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COUNTY • Lavaca County, TX
Lavaca County
Population / Scale
19,464
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.6041
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$32.3M
+2.6% YoY • +29.1% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.3 pts
1Y: +2.0 pts • 10Y: +0.1 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -3.4 pts
81.2 (A) → 77.8 (B)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+2.6% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.8%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+29.1% (5Y)
10Y: +64.4% • Since '00: +256.7%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0849
FY 22: $0.6890 → FY 27: $0.6041
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 81.2 (A)'10: 79.2 (B)'17: 77.7 (B)'22: 76.5 (B)'27: 77.8 (B)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $9.1M'10: $14.1M'17: $19.6M'22: $25.0M'27: $32.3M
Elected & Governing Officials (20)
BK
Barbara K. Steffek
County Clerk
DB
David Beyer
Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
DA
Deborah A. Sevcik
County Tax Assessor-Collector
DW
Dennis W. Kocian
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
EP
Edward Pustka
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
HH
Hallie Hall
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
JF
James Foster
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
JR
James Reeves
District Attorney
JR
James Reeves
County Attorney
KM
Keith Mudd
County Judge
KW
Kenny W. Siegel
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
KL
Kerry L. Peterson
Constable, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
LH
Larry Hlavac
Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
LA
Lori A. Wenske
District Clerk
MY
Mark Yackel
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
MB
Mike Buchanek
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
SE
Steven E. Greenwell
County Sheriff
TK
Tammy Koerth
County Treasurer
TH
Travis Hill
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
WF
Wayne Faircloth
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.6% YoYFreedom Score: 77.8 (B)• Adopted Sep 8, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Lavaca County
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($32,297,586) and Adopted Combined County Property Tax Rate ($0.604100 per $100 valuation: $0.519526 M&O + $0.084574 I&S) for Lavaca County. Source: Lavaca County 2026 Truth-in-Taxation Combined Rate ($0.490500 General Fund + $0.113600 Road & Bridge / FM-FC).
Total Appropriation
$32.3M
General Fund
$24.0M
Capital Projects
$1.5M
Per Capita
$1,659
Public Safety: $13.0M (40%)
0Public Works: $6.6M (21%)
Parks & Culture: $1.0M
Administration: $5.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6041 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+10.5% YoYFreedom Score: 75.8 (B)• Adopted Sep 1, 2025FY 2026 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Lavaca County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($31,491,406) and 2025 Combined County Property Tax Rate ($0.549700 per $100 valuation) for Lavaca County.
Total Appropriation
$31.5M
General Fund
$23.4M
Capital Projects
$1.5M
Per Capita
$1,618
Public Safety: $12.6M (40%)
0Public Works: $6.5M (21%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $5.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5497 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.5% YoYFreedom Score: 76.2 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Lavaca County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($28,487,483) and 2024 Combined County Property Tax Rate ($0.513200 per $100 valuation) for Lavaca County.
Total Appropriation
$28.5M
General Fund
$21.0M
Capital Projects
$1.3M
Per Capita
$1,464
Public Safety: $11.3M (40%)
0Public Works: $6.0M (21%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $5.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5132 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 76.4 (B)• Adopted Sep 1, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Lavaca County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Lavaca County (Lavaca County) totaling $27,002,353. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5132 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$27.0M
General Fund
$19.9M
Capital Projects
$1.3M
Per Capita
$1,387
Public Safety: $10.8M (40%)
0Public Works: $5.6M (21%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $4.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5132 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 76.5 (B)• Adopted Sep 1, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Lavaca County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Lavaca County (Lavaca County) totaling $26,016,334. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5239 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$26.0M
General Fund
$19.2M
Capital Projects
$1.2M
Per Capita
$1,337
Public Safety: $10.4M (40%)
0Public Works: $5.4M (21%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $4.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5239 / $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$32.30M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.0MPer Capita: $1,659Tax Rate: $0.6041Freedom: 77.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2026$31.49M(+10.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.4MPer Capita: $1,618Tax Rate: $0.5497Freedom: 75.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2025$28.49M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.0MPer Capita: $1,464Tax Rate: $0.5132Freedom: 76.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2024$27.00M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.9MPer Capita: $1,387Tax Rate: $0.5132Freedom: 76.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2023$26.02M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.2MPer Capita: $1,337Tax Rate: $0.5239Freedom: 76.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2022$25.01M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.5MPer Capita: $1,285Tax Rate: $0.6890Freedom: 76.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2021$23.92M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.6MPer Capita: $1,229Tax Rate: $0.693823Freedom: 76.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2020$22.77M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.8MPer Capita: $1,170Tax Rate: $0.700761Freedom: 77 (B)
Official PDFFY 2019$21.55M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.9MPer Capita: $1,107Tax Rate: $0.706367Freedom: 77.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2018$20.57M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.2MPer Capita: $1,057Tax Rate: $0.720494Freedom: 77.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2017$19.64M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.5MPer Capita: $1,009Tax Rate: $0.716892Freedom: 77.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2016$18.67M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.8MPer Capita: $959Tax Rate: $0.720476Freedom: 77.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2015$17.88M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.2MPer Capita: $919Tax Rate: $0.721917Freedom: 78.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$17.17M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.7MPer Capita: $882Tax Rate: $0.718307Freedom: 78.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$16.38M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.1MPer Capita: $842Tax Rate: $0.71687Freedom: 78.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$15.51M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.4MPer Capita: $797Tax Rate: $0.71687Freedom: 78.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$14.91M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.0MPer Capita: $766Tax Rate: $0.717587Freedom: 79 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$14.14M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.4MPer Capita: $726Tax Rate: $0.724045Freedom: 79.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$13.55M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.0MPer Capita: $696Tax Rate: $0.727665Freedom: 79.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$13.03M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.6MPer Capita: $669Tax Rate: $0.723299Freedom: 79.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$12.57M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.3MPer Capita: $646Tax Rate: $0.722576Freedom: 79.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$11.95M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.8MPer Capita: $614Tax Rate: $0.724021Freedom: 79.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$11.40M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.4MPer Capita: $586Tax Rate: $0.720401Freedom: 80.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2004$10.98M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.1MPer Capita: $564Tax Rate: $0.726885Freedom: 80.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2003$10.49M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.7MPer Capita: $539Tax Rate: $0.733427Freedom: 80.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2002$9.97M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.4MPer Capita: $512Tax Rate: $0.731227Freedom: 80.8 (A)
Official PDFFY 2001$9.45M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.0MPer Capita: $486Tax Rate: $0.730496Freedom: 81 (A)
Official PDFFY 2000$9.05M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $465Tax Rate: $0.73707Freedom: 81.2 (A)
Official PDFActive Commissioners Court Orders & Regulations
Search All Orders & Regulations →Order 2025-2026-COMMISSIONERS-COURT-SCHEDULE • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
2025-2026 Commissioners Court Schedule (Lavaca County)
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Lavaca County official repository (https://www.co.lavaca.tx.us/upload/page/0071/2526Co...
Order 2026-HOLIDAY-SCHEDULE • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
2026 Holiday Schedule (Lavaca County)
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Lavaca County official repository (https://www.co.lavaca.tx.us/upload/page/0052/2026%2...
Order 2026-2027-ADOPTED-BUDGET • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
2026-2027 Adopted Budget (Lavaca County)
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Lavaca County official repository (https://www.co.lavaca.tx.us/page/open/3252/0/2026-2...
Order 2026-2027-COUNTY-TAXPAYER-IMPACT-STATEMENT • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
2026-2027 County Taxpayer Impact Statement (Lavaca County)
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Lavaca County official repository (https://www.co.lavaca.tx.us/upload/page/0052/TAX Pa...
Order 2026-2027-PROPOSED-BUDGET • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
2026-2027 Proposed Budget (Lavaca County)
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Lavaca County official repository (https://www.co.lavaca.tx.us/page/open/3252/0/2026%2...
Order Ch. 2 • Building & PermitsOverreach: 42/100
County Subdivision & Infrastructure Development Regulations (Lavaca County)
Establishes minimum road construction standards, drainage specifications, lot frontage requirements, and plat approval procedures for unincorporated areas under...
Order Ch. 5 • Traffic & StreetsOverreach: 30/100
County Roads, Right-of-Way Utility Installation & Weight Limits (Lavaca County)
Regulates county road classifications, culvert and driveway permits, pipeline and utility road-crossing standards, and heavy commercial vehicle load limits unde...
Order Ch. 6 • Public SafetyOverreach: 35/100
Outdoor Burning, Fireworks & Emergency Management Regulations (Lavaca County)
Governs drought-condition burn bans, restricted fireworks declarations, and county emergency management procedures under Texas Local Government Code Section 352...
Order Ch. 1 • GovernanceOverreach: 22/100
Commissioners Court Governance & Precinct Administration (Lavaca County)
Governs Commissioners Court regular and special terms, agenda procedures, county officer bonds, and precinct administration pursuant to Texas Local Government C...
Order Ch. 8 • Public HealthOverreach: 34/100
Public Nuisance Abatement, Junked Vehicles & Litter Control (Lavaca County)
Provides procedures for abating public health nuisances, illegal dumping, and unsanitary conditions on unincorporated premises pursuant to Texas Health and Safe...
Order Ch. 3 • Public HealthOverreach: 38/100
On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) & Environmental Health Order (Lavaca County)
Adopts TCEQ rules for septic system permitting, lot size minimums, installation inspections, and nuisance abatement in unincorporated county territory under Tex...
Order Ch. 4 • ZoningOverreach: 36/100
Floodplain Management & Drainage Damage Prevention Order (Lavaca County)
Designates flood hazard areas, development permit requirements, minimum finished floor elevations, and drainageway protection standards pursuant to Texas Water ...
Order Ch. 7 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 44/100
Ad Valorem Tax Levy, Homestead Exemptions & Fiscal Administration (Lavaca County)
Establishes annual county general fund and road & bridge tax levies, optional homestead and senior/disabled tax exemptions, and county purchasing procedures und...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 22/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lavaca County
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: 22/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lavaca County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lavaca County totaling $...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 22/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lavaca County
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: 22/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lavaca County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lavaca County totaling $...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 22/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lavaca County
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: 22/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lavaca County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lavaca County totaling $...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 22/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lavaca County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lavaca County totaling $...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 22/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lavaca County
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. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 22/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lavaca County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lavaca County totaling $...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 22/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lavaca County
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: 22/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lavaca County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lavaca County totaling $...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 22/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lavaca County
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...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
GENERAL • 2024-11-05
November 2024 Lavaca County Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 7,676 (58.0% of 13,235 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
David Beyer (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,754 votes)District Attorney
James Reeves (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,754 votes)County Attorney
James Reeves (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,754 votes)Constable, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Kerry L. Peterson (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,754 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Hallie Hall (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,754 votes)County Clerk
Barbara K. Steffek (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,754 votes)Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Larry Hlavac (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,754 votes)District Clerk
Lori A. Wenske (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,754 votes)County Judge
Keith Mudd (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,754 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Kenny W. Siegel (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,754 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Travis Hill (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,754 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Mark Yackel (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,754 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Dennis W. Kocian (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,754 votes)County Sheriff
Steven E. Greenwell (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,754 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Edward Pustka (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,754 votes)Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Mike Buchanek (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,754 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
James Foster (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,754 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Wayne Faircloth (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,754 votes)County Tax Assessor-Collector
Deborah A. Sevcik (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,754 votes)County Treasurer
Tammy Koerth (REP)WINNER
100.0% (6,754 votes)GENERAL • 2023-11-07
November 2023 Lavaca County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,574 (27.0% of 13,236 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tammy Koerth WINNER
62.0% (2,216 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (1,358 votes)GENERAL • 2022-11-08
November 2022 Lavaca County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,250 (17.0% of 13,236 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tammy Koerth WINNER
67.0% (1,508 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (742 votes)GENERAL • 2021-11-02
November 2021 Lavaca County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,779 (21.0% of 13,236 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tammy Koerth WINNER
56.0% (1,556 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (1,223 votes)GENERAL • 2020-11-03
November 2020 Lavaca County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,044 (23.0% of 13,236 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tammy Koerth WINNER
61.0% (1,857 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (1,187 votes)GENERAL • 2019-11-05
November 2019 Lavaca County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,912 (22.0% of 13,236 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tammy Koerth WINNER
59.0% (1,718 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (1,194 votes)GENERAL • 2018-11-06
November 2018 Lavaca County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,779 (21.0% of 13,236 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tammy Koerth WINNER
72.0% (2,001 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (778 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2017-11-07
November 2017 Lavaca County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,574 (27.0% of 13,236 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tammy Koerth WINNER
54.0% (1,930 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (1,644 votes)GENERAL • 2016-11-08
November 2016 Lavaca County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,441 (26.0% of 13,236 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tammy Koerth WINNER
64.0% (2,202 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (1,239 votes)GENERAL • 2015-11-03
November 2015 Lavaca County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,647 (20.0% of 13,236 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tammy Koerth WINNER
72.0% (1,906 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (741 votes)GENERAL • 2014-11-04
November 2014 Lavaca County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,103 (31.0% of 13,236 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tammy Koerth WINNER
71.0% (2,913 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (1,190 votes)GENERAL • 2013-11-05
November 2013 Lavaca County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,706 (28.0% of 13,236 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tammy Koerth WINNER
63.0% (2,335 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (1,371 votes)GENERAL • 2012-11-06
November 2012 Lavaca County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,441 (26.0% of 13,236 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tammy Koerth WINNER
63.0% (2,168 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
37.0% (1,273 votes)GENERAL • 2011-11-08
November 2011 Lavaca County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,515 (19.0% of 13,236 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tammy Koerth WINNER
65.0% (1,635 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (880 votes)GENERAL • 2010-11-02
November 2010 Lavaca County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,118 (16.0% of 13,236 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tammy Koerth WINNER
69.0% (1,461 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (657 votes)GENERAL • 2009-11-03
November 2009 Lavaca County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,838 (29.0% of 13,236 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tammy Koerth WINNER
65.0% (2,495 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (1,343 votes)GENERAL • 2008-11-04
November 2008 Lavaca County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,441 (26.0% of 13,236 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tammy Koerth WINNER
66.0% (2,271 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (1,170 votes)GENERAL • 2007-11-06
November 2007 Lavaca County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,118 (16.0% of 13,236 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tammy Koerth WINNER
69.0% (1,461 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (657 votes)GENERAL • 2006-11-07
November 2006 Lavaca County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,118 (16.0% of 13,236 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tammy Koerth WINNER
69.0% (1,461 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (657 votes)GENERAL • 2005-11-08
November 2005 Lavaca County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,309 (25.0% of 13,236 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tammy Koerth WINNER
65.0% (2,151 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (1,158 votes)GENERAL • 2004-11-02
November 2004 Lavaca County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,103 (31.0% of 13,236 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tammy Koerth WINNER
56.0% (2,298 votes)Michael R. Vance
44.0% (1,805 votes)GENERAL • 2003-11-04
November 2003 Lavaca County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,118 (16.0% of 13,236 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tammy Koerth WINNER
62.0% (1,313 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (805 votes)GENERAL • 2002-11-05
November 2002 Lavaca County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,103 (31.0% of 13,236 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tammy Koerth WINNER
68.0% (2,790 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (1,313 votes)GENERAL • 2001-11-06
November 2001 Lavaca County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,647 (20.0% of 13,236 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tammy Koerth WINNER
63.0% (1,668 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (979 votes)GENERAL • 2000-11-07
November 2000 Lavaca County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,706 (28.0% of 13,236 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Tammy Koerth WINNER
72.0% (2,668 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (1,038 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (331)
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Lavaca County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Lavaca County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Lavaca County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-07-29 • REGULAR SESSION
Lavaca County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-07-27 • REGULAR SESSION
Lavaca County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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8: Adjournment1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-07-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Lavaca County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Lavaca County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-06-22 • REGULAR SESSION
Lavaca County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-06-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Lavaca County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-05-28 • REGULAR SESSION
Lavaca County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Lavaca County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-04-27 • REGULAR SESSION
Lavaca County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-04-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Lavaca County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-04-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Lavaca County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-03-23 • REGULAR SESSION
Lavaca County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-03-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Lavaca County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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8: Adjournment1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-02-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Lavaca County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-01-26 • REGULAR SESSION
Lavaca County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-01-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Lavaca County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-12-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Lavaca County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead2025-11-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Lavaca County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Lavaca County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Lavaca County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-08-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Lavaca County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead2025-07-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Lavaca County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption