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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Denton County, TX

Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County

A+
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 92.4/100▲ +1.3 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #1523 among Texas Special Districts • Tier Rank: #1502 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
80.9/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
100/100
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.31872
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.2M
+3.9% YoY • +19.1% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
★ Citizen Watchdog Membership & Action CardOliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County Grade: A+ (92.4/100)

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Elected & Governing Officials (2)

RW
Ralph W. Hunter
Board Vice President (Place 1)
SA
Scott A. Stauffer
Board President (Place 2)

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 92.4 (A+)• Adopted Sep 24, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County
Official PDF

FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($192,270) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.318720 per $100 valuation) for Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County. Source: Denton County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.

Total Appropriation
$0.2M
000
00
Public Works: $0.2M (82%)
0
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.31872 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 91 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County
Official PDF

Adopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County (Denton County) totaling $185,000 ($0 Maintenance & Operations; $0 I&S Bond Debt Service; $185,000 Utility/Service Enterprise Fund). Funded under an adopted property tax rate of $0.3200 per $100 valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.2M
000
00
Public Works: $0.2M (82%)
0
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3200 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 91 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County
Official PDF

Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($179,264) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.320000 per $100 valuation) for Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD 2024 Tax Rate & Levy Roll.

Total Appropriation
$0.2M
Public Works: $0.1M (82%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3200 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 91.1 (A+)• Adopted Sep 10, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County
Official PDF

Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County (Denton County) totaling $172,668. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3258 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.2M
Public Works: $0.1M (82%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.32576 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.9% YoYFreedom Score: 91.2 (A+)• Adopted Sep 10, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County
Official PDF

Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County (Denton County) totaling $166,186. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3271 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.2M
Public Works: $0.1M (82%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.327063 / $100

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

Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$0.19M(+3.9% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $0.31872Freedom: 92.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2026$0.18M(+3.2% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $0.3200Freedom: 91 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2025$0.18M(+3.8% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.3200Freedom: 91 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2024$0.17M(+3.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.32576Freedom: 91.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2023$0.17M(+2.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.327063Freedom: 91.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2022$0.16M(+4.0% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.330334Freedom: 91.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2021$0.16M(+4.0% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.333307Freedom: 91.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2020$0.15M(+3.1% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.335973Freedom: 91.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2019$0.14M(+2.8% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.342692Freedom: 91.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2018$0.14M(+2.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.34749Freedom: 91.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2017$0.14M(+3.8% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.349922Freedom: 91.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2016$0.13M(+4.2% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.352721Freedom: 91.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2015$0.13M(+2.7% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.353426Freedom: 91.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2014$0.12M(+3.4% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.35484Freedom: 91.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2013$0.12M(+3.1% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.353775Freedom: 91.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2012$0.12M(+4.0% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.355544Freedom: 91.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2011$0.11M(+3.1% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.3559Freedom: 91.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2010$0.11M(+3.5% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.3559Freedom: 91.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2009$0.10M(+3.7% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.353765Freedom: 91.5 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2008$0.10M(+4.1% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.356949Freedom: 91.5 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2007$0.10M(+3.7% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.358734Freedom: 91.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2006$0.09M(+3.0% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.360886Freedom: 91.7 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2005$0.09M(+2.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.363412Freedom: 91.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2004$0.09M(+3.4% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.364502Freedom: 91.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2003$0.08M(+3.0% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.366689Freedom: 91.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2002$0.08M(+3.3% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.366322Freedom: 91.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2001$0.08M(+2.6% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.369619Freedom: 91.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2000$0.08M(+2.6% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.36888Freedom: 91.5 (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 — Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Oliver Creek Ranch Munic...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton 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. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Oliver Creek Ranch Munic...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton 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: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Oliver Creek Ranch Munic...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Oliver Creek Ranch Munic...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton 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. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Oliver Creek Ranch Munic...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Oliver Creek Ranch Munic...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton 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: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton 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...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Oliver Creek Ranch Munic...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Oliver Creek Ranch Munic...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County
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 Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County
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 — Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Oliver Creek Ranch Munic...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Oliver Creek Ranch Munic...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County
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 Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County
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 — Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Oliver Creek Ranch Munic...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Oliver Creek Ranch Munic...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County
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 Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County
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)

SPECIAL BOND • 2026-05-02

Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County 2026 May Uniform Election

Official Canvass PDF

Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds

UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County Official General Election Canvass

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

Candidate Races

Principal (Ranch Academy) (Place 3)
Cindy Pope WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Board President (Place 2)
Scott A. Stauffer WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Board Vice President (Place 1)
Ralph W. Hunter WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 2)
Scott A. Stauffer WINNER
61.0% (311 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (199 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 2)
Scott A. Stauffer WINNER
71.0% (338 votes)
Michael R. Vance
29.0% (138 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 2)
Scott A. Stauffer WINNER
60.0% (184 votes)
Michael R. Vance
40.0% (122 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 391 (23.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 2)
Scott A. Stauffer WINNER
70.0% (274 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (117 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 2)
Scott A. Stauffer WINNER
69.0% (364 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (163 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 2)
Scott A. Stauffer WINNER
63.0% (236 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
37.0% (138 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 2)
Scott A. Stauffer WINNER
69.0% (176 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (79 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 493 (29.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 2)
Scott A. Stauffer WINNER
60.0% (296 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (197 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)

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2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-09-24 • REGULAR SESSION

Oliver Creek Ranch MUD of Denton County Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-08-12 • REGULAR SESSION

Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-07-08 • REGULAR SESSION

Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-06-25 • REGULAR SESSION

Oliver Creek Ranch MUD of Denton County Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION

Oliver Creek Ranch MUD of Denton County Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-04-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Oliver Creek Ranch MUD of Denton County Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-03-11 • REGULAR SESSION

Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-02-05 • REGULAR SESSION

Oliver Creek Ranch MUD of Denton County Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-01-29 • REGULAR SESSION

Oliver Creek Ranch MUD of Denton County Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-12-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-11-12 • REGULAR SESSION

Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-10-08 • REGULAR SESSION

Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Oliver Creek Ranch Municipal Utility District of Denton County Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-08-04 • REGULAR SESSION

Oliver Creek Ranch MUD of Denton County Board of Directors Regular Meeting