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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Hidalgo County, TX
MERCEDES ISD
Population / Scale
3,941
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.08513
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$63.0M
+3.4% YoY • +22.2% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$31.48M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ 0.0 pts
1Y: +0.6 pts • 10Y: -1.0 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -4.9 pts
64.3 (C) → 59.4 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.6%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+22.2% (5Y)
10Y: +53.1% • Since '00: +235.3%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.2669
FY 22: $1.3520 → FY 27: $1.0851
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 64.3 (C)'10: 61.9 (C)'17: 60.4 (C)'22: 59.4 (D)'27: 59.4 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $18.8M'10: $29.9M'17: $41.2M'22: $51.6M'27: $63.0M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
MG
Marcos Garcia, Iv
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
alicia.noyola@misdtx.net
NV
Nancy Vallejo
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
alicia.noyola@misdtx.net
OR
Orlando Rodriguez
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
alicia.noyola@misdtx.net
OH
Oscar Hernandez
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
alicia.noyola@misdtx.net
RT
Rachel Trevino
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
alicia.noyola@misdtx.net
RH
Rick Hinojosa
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
alicia.noyola@misdtx.net
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 59.4 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — MERCEDES ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($63,047,541) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.085130 per $100 valuation: $0.748870 M&O + $0.336260 I&S) for MERCEDES ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Hidalgo County).
Total Appropriation
$63.0M
General Fund
$50.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.1M
Capital Projects
$1.9M
Per Capita
$15,998
Public Safety: $1.5M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $29.1M (46%)
Public Works: $11.1M (18%)
Parks & Culture: $2.5M
Administration: $8.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.08513 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 58.8 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — MERCEDES ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($60,974,411) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.097200 per $100 valuation) for MERCEDES ISD.
Total Appropriation
$61.0M
General Fund
$47.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.9M
Capital Projects
$1.8M
Per Capita
$15,472
Public Safety: $1.4M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $27.4M (45%)
Public Works: $10.5M (17%)
Parks & Culture: $2.4M
Administration: $8.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0972 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.5% YoYFreedom Score: 58.9 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — MERCEDES ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($58,912,474) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.126900 per $100 valuation) for MERCEDES ISD.
Total Appropriation
$58.9M
General Fund
$47.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.9M
Capital Projects
$1.8M
Per Capita
$14,949
Public Safety: $1.4M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $27.4M (47%)
Public Works: $10.5M (18%)
Parks & Culture: $2.4M
Administration: $8.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1269 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.4% YoYFreedom Score: 59.2 (D)• Adopted Aug 29, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — MERCEDES ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for MERCEDES ISD (Hidalgo County) totaling $55,814,755. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0960 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$55.8M
General Fund
$44.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.6M
Capital Projects
$1.7M
Per Capita
$14,163
Public Safety: $1.3M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $26.0M (47%)
Public Works: $9.9M (18%)
Parks & Culture: $2.2M
Administration: $7.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0960 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.6% YoYFreedom Score: 59.3 (D)• Adopted Aug 29, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — MERCEDES ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for MERCEDES ISD (Hidalgo County) totaling $53,477,777. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.3450 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$53.5M
General Fund
$43.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.4M
Capital Projects
$1.6M
Per Capita
$13,570
Public Safety: $1.3M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $24.9M (47%)
Public Works: $9.5M (18%)
Parks & Culture: $2.1M
Administration: $7.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.3450 / $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$63.05M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $50.3MPer Capita: $15,998Tax Rate: $1.08513Freedom: 59.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$60.97M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $47.3MPer Capita: $15,472Tax Rate: $1.0972Freedom: 58.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$58.91M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $47.3MPer Capita: $14,949Tax Rate: $1.1269Freedom: 58.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$55.81M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $44.8MPer Capita: $14,163Tax Rate: $1.0960Freedom: 59.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$53.48M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $43.0MPer Capita: $13,570Tax Rate: $1.3450Freedom: 59.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$51.60M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $41.4MPer Capita: $13,093Tax Rate: $1.3520Freedom: 59.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$49.75M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $40.0MPer Capita: $12,625Tax Rate: $1.360112Freedom: 59.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$47.42M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $38.1MPer Capita: $12,033Tax Rate: $1.381874Freedom: 59.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$45.16M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $36.3MPer Capita: $11,460Tax Rate: $1.387401Freedom: 60 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$42.96M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $34.5MPer Capita: $10,900Tax Rate: $1.410987Freedom: 60.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$41.19M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $33.1MPer Capita: $10,452Tax Rate: $1.420864Freedom: 60.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$39.59M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $31.8MPer Capita: $10,046Tax Rate: $1.418022Freedom: 60.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$38.03M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $30.5MPer Capita: $9,649Tax Rate: $1.423694Freedom: 60.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$36.30M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $29.2MPer Capita: $9,211Tax Rate: $1.430812Freedom: 61 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$34.46M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $27.7MPer Capita: $8,743Tax Rate: $1.440828Freedom: 61.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$32.63M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $26.2MPer Capita: $8,280Tax Rate: $1.44371Freedom: 61.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$30.98M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.9MPer Capita: $7,861Tax Rate: $1.442266Freedom: 61.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$29.89M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.0MPer Capita: $7,583Tax Rate: $1.449477Freedom: 61.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$28.54M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.9MPer Capita: $7,241Tax Rate: $1.445129Freedom: 62.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$27.29M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.9MPer Capita: $6,924Tax Rate: $1.437903Freedom: 62.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$26.15M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.0MPer Capita: $6,634Tax Rate: $1.435027Freedom: 62.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$25.11M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.2MPer Capita: $6,372Tax Rate: $1.435027Freedom: 62.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$23.96M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.2MPer Capita: $6,079Tax Rate: $1.427852Freedom: 63.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$22.93M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.4MPer Capita: $5,818Tax Rate: $1.437847Freedom: 63.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$21.77M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.5MPer Capita: $5,524Tax Rate: $1.436409Freedom: 63.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$20.63M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.6MPer Capita: $5,234Tax Rate: $1.442155Freedom: 63.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$19.53M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.7MPer Capita: $4,956Tax Rate: $1.434944Freedom: 64.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$18.80M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.1MPer Capita: $4,771Tax Rate: $1.427769Freedom: 64.3 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — MERCEDES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MERCEDES ISD totaling $5...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MERCEDES ISD
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 MERCEDES ISD
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 — MERCEDES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MERCEDES ISD totaling $5...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MERCEDES ISD
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 — MERCEDES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MERCEDES ISD totaling $5...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — MERCEDES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MERCEDES ISD totaling $4...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MERCEDES ISD
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 MERCEDES ISD
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 — MERCEDES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MERCEDES ISD totaling $4...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — MERCEDES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MERCEDES ISD totaling $4...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MERCEDES ISD
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 MERCEDES ISD
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 — MERCEDES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MERCEDES ISD totaling $4...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — MERCEDES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MERCEDES ISD totaling $4...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MERCEDES ISD
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 MERCEDES ISD
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 — MERCEDES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MERCEDES ISD totaling $3...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — MERCEDES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MERCEDES ISD totaling $3...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MERCEDES ISD
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 MERCEDES ISD
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 — MERCEDES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MERCEDES ISD totaling $3...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — MERCEDES ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for MERCEDES ISD totaling $3...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for MERCEDES ISD
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 MERCEDES ISD
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 (26)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 MERCEDES ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 509 (19.0% of 2,679 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Nancy Vallejo WINNER
100.0% (447 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Rachel Trevino WINNER
100.0% (447 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Orlando Rodriguez WINNER
100.0% (447 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Rick Hinojosa WINNER
100.0% (447 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Marcos Garcia, Iv WINNER
100.0% (447 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Oscar Hernandez WINNER
100.0% (447 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2024-05-04
MERCEDES ISD 2024 May Uniform Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 MERCEDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 402 (15.0% of 2,680 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Rachel Trevino WINNER
55.0% (221 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (181 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 MERCEDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 697 (26.0% of 2,680 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Rachel Trevino WINNER
71.0% (495 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (202 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 MERCEDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 456 (17.0% of 2,680 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Rachel Trevino WINNER
57.0% (260 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (196 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 MERCEDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 482 (18.0% of 2,680 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Rachel Trevino WINNER
56.0% (270 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (212 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 MERCEDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 429 (16.0% of 2,680 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Rachel Trevino WINNER
68.0% (292 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (137 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 MERCEDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 402 (15.0% of 2,680 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Rachel Trevino WINNER
60.0% (241 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (161 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 MERCEDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 616 (23.0% of 2,680 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Rachel Trevino WINNER
60.0% (370 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (246 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 MERCEDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 804 (30.0% of 2,680 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Rachel Trevino WINNER
62.0% (498 votes)Michael R. Vance
38.0% (306 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 MERCEDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 804 (30.0% of 2,680 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Rachel Trevino WINNER
70.0% (563 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (241 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 MERCEDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 831 (31.0% of 2,680 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Rachel Trevino WINNER
63.0% (524 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (307 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 MERCEDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 402 (15.0% of 2,680 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Rachel Trevino WINNER
69.0% (277 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (125 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 MERCEDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 509 (19.0% of 2,680 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Rachel Trevino WINNER
66.0% (336 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (173 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 MERCEDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 643 (24.0% of 2,680 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Rachel Trevino WINNER
65.0% (418 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (225 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 MERCEDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 429 (16.0% of 2,680 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Rachel Trevino WINNER
56.0% (240 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (189 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 MERCEDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 429 (16.0% of 2,680 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Rachel Trevino WINNER
54.0% (232 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (197 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 MERCEDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 616 (23.0% of 2,680 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Rachel Trevino WINNER
71.0% (437 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (179 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 MERCEDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 750 (28.0% of 2,680 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Rachel Trevino WINNER
55.0% (413 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (337 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 MERCEDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 697 (26.0% of 2,680 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Rachel Trevino WINNER
60.0% (418 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (279 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 MERCEDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 804 (30.0% of 2,680 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Rachel Trevino WINNER
63.0% (507 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (297 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 MERCEDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 616 (23.0% of 2,680 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Rachel Trevino WINNER
71.0% (437 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (179 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 MERCEDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 777 (29.0% of 2,680 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Rachel Trevino WINNER
66.0% (513 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (264 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 MERCEDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 375 (14.0% of 2,680 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Rachel Trevino WINNER
69.0% (259 votes)Michael R. Vance
31.0% (116 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 MERCEDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 616 (23.0% of 2,680 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Rachel Trevino WINNER
57.0% (351 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (265 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 MERCEDES ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 750 (28.0% of 2,680 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Rachel Trevino WINNER
67.0% (503 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
33.0% (247 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (326)
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MERCEDES ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from MERCEDES ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meetings and monthly financial reports4: Review and approve instructional material adoptions, campus improvement plans, and student academic programs8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
MERCEDES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from MERCEDES ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meetings and monthly financial reports4: Review and approve instructional material adoptions, campus improvement plans, and student academic programs8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
MERCEDES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from MERCEDES ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meetings and monthly financial reports4: Review and approve instructional material adoptions, campus improvement plans, and student academic programs8: Adjournment6: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-08-05 • SPECIAL SESSION
MERCEDES ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from MERCEDES ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meetings and monthly financial reports4: Review and approve instructional material adoptions, campus improvement plans, and student academic programs8: Adjournment6: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-07-28 • REGULAR SESSION
MERCEDES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from MERCEDES ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meetings and monthly financial reports4: Review and approve instructional material adoptions, campus improvement plans, and student academic programs8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-07-14 • SPECIAL SESSION
MERCEDES ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from MERCEDES ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meetings and monthly financial reports4: Review and approve instructional material adoptions, campus improvement plans, and student academic programs8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-07-02 • SPECIAL SESSION
MERCEDES ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from MERCEDES ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meetings and monthly financial reports4: Review and approve instructional material adoptions, campus improvement plans, and student academic programs8: Adjournment6: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
MERCEDES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from MERCEDES ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meetings and monthly financial reports4: Review and approve instructional material adoptions, campus improvement plans, and student academic programs8: Adjournment6: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-06-09 • SPECIAL SESSION
MERCEDES ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from MERCEDES ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meetings and monthly financial reports4: Review and approve instructional material adoptions, campus improvement plans, and student academic programs8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
MERCEDES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from MERCEDES ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meetings and monthly financial reports4: Review and approve instructional material adoptions, campus improvement plans, and student academic programs8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
MERCEDES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from MERCEDES ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meetings and monthly financial reports4: Review and approve instructional material adoptions, campus improvement plans, and student academic programs8: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-03-24 • REGULAR SESSION
MERCEDES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from MERCEDES ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Public comments and citizen presentations on agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meetings and monthly financial reports4: Review and approve instructional material adoptions, campus improvement plans, and student academic programs8: Adjournment5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-02-16 • REGULAR SESSION
MERCEDES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-01-19 • REGULAR SESSION
MERCEDES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
MERCEDES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
MERCEDES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
MERCEDES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
MERCEDES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
MERCEDES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
MERCEDES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
MERCEDES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
MERCEDES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
MERCEDES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
MERCEDES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
MERCEDES ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation