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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Jasper County, TX

Jasper County Development District #1

A+
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 96.4/100▲ +1.3 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #482 among Texas Special Districts • Tier Rank: #477 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
91.1/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
100/100
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.14835
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.1M
+1.6% YoY • +13.1% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
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Jasper County Development District #1 Council / Precinct Seats
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Grade A- • Debt Restraint
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Elected & Governing Officials (2)

GC
Gary Collins
President
132/164 Pro-Taxpayer Votes
GradeA+
BM
Brent Meaux
Director, Place 4
154/164 Pro-Taxpayer Votes
GradeA+

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+1.6% YoYFreedom Score: 96.4 (A+)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Jasper County Development District #1
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($96,492) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.148350 per $100 valuation) for Jasper County Development District #1. Source: Jasper County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
00
00
Public Works: $0.1M (76%)
0
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.14835 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 95.3 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Jasper County Development District #1
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Adopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for Jasper County Development District #1 (Jasper County) totaling $95,000 ($95,000 Maintenance & Operations; $0 I&S Bond Debt Service). Funded under an adopted property tax rate of $0.1500 per $100 valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
00
00
Public Works: $0.1M (76%)
0
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1500 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.5% YoYFreedom Score: 95.3 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Jasper County Development District #1
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($92,054) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.150000 per $100 valuation) for Jasper County Development District #1. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD 2024 Tax Rate & Levy Roll.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
Public Works: $0.1M (76%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1500 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.4% YoYFreedom Score: 95.2 (A+)• Adopted Sep 4, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Jasper County Development District #1
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Jasper County Development District #1 (Jasper County) totaling $89,835. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.1509 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
Public Works: $0.1M (76%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1509 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 95.1 (A+)• Adopted Sep 4, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Jasper County Development District #1
Official PDF

Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Jasper County Development District #1 (Jasper County) totaling $87,713. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.1533 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
Public Works: $0.1M (76%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.153314 / $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$0.10M(+1.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.14835Freedom: 96.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2026$0.10M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.1500Freedom: 95.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2025$0.09M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.1500Freedom: 95.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2024$0.09M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.1509Freedom: 95.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2023$0.09M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.153314Freedom: 95.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2022$0.09M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.154387Freedom: 95.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2021$0.08M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.156857Freedom: 95 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2020$0.08M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.159994Freedom: 94.9 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2019$0.08M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.163354Freedom: 94.8 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2018$0.08M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.164171Freedom: 94.7 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2017$0.08M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.164499Freedom: 94.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2016$0.07M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.164663Freedom: 94.5 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2015$0.07M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.164004Freedom: 94.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2014$0.07M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.16548Freedom: 94.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2013$0.07M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.164818Freedom: 94.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2012$0.07M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.165972Freedom: 94.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2011$0.06M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.165806Freedom: 94.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2010$0.06M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.167298Freedom: 94 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2009$0.06M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.166796Freedom: 93.9 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2008$0.06M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.167296Freedom: 93.9 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2007$0.06M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.166961Freedom: 93.9 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2006$0.06M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.167796Freedom: 93.7 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2005$0.06M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.167293Freedom: 93.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2004$0.05M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.166958Freedom: 93.5 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2003$0.05M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.168294Freedom: 93.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2002$0.05M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.169135Freedom: 93.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2001$0.05M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.168966Freedom: 93.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2000$0.05M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $0.169811Freedom: 93 (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 Jasper County Development District #1
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 — Jasper County Development District #1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Jasper County Developmen...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Jasper County Development District #1
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 — Jasper County Development District #1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Jasper County Developmen...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Jasper County Development District #1
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 — Jasper County Development District #1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Jasper County Developmen...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Jasper County Development District #1
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 — Jasper County Development District #1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Jasper County Developmen...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Jasper County Development District #1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Jasper County Developmen...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Jasper County Development District #1
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 — Jasper County Development District #1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Jasper County Developmen...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Jasper County Development District #1
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 — Jasper County Development District #1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Jasper County Developmen...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Jasper County Development District #1
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 Jasper County Development District #1
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 — Jasper County Development District #1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Jasper County Developmen...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Jasper County Development District #1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Jasper County Developmen...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Jasper County Development District #1
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 — Jasper County Development District #1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Jasper County Developmen...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Jasper County Development District #1
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 — Jasper County Development District #1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Jasper County Developmen...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Jasper County Development District #1
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 Jasper County Development District #1
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 — Jasper County Development District #1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Jasper County Developmen...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Jasper County Development District #1
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)

UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 Jasper County Development District #1 Official General Election Canvass

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

Candidate Races

President
Gary Collins (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 4
Brent Meaux WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 2
Randall Dally WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 3
Lisa Wise WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 5
Ray Beck WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 1
Jimmy Castino WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 Jasper County Development District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
Gary Collins (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
59.0% (160 votes)
Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN)
41.0% (112 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 Jasper County Development District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
Gary Collins (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
64.0% (261 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson (NONPARTISAN)
36.0% (147 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 Jasper County Development District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
Gary Collins (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
67.0% (194 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN)
33.0% (95 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 Jasper County Development District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
Gary Collins (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
72.0% (318 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN)
28.0% (124 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 Jasper County Development District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
Gary Collins (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
55.0% (262 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan (NONPARTISAN)
45.0% (214 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 Jasper County Development District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
Gary Collins (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
57.0% (145 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN)
43.0% (110 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 Jasper County Development District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 357 (21.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
Gary Collins (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
59.0% (211 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN)
41.0% (146 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 Jasper County Development District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
Gary Collins (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
58.0% (197 votes)
Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN)
42.0% (143 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 Jasper County Development District #1 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
Gary Collins (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
61.0% (166 votes)
David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN)
39.0% (106 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)

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2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Jasper County Development District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION

Jasper County Development District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Jasper County Development District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Jasper County Development District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Jasper County Development District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-05-20 • REGULAR SESSION

Jasper County Development District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Jasper County Development District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Jasper County Development District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Jasper County Development District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-01-21 • REGULAR SESSION

Jasper County Development District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-12-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Jasper County Development District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-11-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Jasper County Development District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-10-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Jasper County Development District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Jasper County Development District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Jasper County Development District #1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting