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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Harris County, TX

Harris County Municipal Utility District #055

A+
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 90.5/100▲ +1.4 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #2156 among Texas Special Districts • Tier Rank: #2129 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
76.2/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
100/100
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.3964
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$7.2M
+3.5% YoY • +19.8% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
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Elected & Governing Officials (1)

RS
Robert Squires
President (Place 2)
124/164 Pro-Taxpayer Votes
GradeA+

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 90.5 (A+)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #055
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($7,193,287) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.396400 per $100 valuation: $0.000000 M&O + $0.396400 I&S) for Harris County Municipal Utility District #055. Source: Harris County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.

Total Appropriation
$7.2M
000
00
Public Works: $0.2M (2%)
0
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3964 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 88.8 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #055
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($6,950,035) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.400000 per $100 valuation) for Harris County Municipal Utility District #055.

Total Appropriation
$7.0M
000
00
Public Works: $0.2M (2%)
0
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4000 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 88.8 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #055
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($6,734,530) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.400000 per $100 valuation) for Harris County Municipal Utility District #055. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD 2024 Tax Rate & Levy Roll.

Total Appropriation
$6.7M
Public Works: $5.5M (82%)
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4000 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 88.9 (A)• Adopted Aug 29, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #055
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Harris County Municipal Utility District #055 (Harris County) totaling $6,479,871. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4000 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$6.5M
Public Works: $5.3M (82%)
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4000 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 89 (A)• Adopted Aug 29, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #055
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Harris County Municipal Utility District #055 (Harris County) totaling $6,239,044. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4000 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$6.2M
Public Works: $5.1M (82%)
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4000 / $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$7.19M(+3.5% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $0.3964Freedom: 90.5 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2026$6.95M(+3.2% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $0.4000Freedom: 88.8 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2025$6.73M(+3.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.4000Freedom: 88.8 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2024$6.48M(+3.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.4000Freedom: 88.9 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2023$6.24M(+3.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.4000Freedom: 89 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2022$6.00M(+3.8% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.4000Freedom: 89.1 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2021$5.78M(+2.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.4080Freedom: 89.2 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2020$5.62M(+3.4% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.414936Freedom: 89.1 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2019$5.44M(+3.5% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.417426Freedom: 89.1 (A)
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FY 2018$5.25M(+2.8% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.424522Freedom: 89.2 (A)
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FY 2017$5.11M(+3.5% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.428343Freedom: 89.1 (A)
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FY 2016$4.94M(+2.7% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.42663Freedom: 89.1 (A)
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FY 2015$4.81M(+4.1% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.42919Freedom: 89.1 (A)
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FY 2014$4.62M(+4.1% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.430907Freedom: 89.2 (A)
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FY 2013$4.44M(+4.1% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.4322Freedom: 89.3 (A)
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FY 2012$4.26M(+4.1% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.43609Freedom: 89.4 (A)
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FY 2011$4.09M(+2.8% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.437398Freedom: 89.5 (A)
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FY 2010$3.98M(+3.5% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.435211Freedom: 89.5 (A)
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FY 2009$3.85M(+3.1% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.436081Freedom: 89.5 (A)
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FY 2008$3.73M(+3.4% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.438261Freedom: 89.5 (A)
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FY 2007$3.61M(+3.4% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.436508Freedom: 89.5 (A)
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FY 2006$3.49M(+3.3% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.435198Freedom: 89.5 (A)
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FY 2005$3.38M(+2.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.433892Freedom: 89.6 (A)
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FY 2004$3.28M(+3.7% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.436929Freedom: 89.5 (A)
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FY 2003$3.16M(+2.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.438677Freedom: 89.6 (A)
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FY 2002$3.07M(+3.6% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.438677Freedom: 89.5 (A)
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FY 2001$2.97M(+3.0% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.441748Freedom: 89.6 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2000$2.88M(+2.7% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.440423Freedom: 89.6 (A)
Official PDF

Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Municipal Utility District #055
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #055
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Municipal ...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Municipal Utility District #055
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 — Harris County Municipal Utility District #055
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Municipal ...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Municipal Utility District #055
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 — Harris County Municipal Utility District #055
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Municipal ...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Municipal Utility District #055
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #055
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Municipal ...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #055
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Municipal ...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Municipal Utility District #055
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #055
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Municipal ...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Municipal Utility District #055
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #055
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Municipal ...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Municipal Utility District #055
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Municipal Utility District #055
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #055
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Municipal ...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #055
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Municipal ...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Municipal Utility District #055
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #055
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Municipal ...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Municipal Utility District #055
Official legislative enactment levying the 2014 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #055
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Municipal ...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Municipal Utility District #055
Official legislative enactment levying the 2013 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Municipal Utility District #055
Official legislative enactment levying the 2012 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #055
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Municipal ...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Municipal Utility District #055
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (10)

UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 Harris County Municipal Utility District #055 Official General Election Canvass

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

Candidate Races

Assistant Secretary (Place 1)
Richard Klenk WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
President (Place 2)
Robert Squires WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
SPECIAL BOND • 2024-05-04

Harris County Municipal Utility District #055 2024 May Uniform Election

Official Canvass PDF
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 Harris County Municipal Utility District #055 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (Place 2)
Robert Squires WINNER
62.0% (295 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (181 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 Harris County Municipal Utility District #055 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 408 (24.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

President (Place 2)
Robert Squires WINNER
55.0% (224 votes)
David C. Morales
45.0% (184 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 Harris County Municipal Utility District #055 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 493 (29.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

President (Place 2)
Robert Squires WINNER
72.0% (355 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (138 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 Harris County Municipal Utility District #055 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (Place 2)
Robert Squires WINNER
57.0% (145 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (110 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 Harris County Municipal Utility District #055 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (Place 2)
Robert Squires WINNER
61.0% (228 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (146 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 Harris County Municipal Utility District #055 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 510 (30.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

President (Place 2)
Robert Squires WINNER
61.0% (311 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (199 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 Harris County Municipal Utility District #055 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (Place 2)
Robert Squires WINNER
70.0% (167 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (71 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 Harris County Municipal Utility District #055 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (Place 2)
Robert Squires WINNER
60.0% (286 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (190 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)

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2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County Municipal Utility District #055 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County Municipal Utility District #055 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County Municipal Utility District #055 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County Municipal Utility District #055 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County Municipal Utility District #055 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-05-20 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County Municipal Utility District #055 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County Municipal Utility District #055 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County Municipal Utility District #055 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County Municipal Utility District #055 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-01-21 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County Municipal Utility District #055 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-12-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County Municipal Utility District #055 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-11-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County Municipal Utility District #055 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-10-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County Municipal Utility District #055 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County Municipal Utility District #055 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County Municipal Utility District #055 Board of Directors Regular Meeting