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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Harris County, TX
Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.42828
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$1.2M
+3.2% YoY • +16.4% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +2.0 pts
1Y: +1.8 pts • 10Y: +1.9 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▲ +1.4 pts
88.3 (A) → 89.7 (A)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.2% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.4%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+16.4% (5Y)
10Y: +37.8% • Since '00: +145.4%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0717
FY 22: $0.5000 → FY 27: $0.4283
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 88.3 (A)'10: 88.1 (A)'17: 87.8 (A)'22: 87.7 (A)'27: 89.7 (A)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $0.5M'10: $0.7M'17: $0.9M'22: $1.0M'27: $1.2M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
EM
Emory Milton Dooley Jr.
Director, Place 2 (Place 2)
jseipel@smithmur.com
JV
Jason VanLoo
Director, Place 3 (Place 3)
jseipel@smithmur.com
JF
John F. Oyen
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
jseipel@smithmur.com
LG
Larry Goldberg
Director, Place 5 (Place 5)
jseipel@smithmur.com
SB
S Brady Whitaker
Director, Place 4 (Place 4)
jseipel@smithmur.com
SW
S Whitaker
Board President
s.whitaker@harriscountymun.tx.gov
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 89.7 (A)• Adopted Sep 10, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($1,222,038) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.428280 per $100 valuation: $0.338640 M&O + $0.089640 I&S) for Harris County Municipal Utility District #261. Source: Harris County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.
Total Appropriation
$1.2M
General Fund
$0.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
00
Public Works: $0.8M (65%)
0Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.42828 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 87.9 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
Official PDFAdopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 (Harris County) totaling $1,184,260 ($618,507 Maintenance & Operations; $163,723 I&S Bond Debt Service; $402,030 Utility/Service Enterprise Fund). Comptroller PTAD Certified Ad Valorem Levy: $782,230 on $181,913,964 taxable valuation at a total tax rate of $0.43000 per $100 (M&O: $0.34000, I&S: $0.09000).
Total Appropriation
$1.2M
General Fund
$0.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
00
Public Works: $0.8M (65%)
0Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4300 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 88 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($1,147,539) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.429300 per $100 valuation) for Harris County Municipal Utility District #261. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD 2024 Tax Rate & Levy Roll.
Total Appropriation
$1.1M
General Fund
$0.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Public Works: $0.8M (65%)
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4293 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 87.9 (A)• Adopted Aug 30, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 (Harris County) totaling $1,110,127. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4508 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$1.1M
General Fund
$0.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Public Works: $0.7M (65%)
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4508 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 87.8 (A)• Adopted Aug 30, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 (Harris County) totaling $1,079,470. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4813 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$1.1M
General Fund
$0.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Public Works: $0.7M (65%)
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4813 / $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 #261
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 #261
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 #261
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 #261
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 #261
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 #261
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 #261
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 #261
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 #261
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 #261
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 #261
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 #261
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 #261
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 #261
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 #261
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 #261
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 #261
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 #261
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 #261
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 #261
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 #261
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 #261
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 #261
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 #261
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 #261
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 #261 Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 161 (18.9% of 850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President
S Whitaker (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Place 4 (Place 4)
S Brady Whitaker WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Place 2 (Place 2)
Emory Milton Dooley Jr. WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Place 5 (Place 5)
Larry Goldberg WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Place 3 (Place 3)
Jason VanLoo WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
John F. Oyen WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 306 (18.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
S Whitaker (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
54.0% (165 votes)Sarah L. Henderson (NONPARTISAN)
46.0% (141 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
S Whitaker (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
65.0% (166 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton (NONPARTISAN)
35.0% (89 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
S Whitaker (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
67.0% (308 votes)Thomas W. Callahan (NONPARTISAN)
33.0% (151 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 493 (29.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
S Whitaker (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
60.0% (296 votes)Thomas W. Callahan (NONPARTISAN)
40.0% (197 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 323 (19.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
S Whitaker (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
64.0% (207 votes)David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN)
36.0% (116 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
S Whitaker (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
62.0% (148 votes)Thomas W. Callahan (NONPARTISAN)
38.0% (90 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
S Whitaker (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
62.0% (148 votes)David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN)
38.0% (90 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
S Whitaker (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
62.0% (285 votes)Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN)
38.0% (174 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 272 (16.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
S Whitaker (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
72.0% (196 votes)Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN)
28.0% (76 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 272 (16.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
S Whitaker (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
54.0% (147 votes)David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN)
46.0% (125 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 289 (17.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
S Whitaker (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
72.0% (208 votes)Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN)
28.0% (81 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 510 (30.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
S Whitaker (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
63.0% (321 votes)Thomas W. Callahan (NONPARTISAN)
37.0% (189 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
S Whitaker (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
70.0% (321 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton (NONPARTISAN)
30.0% (138 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 408 (24.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
S Whitaker (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
56.0% (228 votes)Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN)
44.0% (180 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 476 (28.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
S Whitaker (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
64.0% (305 votes)Thomas W. Callahan (NONPARTISAN)
36.0% (171 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
S Whitaker (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
68.0% (173 votes)Thomas W. Callahan (NONPARTISAN)
32.0% (82 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 476 (28.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
S Whitaker (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
67.0% (319 votes)Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN)
33.0% (157 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 272 (16.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
S Whitaker (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
58.0% (158 votes)Thomas W. Callahan (NONPARTISAN)
42.0% (114 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
S Whitaker (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
68.0% (254 votes)Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN)
32.0% (120 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
S Whitaker (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
62.0% (148 votes)Sarah L. Henderson (NONPARTISAN)
38.0% (90 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
S Whitaker (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
72.0% (184 votes)Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN)
28.0% (71 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
S Whitaker (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
57.0% (145 votes)Sarah L. Henderson (NONPARTISAN)
43.0% (110 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 391 (23.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
S Whitaker (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
59.0% (231 votes)David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN)
41.0% (160 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 357 (21.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Board President (At-Large)
S Whitaker (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
71.0% (253 votes)Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN)
29.0% (104 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-10-08
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Public Comment2: Approve Minutes of Meeting held on September 10, 20263: Tax assessor-collector’s report; status of tax collections; review invoices and authorize payment; status of delinquent taxes; authorize litigation, as necessary; consider any taxpayer appeals; approve installment payment agreements, as necessary4: Public Hearing on Proposed 2026 Tax Rate5: Order Adopting Appraisal Roll and Levying Tax for 20266: Amendment of Statement of Directors7: Bookkeeper’s report; review invoices and authorize payment of bills; review investment report and approve investment of District funds8: Resolution Adopting Amended Budget9: Operator’s report; review active connections and water accountability; status of operation, maintenance and repair of District facilities; consider customer appeals; approve termination of service on delinquent accounts10: Engineer’s report; authorize preparation of plans as appropriate; authorize advertising for bids; award contracts; approve change orders11: Report from Stuckey’s12: Lake well pump repair and District property maintenance/brush/tree removal13: Pending Business ____________________________________ Jennifer B. Seipel Attorney for the District 91261-002 604416.1 HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 261 Compliance with Texas Government Code Section 551.043 Pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.043(c), a physical copy of the proposed budget has been attached to this Notice of Public Meeting. Taxpayer Impact Statement Below is a comparison of a property tax bill for a median-valued homestead property in the District for the cu49: 23602(d) and 49.23603) Therefore this notice calculates the property tax bill using such “average taxable value.” 91261-002 604416.1 91261-002 604416.12026-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-09-10
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Public Comment2: Discuss request from Woodwind Lakes HOA3: Approve Minutes of Meeting held on August 13, 20264: Tax assessor-collector’s report; status of tax collections; review invoices and authorize payment; status of delinquent taxes; authorize litigation, as necessary; consider any taxpayer appeals; approve installment payment agreements, as necessary5: Bookkeeper’s report; review invoices and authorize payment of bills; review investment report and approve investment of District funds6: Operator’s report; review active connections and water accountability; status of operation, maintenance and repair of District facilities; consider customer appeals; approve termination of service on delinquent accounts7: Annual review of Rate Order8: Engineer’s report; authorize preparation of plans as appropriate; authorize advertising for bids; award contracts; approve change orders9: Report from Stuckey’s10: Resolution (1) Finding District to be Low Tax Rate, Developed, Developing, or Developed District in a Declared Disaster Area, (2) Calling Public Hearing on 2026 Tax Rate and (3) Authorizing Tax Assessor-Collector to Prepare and Publish Notice of the Public Hearing11: Pending Business ____________________________________ Jennifer B. Seipel Attorney for the District2026-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-08-13
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Public Comment2: Approve Minutes of Meeting held on July 9, 20263: Tax assessor-collector’s report; status of tax collections; review invoices and authorize payment; status of delinquent taxes; authorize litigation, as necessary; consider any taxpayer appeals; approve installment payment agreements, as necessary4: Bookkeeper’s report; review invoices and authorize payment of bills; review investment report and approve investment of District funds5: Audit Report for Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 20266: Resolution Affirming Review of Investment Policy, Strategies & Objectives7: Review of investments for compliance with Texas Gov’t Code, Chapter 22568: Authorize Continuing Disclosure Filing9: Arbitrage review10: Operator’s report; review active connections and water accountability; status of operation, maintenance and repair of District facilities; consider customer appeals; approve termination of service on delinquent accounts11: Annual review of Rate Order; Annual review of Code of Ethics12: Engineer’s report; authorize preparation of plans as appropriate; authorize advertising for bids; award contracts; approve change orders13: Report from Stuckey’s14: Pending Business, including status of director cybersecurity & AI training (reporting deadline August 31, 2026) ____________________________________ Jennifer B. Seipel Attorney for the District2026-07-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-07-09
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1: Public Comment2: Approve Minutes of Meeting held on June 11, 20263: Tax assessor-collector’s report; status of tax collections; review invoices and authorize payment; status of delinquent taxes; authorize litigation, as necessary; consider any taxpayer appeals; approve installment payment agreements, as necessary4: Bookkeeper’s report; review invoices and authorize payment of bills; review investment report and approve investment of District funds5: Operator’s report; review active connections and water accountability; status of operation, maintenance and repair of District facilities; consider customer appeals; approve termination of service on delinquent accounts6: Engineer’s report; authorize preparation of plans as appropriate; authorize advertising for bids; award contracts; approve change orders7: Report from Stuckey’s8: Pending Business ____________________________________ Jennifer B. Seipel Attorney for the District2026-06-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-06-11
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1: Public Comment2: Approve Minutes of Meeting held on May 14, 20263: Tax assessor-collector’s report; status of tax collections; review invoices and authorize payment; status of delinquent taxes; authorize litigation, as necessary; consider any taxpayer appeals; approve installment payment agreements, as necessary4: Bookkeeper’s report; review invoices and authorize payment of bills; review investment report and approve investment of District funds5: Review ethics letter and update by Investment Officer6: Operator’s report; review active connections and water accountability; status of operation, maintenance and repair of District facilities; consider customer appeals; approve termination of service on delinquent accounts7: Critical Load Submission8: Renew Solid Waste Agreement with Waste Management9: Engineer’s report; authorize preparation of plans as appropriate; authorize advertising for bids; award contracts; approve change orders10: Interlocal Agreement with Subsidence District11: Report from Stuckey’s12: Pending Business ____________________________________ Jennifer B. Seipel Attorney for the District2026-05-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-05-14
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1: Public Comment2: Approve Minutes of Meeting held on April 9, 20263: Approve certificates of election; approve qualifications of newly elected directors; Public Information Act Training; Conflict of Interest Disclosures; accept oaths and statements of elected officials; election of officers4: Annual Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence Training; annual review of director conflict disclosures5: Tax assessor-collector’s report; status of tax collections; review invoices and authorize payment; status of delinquent taxes; authorize litigation, as necessary; consider any taxpayer appeals; approve installment payment agreements, as necessary6: Bookkeeper’s report; review invoices and authorize payment of bills; review investment report and approve investment of District funds7: Operator’s report; review active connections and water accountability; status of operation, maintenance and repair of District facilities; consider customer appeals; approve termination of service on delinquent accounts8: Waste Management CPI adjustment9: Engineer’s report; authorize preparation of plans as appropriate; authorize advertising for bids; award contracts; approve change orders10: Report from Stuckey’s11: Pending Business ____________________________________ Jennifer B. Seipel Attorney for the District2026-04-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-04-09
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1: Public Comment2: Approve Minutes of Meeting held on March 12, 20263: Tax assessor-collector’s report; status of tax collections; review invoices and authorize payment; status of delinquent taxes; authorize litigation, as necessary; consider any taxpayer appeals; approve installment payment agreements, as necessary4: Bookkeeper’s report; review invoices and authorize payment of bills; review investment report and approve investment of District funds5: Resolution Adopting Operating Budget for F.Y.E. 4/30/20276: Resolution Adopting joint budget with Rolling Fork PUD7: Engage Auditor for F.Y.E. 4/30/20278: Amended and Restated Agreement for Yield Restriction and Rebate Calculation Analysis with Municipal Risk Management Group, LLC9: Series 2014 Interim Yield Restriction Report10: Operator’s report; review active connections and water accountability; status of operation, maintenance and repair of District facilities; consider customer appeals; approve termination of service on delinquent accounts11: Engineer’s report; authorize preparation of plans as appropriate; authorize advertising for bids; award contracts; approve change orders12: Notice of encroachment from Harris County Flood Control District; review bids for removal and replacement of fence13: Report from Stuckey’s14: Pending Business ____________________________________ Jennifer B. Seipel Attorney for the District 91261-002 599490.1 HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 261 Compliance with Texas Government Code Section 551.043 Pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.043(c), a physical copy of the proposed budget has been attached to this Notice of Public Meeting. Taxpayer Impact Statement Below is a comparison of a property tax bill for a median-valued homestead property in the District for the cu49: 23602(d) and 49.23603) Therefore this notice calculates the property tax bill using such “average taxable value.” Harris County MUD No. 261 GOF Proposed Draft Budget No. 3 FYE: April 30, 2027 Annual 12 Month Proposed Draft Actual Budget Variance Budget Projected Budget FYE 2027 Income 6-4100 · Water Service 195,869 200,000 -4,131 240,000 235,043 240,000 6-4175 · Inspection Revenue 720 833 -113 1,000 864 1,000 6-4200 · Sewer Service 234,270 233,333 937 280,000 281,124 280,000 6-4330 · Penalty & I2026-03-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-03-12
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S: Brady Whitaker, President Jason VanLoo, Vice President John F. Oyen, Secretary Emory Milton Dooley, Jr., Director and the following absent: Larry Goldberg, Assistant Secretary Also present were Ms. Kelly McCubbin, District operator; Ms. Jennifer Landreville the District's tax assessor-collector and bookkeeper; Mr. Troy Bordelon and Mr. Jared Daly, the District engineers; and Mr. Douglas C. McNiel and Ms. Jennifer B. Seipel, attorneys for District. President Whitaker called the meeting to order a1: The Board opened the floor for public comment. No public comment was offered.2: The Board reviewed the minutes of the meeting held on February 12, 2026. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the minutes as presented.3: Ms. Landreville then presented the tax assessor-collector's report, copy attached, which showed 95.4% collections for 2025 taxes as of the date of the report. Subject to that discussion, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the tax assessor-collector's report and payment of the checks listed thereon.4: Ms. Landreville presented the bookkeeper's report, copy attached. She reviewed the balances in the District's various accounts, as well as the billing comparisons for Windfern, Rolling Fork, and TOPS. The Board also authorized the bookkeeper to open a 91261-002 598939.1 certificate of deposit for $250,000 for either 6 or 12 months, depending upon the rate. Subject to that discussion, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the bookkeeper's report and the check5: The Board then reviewed a draft of its operating budget ending on April 30, 2027. Several comments were received. It was noted that the final budget will be placed on next month's agenda for adoption.6: Ms. McCubbin presented the operator's report, copy attached, which showed 482 connections with 95.87% water accountability. Three bacteriological tests were performed, all with good results. The operator reviewed the maintenance and other activities that were performed during the month. The operator then submitted a list of delinquent accounts to the Board for termination of utility service. There was a particularly high delinquent account associated with Ezee Fiber; the operator agreed to provi7: Having previously reviewed its red flag identity theft policy at the last meeting, the Board proceeded with the next agenda item.8: Mr. Daly presented the engineer's report, copy attached. Subject to that discussion, on motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the engineer's report as presented.9: There was no report from Stuckey's. The Board held the check to Stuckey's pending receipt of a written report or update as to the work completed.10: The Board considered a certificate executed by the Secretary of the Board certifying that the candidates in the May 2, 2026 directors election are unopposed. Upon motion made, seconded, and unanimously approved, the Board adopted the attached Order Declaring Unopposed Candidates Elected and Canceling the May 2, 2026 Directors Election.11: Under pending business. Director Whitaker provided an update with regard to rate discussions with the president of Windfern. Following that discussion, Directors Whitaker and Van Loo agreed to attend the upcoming meeting ofWindfern to explain the Board's position. The attorney also stated that she would contact Windfern's attorney for additional information. Lastly, the Board confirmed the date of the April meeting. 2 91261-002 598939.1 There being no further business to come before the Board, t2026-02-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-02-12
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S: Brady Whitaker, President. Also present were Mr. Loren Morales, the District's financial advisor Ms. Kelly McCubbin and Mr. Deano Wright, District operators; Ms. Jennifer Landreville the District's tax assessor-collector and bookkeeper; Mr. Jared Daly, the District engineer; and Mr. Douglas McNiel on behalf of Ms. Jennifer B. Seipel, attorney for District. Vice President VanLoo called the meeting to order and declared it open for such business as might regularly come before it.1: The Board opened the floor for public comment. No public comment was offered.2: The Board reviewed the minutes of the meeting held on January 8, 2026. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the minutes as presented.3: Ms. Landreville then presented the tax assessor-collector's report, copy attached, which showed 83.2% collections for 2025 taxes as of the date of the report. Subject to that discussion, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the tax assessor-collector's report and payment of the checks listed thereon.4: There was presented the attached Order Levying Additional Penalty for Delinquent Taxes, The order levies a 20% penalty on 2025 delinquent taxes for business personal property on April 1, 2026, and for real property on July 1, 2026. Upon motion duly made and 91261-002 598393.1 seconded, the Order Levying Additional Penalty for Delinquent Taxes was adopted as presented.5: The attorney then discussed with the Board the requirements of Texas Local Government Code Chapter 203, Subchapter D. The law requires districts to annually provide certain records and information concerning the District's finances and tax rates to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. The comptroller has created a special information database on their website, where the information will be assembled, updated, and made available to the public free of charge. The required information is alrea6: Ms. Landreville presented the bookkeeper's report, copy attached. She reviewed the balances in the District's various accounts, as well as the billing comparisons for Windfern, Rolling Fork, and TOPS. Subject to that discussion, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the bookkeeper's report and the checks listed thereon.7: M.v. Wright presented the operator's report, copy attached, which showed 482 connections with 98.37% water accountability. Three bacteriological tests had been performed, and one excursion was noted. The operator believes this is a mistake and that the District falls below the permit level of 3.0 for Ammonia. The operator reviewed the maintenance and other activities that were performed during the month. The operator then submitted a list of delinquent accounts to the Board for termination of ut8: The Board then considered the Resolution Affirming Identity Theft Prevention Program. The District's operator informed the Board there have been no known incidents of identity theft and no changes are needed to the program at this time. Upon motion duly made, seconded, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Resolution as presented.9: Mr. Daly presented the engineer's report, copy attached. He noted that there are no new updates with regard to the Congo Lane RV Park project. Subject to that discussion, on 2 91261-002 598393.1 motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the engineer's report as presented.10: There was no report from Stuckey's.11: The Board then considered the Order for Election of Directors. Upon motion duly made, seconded, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Order as presented12: Under pending business, Mr. Morales discussed the District's rate increase from Moody's rating agency. As of January 21, 2026, the District rating is now Aa3. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. 91261-002 598393.12026-01-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-01-08
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1: Public Comment2: Approve Minutes of Meeting held on December 11, 20253: Tax assessor-collector’s report; status of tax collections; review invoices and authorize payment; status of delinquent taxes; authorize litigation, as necessary; consider any taxpayer appeals; approve installment payment agreements, as necessary4: Order Adopting Exemption for Persons 65 or Older or Disabled5: Order Adopting Homestead Exemption6: Annual notice in compliance with Texas Water Code Section 49.063(c)7: Bookkeeper’s report; review invoices and authorize payment of bills; review investment report and approve investment of District funds8: Operator’s report; review active connections and water accountability; status of operation, maintenance and repair of District facilities; consider customer appeals; approve termination of service on delinquent accounts9: Engineer’s report; authorize preparation of plans as appropriate; authorize advertising for bids; award contracts; approve change orders10: Report from Stuckey’s11: Pending Business ____________________________________ Jennifer B. Seipel Attorney for the District 91261-002 596806.1 ANNUAL NOTICE IN COMPLIANCE WITH TEXAS WATER CODE SECTION 49.063(c) After at least 50 qualified electors are residing in a district, on written request of at least five of those electors, the board shall designate a meeting place and hold meetings within the district. If no suitable meeting place exists inside the district, the board may designate a meeting place outside the 2025-12-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-12-11
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1: Public Comment2: Approve Minutes of Meeting held on November 13, 20253: Tax assessor-collector’s report; status of tax collections; review invoices and authorize payment; status of delinquent taxes; authorize litigation, as necessary; consider any taxpayer appeals; approve installment payment agreements, as necessary4: Bookkeeper’s report; review invoices and authorize payment of bills; review investment report and approve investment of District funds5: Operator’s report; review active connections and water accountability; status of operation, maintenance and repair of District facilities; consider customer appeals; approve termination of service on delinquent accounts6: Stuckey’s report7: Engineer’s report; authorize preparation of plans as appropriate; authorize advertising for bids; award contracts; approve change orders8: Authorize Eminent Domain Filing9: Pending Business Jennifer B. Seipel Attorney for the District2025-11-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-11-13
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1: Public Comment2: Approve Minutes of Meeting held on October 9, 20253: Tax assessor-collector’s report; status of tax collections; review invoices and authorize payment; status of delinquent taxes; authorize litigation, as necessary; consider any taxpayer appeals; approve installment payment agreements, as necessary4: Bookkeeper’s report; review invoices and authorize payment of bills; review investment report and approve investment of District funds5: Resolution Authorizing Use of Surplus Funds6: Operator’s report; review active connections and water accountability; status of operation, maintenance and repair of District facilities; consider customer appeals; approve termination of service on delinquent accounts7: Stuckey’s report8: Engineer’s report; authorize preparation of plans as appropriate; authorize advertising for bids; award contracts; approve change orders9: Review and approve insurance proposal10: Confirm consultant insurance compliance11: Pending Business Jennifer B. Seipel Attorney for the District2025-10-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-10-09
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1: Public Comment2: Approve Minutes of Meetings held on September 18, 20253: Tax assessor-collector’s report; status of tax collections; review invoices and authorize payment; status of delinquent taxes; authorize litigation, as necessary; consider any taxpayer appeals; approve installment payment agreements, as necessary4: Public Hearing on Proposed 2025 Tax Rate5: Order Adopting Appraisal Roll and Levying Tax for 20256: Amendment of Statement of Directors7: Update Compliance Document/Website for approved 2025 tax rate8: Bookkeeper’s report; review invoices and authorize payment of bills; review investment report and approve investment of District funds9: Operator’s report; review active connections and water accountability; status of operation, maintenance and repair of District facilities; consider customer appeals; approve termination of service on delinquent accounts10: Stuckey’s report11: Engineer’s report; authorize preparation of plans as appropriate; authorize advertising for bids; award contracts; approve change orders12: AWBD Bylaws Vote and Voter Representative Confirmation13: Pending Business Jennifer B. Seipel Attorney for the District2025-09-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-09-18
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1: Public Comment2: Approve Minutes of Meeting held on August 14, 20253: Tax assessor-collector’s report; status of tax collections; review invoices and authorize payment; status of delinquent taxes; authorize litigation, as necessary; consider any taxpayer appeals; approve installment payment agreements, as necessary4: Resolution (1) Finding District to be Low Tax Rate, Developed, Developing, or Developed District in a Declared Disaster Area, (2) Calling Public Hearing on 2025 Tax Rate and (3) Authorizing Tax Assessor-Collector to Prepare and Publish Notice of the Public Hearing5: Update Compliance Document/Website for proposed tax rate6: Bookkeeper’s report; review invoices and authorize payment of bills; review investment report and approve investment of District funds7: Operator’s report; review active connections and water accountability; status of operation, maintenance and repair of District facilities; consider customer appeals; approve termination of service on delinquent accounts8: Engineer’s report; authorize preparation of plans as appropriate; authorize advertising for bids; award contracts; approve change orders9: Report from Stuckey’s10: Amendment of Off Cinco contract for website services11: Pending Business ____________________________________ Jennifer B. Seipel Attorney for the District2025-08-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-08-14
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1: Public Comment2: Approve Minutes of Meeting held on July 10, 20253: Tax assessor-collector’s report; status of tax collections; review invoices and authorize payment; status of delinquent taxes; authorize litigation, as necessary; consider any taxpayer appeals; approve installment payment agreements, as necessary4: Bookkeeper’s report; review invoices and authorize payment of bills; review investment report and approve investment of District funds5: Audit Report for Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 20256: Resolution Affirming Review of Investment Policy, Strategies & Objectives7: Review of investments for compliance with Texas Gov’t Code, Chapter 22568: Authorize Continuing Disclosure Filing9: Arbitrage Review10: Operator’s report; review active connections and water accountability; status of operation, maintenance and repair of District facilities; consider customer appeals; approve termination of service on delinquent accounts11: Annual Review of Rate Order; Annual Review of Code of Ethics12: Engineer’s report; authorize preparation of plans as appropriate; authorize advertising for bids; award contracts; approve change orders13: Report from Stuckey’s14: Pending Business ____________________________________ Jennifer B. Seipel Attorney for the District2025-07-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-07-10
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1: Public Comment2: Approve Minutes of Meeting held on June 12, 20253: Tax assessor-collector’s report; status of tax collections; review invoices and authorize payment; status of delinquent taxes; authorize litigation, as necessary; consider any taxpayer appeals; approve installment payment agreements, as necessary4: Bookkeeper’s report; review invoices and authorize payment of bills; review investment report and approve investment of District funds5: Operator’s report; review active connections and water accountability; status of operation, maintenance and repair of District facilities; consider customer appeals; approve termination of service on delinquent accounts6: Engineer’s report; authorize preparation of plans as appropriate; authorize advertising for bids; award contracts; approve change orders7: Report from Stuckey’s8: Pending Business ____________________________________ Jennifer B. Seipel Attorney for the District2025-06-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-06-12
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1: Public Comment2: Approve Minutes of Meeting held on May 8, 20253: Director Conflict of Interest Disclosures4: Tax assessor-collector’s report; status of tax collections; review invoices and authorize payment; status of delinquent taxes; authorize litigation, as necessary; consider any taxpayer appeals; approve installment payment agreements, as necessary5: Bookkeeper’s report; review invoices and authorize payment of bills; review investment report and approve investment of District funds6: Review ethics letter and update by Investment Officer7: Operator’s report; review active connections and water accountability; status of operation, maintenance and repair of District facilities; consider customer appeals; approve termination of service on delinquent accounts8: Critical load submission9: Interlocal Agreement with Subsidence District related to Water Smart Program10: Engineer’s report; authorize preparation of plans as appropriate; authorize advertising for bids; award contracts; approve change orders11: Report from Stuckey’s12: Cyber Liability Insurance Proposal13: Pending Business ____________________________________ Jennifer B. Seipel Attorney for the District2025-05-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-05-08
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1: Public Comment2: Approve Minutes of Meeting held on April 10, 20253: Tax assessor-collector’s report; status of tax collections; review invoices and authorize payment; status of delinquent taxes; authorize litigation, as necessary; consider any taxpayer appeals; approve installment payment agreements, as necessary4: Bookkeeper’s report; review invoices and authorize payment of bills; review investment report and approve investment of District funds5: Resolution Adopting Joint Budget with Rolling Fork PUD6: Arbitrage rebate report7: Operator’s report; review active connections and water accountability; status of operation, maintenance and repair of District facilities; consider customer appeals; approve termination of service on delinquent accounts8: Review and approve Consumer Confidence Report9: Engineer’s report; authorize preparation of plans as appropriate; authorize advertising for bids; award contracts; approve change orders10: Report from Stuckey’s11: Pending Business ____________________________________ Jennifer B. Seipel Attorney for the District2025-04-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-04-10
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1: Public Comment2: Approve Minutes of Meeting held on March 13, 20253: Tax assessor-collector’s report; status of tax collections; review invoices and authorize payment; status of delinquent taxes; authorize litigation, as necessary; consider any taxpayer appeals; approve installment payment agreements, as necessary4: Bookkeeper’s report; review invoices and authorize payment of bills; review investment report and approve investment of District funds5: Resolution Adopting Operating Budget for Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 20266: Resolution Adopting Joint Budget with Rolling Fork PUD7: Engage Auditor for Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 20258: Operator’s report; review active connections and water accountability; status of operation, maintenance and repair of District facilities; consider customer appeals; approve termination of service on delinquent accounts9: Engineer’s report; authorize preparation of plans as appropriate; authorize advertising for bids; award contracts; approve change orders10: Report from Stuckey’s11: Pending Business ____________________________________ Jennifer B. Seipel Attorney for the District2025-03-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-03-13
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1: Public Comment2: Approve Minutes of Meeting held on February 13, 20253: Tax assessor-collector’s report; status of tax collections; review invoices and authorize payment; status of delinquent taxes; authorize litigation, as necessary; consider any taxpayer appeals; approve installment payment agreements, as necessary4: Bookkeeper’s report; review invoices and authorize payment of bills; review investment report and approve investment of District funds5: Discuss draft budget for fiscal year ending April 30, 20266: Operator’s report; review active connections and water accountability; status of operation, maintenance and repair of District facilities; consider customer appeals; approve termination of service on delinquent accounts7: Discuss Operator’s Contract8: Resolution Approving Submittal of Water Smart Application9: Engineer’s report; authorize preparation of plans as appropriate; authorize advertising for bids; award contracts; approve change orders10: Report from Stuckey’s11: Discuss Acquisition of Land on Fairbanks N. Houston12: Pending Business ____________________________________ Jennifer B. Seipel Attorney for the District2025-02-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-02-13
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1: Public Comment2: Approve Minutes of Meeting held on January 9, 20253: Tax assessor-collector’s report; status of tax collections; review invoices and authorize payment; status of delinquent taxes; authorize litigation, as necessary; consider any taxpayer appeals; approve installment payment agreements, as necessary4: Order Levying Additional Penalty for Delinquent Taxes5: Bookkeeper’s report; review invoices and authorize payment of bills; review investment report and approve investment of District funds6: Discuss draft budget for fiscal year ending April 30, 20267: Operator’s report; review active connections and water accountability; status of operation, maintenance and repair of District facilities; consider customer appeals; approve termination of service on delinquent accounts8: Resolution Affirming Identity Theft Prevention Program9: Discuss Operator’s Contract10: Garbage Collection Contract (expires May 31, 2025 and auto renews for one year)11: Engineer’s report; authorize preparation of plans as appropriate; authorize advertising for bids; award contracts; approve change orders12: Report from Stuckey’s13: Annual report to Texas Comptroller pursuant to Senate Bill 625 (Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 203, Subchapter D)14: Pending Business ____________________________________ Jennifer B. Seipel Attorney for the District2025-01-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-01-09
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1: Public Comment2: Approve Minutes of Meeting held on December 12, 20243: Tax assessor-collector’s report; status of tax collections; review invoices and authorize payment; status of delinquent taxes; authorize litigation, as necessary; consider any taxpayer appeals; approve installment payment agreements, as necessary4: Order Adopting Exemption for Persons 65 or Older or Disabled5: Order Adopting Homestead Exemption6: Annual notice in compliance with Texas Water Code Section 49.063(c)7: Bookkeeper’s report; review invoices and authorize payment of bills; review investment report and approve investment of District funds8: Operator’s report; review active connections and water accountability; status of operation, maintenance and repair of District facilities; consider customer appeals; approve termination of service on delinquent accounts9: Engineer’s report; authorize preparation of plans as appropriate; authorize advertising for bids; award contracts; approve change orders10: Report from Stuckey’s11: Pending Business ____________________________________ Jennifer B. Seipel Attorney for the District ANNUAL NOTICE IN COMPLIANCE WITH TEXAS WATER CODE SECTION 49.063(c) After at least 50 qualified electors are residing in a district, on written request of at least five of 91261-002 574838v1 91261-002 586941.1 those electors, the board shall designate a meeting place and hold meetings within the district. If no suitable meeting place exists inside the district, the board may designate a mee2024-12-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 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: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2024-11-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 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 Levy2024-10-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 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: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption