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COUNTY • Hardin County, TX
Hardin County
Population / Scale
58,932
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.481223
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$34.3M
+3.1% YoY • -2.4% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0.28M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +2.0 pts
1Y: +1.3 pts • 10Y: +1.7 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▲ +1.2 pts
81.8 (A) → 83 (A)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.1% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +2.8%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
-2.4% (5Y)
10Y: +17.3% • Since '00: +108.1%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.1594
FY 22: $0.6406 → FY 27: $0.4812
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 81.8 (A)'10: 81.4 (A)'17: 81.3 (A)'22: 81 (A)'27: 83 (A)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $16.5M'10: $23.3M'17: $29.2M'22: $35.1M'27: $34.3M
Elected & Governing Officials (24)
AY
Amanda Young
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
BH
Ben Hawthorne
Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Ben.Hawthorne@co.hardin.tx.us
CB
Catherine Brown
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 6 (Precinct 6)
CB
Charles Brewer
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
CI
Chris Ingram
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
CK
Chris Kirkendall
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
CB
Connie Becton
County Clerk
CJ
Cory Jeffcoat
Constable, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Cory.Jeffcoat@co.hardin.tx.us
DH
Dana Hogg
District Clerk
DS
Danny Sullins
Constable, Precinct 5 (Precinct 5)
Danny.Sullins@co.hardin.tx.us
DM
Deborah McWilliams
County Treasurer
EK
Ernie Koch
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
KD
Kenny Davenport
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Kenny.Davenport@co.hardin.tx.us
LC
L.W. Cooper, Jr.
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
MA
Mark Ames
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
MD
Mark Davis
County Sheriff
MM
Matthew Minick
County Attorney
MM
Melissa Minton
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5 (Precinct 5)
melissa.minton@co.hardin.tx.us
RW
Rebecca Walton
District Attorney
R"
Robert "Trey" Brothers
Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Trey.Brothers@co.hardin.tx.us
RL
Rod L. Ousley
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
RJ
Ross Jordan
Constable, Precinct 6 (Precinct 6)
Ross.Jordan@co.hardin.tx.us
SS
Steve Smith
County Tax Assessor-Collector
WM
Wayne McDaniel
County Judge
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.1% YoYFreedom Score: 83 (A)• Adopted Sep 2, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Hardin County
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($34,271,366) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.481223 per $100 valuation: $0.481223 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for Hardin County. Source: Hardin County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$34.3M
General Fund
$26.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Capital Projects
$1.6M
Per Capita
$582
Public Safety: $14.1M (41%)
0Public Works: $6.3M (18%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $6.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.481223 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED-13.6% YoYFreedom Score: 81.7 (A)• Adopted Sep 1, 2025FY 2026 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Hardin County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($33,247,348) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.480106 per $100 valuation) for Hardin County.
Total Appropriation
$33.2M
General Fund
$25.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Capital Projects
$1.5M
Per Capita
$564
Public Safety: $13.6M (41%)
0Public Works: $6.1M (18%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $6.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.480106 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.0% YoYFreedom Score: 81.2 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Hardin County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($38,489,798) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.575623 per $100 valuation) for Hardin County.
Total Appropriation
$38.5M
General Fund
$30.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.3M
Capital Projects
$1.8M
Per Capita
$653
Public Safety: $16.2M (42%)
0Public Works: $6.3M (16%)
Parks & Culture: $1.2M
Administration: $7.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.575623 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 81.3 (A)• Adopted Sep 6, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Hardin County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Hardin County (Hardin County) totaling $37,372,365. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5408 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$37.4M
General Fund
$29.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.3M
Capital Projects
$1.7M
Per Capita
$634
Public Safety: $15.7M (42%)
0Public Works: $6.1M (16%)
Parks & Culture: $1.2M
Administration: $7.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.540835 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.1% YoYFreedom Score: 81.1 (A)• Adopted Sep 6, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Hardin County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Hardin County (Hardin County) totaling $36,227,573. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6197 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$36.2M
General Fund
$28.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.3M
Capital Projects
$1.7M
Per Capita
$615
Public Safety: $15.2M (42%)
0Public Works: $5.9M (16%)
Parks & Culture: $1.1M
Administration: $6.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.619734 / $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$34.27M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $26.0MPer Capita: $582Tax Rate: $0.481223Freedom: 83 (A)
Official PDFFY 2026$33.25M(-13.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.2MPer Capita: $564Tax Rate: $0.480106Freedom: 81.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2025$38.49M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $30.0MPer Capita: $653Tax Rate: $0.575623Freedom: 81.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2024$37.37M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $29.1MPer Capita: $634Tax Rate: $0.540835Freedom: 81.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2023$36.23M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $28.2MPer Capita: $615Tax Rate: $0.619734Freedom: 81.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2022$35.12M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $27.3MPer Capita: $596Tax Rate: $0.640601Freedom: 81 (A)
Official PDFFY 2021$33.78M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $26.3MPer Capita: $573Tax Rate: $0.643804Freedom: 81.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2020$32.52M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.3MPer Capita: $552Tax Rate: $0.654105Freedom: 81.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2019$31.26M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.3MPer Capita: $530Tax Rate: $0.661954Freedom: 81.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2018$30.18M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.5MPer Capita: $512Tax Rate: $0.666588Freedom: 81.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2017$29.21M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.7MPer Capita: $496Tax Rate: $0.670588Freedom: 81.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2016$28.36M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.1MPer Capita: $481Tax Rate: $0.674612Freedom: 81.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2015$27.59M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.5MPer Capita: $468Tax Rate: $0.673937Freedom: 81.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2014$26.67M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.8MPer Capita: $453Tax Rate: $0.673263Freedom: 81.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2013$25.83M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.1MPer Capita: $438Tax Rate: $0.67461Freedom: 81.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2012$24.87M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.4MPer Capita: $422Tax Rate: $0.677983Freedom: 81.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2011$24.17M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.8MPer Capita: $410Tax Rate: $0.677305Freedom: 81.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2010$23.30M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.1MPer Capita: $395Tax Rate: $0.677982Freedom: 81.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2009$22.58M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.6MPer Capita: $383Tax Rate: $0.680694Freedom: 81.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2008$21.96M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.1MPer Capita: $373Tax Rate: $0.679333Freedom: 81.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2007$21.38M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.6MPer Capita: $363Tax Rate: $0.684768Freedom: 81.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2006$20.69M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.1MPer Capita: $351Tax Rate: $0.687507Freedom: 81.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2005$19.95M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.5MPer Capita: $338Tax Rate: $0.686132Freedom: 81.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2004$19.23M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.0MPer Capita: $326Tax Rate: $0.684074Freedom: 81.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2003$18.47M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.4MPer Capita: $313Tax Rate: $0.67997Freedom: 81.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2002$17.83M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.9MPer Capita: $303Tax Rate: $0.68337Freedom: 81.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2001$17.14M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.3MPer Capita: $291Tax Rate: $0.68132Freedom: 81.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2000$16.47M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.8MPer Capita: $279Tax Rate: $0.682001Freedom: 81.8 (A)
Official PDFActive Commissioners Court Orders & Regulations
Search All Orders & Regulations →Order 2026-HOLIDAYS • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
2026 Holidays (Hardin County)
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Hardin County official repository (https://www.hardincountytx.gov/upload/page/0067/doc...
Order Ch. 2 • Building & PermitsOverreach: 42/100
County Subdivision & Infrastructure Development Regulations (Hardin County)
Establishes minimum road construction standards, drainage specifications, lot frontage requirements, and plat approval procedures for unincorporated areas under...
Order Ch. 4 • ZoningOverreach: 36/100
Floodplain Management & Drainage Damage Prevention Order (Hardin County)
Designates flood hazard areas, development permit requirements, minimum finished floor elevations, and drainageway protection standards pursuant to Texas Water ...
Order Ch. 5 • Traffic & StreetsOverreach: 30/100
County Roads, Right-of-Way Utility Installation & Weight Limits (Hardin County)
Regulates county road classifications, culvert and driveway permits, pipeline and utility road-crossing standards, and heavy commercial vehicle load limits unde...
Order Ch. 1 • GovernanceOverreach: 22/100
Commissioners Court Governance & Precinct Administration (Hardin County)
Governs Commissioners Court regular and special terms, agenda procedures, county officer bonds, and precinct administration pursuant to Texas Local Government C...
Order Ch. 3 • Public HealthOverreach: 38/100
On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) & Environmental Health Order (Hardin 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 (Hardin County)
Provides procedures for abating public health nuisances, illegal dumping, and unsanitary conditions on unincorporated premises pursuant to Texas Health and Safe...
Order Ch. 6 • Public SafetyOverreach: 35/100
Outdoor Burning, Fireworks & Emergency Management Regulations (Hardin County)
Governs drought-condition burn bans, restricted fireworks declarations, and county emergency management procedures under Texas Local Government Code Section 352...
Order Ch. 7 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 44/100
Ad Valorem Tax Levy, Homestead Exemptions & Fiscal Administration (Hardin County)
Establishes annual county general fund and road & bridge tax levies, optional homestead and senior/disabled tax exemptions, and county purchasing procedures und...
Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Hardin County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Hardin County totaling $...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Hardin 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. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Hardin County
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Hardin County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Hardin County totaling $...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Hardin County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Hardin County totaling $...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Hardin County
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Hardin 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: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Hardin County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Hardin County totaling $...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Hardin County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Hardin County totaling $...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Hardin 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: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Hardin County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Hardin County totaling $...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Hardin 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: 14/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Hardin 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: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Hardin County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Hardin County totaling $...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Hardin 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: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Hardin County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Hardin County totaling $...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
GENERAL • 2024-11-05
November 2024 Hardin County Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 23,242 (58.0% of 40,073 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Sheriff
Mark Davis (REP)WINNER
100.0% (20,452 votes)Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Robert "Trey" Brothers (REP)WINNER
100.0% (20,452 votes)Constable, Precinct 5 (Precinct 5)
Danny Sullins (REP)WINNER
100.0% (20,452 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5 (Precinct 5)
Melissa Minton (REP)WINNER
100.0% (20,452 votes)Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Ben Hawthorne (REP)WINNER
100.0% (20,452 votes)District Clerk
Dana Hogg (REP)WINNER
100.0% (20,452 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
L.W. Cooper, Jr. (REP)WINNER
100.0% (20,452 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Rod L. Ousley (REP)WINNER
100.0% (20,452 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 6 (Precinct 6)
Catherine Brown (REP)WINNER
100.0% (20,452 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chris Ingram (REP)WINNER
100.0% (20,452 votes)District Attorney
Rebecca Walton (REP)WINNER
100.0% (20,452 votes)Constable, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Cory Jeffcoat (REP)WINNER
100.0% (20,452 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Mark Ames (REP)WINNER
100.0% (20,452 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Ernie Koch (REP)WINNER
100.0% (20,452 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Chris Kirkendall (REP)WINNER
100.0% (20,452 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Amanda Young (REP)WINNER
100.0% (20,452 votes)County Tax Assessor-Collector
Steve Smith (REP)WINNER
100.0% (20,452 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Charles Brewer (REP)WINNER
100.0% (20,452 votes)Constable, Precinct 6 (Precinct 6)
Ross Jordan (REP)WINNER
100.0% (20,452 votes)Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Kenny Davenport (REP)WINNER
100.0% (20,452 votes)County Judge
Wayne McDaniel (REP)WINNER
100.0% (20,452 votes)County Attorney
Matthew Minick (REP)WINNER
100.0% (20,452 votes)County Treasurer
Deborah McWilliams (REP)WINNER
100.0% (20,452 votes)County Clerk
Connie Becton (REP)WINNER
100.0% (20,452 votes)GENERAL • 2023-11-07
November 2023 Hardin County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,213 (18.0% of 40,074 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chris Ingram WINNER
59.0% (4,256 votes)Michael R. Vance
41.0% (2,957 votes)GENERAL • 2022-11-08
November 2022 Hardin County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 9,217 (23.0% of 40,074 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chris Ingram WINNER
56.0% (5,162 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (4,055 votes)GENERAL • 2021-11-02
November 2021 Hardin County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,015 (20.0% of 40,074 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chris Ingram WINNER
54.0% (4,328 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (3,687 votes)GENERAL • 2020-11-03
November 2020 Hardin County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 9,618 (24.0% of 40,074 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chris Ingram WINNER
67.0% (6,444 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (3,174 votes)GENERAL • 2019-11-05
November 2019 Hardin County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,011 (15.0% of 40,074 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chris Ingram WINNER
59.0% (3,546 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (2,465 votes)GENERAL • 2018-11-06
November 2018 Hardin County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 11,221 (28.0% of 40,074 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chris Ingram WINNER
56.0% (6,284 votes)Michael R. Vance
44.0% (4,937 votes)GENERAL • 2017-11-07
November 2017 Hardin County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,412 (16.0% of 40,074 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chris Ingram WINNER
66.0% (4,232 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (2,180 votes)GENERAL • 2016-11-08
November 2016 Hardin County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,412 (16.0% of 40,074 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chris Ingram WINNER
55.0% (3,527 votes)David C. Morales
45.0% (2,885 votes)GENERAL • 2015-11-03
November 2015 Hardin County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,415 (21.0% of 40,074 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chris Ingram WINNER
68.0% (5,722 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (2,693 votes)GENERAL • 2014-11-04
November 2014 Hardin County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,015 (20.0% of 40,074 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chris Ingram WINNER
71.0% (5,691 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (2,324 votes)GENERAL • 2013-11-05
November 2013 Hardin County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,614 (19.0% of 40,074 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chris Ingram WINNER
59.0% (4,492 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (3,122 votes)GENERAL • 2012-11-06
November 2012 Hardin County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,015 (20.0% of 40,074 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chris Ingram WINNER
54.0% (4,328 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (3,687 votes)GENERAL • 2011-11-08
November 2011 Hardin County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 10,820 (27.0% of 40,074 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chris Ingram WINNER
68.0% (7,358 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (3,462 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2010-11-02
November 2010 Hardin County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,813 (17.0% of 40,074 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chris Ingram WINNER
56.0% (3,815 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (2,998 votes)GENERAL • 2009-11-03
November 2009 Hardin County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 12,022 (30.0% of 40,074 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chris Ingram WINNER
64.0% (7,694 votes)David C. Morales
36.0% (4,328 votes)GENERAL • 2008-11-04
November 2008 Hardin County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 12,022 (30.0% of 40,074 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chris Ingram WINNER
57.0% (6,853 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
43.0% (5,169 votes)GENERAL • 2007-11-06
November 2007 Hardin County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,011 (15.0% of 40,074 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chris Ingram WINNER
72.0% (4,328 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (1,683 votes)GENERAL • 2006-11-07
November 2006 Hardin County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 10,820 (27.0% of 40,074 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chris Ingram WINNER
56.0% (6,059 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (4,761 votes)GENERAL • 2005-11-08
November 2005 Hardin County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,610 (14.0% of 40,074 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chris Ingram WINNER
68.0% (3,815 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (1,795 votes)GENERAL • 2004-11-02
November 2004 Hardin County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,011 (15.0% of 40,074 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chris Ingram WINNER
59.0% (3,546 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (2,465 votes)GENERAL • 2003-11-04
November 2003 Hardin County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 9,618 (24.0% of 40,074 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chris Ingram WINNER
72.0% (6,925 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (2,693 votes)GENERAL • 2002-11-05
November 2002 Hardin County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,813 (17.0% of 40,074 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chris Ingram WINNER
61.0% (4,156 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (2,657 votes)GENERAL • 2001-11-06
November 2001 Hardin County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,011 (15.0% of 40,074 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chris Ingram WINNER
54.0% (3,246 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (2,765 votes)GENERAL • 2000-11-07
November 2000 Hardin County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,816 (22.0% of 40,074 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chris Ingram WINNER
58.0% (5,113 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
42.0% (3,703 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (323)
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Hardin County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION
Hardin 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: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-09-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Hardin 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Hardin County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead2026-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Hardin 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 Orders2026-06-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Hardin County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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8: Adjournment1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Hardin 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: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-04-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Hardin 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 Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-03-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Hardin County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-02-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Hardin 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 Appropriation7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2026-01-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Hardin County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-12-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Hardin County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-11-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Hardin County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Hardin County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Hardin 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 Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2025-08-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Hardin 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: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-07-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Hardin County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption2025-06-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Hardin 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 Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption2025-05-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Hardin County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-04-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Hardin County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-03-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Hardin County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-02-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Hardin 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-01-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Hardin 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 Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2024-12-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Hardin 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 Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2024-11-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Hardin County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners