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Messer WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 GRUVER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Messer WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (47 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 GRUVER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 126 (31.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Messer WINNER
57.0% (72 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 GRUVER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Messer WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)Michael R. Vance
31.0% (37 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 GRUVER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Messer WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (35 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 GRUVER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Messer WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (40 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 GRUVER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Messer WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 GRUVER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 122 (30.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Messer WINNER
58.0% (71 votes)Michael R. Vance
42.0% (51 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 GRUVER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Messer WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (53 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 GRUVER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Messer WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 GRUVER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Messer WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (41 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 GRUVER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Matt Messer WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (50 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
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GRUVER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION
GRUVER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from GRUVER ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Open the Meeting A. Establish a Quorum B. Invocation C. Introduction of Guests2: Open Forum3: Public Hearing Related to SB 12 Compliance4: Consent Agenda (Action Required) A. Minutes from August B. Bills as Paid C. Financial Report5: Consider approving a Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws Required in accordance with Texas Education Code 39.008 (Action Required)6: Consideration and action on a resolution to adopt a Joint Election and Election Services Agreement with Hansford County, Texas regarding the conduct of the District’s Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election to be held on November 3, 2026 (Action Required)7: Consideration and action on a resolution to adopt a Joint Election and Election Services Agreement with Sherman County, Texas regarding the conduct of the District’s Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election to be held on November 3, 2026 (Action Required)8: Consideration and action on appointment of election judges and alternates for the District’s Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election to be held on November 3, 2026 (Action Required)9: SB 12 Annual Certification Compliance (Action Required)10: Appointment of 2026-2027 School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Members (Action Required)11: Consider and Take Action on Purchases Exceeding $10,000 (Action Required)12: Consider and Approve 2026–2027 Campus Improvement Plans for Gruver Elementary, Gruver Junior High, and Gruver High School (Action Required)13: Administrative Reports: High School Principal Junior High Principal Elementary Principal Athletic Director Girls Athletic Coordinator14: Superintendent's Report: A. 2023-2026 Audit Survey Review B. FIRST Rating Appeal Review C. TEA Baseline Vulnerability Review D. Facility Rentals E. Other15: Closed Session A)Discussion re. the duties, performance, and employment of administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, custodial, maintenance, cafeteria, support personnel, and business office. B) Discussion re. the duties, performance, and employment of the superintendent. C) Deliberation regarding property of the District Government Code 551.07216: Adjourn2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION
GRUVER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
GRUVER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION
GRUVER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION
GRUVER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION
GRUVER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-03-16 • REGULAR SESSION
GRUVER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-02-16 • REGULAR SESSION
GRUVER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-01-19 • REGULAR SESSION
GRUVER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
GRUVER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
GRUVER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
GRUVER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
GRUVER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
GRUVER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
GRUVER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
GRUVER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
GRUVER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
GRUVER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
GRUVER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
GRUVER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
GRUVER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2024-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
GRUVER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2024-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
GRUVER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2024-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
GRUVER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion