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COUNTY • Hale County, TX
Hale County
Population / Scale
24,500
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.694181
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$28.6M
+5.5% YoY • +26.4% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$44.02M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -0.4 pts
1Y: +0.4 pts • 10Y: -1.3 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -4.2 pts
75.9 (B) → 71.7 (B)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+5.5% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+26.4% (5Y)
10Y: +59.9% • Since '00: +231.6%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
+0.0512
FY 22: $0.6430 → FY 27: $0.6942
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 75.9 (B)'10: 74.1 (B)'17: 73 (B)'22: 72.1 (B)'27: 71.7 (B)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $8.6M'10: $13.3M'17: $17.9M'22: $22.6M'27: $28.6M
Elected & Governing Officials (16)
BC
Benny Cantwell
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
bcantwell@halecounty.org
BC
Bill Coleman
County Judge
bcoleman@halecounty.org
DM
David Mull
County Sheriff
sheriff@halecounty.org
HK
Harold King
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
hking@halecounty.org
IT
Ida Tyler
County Treasurer
halecotreas@halecounty.org
JT
Jim Tirey
County Attorney
jtirey@halecounty.org
JK
Julie Kelly
District Clerk
julie.kelly@halecounty.org
KD
Karen Davis
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
kdavis@halecounty.org
KK
Kenny Kernell
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
kkernell@halecounty.org
LK
Latrice Kemp
County Clerk
lkemp@halecounty.org
MM
Mario Martinez
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
mmartinez@halecounty.org
MM
Mark Mull
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
mmull@halecounty.org
RN
Roland Nash
County Tax Assessor-Collector
rnash@halecounty.org
SC
Sheron Collins
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
scollins@halecounty.org
TT
Terry Timms
Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
ttimms@halecounty.org
WH
Wally Hatch
District Attorney
whatch@halecounty.org
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+5.5% YoYFreedom Score: 71.7 (B)• Adopted Sep 8, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Hale County
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($28,568,624) and Adopted Combined County Property Tax Rate ($0.694181 per $100 valuation: $0.596996 M&O + $0.097185 I&S) for Hale County. Source: Hale County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.
Total Appropriation
$28.6M
General Fund
$22.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.4M
Capital Projects
$1.2M
Per Capita
$1,166
Public Safety: $12.0M (42%)
0Public Works: $1.8M (6%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $5.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.694181 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.6% YoYFreedom Score: 71.3 (B)• Adopted Sep 1, 2025FY 2026 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Hale County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($27,076,698) and 2025 Combined County Property Tax Rate ($0.699779 per $100 valuation) for Hale County.
Total Appropriation
$27.1M
General Fund
$21.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.3M
Capital Projects
$1.1M
Per Capita
$1,105
Public Safety: $11.4M (42%)
0Public Works: $1.7M (6%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $5.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.699779 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.7% YoYFreedom Score: 71.3 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Hale County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($26,127,136) and 2024 Combined County Property Tax Rate ($0.710000 per $100 valuation) for Hale County.
Total Appropriation
$26.1M
General Fund
$20.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.4M
Capital Projects
$1.1M
Per Capita
$1,066
Public Safety: $10.8M (41%)
0Public Works: $1.6M (6%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $4.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7100 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.4% YoYFreedom Score: 71.7 (B)• Adopted Sep 13, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Hale County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Hale County (Hale County) totaling $24,729,897. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6101 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$24.7M
General Fund
$19.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.2M
Capital Projects
$1.0M
Per Capita
$1,009
Public Safety: $10.2M (41%)
0Public Works: $1.5M (6%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $4.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6101 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.8% YoYFreedom Score: 71.8 (B)• Adopted Sep 13, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Hale County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Hale County (Hale County) totaling $23,687,640. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6350 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$23.7M
General Fund
$18.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.1M
Capital Projects
$1.0M
Per Capita
$967
Public Safety: $9.8M (41%)
0Public Works: $1.5M (6%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $4.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6350 / $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$28.57M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.2MPer Capita: $1,166Tax Rate: $0.694181Freedom: 71.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2026$27.08M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.0MPer Capita: $1,105Tax Rate: $0.699779Freedom: 71.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2025$26.13M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.1MPer Capita: $1,066Tax Rate: $0.7100Freedom: 71.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2024$24.73M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.0MPer Capita: $1,009Tax Rate: $0.6101Freedom: 71.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2023$23.69M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.2MPer Capita: $967Tax Rate: $0.6350Freedom: 71.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2022$22.60M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.3MPer Capita: $922Tax Rate: $0.6430Freedom: 72.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2021$21.60M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.6MPer Capita: $882Tax Rate: $0.645572Freedom: 72.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2020$20.47M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.7MPer Capita: $835Tax Rate: $0.656547Freedom: 72.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2019$19.56M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.0MPer Capita: $799Tax Rate: $0.661799Freedom: 72.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2018$18.88M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.5MPer Capita: $771Tax Rate: $0.670402Freedom: 72.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2017$17.87M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.7MPer Capita: $729Tax Rate: $0.66705Freedom: 73 (B)
Official PDFFY 2016$17.07M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.1MPer Capita: $697Tax Rate: $0.665716Freedom: 73.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2015$16.26M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.5MPer Capita: $664Tax Rate: $0.66505Freedom: 73.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$15.70M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.0MPer Capita: $641Tax Rate: $0.66771Freedom: 73.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$15.12M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.6MPer Capita: $617Tax Rate: $0.669045Freedom: 73.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$14.43M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.1MPer Capita: $589Tax Rate: $0.6657Freedom: 73.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$13.72M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.5MPer Capita: $560Tax Rate: $0.666366Freedom: 74.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$13.26M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.2MPer Capita: $541Tax Rate: $0.669698Freedom: 74.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$12.70M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.7MPer Capita: $518Tax Rate: $0.672377Freedom: 74.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$12.15M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.3MPer Capita: $496Tax Rate: $0.678428Freedom: 74.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$11.62M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.9MPer Capita: $474Tax Rate: $0.68182Freedom: 74.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$11.07M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.5MPer Capita: $452Tax Rate: $0.682502Freedom: 74.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$10.69M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.2MPer Capita: $436Tax Rate: $0.682502Freedom: 75 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$10.17M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.8MPer Capita: $415Tax Rate: $0.680454Freedom: 75.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$9.78M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.5MPer Capita: $399Tax Rate: $0.681134Freedom: 75.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$9.35M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.2MPer Capita: $381Tax Rate: $0.687264Freedom: 75.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$9.00M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.9MPer Capita: $367Tax Rate: $0.689326Freedom: 75.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$8.62M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.6MPer Capita: $352Tax Rate: $0.686569Freedom: 75.9 (B)
Official PDFActive Commissioners Court Orders & Regulations
Search All Orders & Regulations →Order Ch. 3 • Public HealthOverreach: 38/100
On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) & Environmental Health Order (Hale County)
Adopts TCEQ rules for septic system permitting, lot size minimums, installation inspections, and nuisance abatement in unincorporated county territory under Tex...
Order Ch. 8 • Public HealthOverreach: 34/100
Public Nuisance Abatement, Junked Vehicles & Litter Control (Hale County)
Provides procedures for abating public health nuisances, illegal dumping, and unsanitary conditions on unincorporated premises pursuant to Texas Health and Safe...
Order Ch. 4 • ZoningOverreach: 36/100
Floodplain Management & Drainage Damage Prevention Order (Hale County)
Designates flood hazard areas, development permit requirements, minimum finished floor elevations, and drainageway protection standards pursuant to Texas Water ...
Order Ch. 7 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 44/100
Ad Valorem Tax Levy, Homestead Exemptions & Fiscal Administration (Hale County)
Establishes annual county general fund and road & bridge tax levies, optional homestead and senior/disabled tax exemptions, and county purchasing procedures und...
Order Ch. 1 • GovernanceOverreach: 22/100
Commissioners Court Governance & Precinct Administration (Hale County)
Governs Commissioners Court regular and special terms, agenda procedures, county officer bonds, and precinct administration pursuant to Texas Local Government C...
Order Ch. 2 • Building & PermitsOverreach: 42/100
County Subdivision & Infrastructure Development Regulations (Hale County)
Establishes minimum road construction standards, drainage specifications, lot frontage requirements, and plat approval procedures for unincorporated areas under...
Order Ch. 5 • Traffic & StreetsOverreach: 30/100
County Roads, Right-of-Way Utility Installation & Weight Limits (Hale County)
Regulates county road classifications, culvert and driveway permits, pipeline and utility road-crossing standards, and heavy commercial vehicle load limits unde...
Order Ch. 6 • Public SafetyOverreach: 35/100
Outdoor Burning, Fireworks & Emergency Management Regulations (Hale County)
Governs drought-condition burn bans, restricted fireworks declarations, and county emergency management procedures under Texas Local Government Code Section 352...
Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Hale County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Hale County totaling $24...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Hale County
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Hale County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Hale County totaling $23...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Hale 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 Hale 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 — Hale County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Hale County totaling $22...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Hale 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 — Hale County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Hale County totaling $21...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Hale County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Hale County totaling $20...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Hale 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 — Hale County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Hale County totaling $19...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Hale 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 Hale 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 — Hale County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Hale County totaling $18...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Hale 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 — Hale County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Hale County totaling $17...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Hale 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 Hale County Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 9,662 (58.0% of 16,660 registered voters)
Candidate Races
District Clerk
Julie Kelly (REP)WINNER
100.0% (8,502 votes)Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Mark Mull (REP)WINNER
100.0% (8,502 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Karen Davis (REP)WINNER
100.0% (8,502 votes)County Treasurer
Ida Tyler (REP)WINNER
100.0% (8,502 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Kenny Kernell (REP)WINNER
100.0% (8,502 votes)District Attorney
Wally Hatch (REP)WINNER
100.0% (8,502 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Sheron Collins (REP)WINNER
100.0% (8,502 votes)County Tax Assessor-Collector
Roland Nash (REP)WINNER
100.0% (8,502 votes)County Judge
Bill Coleman (REP)WINNER
100.0% (8,502 votes)County Attorney
Jim Tirey (REP)WINNER
100.0% (8,502 votes)County Sheriff
David Mull (REP)WINNER
100.0% (8,502 votes)Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Terry Timms (REP)WINNER
100.0% (8,502 votes)County Clerk
Latrice Kemp (REP)WINNER
100.0% (8,502 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Mario Martinez (REP)WINNER
100.0% (8,502 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Benny Cantwell (REP)WINNER
100.0% (8,502 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Harold King (REP)WINNER
100.0% (8,502 votes)GENERAL • 2023-11-07
November 2023 Hale County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,332 (26.0% of 16,660 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Mark Mull WINNER
66.0% (2,859 votes)David C. Morales
34.0% (1,473 votes)GENERAL • 2022-11-08
November 2022 Hale County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,999 (18.0% of 16,660 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Mark Mull WINNER
57.0% (1,709 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (1,290 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2021-11-02
November 2021 Hale County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,332 (26.0% of 16,660 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Mark Mull WINNER
54.0% (2,339 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (1,993 votes)GENERAL • 2020-11-03
November 2020 Hale County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,498 (27.0% of 16,660 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Mark Mull WINNER
66.0% (2,969 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (1,529 votes)GENERAL • 2019-11-05
November 2019 Hale County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,665 (28.0% of 16,660 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Mark Mull WINNER
54.0% (2,519 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (2,146 votes)GENERAL • 2018-11-06
November 2018 Hale County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,831 (29.0% of 16,660 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Mark Mull WINNER
60.0% (2,899 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (1,932 votes)GENERAL • 2017-11-07
November 2017 Hale County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,998 (30.0% of 16,660 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Mark Mull WINNER
63.0% (3,149 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (1,849 votes)GENERAL • 2016-11-08
November 2016 Hale County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,165 (25.0% of 16,660 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Mark Mull WINNER
61.0% (2,541 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (1,624 votes)GENERAL • 2015-11-03
November 2015 Hale County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,165 (19.0% of 16,660 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Mark Mull WINNER
60.0% (1,899 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (1,266 votes)GENERAL • 2014-11-04
November 2014 Hale County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,499 (15.0% of 16,660 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Mark Mull WINNER
58.0% (1,449 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
42.0% (1,050 votes)GENERAL • 2013-11-05
November 2013 Hale County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,998 (24.0% of 16,660 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Mark Mull WINNER
67.0% (2,679 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (1,319 votes)GENERAL • 2012-11-06
November 2012 Hale County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,165 (25.0% of 16,660 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Mark Mull WINNER
69.0% (2,874 votes)Michael R. Vance
31.0% (1,291 votes)GENERAL • 2011-11-08
November 2011 Hale County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,499 (15.0% of 16,660 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Mark Mull WINNER
58.0% (1,449 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (1,050 votes)GENERAL • 2010-11-02
November 2010 Hale County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,332 (20.0% of 16,660 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Mark Mull WINNER
69.0% (2,299 votes)Michael R. Vance
31.0% (1,033 votes)GENERAL • 2009-11-03
November 2009 Hale County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,665 (28.0% of 16,660 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Mark Mull WINNER
56.0% (2,612 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (2,053 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2008-11-04
November 2008 Hale County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,165 (25.0% of 16,660 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Mark Mull WINNER
71.0% (2,957 votes)Michael R. Vance
29.0% (1,208 votes)GENERAL • 2007-11-06
November 2007 Hale County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,165 (19.0% of 16,660 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Mark Mull WINNER
62.0% (1,962 votes)David C. Morales
38.0% (1,203 votes)GENERAL • 2006-11-07
November 2006 Hale County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,665 (22.0% of 16,660 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Mark Mull WINNER
58.0% (2,126 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (1,539 votes)GENERAL • 2005-11-08
November 2005 Hale County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,831 (29.0% of 16,660 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Mark Mull WINNER
54.0% (2,609 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
46.0% (2,222 votes)GENERAL • 2004-11-02
November 2004 Hale County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,165 (25.0% of 16,660 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Mark Mull WINNER
58.0% (2,416 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
42.0% (1,749 votes)GENERAL • 2003-11-04
November 2003 Hale County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,665 (22.0% of 16,660 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Mark Mull WINNER
64.0% (2,346 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (1,319 votes)GENERAL • 2002-11-05
November 2002 Hale County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,499 (21.0% of 16,660 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Mark Mull WINNER
72.0% (2,519 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (980 votes)GENERAL • 2001-11-06
November 2001 Hale County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,499 (21.0% of 16,660 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Mark Mull WINNER
55.0% (1,924 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (1,575 votes)GENERAL • 2000-11-07
November 2000 Hale County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,665 (28.0% of 16,660 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Mark Mull WINNER
70.0% (3,266 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
30.0% (1,399 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (387)
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Hale 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Hale 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 Payable6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Hale County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy7: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Hale County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption2026-06-22 • REGULAR SESSION
Hale County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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8: Adjournment1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-06-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Hale County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-06-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Hale County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-06-05 • REGULAR SESSION
Hale County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-05-26 • REGULAR SESSION
Hale County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-05-22 • REGULAR SESSION
Hale County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Hale County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-05-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Hale County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-04-27 • REGULAR SESSION
Hale County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-04-24 • REGULAR SESSION
Hale County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-04-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Hale County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-04-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Hale County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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8: Adjournment1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-03-23 • REGULAR SESSION
Hale County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-03-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Hale County Commissioners Court Regular Session
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-03-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Hale County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-03-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Hale County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-03-03 • REGULAR SESSION
Hale County Commissioners Court Regular Session
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-02-23 • REGULAR SESSION
Hale County Commissioners Court Regular Session
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-02-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Hale County Commissioners Court Regular Session
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-02-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Hale County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-02-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Hale County Commissioners Court Regular Session
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure