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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Caldwell County, TX

Lockhart Housing Authority

A+
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 91.9/100▲ +1.6 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #1733 among Texas Special Districts • Tier Rank: #1710 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
79.8/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
100/100
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.336251
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.1M
+2.7% YoY • +16.7% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$0.19M
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Grade B+ • Pro-Taxpayer
B+
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Grade A- • Debt Restraint
A-
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VOTE NO • +$142M Debt
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Elected & Governing Officials (1)

AE
Arthur Eckford
Director, Place 5
149/164 Pro-Taxpayer Votes
GradeA+

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.7% YoYFreedom Score: 91.9 (A+)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Lockhart Housing Authority
Official PDF

FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($104,676) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.336251 per $100 valuation: $0.275726 M&O + $0.060525 I&S) for Lockhart Housing Authority. Source: Caldwell County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
0
00
Public Works: $0.1M (71%)
0
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.336251 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 90.4 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Lockhart Housing Authority
Official PDF

Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($101,944) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.336925 per $100 valuation) for Lockhart Housing Authority.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
0
00
Public Works: $0.1M (71%)
0
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.336925 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.9% YoYFreedom Score: 90.4 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Lockhart Housing Authority
Official PDF

Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($98,783) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.339300 per $100 valuation) for Lockhart Housing Authority.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Public Works: $0.1M (71%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3393 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.9% YoYFreedom Score: 90.3 (A+)• Adopted Aug 30, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Lockhart Housing Authority
Official PDF

Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Lockhart Housing Authority (Caldwell County) totaling $95,971. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3457 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Public Works: $0.1M (71%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.345747 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 90.3 (A+)• Adopted Aug 30, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Lockhart Housing Authority
Official PDF

Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Lockhart Housing Authority (Caldwell County) totaling $93,293. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3496 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Public Works: $0.1M (71%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.34955 / $100

Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)

Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$0.10M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.336251Freedom: 91.9 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2026$0.10M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.336925Freedom: 90.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2025$0.10M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.3393Freedom: 90.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2024$0.10M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.345747Freedom: 90.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2023$0.09M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.34955Freedom: 90.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2022$0.09M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.356191Freedom: 90.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2021$0.09M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.36189Freedom: 90.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2020$0.08M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.366595Freedom: 90.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2019$0.08M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.368795Freedom: 90.5 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2018$0.08M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.373221Freedom: 90.5 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2017$0.08M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.375834Freedom: 90.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2016$0.07M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.375082Freedom: 90.7 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2015$0.07M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.378083Freedom: 90.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2014$0.07M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.381486Freedom: 90.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2013$0.07M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.383775Freedom: 90.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2012$0.06M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.385694Freedom: 90.5 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2011$0.06M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.384537Freedom: 90.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2010$0.06M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.387229Freedom: 90.7 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2009$0.06M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.387229Freedom: 90.7 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2008$0.06M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.387229Freedom: 90.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2007$0.05M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.388003Freedom: 90.7 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2006$0.05M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $0.391495Freedom: 90.7 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2005$0.05M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $0.393452Freedom: 90.7 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2004$0.05M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $0.393059Freedom: 90.7 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2003$0.05M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $0.396597Freedom: 90.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2002$0.05M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $0.395804Freedom: 90.7 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2001$0.05M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $0.3962Freedom: 90.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2000$0.04M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $0.395011Freedom: 90.6 (A+)
Official PDF

Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lockhart Housing Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lockhart Housing Authori...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lockhart Housing Authority
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. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lockhart Housing Authority
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 — Lockhart Housing Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lockhart Housing Authori...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lockhart Housing Authority
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 — Lockhart Housing Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lockhart Housing Authori...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lockhart Housing Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lockhart Housing Authori...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lockhart Housing Authority
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. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lockhart Housing Authority
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. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lockhart Housing Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lockhart Housing Authori...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lockhart Housing Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lockhart Housing Authori...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lockhart Housing Authority
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: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lockhart Housing Authority
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. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lockhart Housing Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lockhart Housing Authori...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lockhart Housing Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lockhart Housing Authori...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lockhart Housing Authority
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. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lockhart Housing Authority
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. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lockhart Housing Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lockhart Housing Authori...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lockhart Housing Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lockhart Housing Authori...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lockhart Housing Authority
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. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lockhart Housing Authority
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. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lockhart Housing Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lockhart Housing Authori...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Lockhart Housing Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Lockhart Housing Authori...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lockhart Housing Authority
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. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Lockhart Housing Authority
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 Lockhart Housing Authority Official General Election Canvass

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 2
Margaret Groves WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 3
David McNamara WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 1
Mary Ramirez WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 5
Arthur Eckford WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 4
Beverly Haug WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 Lockhart Housing Authority Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
David McNamara WINNER
68.0% (358 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (169 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 Lockhart Housing Authority Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
David McNamara WINNER
71.0% (338 votes)
Michael R. Vance
29.0% (138 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 Lockhart Housing Authority Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
David McNamara WINNER
71.0% (362 votes)
Michael R. Vance
29.0% (148 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 Lockhart Housing Authority Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
David McNamara WINNER
72.0% (233 votes)
David C. Morales
28.0% (90 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 Lockhart Housing Authority Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
David McNamara WINNER
65.0% (177 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (95 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 Lockhart Housing Authority Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
David McNamara WINNER
62.0% (148 votes)
Michael R. Vance
38.0% (90 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 Lockhart Housing Authority Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
David McNamara WINNER
65.0% (199 votes)
Michael R. Vance
35.0% (107 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 Lockhart Housing Authority Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
David McNamara WINNER
66.0% (292 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (150 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 Lockhart Housing Authority Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
David McNamara WINNER
61.0% (311 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (199 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)

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2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Lockhart Housing Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION

Lockhart Housing Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Lockhart Housing Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Lockhart Housing Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Lockhart Housing Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-05-20 • REGULAR SESSION

Lockhart Housing Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Lockhart Housing Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Lockhart Housing Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Lockhart Housing Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-01-21 • REGULAR SESSION

Lockhart Housing Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-12-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Lockhart Housing Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-11-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Lockhart Housing Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-10-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Lockhart Housing Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Lockhart Housing Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Lockhart Housing Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting