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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Harris County, TX
Harris County Municipal Utility District #26
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.641985
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$11.2M
+3.1% YoY • +22.3% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.9 pts
1Y: +2.4 pts • 10Y: +1.1 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -1.0 pts
85.6 (A) → 84.6 (A)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.1% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.3%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+22.3% (5Y)
10Y: +53.7% • Since '00: +211.3%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0080
FY 22: $0.6500 → FY 27: $0.6420
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 85.6 (A)'10: 84.4 (A)'17: 83.5 (A)'22: 82.7 (A)'27: 84.6 (A)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $3.6M'10: $5.5M'17: $7.3M'22: $9.2M'27: $11.2M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
BL
Brenda Landin Herrera
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
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DF
Dale Ferguson
Director, Place 4 (Place 4)
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HF
Harlan Ferguson
Board President
harlan.ferguson@harriscountymun.tx.gov
JW
Jake Wofford
Director, Place 5 (Place 5)
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LN
Lisa Newsum
Director, Place 2 (Place 2)
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RH
Rhoda Hearn
Director, Place 3 (Place 3)
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Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.1% YoYFreedom Score: 84.6 (A)• Adopted Sep 8, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #26
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($11,246,291) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.641985 per $100 valuation: $0.338685 M&O + $0.303300 I&S) for Harris County Municipal Utility District #26. Source: Harris County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.
Total Appropriation
$11.2M
General Fund
$4.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.9M
00
Public Works: $5.5M (49%)
0Administration: $1.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.641985 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 82.2 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #26
Official PDFAdopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 (Harris County) totaling $10,908,139 ($4,285,226 Maintenance & Operations; $3,837,516 I&S Bond Debt Service; $2,785,397 Utility/Service Enterprise Fund). Comptroller PTAD Certified Ad Valorem Levy: $8,122,742 on $1,279,171,961 taxable valuation at a total tax rate of $0.63500 per $100 (M&O: $0.33500, I&S: $0.30000).
Total Appropriation
$10.9M
General Fund
$4.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.8M
00
Public Works: $5.4M (49%)
0Administration: $1.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6350 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.7% YoYFreedom Score: 82.2 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #26
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($10,569,902) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.635000 per $100 valuation) for Harris County Municipal Utility District #26. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD 2024 Tax Rate & Levy Roll.
Total Appropriation
$10.6M
General Fund
$4.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.7M
Public Works: $5.2M (49%)
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6350 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.5% YoYFreedom Score: 82.4 (A)• Adopted Sep 9, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #26
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 (Harris County) totaling $10,092,526. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6350 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$10.1M
General Fund
$4.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.6M
Public Works: $5.0M (49%)
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6350 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.0% YoYFreedom Score: 82.6 (A)• Adopted Sep 9, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #26
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 (Harris County) totaling $9,656,071. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6350 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$9.7M
General Fund
$3.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.4M
Public Works: $4.8M (49%)
Administration: $1.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6350 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →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 #26
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 #26
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 #26
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 #26
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 #26
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 #26
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 #26
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 #26
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 #26
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 #26
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 #26
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 #26
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 #26
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 #26
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 #26
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 #26
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 #26
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 #26
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 #26
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 #26
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 #26
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 #26
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 #26
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 #26
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 #26
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 #26 Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 161 (18.9% of 850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Place 3 (Place 3)
Rhoda Hearn WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Board President
Harlan Ferguson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Brenda Landin Herrera WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Place 2 (Place 2)
Lisa Newsum WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Place 4 (Place 4)
Dale Ferguson WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jake Wofford WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
Harlan Ferguson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
64.0% (239 votes)David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN)
36.0% (135 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 323 (19.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
Harlan Ferguson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
55.0% (178 votes)David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN)
45.0% (145 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 391 (23.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
Harlan Ferguson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
72.0% (282 votes)David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN)
28.0% (109 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
Harlan Ferguson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
56.0% (257 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton (NONPARTISAN)
44.0% (202 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 357 (21.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
Harlan Ferguson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
67.0% (239 votes)David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN)
33.0% (118 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 272 (16.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
Harlan Ferguson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
54.0% (147 votes)David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN)
46.0% (125 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
Harlan Ferguson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
56.0% (133 votes)Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN)
44.0% (105 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 408 (24.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
Harlan Ferguson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
71.0% (290 votes)Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN)
29.0% (118 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 408 (24.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
Harlan Ferguson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
70.0% (286 votes)David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN)
30.0% (122 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 425 (25.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
Harlan Ferguson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
72.0% (306 votes)Thomas W. Callahan (NONPARTISAN)
28.0% (119 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 289 (17.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
Harlan Ferguson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
57.0% (165 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton (NONPARTISAN)
43.0% (124 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 408 (24.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
Harlan Ferguson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
72.0% (294 votes)Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN)
28.0% (114 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 527 (31.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
Harlan Ferguson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
67.0% (353 votes)Sarah L. Henderson (NONPARTISAN)
33.0% (174 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
Harlan Ferguson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
64.0% (152 votes)Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN)
36.0% (86 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
Harlan Ferguson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
64.0% (283 votes)Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN)
36.0% (159 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 527 (31.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
Harlan Ferguson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
60.0% (316 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton (NONPARTISAN)
40.0% (211 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 306 (18.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
Harlan Ferguson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
63.0% (193 votes)David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN)
37.0% (113 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
Harlan Ferguson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
58.0% (256 votes)Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN)
42.0% (186 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 340 (20.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
Harlan Ferguson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
58.0% (197 votes)David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN)
42.0% (143 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 527 (31.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
Harlan Ferguson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
54.0% (285 votes)Sarah L. Henderson (NONPARTISAN)
46.0% (242 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 391 (23.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
Harlan Ferguson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
68.0% (266 votes)Sarah L. Henderson (NONPARTISAN)
32.0% (125 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 493 (29.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
Harlan Ferguson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
71.0% (350 votes)Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN)
29.0% (143 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
Harlan Ferguson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
56.0% (143 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton (NONPARTISAN)
44.0% (112 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 357 (21.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
Harlan Ferguson (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
58.0% (207 votes)Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN)
42.0% (150 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (324)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County MUD #26 Board Meeting - 2026-10-13
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1: Public comments and the introduction of attendees;2: Review and approve the minutes of the September 8, 2026, Board of Directors meetings;3: Harris County Precinct Four Constable's Office ("HCP4") security report and staffing: (a) Review statistical reports prepared by HCP4; and (b) Status of relocation of existing two (2) cameras by Flock Safety;4: Report by Republic Services, Inc. concerning solid waste collection activities within the District;5: Tax Assessor-Collector report, including: (a) Status of collection of delinquent taxes, including authorizing lawsuit, foreclosure and/or write-off, as appropriate; and (b) Approval of installment agreements with taxpayers for the payment of delinquent ta6: Conduct a public hearing regarding the adoption of the District's 2026 tax rate;7: Levy of the District's 2026 debt service and maintenance tax rates, and the adoption of an Order in connection therewith;8: Approval and execution of an Amended District Information Form;9: Report and legal action taken by the District's Delinquent Tax Collections Attorney;10: Engineer's Report, including: (a) Authorize the design, advertisement for bids and/or award of construction contracts or concurrence in the award of a contract for the construction and/or maintenance of water, sanitary sewer and drainage facilities within11: Issuance of utility commitments;.12: Operation and Maintenance report, including: (a) Compliance with the District's water and waste discharge permits, including historical lab test results for samples taken at wastewater treatment plant; (b) Repair and maintenance of District facilities; (c13: Discuss communications received through website and status of any responses to same;14: Bookkeeper's report, including financial procedures for investment reports, and authorizing the payment of invoices presented; 957904vl -2-15: Status of compliance by the District with Texas Government Code, Chapter 2265, relative to energy reporting;16: Adoption of Resolution Adopting List of Qualified Brokers Authorized to Engage in Investment Transactions with the District;17: Annual review of Order Establishing Policy for Investment of District Funds and Appointing Investment Officer, and adoption of Resolution in connection with same;18: Attorney's Report; (a) Use of adjacent District property in connection with WWTP Project; and (b) Status of easements in connection with WWTP Project;19: Convene executive session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, including but not limited to consultation with attorney and/or deliberation regarding real property and/or discussion of security matters pursuant to Open Meetings Act, Sections 55120: Reconvene in open session and authorize any necessary action resulting from executive session; and21: Consideration of matters for possible placement on future agendas. ^um^ S. - Nlea =Xiss SCHWARTZ, PAGE & HARDING, L.L.P. By: Spencer W Creed Attorneys for the District 07310 //!!!! Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and would like t2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County MUD #26 Board Meeting - 2026-09-08
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1: Public comments and the introduction of attendees;2: Review and approve the minutes of the August 10, 2026, and August 11, 2026, Board of Directors meetings;3: Harris County Precinct Four Constable's Office ("HCP4") security report and staffing: (a) Review statistical reports prepared by HCP4; and (b) Status of relocation of existing two (2) cameras by Flock Safety;4: Report by Republic Services, Inc. concerning solid waste collection activities within the District;5: Tax Assessor-Collector report, including: (a) Status of collection of delinquent taxes, including authorizing lawsuit, foreclosure and/or write-off, as appropriate; and (b) Approval of installment agreements with taxpayers for the payment of delinquent ta6: Receive the Financial Advisor's recommendation concerning the District's proposed 2026 tax rate, determine intended tax rate, and authorize: (a) The required notice that the Board will consider adoption of a tax rate; and (b) The means of providing such n7: Report and legal action taken by the District's Delinquent Tax Collections Attorney;8: Engineer's Report, including: (a) Authorize the design, advertisement for bids and/or award of construction contracts or concurrence in the award of a contract for the construction and/or maintenance of water, sanitary sewer and drainage facilities within9: Consider options for financing of WWTP Project; consider adoption of Resolution Evidencing Official Intent to Reimburse Operating Account;10: Issuance of utility commitments;11: Operation and Maintenance report, including: (a) Compliance with the District's water and waste discharge permits, including historical lab test results for samples taken at wastewater treatment plant; (b) Repair and maintenance of District facilities; (c12: Bookkeeper's report, including financial procedures for investment reports, and authorizing the payment of invoices presented;13: Discuss communications received through website and status of any responses to same;14: Approval of Annual Financial and Operation Report pursuant to SEC Rule 15c2-12 in connection with continuing disclosure on District's outstanding bonds;15: Attorney's Report; (a) Use of adjacent District property in connection with WWTP Project; 949707v1 -2-16: Convene executive session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, including but not limited to consultation with attorney and/or deliberation regarding real property and/or discussion of security matters pursuant to Open Meetings Act, Sections 55117: Reconvene in open session and authorize any necessary action resulting from executive session; and18: Consideration of matters for possible placement on future agendas.2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County MUD #26 Board Meeting - 2026-08-11
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7: Report and legal action taken by the District's Delinquent Tax Collections Attorney;3: 4. Tax Assessor-Collector report, including:5: (a) (b)6: Status of audit report for fiscal year ending April 30,2026 (due September 12,2026);8: 9. 930181V1 Harris County Precinct Four Constable's Office ("HCP4") security report and staffing: Report by Republic Services, Inc. concerning solid waste collection activities within the District; (a) (b) (c) Review and approve the minutes of the July 1410: Operation and Maintenance report, including:11: (a) (e) (f)12: 13. -2- 930181V1 Bookkeeper's report, including financial procedures for investment reports, and authorizing the payment of invoices presented; (d) (e) (b) (c) (d) and/or maintenance of water, sanitary sewer and drainage facilities within the District, st18: SCHWARTZ, PAGE & HARDING, L.L.P. (E Attorneys for the District -3- 930181V1 Status of compliance with annual cybersecurity training as required by Chapter 2054, Texas Government Code, and authorize any required reporting to the Texas Department of Informa2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County MUD #26 Board Meeting - 2026-08-10
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3: Consideration of matters for possible placement on future agendas. € + 938453vl Discussion regarding the Phase II Evaluation concerning future expansion of Wastewater Treatment Plant; options for expansion, orientation within site and related issues; Pers0: ) g2 iss SCHWARTZ, PAGE & HARDING, L.L.P. By:_ SodlOO Spencer W. Creed Attorneys for the District E8: s sel A 3l e , ...... Ob.) "niniiy$$$32026-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County MUD #26 Board Meeting - 2026-07-14
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1: Review and approve the minutes of the June 9, 2026, Board of Directors meeting;4: Tax Assessor-Collector report, including:5: (a) (b) Report and legal action taken by the District's Delinquent Tax Collections Attorney;6: 7. (i) (ii) 918380vl Report by Republic Services, Inc. concerning solid waste collection activities within the District; Harris County Precinct Four Constable’s Office ("HCP4") security report and staffing: (a) (b) Status of collection of delinquent taxes8: 9. Operation and Maintenance report, including: (a) (e) (f)12: 13. -2- 918380vl Bookkeeper's report, including financial procedures for investment reports, and authorizing the payment of invoices presented; (d) (e) (b) (c) (d) Status of compliance with annual cybersecurity training as required by Chapter 2054, Texas 16: Consideration of matters for possible placement on future agendas. SCHWARTZ, PAGE & HARDING, L.L.P. i ___ -3- 918380vl Convene executive session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, including but not limited to consultation with attorney and/or2026-06-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County MUD #26 Board Meeting - 2026-06-09
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8: Issuance of utility commitments;9: Operation and Maintenance report, including: (a) (e) (f) (g)1: 2. Review and approve the minutes of the May 12,2026, Board of Directors meetings;3: 4. Tax Assessor-Collector report, including:5: (a) (b)6: Report and legal action taken by the District's Delinquent Tax Collections Attorney; Engineer's Report, including:7: (a) (i) (ii) 903551vl Report by Republic Services, Inc. concerning solid waste collection activities within the District; (a) (b) Harris County Precinct Four Constable's Office ("HCP4") security report and staffing: Review statistical reports prepared by 10: 11. -2- 903551vl Bookkeeper's report, including financial procedures for investment reports, and authorizing the payment of invoices presented; (d) (e) (b) (c) (d) Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement project by Sustanite Support Services, LLC; Water Pl12: 13. Request from Records Management Officer to destroy certain records of the District;18: 19. Consideration of matters for possible placement on future agendas. -3- 903551V1 Reconvene in open session and authorize any necessary action resulting from executive session; and Convene executive session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County MUD #26 Board Meeting - 2026-05-12
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3: Election of officers of Board of Directors;4: Approval of District Registration Form relative to election of Directors;7: 8. Tax Assessor-Collector report, including:9: (a) (b)10: Report and legal action taken by the District's Delinquent Tax Collections Attorney; 897416vl Acceptance of Qualification Statements, Bonds, Oaths of Office, Affidavits of Current Director and Elections Not to Disclose Certain Information for elected Dire11: Engineer's Report, including:12: (a) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (b) (c) (f) (g) Issuance of utility commitments;13: 14. Operation and Maintenance report, including: (a) (e) (f) -2- 897416vl (d) (e) (b) (c) (d) Engagement of auditor for preparation of Audit Report for fiscal years ending April 30, 2026, and April 30, 2027; Lift Station Improvement project by McDonald Mu21: 22. Consideration of matters for possible placement on future agendas.23: -3- 897416vl Consider amendment of Rate Order including but not limited to adjustment of residential sanitary sewer rate associated with CPI increase for garbage collection services; Bookkeeper's report, including financial procedures for investment repor2026-04-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County MUD #26 Board Meeting - 2026-04-14
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1: Review and approve the minutes of the March 10,2026, Board of Directors meeting;4: 5. Tax Assessor-Collector report, including: (a) (b)6: Report and legal action taken by the District's Delinquent Tax Collections Attorney;9: 846612vl Status of collection of delinquent taxes, including authorizing lawsuit, foreclosure and/or write-off, as appropriate; and Approval of installment agreements with taxpayers for the payment of delinquent taxes and status of existing installment ag10: Operation and Maintenance report, including:11: (a) (e) (f) (g)12: -2- 846612vl (d) (e) (b) (c) (d) Lift Station Improvement project by McDonald Municipal and Industrial; Dewatering System Improvements project by Sustanite Support Services, LLC; Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement project by Sustanite Support Services17: 18. Consideration of matters for possible placement on future agendas. SCHWARTZ, PAGE & HARDING, L.L.P. By: v -3- 846612vl Discuss requirements for the EPA's final National Primary Drinking Water Regulation concerning PFAS and testing schedule for same; C2026-04-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County MUD #26 Board Meeting - 2026-04-09
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1: 2. Matters for possible placement on future agendas.3: Temporarily adjourn and travel to Conduct tour of the Northeast Water Plant facilities (12550 Water Works Way, Humble, TX 77396) starting at approximately 9:00 a.m.; and Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and would like to request a2026-03-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County MUD #26 Board Meeting - 2026-03-10
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3: 4. Tax Assessor-Collector report, including:5: (a) (b)6: Report and legal action taken by the District's Delinquent Tax Collections Attorney;7: 8. Engineer's Report, including: (a) 839695V1 Report by Republic Services, Inc. concerning solid waste collection activities within the District; Hams County Precinct Four Constable's Office ("HCP4") security report and staffing: (a) (b) Review and approv11: Operation and Maintenance report, including: (a) (e) (f) (g) -2- 839695vl (b) (c) (d) (d) (e) Review of annual survey of wage rate scales and consider adoption of Resolution Adopting Prevailing Wage Rate Scale for Construction Projects; Lift Station Impro12: 13. Attorney's Report, including:14: Supplemental Agenda;17: Consideration of matters for possible placement on future agendas.18: SCHWARTZ, PAGE & HARDING, L.L.P. -3- 839695vl (a) (b) Reconvene in open session and authorize any necessaiy action resulting from executive session; and Discuss communications received through website and status of any responses to same; Status of Lease A2026-02-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County MUD #26 Board Meeting - 2026-02-10
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5: Tax Assessor-Collector report, including: (a) (b)6: Report and legal action taken by the District's Delinquent Tax Collections Attorney;7: (i) (b) 834848vl Report by Republic Services, Inc. concerning solid waste collection activities within the District: Harris County Precinct Four Constable's Office ("HCP4") security report and staffing: (a) (b) Lift Station Improvement project by McDonald8: Issuance of utility commitments;9: Adoption of Resolution Concerning Developed District Status for 2026 Tax Year;10: Operation and Maintenance report, including:11: (a) (e)14: -2- 834848vl Authorize operator to prepare a draft Consumer Confidence report for review by Board of Directors; (b) (c) (d) (d) (e) Review of annual survey of wage rate scales and consider adoption of Resolution Adopting Prevailing Wage Rate Scale for Con19: 20. SCHWARTZ, PAGE & HARDING, L.L.P. By: -3- 834848vl Reconvene in open session and authorize any necessary action resulting from executive session; and Discuss communications received through website and status of any responses to same; Matters related t2026-01-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County MUD #26 Board Meeting - 2026-01-13
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3: 4. Tax Assessor-Collector report, including:5: (a) (b) Report and legal action taken by the District's Delinquent Tax Collections Attorney;8: Engineer's Report, including:9: (a) 828884vl Authorize the design, advertisement for bids and/or award of construction contracts or concurrence in the award of a contract for the construction and/or maintenance of water, sanitary sewer and drainage facilities within Adoption of Resoluti10: Operation and Maintenance report, including:11: (a) (e) (f)12: 13. -2- 828884vl Bookkeeper's report, including financial procedures for investment reports, and authorizing the payment of invoices presented; (d) (e) (b) (c) (d) (v) (vi) Discuss communications received through website and status of any responses to sam18: Consideration of matters for possible placement on future agendas.19: -3- 828884vl Authorize preparation and submission of District information to Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts as required by Section 403.0241, Texas Government Code, and Chapter 203, Texas Local Government Code, for inclusion in the Special Purpose Di2025-12-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Board of Directors Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service8: Adjournment5: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-11-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Board of Directors Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service8: Adjournment6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2025-10-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Board of Directors Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service8: Adjournment6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2025-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Board of Directors Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service8: Adjournment6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption2025-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Board of Directors Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service8: Adjournment6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2025-07-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Board of Directors Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service8: Adjournment6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2025-06-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Board of Directors Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service8: Adjournment5: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-05-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Board of Directors Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2025-04-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Board of Directors Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service8: Adjournment5: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-03-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Board of Directors Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service8: Adjournment5: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-02-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Board of Directors Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2025-01-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Board of Directors Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service8: Adjournment5: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2024-12-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County Municipal Utility District #26 Board of Directors Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service8: Adjournment6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead