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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Ellis County, TX

Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A

A+
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 92.4/100▲ +1.2 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #1257 among Texas Special Districts • Tier Rank: #1236 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
81.1/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
100/100
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.31552
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.2M
+3.5% YoY • +19.5% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
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Elected & Governing Officials (2)

ET
Erik Thomas
Board President (Place 1)
129/164 Pro-Taxpayer Votes
GradeA+
MM
Mark Montgomery
Board Vice President (Place 2)
143/164 Pro-Taxpayer Votes
GradeA+

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 92.4 (A+)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($191,530) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.315520 per $100 valuation) for Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A. Source: Ellis 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: $0.31552 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 91 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A
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Adopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A (Ellis 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+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 91 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($179,264) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.320000 per $100 valuation) for Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A. 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+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 91.1 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A (Ellis County) totaling $172,518. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3229 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.2M
Public Works: $0.1M (82%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.32288 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 91.2 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A (Ellis County) totaling $166,154. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3284 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.2M
Public Works: $0.1M (82%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.328369 / $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(+3.5% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $0.31552Freedom: 92.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2026$0.18M(+3.2% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $0.3200Freedom: 91 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2025$0.18M(+3.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.3200Freedom: 91 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2024$0.17M(+3.8% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.32288Freedom: 91.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2023$0.17M(+3.7% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.328369Freedom: 91.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2022$0.16M(+3.7% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.333623Freedom: 91.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2021$0.15M(+3.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.339962Freedom: 91.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2020$0.15M(+3.2% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.341662Freedom: 91.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2019$0.14M(+3.2% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.347812Freedom: 91.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2018$0.14M(+3.4% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.352681Freedom: 91.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2017$0.14M(+3.2% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.350918Freedom: 91.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2016$0.13M(+3.5% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.353024Freedom: 91.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2015$0.13M(+3.3% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.35373Freedom: 91.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2014$0.12M(+3.6% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.351608Freedom: 91.5 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2013$0.12M(+2.7% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.350905Freedom: 91.5 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2012$0.11M(+3.8% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.350203Freedom: 91.5 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2011$0.11M(+3.7% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.351604Freedom: 91.5 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2010$0.11M(+3.2% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.351252Freedom: 91.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2009$0.10M(+3.8% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.354062Freedom: 91.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2008$0.10M(+3.0% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.352646Freedom: 91.7 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2007$0.10M(+3.2% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.350883Freedom: 91.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2006$0.09M(+3.7% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.34983Freedom: 91.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2005$0.09M(+2.8% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.352629Freedom: 91.7 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2004$0.09M(+2.7% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.351218Freedom: 91.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2003$0.09M(+2.6% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.350867Freedom: 91.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2002$0.08M(+2.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.348762Freedom: 91.5 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2001$0.08M(+3.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.34946Freedom: 91.5 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2000$0.08M(+2.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.352605Freedom: 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 Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A
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 — Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lakesong Municipal Manag...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A
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 — Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lakesong Municipal Manag...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A
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 — Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lakesong Municipal Manag...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A
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 — Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lakesong Municipal Manag...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lakesong Municipal Manag...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A
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 — Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lakesong Municipal Manag...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A
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 — Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lakesong Municipal Manag...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A
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 Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A
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 — Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lakesong Municipal Manag...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lakesong Municipal Manag...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A
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 — Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lakesong Municipal Manag...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A
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 — Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lakesong Municipal Manag...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A
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 Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A
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 — Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lakesong Municipal Manag...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A
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 Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A Official General Election Canvass

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

Candidate Races

Attorney (Place 3)
Victor Cristales WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Board President (Place 1)
Erik Thomas WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Board Vice President (Place 2)
Mark Montgomery WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 1)
Erik Thomas WINNER
57.0% (203 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (154 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 306 (18.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 1)
Erik Thomas WINNER
70.0% (214 votes)
Michael R. Vance
30.0% (92 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 1)
Erik Thomas WINNER
69.0% (199 votes)
Michael R. Vance
31.0% (90 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 323 (19.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 1)
Erik Thomas WINNER
68.0% (220 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (103 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 1)
Erik Thomas WINNER
69.0% (282 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (126 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 527 (31.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 1)
Erik Thomas WINNER
67.0% (353 votes)
David C. Morales
33.0% (174 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 510 (30.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 1)
Erik Thomas WINNER
66.0% (337 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (173 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 323 (19.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 1)
Erik Thomas WINNER
68.0% (220 votes)
Michael R. Vance
32.0% (103 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 425 (25.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 1)
Erik Thomas WINNER
56.0% (238 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (187 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)

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2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION

Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-05-20 • REGULAR SESSION

Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-01-21 • REGULAR SESSION

Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-12-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-11-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-10-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Lakesong Municipal Management District 1A Board of Directors Regular Meeting