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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Harris County, TX

Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B

A+
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 92.3/100▲ +1.3 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #1662 among Texas Special Districts • Tier Rank: #1641 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
80.7/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
100/100
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.32192
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.2M
+3.1% YoY • +18.9% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
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Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B Council / Precinct Seats
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Grade A- • Debt Restraint
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Elected & Governing Officials (2)

CM
Cindy Morrow
Board President (Place 2)
130/164 Pro-Taxpayer Votes
GradeA+
SA
Sabrina Alaquinez
Board Vice President (Place 1)
143/164 Pro-Taxpayer Votes
GradeA+

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.1% YoYFreedom Score: 92.3 (A+)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($190,661) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.321920 per $100 valuation) for Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B. Source: Harris County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.

Total Appropriation
$0.2M
000
00
Public Works: $0.2M (82%)
0
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.32192 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 90.8 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B
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Adopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B (Harris County) totaling $185,000 ($0 Maintenance & Operations; $0 I&S Bond Debt Service; $185,000 Utility/Service Enterprise Fund). Funded under an adopted property tax rate of $0.3200 per $100 valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.2M
000
00
Public Works: $0.2M (82%)
0
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3200 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 90.8 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($179,264) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.320000 per $100 valuation) for Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD 2024 Tax Rate & Levy Roll.

Total Appropriation
$0.2M
Public Works: $0.1M (82%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3200 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 90.9 (A+)• Adopted Aug 30, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B (Harris County) totaling $172,203. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3232 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.2M
Public Works: $0.1M (82%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3232 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.6% YoYFreedom Score: 91 (A+)• Adopted Aug 30, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B (Harris County) totaling $166,123. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3255 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.2M
Public Works: $0.1M (82%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.325462 / $100

Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)

Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$0.19M(+3.1% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $0.32192Freedom: 92.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2026$0.18M(+3.2% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $0.3200Freedom: 90.8 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2025$0.18M(+4.1% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.3200Freedom: 90.8 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2024$0.17M(+3.7% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.3232Freedom: 90.9 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2023$0.17M(+3.6% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.325462Freedom: 91 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2022$0.16M(+3.5% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.328717Freedom: 91 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2021$0.15M(+3.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.334634Freedom: 91 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2020$0.15M(+4.0% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.336976Freedom: 91.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2019$0.14M(+3.8% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.340346Freedom: 91.2 (A+)
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FY 2018$0.14M(+3.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.342728Freedom: 91.3 (A+)
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FY 2017$0.13M(+3.3% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.341014Freedom: 91.4 (A+)
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FY 2016$0.13M(+3.5% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.341014Freedom: 91.4 (A+)
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FY 2015$0.12M(+3.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.340673Freedom: 91.4 (A+)
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FY 2014$0.12M(+2.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.341695Freedom: 91.5 (A+)
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FY 2013$0.12M(+2.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.344087Freedom: 91.5 (A+)
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FY 2012$0.11M(+3.4% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.342022Freedom: 91.5 (A+)
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FY 2011$0.11M(+3.4% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.344416Freedom: 91.5 (A+)
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FY 2010$0.11M(+2.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.346827Freedom: 91.5 (A+)
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FY 2009$0.10M(+3.1% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.347174Freedom: 91.5 (A+)
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FY 2008$0.10M(+4.0% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.346132Freedom: 91.4 (A+)
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FY 2007$0.10M(+3.1% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.344401Freedom: 91.5 (A+)
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FY 2006$0.09M(+4.0% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.342679Freedom: 91.5 (A+)
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FY 2005$0.09M(+2.7% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.343364Freedom: 91.6 (A+)
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FY 2004$0.09M(+3.2% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.345424Freedom: 91.6 (A+)
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FY 2003$0.08M(+3.0% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.348533Freedom: 91.6 (A+)
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FY 2002$0.08M(+3.8% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.34923Freedom: 91.5 (A+)
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FY 2001$0.08M(+3.3% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.351675Freedom: 91.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2000$0.08M(+2.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.352027Freedom: 91.6 (A+)
Official PDF

Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B
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 478B
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 478B
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 478B
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 478B
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 478B
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 478B
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 478B
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 478B
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 478B
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 478B
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 478B
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 478B
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 478B
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 478B
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 478B
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 478B
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 478B
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 478B
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 478B
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 478B
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 478B
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 478B
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 478B
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 478B
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (10)

SPECIAL BOND • 2025-11-04

Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B 2025 November General & Bond Election

Official Canvass PDF
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B Official General Election Canvass

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

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 2)
Cindy Morrow WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Board Vice President (Place 1)
Sabrina Alaquinez WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 2)
Cindy Morrow WINNER
56.0% (152 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (120 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 2)
Cindy Morrow WINNER
71.0% (326 votes)
David C. Morales
29.0% (133 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 2)
Cindy Morrow WINNER
62.0% (274 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (168 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 2)
Cindy Morrow WINNER
61.0% (228 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (146 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 2)
Cindy Morrow WINNER
66.0% (314 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (162 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 2)
Cindy Morrow WINNER
56.0% (248 votes)
Michael R. Vance
44.0% (194 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 2)
Cindy Morrow WINNER
68.0% (312 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (147 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 2)
Cindy Morrow WINNER
66.0% (191 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (98 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)

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2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-05-20 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-01-21 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-12-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-11-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-10-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Harris County Municipal Utility District 478B Board of Directors Regular Meeting