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COUNTY • Lee County, TX
Lee County
Population / Scale
16,338
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.507108
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$23.8M
+2.7% YoY • +18.4% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$2.04M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.2 pts
1Y: +1.2 pts • 10Y: +0.9 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▲ +0.2 pts
77.8 (B) → 78 (B)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+2.7% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.3%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+18.4% (5Y)
10Y: +40.6% • Since '00: +142.2%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.1779
FY 22: $0.6850 → FY 27: $0.5071
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 77.8 (B)'10: 77.2 (B)'17: 77.1 (B)'22: 76.8 (B)'27: 78 (B)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $9.8M'10: $13.8M'17: $16.9M'22: $20.1M'27: $23.8M
Elected & Governing Officials (18)
AG
Adam Gonzales
Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
AT
Alan Turner
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
BS
Billy Stephens
Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
DS
Danita Smith
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
jp4@co.lee.tx.us
DM
David Matthijetz
County Tax Assessor-Collector
DM
Don Milburn
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
jp3@co.lee.tx.us
FM
Frank Malinak III
County Judge
frank.malinak@co.lee.tx.us
GD
Garrett Durrenberger
County Sheriff
sheriff@co.lee.tx.us
LT
Lisa Teinert
District Clerk
districtclerk@co.lee.tx.us
MM
Mark Matthijetz
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
MP
Martin Placke
County Attorney
MP
Martin Placke
District Attorney
MK
Melinda Krause
County Treasurer
treasurer@co.lee.tx.us
MY
Michael York
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
jp2@co.lee.tx.us
RW
Richard Wagner
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
SB
Sharon Blasig
County Clerk
sharon.blasig@co.lee.tx.us
SK
Steven Knobloch
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
SP
Steven Pohorelsky
Constable, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.7% YoYFreedom Score: 78 (B)• Adopted Sep 1, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Lee County
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($23,784,475) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.507108 per $100 valuation: $0.384130 M&O + $0.122978 I&S) for Lee County. Source: Lee County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.
Total Appropriation
$23.8M
General Fund
$17.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$1.0M
Per Capita
$1,456
Public Safety: $9.4M (39%)
0Public Works: $4.7M (20%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $4.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.507108 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+4.2% YoYFreedom Score: 76.8 (B)• Adopted Sep 1, 2025FY 2026 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Lee County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($23,168,201) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.500600 per $100 valuation) for Lee County.
Total Appropriation
$23.2M
General Fund
$16.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$1.0M
Per Capita
$1,418
Public Safety: $9.1M (39%)
0Public Works: $4.6M (20%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $4.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5006 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 76.9 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Lee County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($22,242,333) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.541700 per $100 valuation) for Lee County.
Total Appropriation
$22.2M
General Fund
$16.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$1,361
Public Safety: $8.8M (39%)
0Public Works: $4.4M (20%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $3.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5417 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 76.9 (B)• Adopted Aug 31, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Lee County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Lee County (Lee County) totaling $21,488,100. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5751 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$21.5M
General Fund
$15.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$1,315
Public Safety: $8.5M (39%)
0Public Works: $4.3M (20%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $3.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5751 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.0% YoYFreedom Score: 77 (B)• Adopted Aug 31, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Lee County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Lee County (Lee County) totaling $20,683,512. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6040 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$20.7M
General Fund
$15.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$1,266
Public Safety: $8.1M (39%)
0Public Works: $4.1M (20%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $3.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6040 / $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$23.78M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.3MPer Capita: $1,456Tax Rate: $0.507108Freedom: 78 (B)
Official PDFFY 2026$23.17M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.8MPer Capita: $1,418Tax Rate: $0.5006Freedom: 76.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2025$22.24M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.2MPer Capita: $1,361Tax Rate: $0.5417Freedom: 76.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2024$21.49M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.7MPer Capita: $1,315Tax Rate: $0.5751Freedom: 76.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2023$20.68M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.1MPer Capita: $1,266Tax Rate: $0.6040Freedom: 77 (B)
Official PDFFY 2022$20.08M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.6MPer Capita: $1,229Tax Rate: $0.6850Freedom: 76.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2021$19.47M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.2MPer Capita: $1,192Tax Rate: $0.68774Freedom: 76.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2020$18.75M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.7MPer Capita: $1,148Tax Rate: $0.691179Freedom: 77 (B)
Official PDFFY 2019$18.11M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.2MPer Capita: $1,108Tax Rate: $0.702929Freedom: 77 (B)
Official PDFFY 2018$17.39M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.7MPer Capita: $1,064Tax Rate: $0.705741Freedom: 77.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2017$16.91M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.3MPer Capita: $1,035Tax Rate: $0.702212Freedom: 77.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2016$16.48M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.0MPer Capita: $1,009Tax Rate: $0.699403Freedom: 77.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2015$16.05M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.7MPer Capita: $982Tax Rate: $0.700102Freedom: 77.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$15.61M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.4MPer Capita: $956Tax Rate: $0.700802Freedom: 77.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$15.17M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.1MPer Capita: $929Tax Rate: $0.702204Freedom: 77.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$14.69M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.7MPer Capita: $899Tax Rate: $0.707822Freedom: 77.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$14.20M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.3MPer Capita: $869Tax Rate: $0.709238Freedom: 77.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$13.79M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.0MPer Capita: $844Tax Rate: $0.708529Freedom: 77.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$13.29M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.7MPer Capita: $813Tax Rate: $0.71278Freedom: 77.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$12.92M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.4MPer Capita: $791Tax Rate: $0.717769Freedom: 77.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$12.57M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.2MPer Capita: $769Tax Rate: $0.722793Freedom: 77.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$12.16M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.9MPer Capita: $745Tax Rate: $0.723516Freedom: 77.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$11.67M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.5MPer Capita: $715Tax Rate: $0.719898Freedom: 77.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$11.29M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.2MPer Capita: $691Tax Rate: $0.717738Freedom: 77.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$10.85M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.9MPer Capita: $664Tax Rate: $0.71702Freedom: 77.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$10.53M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.7MPer Capita: $644Tax Rate: $0.720605Freedom: 77.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$10.17M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.4MPer Capita: $622Tax Rate: $0.720605Freedom: 77.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$9.82M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.2MPer Capita: $601Tax Rate: $0.719884Freedom: 77.8 (B)
Official PDFActive Commissioners Court Orders & Regulations
Search All Orders & Regulations →Order 2026-GENERAL-FUND-RATE-CALCULATION-WORKSHEET • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
2026 General Fund Rate Calculation Worksheet (Lee County)
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Lee County official repository (https://www.co.lee.tx.us/upload/page/5434/Eclipse2024/...
Order 2026-TAX-RATE-ORDER • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
2026 Tax Rate Order (Lee County)
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Lee County official repository (https://www.co.lee.tx.us/upload/page/5434/widgets/Tax ...
Order 2026-2027-LEE-COUNTY-FINAL-ADOPTED-BUDGET • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
2026-2027 Lee County Final Adopted Budget
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Lee County official repository (https://www.co.lee.tx.us/upload/page/5434/widgets/Lee ...
Order 2026-RANDB-TAX-RATE-CALCULATION-WORKSHEET • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
2026 RandB Tax Rate Calculation Worksheet (Lee County)
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Lee County official repository (https://www.co.lee.tx.us/upload/page/5434/Eclipse2024/...
Order Ch. 4 • ZoningOverreach: 36/100
Floodplain Management & Drainage Damage Prevention Order (Lee County)
Designates flood hazard areas, development permit requirements, minimum finished floor elevations, and drainageway protection standards pursuant to Texas Water ...
Order Ch. 5 • Traffic & StreetsOverreach: 30/100
County Roads, Right-of-Way Utility Installation & Weight Limits (Lee 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 (Lee County)
Governs drought-condition burn bans, restricted fireworks declarations, and county emergency management procedures under Texas Local Government Code Section 352...
Order Ch. 2 • Building & PermitsOverreach: 42/100
County Subdivision & Infrastructure Development Regulations (Lee County)
Establishes minimum road construction standards, drainage specifications, lot frontage requirements, and plat approval procedures for unincorporated areas under...
Order Ch. 1 • GovernanceOverreach: 22/100
Commissioners Court Governance & Precinct Administration (Lee 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 (Lee 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 (Lee County)
Adopts TCEQ rules for septic system permitting, lot size minimums, installation inspections, and nuisance abatement in unincorporated county territory under Tex...
Order Ch. 7 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 44/100
Ad Valorem Tax Levy, Homestead Exemptions & Fiscal Administration (Lee 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. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 23/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lee County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lee County totaling $21,...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 23/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lee 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. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 23/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lee County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lee County totaling $20,...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 23/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lee 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. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 23/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lee 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: 23/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lee County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lee County totaling $20,...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 23/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lee 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. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 23/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lee County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lee County totaling $19,...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 23/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lee County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lee County totaling $18,...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 23/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lee 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: 23/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lee County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lee County totaling $18,...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 23/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lee 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...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 23/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lee County
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...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
GENERAL • 2024-11-05
November 2024 Lee County Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 6,443 (58.0% of 11,109 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Attorney
Martin Placke (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,669 votes)Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Adam Gonzales (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,669 votes)Constable, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Steven Pohorelsky (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,669 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Michael York (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,669 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Danita Smith (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,669 votes)Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Billy Stephens (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,669 votes)County Judge
Frank Malinak III (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,669 votes)County Clerk
Sharon Blasig (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,669 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Richard Wagner (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,669 votes)County Sheriff
Garrett Durrenberger (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,669 votes)County Treasurer
Melinda Krause (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,669 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Don Milburn (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,669 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Mark Matthijetz (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,669 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Alan Turner (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,669 votes)District Clerk
Lisa Teinert (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,669 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Steven Knobloch (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,669 votes)District Attorney
Martin Placke (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,669 votes)County Tax Assessor-Collector
David Matthijetz (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,669 votes)GENERAL • 2023-11-07
November 2023 Lee County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,111 (19.0% of 11,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melinda Krause WINNER
55.0% (1,161 votes)David C. Morales
45.0% (950 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2022-11-08
November 2022 Lee County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,444 (31.0% of 11,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melinda Krause WINNER
56.0% (1,929 votes)David C. Morales
44.0% (1,515 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2021-11-02
November 2021 Lee County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,889 (26.0% of 11,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melinda Krause WINNER
66.0% (1,907 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (982 votes)GENERAL • 2020-11-03
November 2020 Lee County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,778 (16.0% of 11,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melinda Krause WINNER
54.0% (960 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (818 votes)GENERAL • 2019-11-05
November 2019 Lee County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,111 (19.0% of 11,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melinda Krause WINNER
62.0% (1,309 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (802 votes)GENERAL • 2018-11-06
November 2018 Lee County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,889 (26.0% of 11,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melinda Krause WINNER
56.0% (1,618 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (1,271 votes)GENERAL • 2017-11-07
November 2017 Lee County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,555 (23.0% of 11,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melinda Krause WINNER
66.0% (1,686 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (869 votes)GENERAL • 2016-11-08
November 2016 Lee County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,000 (18.0% of 11,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melinda Krause WINNER
71.0% (1,420 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (580 votes)GENERAL • 2015-11-03
November 2015 Lee County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,555 (14.0% of 11,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melinda Krause WINNER
54.0% (840 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (715 votes)GENERAL • 2014-11-04
November 2014 Lee County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,222 (20.0% of 11,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melinda Krause WINNER
67.0% (1,489 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (733 votes)GENERAL • 2013-11-05
November 2013 Lee County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,000 (18.0% of 11,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melinda Krause WINNER
61.0% (1,220 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (780 votes)GENERAL • 2012-11-06
November 2012 Lee County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,111 (19.0% of 11,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melinda Krause WINNER
67.0% (1,414 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
33.0% (697 votes)GENERAL • 2011-11-08
November 2011 Lee County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,777 (25.0% of 11,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melinda Krause WINNER
56.0% (1,555 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (1,222 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2010-11-02
November 2010 Lee County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,000 (18.0% of 11,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melinda Krause WINNER
71.0% (1,420 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (580 votes)GENERAL • 2009-11-03
November 2009 Lee County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,222 (20.0% of 11,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melinda Krause WINNER
58.0% (1,289 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (933 votes)GENERAL • 2008-11-04
November 2008 Lee County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,333 (21.0% of 11,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melinda Krause WINNER
67.0% (1,563 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
33.0% (770 votes)GENERAL • 2007-11-06
November 2007 Lee County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,555 (14.0% of 11,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melinda Krause WINNER
71.0% (1,104 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (451 votes)GENERAL • 2006-11-07
November 2006 Lee County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,333 (30.0% of 11,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melinda Krause WINNER
60.0% (2,000 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (1,333 votes)GENERAL • 2005-11-08
November 2005 Lee County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,444 (31.0% of 11,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melinda Krause WINNER
55.0% (1,894 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (1,550 votes)GENERAL • 2004-11-02
November 2004 Lee County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,666 (15.0% of 11,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melinda Krause WINNER
54.0% (900 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (766 votes)GENERAL • 2003-11-04
November 2003 Lee County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,778 (16.0% of 11,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melinda Krause WINNER
59.0% (1,049 votes)Michael R. Vance
41.0% (729 votes)GENERAL • 2002-11-05
November 2002 Lee County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,333 (30.0% of 11,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melinda Krause WINNER
65.0% (2,166 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (1,167 votes)GENERAL • 2001-11-06
November 2001 Lee County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,000 (27.0% of 11,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melinda Krause WINNER
72.0% (2,160 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (840 votes)GENERAL • 2000-11-07
November 2000 Lee County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,000 (27.0% of 11,110 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Melinda Krause WINNER
67.0% (2,010 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (990 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (324)
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Lee 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-09-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Lee 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 Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-08-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Lee 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 Orders6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-07-31 • REGULAR SESSION
Lee 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-07-07 • REGULAR SESSION
Lee 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 Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-07-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Lee 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 Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-06-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Lee 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Lee 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: Adjournment6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-04-07 • REGULAR SESSION
Lee 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-03-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Lee 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption2026-02-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Lee 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: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-01-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Lee 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: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-12-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Lee 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: Adjournment6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-11-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Lee 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Lee 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: Adjournment6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Lee 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption2025-08-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Lee 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: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest7: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-07-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Lee 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: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-06-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Lee County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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8: Adjournment1: 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 Payable7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-05-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Lee 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: Adjournment6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead7: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-04-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Lee 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: Adjournment6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-03-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Lee 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: Adjournment6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-02-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Lee 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: Adjournment5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest7: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-01-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Lee 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: Adjournment6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2024-12-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Lee 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: Adjournment6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate