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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Harris County, TX
Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.048147
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$1.6M
+2.5% YoY • +13.7% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.1 pts
1Y: +0.7 pts • 10Y: +1.5 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▲ +3.2 pts
95.6 (A+) → 98.8 (A+)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+2.5% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +2.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+13.7% (5Y)
10Y: +29.5% • Since '00: +95.8%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.5119
FY 22: $0.5600 → FY 27: $0.0481
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 95.6 (A+)'10: 96.6 (A+)'17: 97.3 (A+)'22: 97.7 (A+)'27: 98.8 (A+)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $0.8M'10: $1.0M'17: $1.2M'22: $1.4M'27: $1.6M
Elected & Governing Officials (5)
DR
Deb Roth
Director, Place 4 (Place 4)
dimitri.millas@nortonrosefulbright.com
JR
Janet Rickelman
Director, Place 3 (Place 3)
dimitri.millas@nortonrosefulbright.com
LM
Lois McDonald
Director, Place 5 (Place 5)
dimitri.millas@nortonrosefulbright.com
ND
Natalie Dillon
Director, Place 2 (Place 2)
dimitri.millas@nortonrosefulbright.com
SS
Scott Sechrist
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
dimitri.millas@nortonrosefulbright.com
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.5% YoYFreedom Score: 98.8 (A+)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($1,602,213) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.048147 per $100 valuation: $0.048147 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145. Source: Harris County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.
Total Appropriation
$1.6M
General Fund
$1.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
00
Public Works: $1.2M (76%)
0Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.048147 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 98.1 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145
Official PDFAdopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 (Harris County) totaling $1,563,593 ($947,632 Maintenance & Operations; $0 I&S Bond Debt Service; $615,961 Utility/Service Enterprise Fund). Comptroller PTAD Certified Ad Valorem Levy: $947,632 on $1,960,347,306 taxable valuation at a total tax rate of $0.04834 per $100 (M&O: $0.04834, I&S: $0.00000).
Total Appropriation
$1.6M
General Fund
$0.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
00
Public Works: $1.2M (76%)
0Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.04834 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.1% YoYFreedom Score: 98.1 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($1,515,109) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.048340 per $100 valuation) for Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD 2024 Tax Rate & Levy Roll.
Total Appropriation
$1.5M
General Fund
$0.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Public Works: $1.2M (76%)
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.04834 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 98 (A+)• Adopted Sep 6, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 (Harris County) totaling $1,484,383. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.0496 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$1.5M
General Fund
$0.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Public Works: $1.1M (76%)
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.04955 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.4% YoYFreedom Score: 97.9 (A+)• Adopted Sep 6, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 (Harris County) totaling $1,443,390. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.0523 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$1.4M
General Fund
$0.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Public Works: $1.1M (76%)
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.05228 / $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 Water Control and Improvement District #145
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 Water Control and Improvement District #145
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Water Cont...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145
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 Water Control and Improvement District #145
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Water Cont...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145
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 Water Control and Improvement District #145
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Water Cont...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145
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 Water Control and Improvement District #145
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Water Cont...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Water Cont...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145
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 Water Control and Improvement District #145
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Water Cont...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145
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 Water Control and Improvement District #145
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Water Cont...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145
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 Water Control and Improvement District #145
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 Water Control and Improvement District #145
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Water Cont...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Water Cont...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145
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 Water Control and Improvement District #145
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Water Cont...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145
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 Water Control and Improvement District #145
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Water Cont...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145
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 Water Control and Improvement District #145
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 Water Control and Improvement District #145
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Water Cont...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145
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 Water Control and Improvement District #145 Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 161 (18.9% of 850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Place 2 (Place 2)
Natalie Dillon WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Place 3 (Place 3)
Janet Rickelman WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Place 5 (Place 5)
Lois McDonald WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Place 4 (Place 4)
Deb Roth WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Scott Sechrist WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 476 (28.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Scott Sechrist WINNER
62.0% (295 votes)David C. Morales
38.0% (181 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 323 (19.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Scott Sechrist WINNER
60.0% (194 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (129 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 306 (18.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Scott Sechrist WINNER
58.0% (177 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (129 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 357 (21.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Scott Sechrist WINNER
67.0% (239 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (118 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Scott Sechrist WINNER
65.0% (166 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (89 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 272 (16.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Scott Sechrist WINNER
55.0% (150 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (122 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Scott Sechrist WINNER
71.0% (266 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (108 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 510 (30.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Scott Sechrist WINNER
59.0% (301 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (209 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 425 (25.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Scott Sechrist WINNER
57.0% (242 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (183 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 391 (23.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Scott Sechrist WINNER
56.0% (219 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (172 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 306 (18.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Scott Sechrist WINNER
72.0% (220 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (86 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 425 (25.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Scott Sechrist WINNER
59.0% (251 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (174 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 493 (29.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Scott Sechrist WINNER
64.0% (316 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (177 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Scott Sechrist WINNER
65.0% (298 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
35.0% (161 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 391 (23.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Scott Sechrist WINNER
59.0% (231 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (160 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 510 (30.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Scott Sechrist WINNER
70.0% (357 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (153 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 476 (28.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Scott Sechrist WINNER
70.0% (333 votes)Michael R. Vance
30.0% (143 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Scott Sechrist WINNER
68.0% (301 votes)David C. Morales
32.0% (141 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 391 (23.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Scott Sechrist WINNER
67.0% (262 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
33.0% (129 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 289 (17.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Scott Sechrist WINNER
66.0% (191 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (98 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Scott Sechrist WINNER
58.0% (266 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (193 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Scott Sechrist WINNER
64.0% (152 votes)Michael R. Vance
36.0% (86 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 476 (28.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Scott Sechrist WINNER
64.0% (305 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (171 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 289 (17.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Scott Sechrist WINNER
54.0% (156 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (133 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (324)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 Interest2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County WCID #145 Regular Board Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Public Comments;2: Approve minutes of the regular meeting of August 19, 2026;3: Consider Financial Advisor’s recommendation for the 2026 Tax Rate;4: Adopt Order Designating Officer to Calculate and Publish Tax Rate for 2026;5: Tax Assessor and Collector’s Report and authorize payment of bills;6: Bookkeeper’s Report, Investment Report, and payment of District bills;7: Approve budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2027;8: Report by District Engineer and take any necessary action;9: Review and approve the Interlocal Agreement pertaining to the Bridge Coat Painting10: Review and approve Encroachment Agreement of the District’s Storm Sewer Easement;11: Report by Ethoscapes;12: Inspection report on drainage system and authorize maintenance work;13: Discuss the trails signage, Partnership Request to Precinct 3 Commissioner regarding14: Review and approve Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Services;15: Discuss Landscape Architect report and take any necessary action related to:16: Discuss District website;2026-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County WCID #145 Regular Board Meeting
2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County WCID #145 Regular Board Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Public Comments;2: Approve minutes of the regular meeting of July 15, 2026, and minutes of the special3: Review and consider insurance proposals, and take any necessary action;4: Authorize Indemnification of Directors, and take any necessary action;5: Engage auditor for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026;6: Tax Assessor and Collector’s Report and authorize payment of bills;7: Bookkeeper’s Report, Investment Report, and payment of District bills;8: Review Investment Policy and accept related party disclosures from bookkeeper and9: Report by District Engineer and take any necessary action;10: Review and approve the Interlocal Agreement pertaining to the Bridge Coat Painting11: Review and approve Encroachment Agreement of the District’s Storm Sewer Easement;12: Report by Ethoscapes;13: Inspection report on drainage system and authorize maintenance work;14: Discuss and consider Harris County Sheriff’s Office security proposal, and take any15: Discuss Landscape Architect report and take any necessary action related to:16: Discuss District website;2026-08-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County WCID #145 Regular Board Meeting
2026-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County WCID #145 Regular Board Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Public Comments;2: Approve minutes of the regular meeting of June 17, 2026;3: Tax Assessor and Collector’s Report and authorize payment of bills;4: Bookkeeper’s Report, Investment Report, and payment of District bills;5: Report by District Engineer and take any necessary action;6: Review and approve the Interlocal Agreement pertaining to the Bridge Coat Painting7: Report by Ethoscapes;8: Ratify approval of the Ethoscapes’ Letter Agreement for Temporary Fuel Surcharge;9: Inspection report on drainage system and authorize maintenance work;10: Discuss Landscape Architect report and take any necessary action related to:11: Discuss MUDs4Texas program;12: Review Ethics Policy and how to complete an Expense Report, discuss luncheon13: Discuss the 2026 AWBD Summer Conference;14: Discuss District website;2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County WCID #145 Regular Board Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Public Comments;2: Approve minutes of the regular meeting of May 20, 2026;3: Tax Assessor and Collector’s Report and authorize payment of bills;4: Bookkeeper’s Report, Investment Report, and payment of District bills;5: Report by District Engineer and take any necessary action;6: Report by Ethoscapes;7: Discuss and consider Ethoscapes’ proposed fuel surcharge, and take any necessary8: Inspection report on drainage system and authorize maintenance work;9: Discuss Landscape Architect report and take any necessary action related to:10: Discuss District website;2026-05-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County WCID #145 Regular Board Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Public Comments;2: Approve minutes of the regular meeting of April 15, 2026;3: Tax Assessor and Collector’s Report and authorize payment of bills;4: Bookkeeper’s Report, Investment Report, and payment of District bills;5: Report by District Engineer and take any necessary action;6: Report by Champions Hydro-Lawn;7: Inspection report on drainage system and authorize maintenance work;8: Discuss Landscape Architect report and take any necessary action related to:9: Presentation of Certificates of Election;10: Qualify Directors Elected for Term beginning May 2026;11: Election of Officers;12: Review Ethics Policy and take any necessary action;13: Discuss action items presented at the AWBD 2026 Spring Breakfast meeting;14: Discuss District website;2026-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County WCID #145 Regular Board Meeting
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1: Public Comments;2: Approve minutes of the regular meeting of March 18, 2026;3: Tax Assessor and Collector’s Report and authorize payment of bills;4: Bookkeeper’s Report, Investment Report, and payment of District bills;5: Report by District Engineer and take any necessary action;6: Report by Champions Hydro-Lawn;7: Inspection report on drainage system and authorize maintenance work;8: Discuss Landscape Architect report and take any necessary action related to:9: Discuss District website;2026-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County WCID #145 Regular Board Meeting
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7: Report by Champions Hydro-Lawn;1: Public Comments;2: Approve minutes of the regular meeting of February 18, 2026;3: Tax Assessor and Collector’s Report and authorize payment of bills;4: Bookkeeper’s Report, Investment Report, and payment of District bills;5: Discuss and consider Amended and Restated Agreement for Bookkeeping Services, and6: Report by District Engineer and take any necessary action;8: Inspection report on drainage system and authorize maintenance work;9: Discuss Landscape Architect report and take any necessary action related to:10: Adopt Order Declaring Unopposed Candidates Elected to Office; and11: Discuss District website;10: Adoptar una Orden que declare electos para cargos a los candidatos sin oposición;10: Thông qua Lệnh tuyên bố những ứng cử viên không có đối thủ được bầu vào chức vụ;10: 通 過 一 項 命 令 ， 宣 布 無 反 對 的 候 選 人 當 選 ；2026-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County WCID #145 Regular Board Meeting
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1: Public Comments;2: Approve minutes of the regular meeting of January 21, 2026;3: Tax Assessor and Collector’s Report and authorize payment of bills;4: Bookkeeper’s Report, Investment Report, and payment of District bills;5: Report by District Engineer and take any necessary action;6: Report by Champions Hydro-Lawn;7: Inspection report on drainage system and authorize maintenance work;8: Discuss Landscape Architect report and take any necessary action related to:9: Report on AWBD Mid-Winter Conference;10: Discuss District website;2026-01-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County WCID #145 Regular Board Meeting
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1: Public Comments;2: Approve minutes of the regular meeting of December 17, 2025;3: Adopt Order Calling Directors Election;4: Tax Assessor and Collector’s Report and authorize payment of bills;5: Consider property tax exemptions and take any necessary action;6: Adopt Resolution Authorizing Additional Penalty on Delinquent Taxes;7: Bookkeeper’s Report, Investment Report, and payment of District bills;8: Report by District Engineer and take any necessary action;9: Discuss and consider sublease of 7922A North Highway 6 for the installation of10: Report by Champions Hydro-Lawn;11: Inspection report on drainage system and authorize maintenance work;12: Discuss Landscape Architect report and take any necessary action related to:13: Review Ethics Policy and take any necessary action;14: Discuss District website;4: La adopción de una Orden para Llamar a una Elección de Directores que se llevará a cabo4: Thông qua việc Kêu Gọi Bầu Cử Những Giám Ðốc sẽ được diễn ra vào Ngày 2, Tháng4: 採納於2026年5 月2 日舉行董事選舉的命令，包括確定上述選舉的通知程序。2025-12-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 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 Exemption2025-11-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2025-10-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 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 Interest2025-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 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 Exemption2025-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 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 Landowners2025-07-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 Water Control and Improvement District #145 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead2025-05-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 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 Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2025-04-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2025-03-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 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 Interest2025-02-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 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 Overhead2025-01-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 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 Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2024-12-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Harris County Water Control and Improvement District #145 Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders