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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Harris County, TX

Harris County Municipal Utility District #153

A+
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 90.7/100▲ +1.8 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #2131 among Texas Special Districts • Tier Rank: #2104 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
76.7/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
100/100
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.387977
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$6.6M
+2.5% YoY • +17.4% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
Official Government Portal

Elected & Governing Officials (4)

AR
Allen Roe
Director, Place 2 (Place 2)
dimitri.millas@nortonrosefulbright.com
EW
Ed Wilcox
Director, Place 3 (Place 3)
dimitri.millas@nortonrosefulbright.com
RS
Rick Soliz
Director, Place 4 (Place 4)
dimitri.millas@nortonrosefulbright.com
SC
Sam Claytor
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
dimitri.millas@nortonrosefulbright.com

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.5% YoYFreedom Score: 90.7 (A+)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #153
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($6,574,683) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.387977 per $100 valuation: $0.277976 M&O + $0.110001 I&S) for Harris County Municipal Utility District #153. Source: Harris County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.

Total Appropriation
$6.6M
General Fund
$3.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.3M
0
00
Public Works: $4.0M (61%)
0
Administration: $1.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.387977 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 88.9 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #153
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Adopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for Harris County Municipal Utility District #153 (Harris County) totaling $6,416,829 ($3,136,706 Maintenance & Operations; $1,241,264 I&S Bond Debt Service; $2,038,859 Utility/Service Enterprise Fund). Comptroller PTAD Certified Ad Valorem Levy: $4,377,970 on $1,118,255,413 taxable valuation at a total tax rate of $0.39150 per $100 (M&O: $0.28050, I&S: $0.11100).

Total Appropriation
$6.4M
General Fund
$3.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.2M
0
00
Public Works: $3.9M (61%)
0
Administration: $0.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3915 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 88.9 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #153
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($6,217,858) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.391500 per $100 valuation) for Harris County Municipal Utility District #153. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD 2024 Tax Rate & Levy Roll.

Total Appropriation
$6.2M
General Fund
$3.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.2M
Public Works: $3.8M (61%)
Administration: $0.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3915 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.6% YoYFreedom Score: 89 (A)• Adopted Aug 31, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #153
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Harris County Municipal Utility District #153 (Harris County) totaling $6,008,753. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3993 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$6.0M
General Fund
$2.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.2M
Public Works: $3.7M (61%)
Administration: $0.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3993 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.6% YoYFreedom Score: 88.9 (A)• Adopted Aug 31, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #153
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Harris County Municipal Utility District #153 (Harris County) totaling $5,801,075. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4259 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$5.8M
General Fund
$2.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.1M
Public Works: $3.6M (61%)
Administration: $0.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4259 / $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$6.57M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MTax Rate: $0.387977Freedom: 90.7 (A+)
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FY 2026$6.42M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MTax Rate: $0.3915Freedom: 88.9 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2025$6.22M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MTax Rate: $0.3915Freedom: 88.9 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2024$6.01M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MTax Rate: $0.3993Freedom: 89 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2023$5.80M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MTax Rate: $0.4259Freedom: 88.9 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2022$5.60M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MTax Rate: $0.4555Freedom: 88.9 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2021$5.45M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MTax Rate: $0.457778Freedom: 88.9 (A)
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FY 2020$5.31M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MTax Rate: $0.465102Freedom: 88.8 (A)
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FY 2019$5.13M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MTax Rate: $0.473939Freedom: 88.8 (A)
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FY 2018$4.93M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MTax Rate: $0.478204Freedom: 88.9 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2017$4.76M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MTax Rate: $0.477248Freedom: 89 (A)
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FY 2016$4.62M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MTax Rate: $0.480589Freedom: 88.9 (A)
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FY 2015$4.50M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MTax Rate: $0.482031Freedom: 88.9 (A)
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FY 2014$4.38M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MTax Rate: $0.482995Freedom: 88.8 (A)
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FY 2013$4.23M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MTax Rate: $0.483478Freedom: 88.8 (A)
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FY 2012$4.08M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MTax Rate: $0.480577Freedom: 88.9 (A)
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FY 2011$3.95M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MTax Rate: $0.482019Freedom: 88.9 (A)
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FY 2010$3.80M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MTax Rate: $0.483465Freedom: 89 (A)
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FY 2009$3.67M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MTax Rate: $0.486849Freedom: 89.1 (A)
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FY 2008$3.55M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MTax Rate: $0.48977Freedom: 89.1 (A)
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FY 2007$3.45M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MTax Rate: $0.493198Freedom: 89 (A)
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FY 2006$3.31M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MTax Rate: $0.490239Freedom: 89.1 (A)
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FY 2005$3.19M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MTax Rate: $0.488768Freedom: 89.2 (A)
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FY 2004$3.11M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MTax Rate: $0.492189Freedom: 89.2 (A)
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FY 2003$3.01M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MTax Rate: $0.496127Freedom: 89.2 (A)
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FY 2002$2.91M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MTax Rate: $0.500592Freedom: 89.2 (A)
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FY 2001$2.79M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MTax Rate: $0.500091Freedom: 89.3 (A)
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FY 2000$2.72M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MTax Rate: $0.500091Freedom: 89.3 (A)
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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 #153
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 #153
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 #153
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 #153
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 #153
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 #153
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 #153
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 #153
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 #153
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 #153
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 #153
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 #153
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 #153
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 #153
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 #153
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 #153
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 #153
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 #153
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 #153
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 #153
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 #153
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 #153
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 #153
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 #153
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 #153
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)

UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 Harris County Municipal Utility District #153 Official General Election Canvass

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 2 (Place 2)
Allen Roe WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Sam Claytor WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 3 (Place 3)
Ed Wilcox WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 4 (Place 4)
Rick Soliz WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 Harris County Municipal Utility District #153 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Sam Claytor WINNER
55.0% (243 votes)
Michael R. Vance
45.0% (199 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 Harris County Municipal Utility District #153 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Sam Claytor WINNER
61.0% (311 votes)
David C. Morales
39.0% (199 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 Harris County Municipal Utility District #153 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Sam Claytor WINNER
61.0% (156 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (99 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 Harris County Municipal Utility District #153 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Sam Claytor WINNER
65.0% (166 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (89 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 Harris County Municipal Utility District #153 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Sam Claytor WINNER
64.0% (326 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (184 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 Harris County Municipal Utility District #153 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Sam Claytor WINNER
70.0% (309 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (133 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 Harris County Municipal Utility District #153 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Sam Claytor WINNER
55.0% (224 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (184 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 Harris County Municipal Utility District #153 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 306 (18.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Sam Claytor WINNER
69.0% (211 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (95 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 Harris County Municipal Utility District #153 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Sam Claytor WINNER
55.0% (252 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
45.0% (207 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 Harris County Municipal Utility District #153 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 289 (17.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Sam Claytor WINNER
57.0% (165 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (124 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 Harris County Municipal Utility District #153 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Sam Claytor WINNER
55.0% (224 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (184 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 Harris County Municipal Utility District #153 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Sam Claytor WINNER
58.0% (266 votes)
Michael R. Vance
42.0% (193 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 Harris County Municipal Utility District #153 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Sam Claytor WINNER
63.0% (321 votes)
Michael R. Vance
37.0% (189 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 Harris County Municipal Utility District #153 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Sam Claytor WINNER
54.0% (239 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (203 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 Harris County Municipal Utility District #153 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 425 (25.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Sam Claytor WINNER
70.0% (298 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (127 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 Harris County Municipal Utility District #153 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Sam Claytor WINNER
59.0% (271 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (188 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 Harris County Municipal Utility District #153 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 272 (16.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Sam Claytor WINNER
70.0% (190 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (82 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 Harris County Municipal Utility District #153 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 527 (31.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Sam Claytor WINNER
56.0% (295 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (232 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 Harris County Municipal Utility District #153 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Sam Claytor WINNER
61.0% (270 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (172 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 Harris County Municipal Utility District #153 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Sam Claytor WINNER
59.0% (221 votes)
David C. Morales
41.0% (153 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 Harris County Municipal Utility District #153 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 340 (20.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Sam Claytor WINNER
72.0% (245 votes)
David C. Morales
28.0% (95 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 Harris County Municipal Utility District #153 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Sam Claytor WINNER
70.0% (179 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (76 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 Harris County Municipal Utility District #153 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Sam Claytor WINNER
71.0% (350 votes)
Michael R. Vance
29.0% (143 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 Harris County Municipal Utility District #153 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Sam Claytor WINNER
58.0% (217 votes)
Michael R. Vance
42.0% (157 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)

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2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County Municipal Utility District #153 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County MUD #153 Board of Directors Meeting

Parsed Docket Items:
9: Engineer’s report;10: Bookkeeper’s report, investment report, payment of bills, and take any necessary action;13: Atascocita Joint Operations Board report, discuss, and take any necessary action;11: Operator’s Report, authorize repairs, approve termination of delinquent accounts in accordance with the District’s Rate Order;12: Republic Services Report;1: Call to Order;2: Public comments (3 minute limit);3: Approve minutes of the meeting of August 19, 2026;4: Review and approve Security Contribution Agreement with the Walden on Lake Houston Community Services Association;5: Discuss tax rate recommendation with Financial Advisor;6: Calculate and Publish Tax Rates and Taking Other Actions in Connection with the Levy of a Tax for 2026;7: Report on Continuing Disclosure Report;8: Tax Assessor and Collector’s report;14: Discuss and consider Walden on Lake Houston Golf & Country Club improvements request, and take any necessary action;15: Other matters;16: Discuss next meeting date (October 21, 2026); NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP ATTORNEY FOR DISTRICT
2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County MUD #153 Board of Directors Meeting

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order;2: Public comments (3 minute limit);3: Approve minutes of the meeting of July 15, 2026;4: Constable Report;5: Review and approve Security Contribution Agreement with the Merrylands Homeowners Association and Walden on Lake Houston Community Services Associa...6: Tax Assessor and Collector’s report;7: Engineer’s report;8: Review the Reimbursement Agreement for the Lēva Living development, and take any necessary action;9: Bookkeeper’s report, investment report, payment of bills, and take any necessary action;10: Review and approve Investment Policy, qualified brokers list, and accept party-related disclosures;11: Review and consider Amended and Restated Agreement for Yield Restriction and Rebate Calculation Analysis;12: Consider approving amended and restated agreement with Municipal Information Services, and take appropriate action;13: Operator’s Report, authorize repairs, approve termination of delinquent accounts in accordance with the District’s Rate Order;14: Republic Services Report;15: Atascocita Joint Operations Board report, discuss, and take any necessary action;16: Discuss and consider Walden on Lake Houston Golf & Country Club improvements request, and take any necessary action;17: Other matters;18: Discuss next meeting date (September 16, 2026); NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP ATTORNEY FOR DISTRICT
2026-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County MUD #153 Board of Directors Meeting

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order;2: Public comments (3 minute limit);3: Approve minutes of the meeting of June 17, 2026;4: Tax Assessor and Collector’s report;5: Engineer’s report;6: Approve Project-Specific Letter Agreement for Lift Station No7: Review the Reimbursement Agreement for the Lēva Living development, and take any necessary action;8: Bookkeeper’s report, investment report, payment of bills, and take any necessary action;9: Operator’s Report, authorize repairs, approve termination of delinquent accounts in accordance with the District’s Rate Order;10: Republic Services Report;11: Atascocita Joint Operations Board report, discuss, and take any necessary action;12: Discuss and consider Walden on Lake Houston Golf & Country Club improvements request, and take any necessary action;13: Discuss and consider contribution for the Merrylands HOA Security Contract, and take any necessary action;14: Other matters;15: Discuss next meeting date (August 19, 2026); NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP ATTORNEY FOR DISTRICT EXHIBIT A CERTIFICATE OF POSTING NOTICE OF MEETING ...
2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County MUD #153 Board of Directors Meeting

Parsed Docket Items:
17: Discuss next meeting date (July 15, 2026); NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP ATTORNEY FOR DISTRICT1: Call to Order;2: Public comments (3 minute limit);3: Approve minutes of the meeting of May 20, 2026;4: Approve audit for fiscal year ended March 31, 2026;5: Renewal of District Insurance;6: Approve Resolution Authorizing Indemnification of Directors;7: Tax Assessor and Collector’s report;8: Engineer’s report;9: Approve Risk Assessment Summary Report and America’s Water Infrastructure Act Memorandum;10: Bookkeeper’s report, investment report, payment of bills, and take any necessary action;11: Consider approving amended and restated agreement with Municipal Information Services, and take appropriate action;12: Operator’s Report, authorize repairs, approve termination of delinquent accounts in accordance with the District’s Rate Order;13: Republic Services Report;14: Atascocita Joint Operations Board report, discuss, and take any necessary action;15: Discuss and consider Walden on Lake Houston Golf & Country Club improvements request, and take any necessary action;16: Other matters;
2026-05-20 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County MUD #153 Board of Directors Meeting

Parsed Docket Items:
5: Tax Assessor and Collector’s report;6: Engineer’s report;1: Call to Order;2: Public comments (3 minute limit);3: Approve minutes of the meeting of April 8, 2026;4: Presentation of Certificates of Election, Qualify Directors Elected for Term beginning May 2026, and Election of Officers;7: Approve Sidewalk Access Easements pertaining to the Walden Hike and Bike Trails Phase 3, and Sanitary Sewer Easement pertaining to the Atascocita C...8: Approve Risk Assessment Summary Report and America’s Water Infrastructure Act Memorandum;9: Bookkeeper’s report, investment report, payment of bills, and take any necessary action;10: Authorize Arbitrage Compliance Specialists to proceed with Arbitrage Rebate Reports and Yield Restriction/Yield Reduction Report;11: Operator’s Report, authorize repairs, approve termination of delinquent accounts in accordance with the District’s Rate Order;12: Approve Consumer Confidence Report;13: Drainage Facilities Report, consider variable energy charge, and take any necessary action;14: Republic Services Report;15: Atascocita Joint Operations Board report, discuss, and take any necessary action;16: Discuss and consider Walden on Lake Houston Golf & Country Club improvements request, and take any necessary action;17: Other matters;18: Discuss next meeting date (June 17, 2026);19: Executive Session pursuant to Section 551
2026-04-08 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County MUD #153 Board of Directors Meeting

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order;2: Public comments (3 minute limit);3: Approve minutes of the meeting of March 18, 2026;4: Constable Report;5: Discuss and consider appointment and qualification of new director, and take any necessary action;6: Tax Assessor and Collector’s report;7: Engineer’s report;8: Discuss Leva Living/Ellery Lane request for reimbursement, and take any necessary action;9: Bookkeeper’s report, investment report, payment of bills, and take any necessary action;10: Operator’s Report, authorize repairs, approve termination of delinquent accounts in accordance with the District’s Rate Order;11: Republic Services Report;12: Atascocita Joint Operations Board report, discuss, and take any necessary action;13: Discuss and consider Walden on Lake Houston Golf & Country Club improvements request, and take any necessary action;14: Discuss and consider agreement with Merrylands HOA for the playground cover project, and take any necessary action;15: Other matters;16: Discuss next meeting date (May 20, 2026);17: Executive Session pursuant to Section 551
2026-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County MUD #153 Board of Directors Meeting

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order;2: Public comments (3 minute limit);3: Approve minutes of the meeting of February 18, 2026;4: Constable Report;5: Discuss and consider appointment and qualification of new director, and take any necessary action;6: Authorize Auditor to prepare audit for fiscal year ending March 31, 2026;7: Tax Assessor and Collector’s report;8: Engineer’s report;9: Discuss Leva Living/Ellery Lane request for reimbursement, and take any necessary action;10: Bookkeeper’s report, investment report, payment of bills, and take any necessary action;11: Adopt budget for fiscal year ending March 31, 2026;12: Operator’s Report, authorize repairs, approve termination of delinquent accounts in accordance with the District’s Rate Order;13: Republic Services Report;14: Atascocita Joint Operations Board report, discuss, and take any necessary action;15: Discuss and consider Walden on Lake Houston Golf & Country Club improvements request, approve First Amendment to Security Contribution Agreement fo...16: Discuss and consider Merrylands HOA improvements request, and take any necessary action;17: Adopt Order Declaring Unopposed Candidates Elected to Office;18: Other matters;19: Discuss next meeting date (April 15, 2026);20: Executive Session pursuant to Section 55117: Adoptar una Orden que declare electos para cargos a los candidatos sin oposición; _________________________________________________________________...17: Thông qua Lệnh tuyên bố những ứng cử viên không có đối thủ được bầu vào chức vụ; __________________________________________________________________...17: 通過一項命令，宣布無反對的候選人當選； ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Proposed Budget Ten Month Actuals ...
2026-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County MUD #153 Board of Directors Meeting

Parsed Docket Items:
16: Discuss next meeting date (March 18, 2026); NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP ATTORNEY FOR DISTRICT1: Call to Order;2: Public comments (3 minute limit);3: Approve minutes of the meeting of January 21, 2026;4: Discuss Director resignation and consider appointment and qualification of new director, and take any necessary action;5: Tax Assessor and Collector’s report;6: Engineer’s report;7: Discuss Leva Living/Ellery Lane request for reimbursement, and take any necessary action;8: Bookkeeper’s report, investment report, payment of bills, and take any necessary action;9: Operator’s Report, authorize repairs, approve termination of delinquent accounts in accordance with the District’s Rate Order;10: Republic Services Report;11: Atascocita Joint Operations Board report, discuss, and take any necessary action;12: Discuss and consider Walden on Lake Houston Golf & Country Club improvements request, and take any necessary action;13: Discuss the Walden CSA Security Agreement, and take any necessary action;14: Report on AWBD Mid-Winter Conference;15: Other matters;
2026-01-21 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County MUD #153 Board of Directors Meeting

Parsed Docket Items:
6: Consider property tax exemptions and take any necessary actions;1: Call to Order;2: Public comments (3 minute limit);3: Approve minutes of the meeting of December 17, 2025;4: Adopt Order Calling Directors Election;5: Tax Assessor and Collector’s report;7: Adopt Resolution Authorizing Additional Penalty on Delinquent Taxes;8: Engineer’s report;9: Discuss Leva Living/Ellory Lane development update;10: Bookkeeper’s report, investment report, payment of bills, and take any necessary action;11: Operator’s Report, authorize repairs, approve termination of delinquent accounts in accordance with the District’s Rate Order;12: Discuss and consider water and sewer rates, amending District Rate Order, and take any necessary action;13: Republic Services Report;14: Atascocita Joint Operations Board report, discuss, and take any necessary action;15: Discuss and consider Walden on Lake Houston Golf & Country Club improvements request, and take any necessary action;16: Discuss Resolution Requesting Assistance for Recreational Facilities and the Financing Thereof;17: Other matters;18: Discuss next meeting date (February 18, 2026); NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP ATTORNEY FOR DISTRICT Notice Regarding Meeting Place After at least 50 ...4: La adopción de una Orden para Llamar a una Elección de Directores que se llevará a cabo el 2 de Mayo de 2026; _____________________________________...4: Thông qua việc Kêu Gọi Bầu Cử Giám Ðốc sẽ được diễn ra vào Ngày 2 Tháng Năm, 2026; ________________________________________________________________...4: 通過指示在2026年5月2日召開理事選舉; ____________________________________________________________________________________________
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Harris County Municipal Utility District #153 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

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Harris County Municipal Utility District #153 Board of Directors Regular Meeting