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COUNTY • Refugio County, TX
Refugio County
Population / Scale
6,623
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.7976
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$12.1M
+6.4% YoY • +17.7% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +2.3 pts
1Y: +2.3 pts • 10Y: +1.4 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -1.1 pts
77 (B) → 75.9 (B)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+6.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.3%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+17.7% (5Y)
10Y: +48.4% • Since '00: +210.4%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0024
FY 22: $0.8000 → FY 27: $0.7976
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 77 (B)'10: 75.7 (B)'17: 74.5 (B)'22: 73.6 (B)'27: 75.9 (B)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $3.9M'10: $5.9M'17: $8.1M'22: $10.3M'27: $12.1M
Elected & Governing Officials (16)
BW
Blaine Wolfshohl
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
BC
Brian Cromeens
District Attorney
ER
Emi Riemenschneider
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
GW
Gary Wright
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
JS
Jackie Schubert
County Treasurer
JP
Jhiela Poynter
County Judge
LK
Liz Kelley
County Tax Assessor-Collector
MC
Margie Castellano
County Clerk
MT
Matthew Tuttle
County Sheriff
RS
Roberta Shipp Fagan
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
RP
Roy Payne
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
RC
Ryan Chambers
Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
SW
Sheldon Wiginton
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
SM
Simon McCloud III
County Attorney
SD
Stanley D. Tuttle
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
SL
Sylvia Lopez
District Clerk
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+6.4% YoYFreedom Score: 75.9 (B)• Adopted Sep 10, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Refugio County
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($12,066,852) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.797600 per $100 valuation: $0.797600 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for Refugio County. Source: Refugio County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.
Total Appropriation
$12.1M
General Fund
$10.7M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$1,822
Public Safety: $5.8M (48%)
0Public Works: $0.9M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $2.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7976 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED-1.7% YoYFreedom Score: 73.6 (B)• Adopted Sep 1, 2025FY 2026 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Refugio County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($11,341,026) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.800000 per $100 valuation) for Refugio County.
Total Appropriation
$11.3M
General Fund
$10.1M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$1,712
Public Safety: $5.4M (48%)
0Public Works: $0.8M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $2.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8000 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 73.3 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Refugio County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($11,532,227) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.800000 per $100 valuation) for Refugio County.
Total Appropriation
$11.5M
General Fund
$10.2M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$1,741
Public Safety: $5.5M (48%)
0Public Works: $0.8M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $2.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8000 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 73.4 (B)• Adopted Sep 4, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Refugio County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Refugio County (Refugio County) totaling $11,095,081. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.8000 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$11.1M
General Fund
$9.8M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$1,675
Public Safety: $5.3M (48%)
0Public Works: $0.8M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $2.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8000 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.3% YoYFreedom Score: 73.6 (B)• Adopted Sep 4, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Refugio County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Refugio County (Refugio County) totaling $10,693,023. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6612 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$10.7M
General Fund
$9.5M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$1,615
Public Safety: $5.1M (48%)
0Public Works: $0.8M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $2.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6612 / $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$12.07M(+6.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.7MPer Capita: $1,822Tax Rate: $0.7976Freedom: 75.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2026$11.34M(-1.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.1MPer Capita: $1,712Tax Rate: $0.8000Freedom: 73.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2025$11.53M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.2MPer Capita: $1,741Tax Rate: $0.8000Freedom: 73.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2024$11.10M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.8MPer Capita: $1,675Tax Rate: $0.8000Freedom: 73.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2023$10.69M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.5MPer Capita: $1,615Tax Rate: $0.6612Freedom: 73.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2022$10.26M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.1MPer Capita: $1,549Tax Rate: $0.8000Freedom: 73.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2021$9.83M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.7MPer Capita: $1,485Tax Rate: $0.8120Freedom: 73.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2020$9.38M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.3MPer Capita: $1,416Tax Rate: $0.825804Freedom: 73.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2019$8.93M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.9MPer Capita: $1,349Tax Rate: $0.830759Freedom: 74.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2018$8.49M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.5MPer Capita: $1,281Tax Rate: $0.839067Freedom: 74.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2017$8.13M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.2MPer Capita: $1,228Tax Rate: $0.846619Freedom: 74.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2016$7.71M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.8MPer Capita: $1,165Tax Rate: $0.842386Freedom: 74.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2015$7.31M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.5MPer Capita: $1,103Tax Rate: $0.849125Freedom: 74.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$7.04M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.2MPer Capita: $1,062Tax Rate: $0.847427Freedom: 75 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$6.73M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.0MPer Capita: $1,017Tax Rate: $0.84319Freedom: 75.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$6.42M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.7MPer Capita: $970Tax Rate: $0.838974Freedom: 75.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$6.10M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $922Tax Rate: $0.843169Freedom: 75.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$5.88M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.2MPer Capita: $888Tax Rate: $0.850758Freedom: 75.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$5.60M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.0MPer Capita: $845Tax Rate: $0.849907Freedom: 75.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$5.41M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $816Tax Rate: $0.856706Freedom: 76 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$5.15M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.6MPer Capita: $778Tax Rate: $0.86099Freedom: 76.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$4.98M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.4MPer Capita: $751Tax Rate: $0.865295Freedom: 76.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$4.79M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $723Tax Rate: $0.869621Freedom: 76.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$4.56M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MPer Capita: $688Tax Rate: $0.873969Freedom: 76.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$4.36M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $658Tax Rate: $0.878339Freedom: 76.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$4.21M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $635Tax Rate: $0.881852Freedom: 76.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$4.04M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $609Tax Rate: $0.88097Freedom: 76.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$3.89M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $587Tax Rate: $0.877446Freedom: 77 (B)
Official PDFActive Commissioners Court Orders & Regulations
Search All Orders & Regulations →Order 2022-REFUGIO-COUNTY-MULTI-HAZARD-MITIGATION-P • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
2022 Refugio County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Refugio County official repository (https://www.co.refugio.tx.us/upload/page/1085/2022...
Order Ch. 2 • Building & PermitsOverreach: 42/100
County Subdivision & Infrastructure Development Regulations (Refugio County)
Establishes minimum road construction standards, drainage specifications, lot frontage requirements, and plat approval procedures for unincorporated areas under...
Order Ch. 8 • Public HealthOverreach: 34/100
Public Nuisance Abatement, Junked Vehicles & Litter Control (Refugio County)
Provides procedures for abating public health nuisances, illegal dumping, and unsanitary conditions on unincorporated premises pursuant to Texas Health and Safe...
Order Ch. 5 • Traffic & StreetsOverreach: 30/100
County Roads, Right-of-Way Utility Installation & Weight Limits (Refugio County)
Regulates county road classifications, culvert and driveway permits, pipeline and utility road-crossing standards, and heavy commercial vehicle load limits unde...
Order Ch. 3 • Public HealthOverreach: 38/100
On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) & Environmental Health Order (Refugio County)
Adopts TCEQ rules for septic system permitting, lot size minimums, installation inspections, and nuisance abatement in unincorporated county territory under Tex...
Order Ch. 4 • ZoningOverreach: 36/100
Floodplain Management & Drainage Damage Prevention Order (Refugio County)
Designates flood hazard areas, development permit requirements, minimum finished floor elevations, and drainageway protection standards pursuant to Texas Water ...
Order Ch. 1 • GovernanceOverreach: 22/100
Commissioners Court Governance & Precinct Administration (Refugio County)
Governs Commissioners Court regular and special terms, agenda procedures, county officer bonds, and precinct administration pursuant to Texas Local Government C...
Order Ch. 6 • Public SafetyOverreach: 35/100
Outdoor Burning, Fireworks & Emergency Management Regulations (Refugio County)
Governs drought-condition burn bans, restricted fireworks declarations, and county emergency management procedures under Texas Local Government Code Section 352...
Order Ch. 7 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 44/100
Ad Valorem Tax Levy, Homestead Exemptions & Fiscal Administration (Refugio County)
Establishes annual county general fund and road & bridge tax levies, optional homestead and senior/disabled tax exemptions, and county purchasing procedures und...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Refugio County
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Refugio County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Refugio County totaling ...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Refugio 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: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Refugio County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Refugio County totaling ...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Refugio 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: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Refugio County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Refugio County totaling ...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Refugio 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: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Refugio County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Refugio County totaling ...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Refugio County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Refugio County totaling ...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Refugio 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: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Refugio County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Refugio County totaling ...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Refugio 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: 14/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Refugio 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: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Refugio County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Refugio County totaling ...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Refugio 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. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Refugio County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Refugio County totaling ...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
GENERAL • 2024-11-05
November 2024 Refugio County Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 2,611 (58.0% of 4,503 registered voters)
Candidate Races
District Clerk
Sylvia Lopez (REP)WINNER
100.0% (2,297 votes)District Attorney
Brian Cromeens (REP)WINNER
100.0% (2,297 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Roberta Shipp Fagan (REP)WINNER
100.0% (2,297 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Roy Payne (REP)WINNER
100.0% (2,297 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Blaine Wolfshohl (REP)WINNER
100.0% (2,297 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Emi Riemenschneider (REP)WINNER
100.0% (2,297 votes)County Tax Assessor-Collector
Liz Kelley (REP)WINNER
100.0% (2,297 votes)Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Sheldon Wiginton (REP)WINNER
100.0% (2,297 votes)County Treasurer
Jackie Schubert (REP)WINNER
100.0% (2,297 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Stanley D. Tuttle (REP)WINNER
100.0% (2,297 votes)County Sheriff
Matthew Tuttle (REP)WINNER
100.0% (2,297 votes)County Clerk
Margie Castellano (REP)WINNER
100.0% (2,297 votes)Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Ryan Chambers (REP)WINNER
100.0% (2,297 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Gary Wright (REP)WINNER
100.0% (2,297 votes)County Judge
Jhiela Poynter (REP)WINNER
100.0% (2,297 votes)County Attorney
Simon McCloud III (REP)WINNER
100.0% (2,297 votes)GENERAL • 2023-11-07
November 2023 Refugio County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 991 (22.0% of 4,504 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Jackie Schubert WINNER
63.0% (624 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (367 votes)GENERAL • 2022-11-08
November 2022 Refugio County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 631 (14.0% of 4,504 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Jackie Schubert WINNER
70.0% (442 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (189 votes)GENERAL • 2021-11-02
November 2021 Refugio County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 946 (21.0% of 4,504 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Jackie Schubert WINNER
65.0% (615 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (331 votes)GENERAL • 2020-11-03
November 2020 Refugio County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 811 (18.0% of 4,504 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Jackie Schubert WINNER
65.0% (527 votes)Michael R. Vance
35.0% (284 votes)GENERAL • 2019-11-05
November 2019 Refugio County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,396 (31.0% of 4,504 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Jackie Schubert WINNER
72.0% (1,005 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (391 votes)GENERAL • 2018-11-06
November 2018 Refugio County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,036 (23.0% of 4,504 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Jackie Schubert WINNER
71.0% (736 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (300 votes)GENERAL • 2017-11-07
November 2017 Refugio County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 901 (20.0% of 4,504 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Jackie Schubert WINNER
63.0% (568 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (333 votes)GENERAL • 2016-11-08
November 2016 Refugio County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,396 (31.0% of 4,504 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Jackie Schubert WINNER
66.0% (921 votes)David C. Morales
34.0% (475 votes)GENERAL • 2015-11-03
November 2015 Refugio County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 766 (17.0% of 4,504 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Jackie Schubert WINNER
65.0% (498 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (268 votes)GENERAL • 2014-11-04
November 2014 Refugio County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,351 (30.0% of 4,504 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Jackie Schubert WINNER
63.0% (851 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (500 votes)GENERAL • 2013-11-05
November 2013 Refugio County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 811 (18.0% of 4,504 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Jackie Schubert WINNER
56.0% (454 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (357 votes)GENERAL • 2012-11-06
November 2012 Refugio County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 721 (16.0% of 4,504 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Jackie Schubert WINNER
54.0% (389 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (332 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2011-11-08
November 2011 Refugio County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,306 (29.0% of 4,504 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Jackie Schubert WINNER
68.0% (888 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (418 votes)GENERAL • 2010-11-02
November 2010 Refugio County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,216 (27.0% of 4,504 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Jackie Schubert WINNER
67.0% (815 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (401 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2009-11-03
November 2009 Refugio County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,126 (25.0% of 4,504 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Jackie Schubert WINNER
72.0% (811 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (315 votes)GENERAL • 2008-11-04
November 2008 Refugio County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,261 (28.0% of 4,504 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Jackie Schubert WINNER
63.0% (794 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (467 votes)GENERAL • 2007-11-06
November 2007 Refugio County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 766 (17.0% of 4,504 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Jackie Schubert WINNER
61.0% (467 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (299 votes)GENERAL • 2006-11-07
November 2006 Refugio County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 631 (14.0% of 4,504 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Jackie Schubert WINNER
70.0% (442 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (189 votes)GENERAL • 2005-11-08
November 2005 Refugio County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 856 (19.0% of 4,504 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Jackie Schubert WINNER
57.0% (488 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (368 votes)GENERAL • 2004-11-02
November 2004 Refugio County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,396 (31.0% of 4,504 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Jackie Schubert WINNER
57.0% (796 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (600 votes)GENERAL • 2003-11-04
November 2003 Refugio County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 991 (22.0% of 4,504 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Jackie Schubert WINNER
64.0% (634 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (357 votes)GENERAL • 2002-11-05
November 2002 Refugio County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 721 (16.0% of 4,504 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Jackie Schubert WINNER
62.0% (447 votes)Michael R. Vance
38.0% (274 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2001-11-06
November 2001 Refugio County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 901 (20.0% of 4,504 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Jackie Schubert WINNER
65.0% (586 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (315 votes)GENERAL • 2000-11-07
November 2000 Refugio County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 631 (14.0% of 4,504 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Jackie Schubert WINNER
69.0% (435 votes)David C. Morales
31.0% (196 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (327)
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Refugio County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-10-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Refugio 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 Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Refugio 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-08-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Refugio County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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8: Adjournment1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-08-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Refugio County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-07-23 • REGULAR SESSION
Refugio County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-06-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Refugio County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-05-07 • REGULAR SESSION
Refugio County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-04-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Refugio County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-03-31 • REGULAR SESSION
Refugio County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-03-05 • REGULAR SESSION
Refugio County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-02-26 • REGULAR SESSION
Refugio County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-02-05 • REGULAR SESSION
Refugio County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-01-28 • REGULAR SESSION
Refugio County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-01-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Refugio County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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8: Adjournment1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-12-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Refugio 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 Orders5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption2025-11-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Refugio 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 Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Refugio County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Refugio 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-08-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Refugio 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2025-07-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Refugio 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 Exemption5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-06-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Refugio County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy7: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-05-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Refugio County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead2025-04-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Refugio 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 Debt7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2025-03-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Refugio County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest7: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt