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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Colorado County, TX
RICE CISD
Population / Scale
1,294
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.8091
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$19.7M
+3.4% YoY • +23.0% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$22.14M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -2.0 pts
1Y: -1.5 pts • 10Y: -2.9 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -6.2 pts
65.6 (C) → 59.4 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.3%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+23.0% (5Y)
10Y: +52.4% • Since '00: +214.3%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.2608
FY 22: $1.0699 → FY 27: $0.8091
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 65.6 (C)'10: 63.8 (C)'17: 62.3 (C)'22: 61.4 (C)'27: 59.4 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $6.3M'10: $9.4M'17: $12.9M'22: $16.0M'27: $19.7M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
BI
Bill Ishee
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
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BB
Bridget Belman
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
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CS
Chriss Schiurring
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
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JP
Jason Pausewang
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
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JR
Jennifer Rodgers
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
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JR
Joe Romo
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
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NO
Nicole Owers
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
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Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 59.4 (D)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — RICE CISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($19,671,935) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.809100 per $100 valuation: $0.666900 M&O + $0.142200 I&S) for RICE CISD. Source: Colorado County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$19.7M
General Fund
$14.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.8M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$15,202
Public Safety: $0.1M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $9.0M (46%)
Public Works: $2.8M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $2.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8091 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 60.9 (C)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — RICE CISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($19,025,082) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.839600 per $100 valuation) for RICE CISD.
Total Appropriation
$19.0M
General Fund
$14.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.8M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$14,703
Public Safety: $0.1M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $8.7M (46%)
Public Works: $2.7M (14%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $2.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8396 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.8% YoYFreedom Score: 60.9 (C)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — RICE CISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($18,381,722) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.870200 per $100 valuation) for RICE CISD.
Total Appropriation
$18.4M
General Fund
$14.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.8M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$14,205
Public Safety: $0.1M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $8.7M (47%)
Public Works: $2.7M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $2.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8702 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.4% YoYFreedom Score: 61.1 (C)• Adopted Sep 7, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — RICE CISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for RICE CISD (Colorado County) totaling $17,543,159. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9079 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$17.5M
General Fund
$13.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.7M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$13,557
Public Safety: $0.1M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $8.3M (47%)
Public Works: $2.6M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $2.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.907899 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 61.2 (C)• Adopted Sep 7, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — RICE CISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for RICE CISD (Colorado County) totaling $16,641,205. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0593 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$16.6M
General Fund
$12.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.6M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$12,860
Public Safety: $0.1M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.9M (47%)
Public Works: $2.4M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $2.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0593 / $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$19.67M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.7MPer Capita: $15,202Tax Rate: $0.8091Freedom: 59.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$19.03M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.1MPer Capita: $14,703Tax Rate: $0.8396Freedom: 60.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$18.38M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.1MPer Capita: $14,205Tax Rate: $0.8702Freedom: 60.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$17.54M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.5MPer Capita: $13,557Tax Rate: $0.907899Freedom: 61.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$16.64M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.8MPer Capita: $12,860Tax Rate: $1.0593Freedom: 61.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$16.00M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.3MPer Capita: $12,361Tax Rate: $1.0699Freedom: 61.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$15.19M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.7MPer Capita: $11,742Tax Rate: $1.079529Freedom: 61.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$14.65M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.2MPer Capita: $11,322Tax Rate: $1.098961Freedom: 61.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$14.00M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.7MPer Capita: $10,820Tax Rate: $1.106654Freedom: 62 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$13.39M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.3MPer Capita: $10,344Tax Rate: $1.126574Freedom: 62.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$12.90M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.9MPer Capita: $9,972Tax Rate: $1.126574Freedom: 62.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$12.33M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.5MPer Capita: $9,531Tax Rate: $1.122068Freedom: 62.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$11.83M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.1MPer Capita: $9,141Tax Rate: $1.115336Freedom: 62.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$11.41M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.7MPer Capita: $8,814Tax Rate: $1.113105Freedom: 62.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$11.01M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.4MPer Capita: $8,506Tax Rate: $1.117557Freedom: 63 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$10.42M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.0MPer Capita: $8,051Tax Rate: $1.111969Freedom: 63.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$9.91M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.6MPer Capita: $7,655Tax Rate: $1.110857Freedom: 63.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$9.43M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.2MPer Capita: $7,288Tax Rate: $1.117522Freedom: 63.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$9.10M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.0MPer Capita: $7,035Tax Rate: $1.120875Freedom: 63.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$8.65M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.6MPer Capita: $6,687Tax Rate: $1.118633Freedom: 64.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$8.30M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.4MPer Capita: $6,417Tax Rate: $1.123108Freedom: 64.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$7.98M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.1MPer Capita: $6,167Tax Rate: $1.118616Freedom: 64.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$7.61M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $5,883Tax Rate: $1.126446Freedom: 64.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$7.35M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $5,678Tax Rate: $1.120814Freedom: 64.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$6.98M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $5,394Tax Rate: $1.125297Freedom: 65.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$6.73M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.2MPer Capita: $5,199Tax Rate: $1.124172Freedom: 65.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$6.50M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.0MPer Capita: $5,021Tax Rate: $1.120799Freedom: 65.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$6.26M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $4,837Tax Rate: $1.117437Freedom: 65.6 (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 — RICE CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RICE CISD totaling $17,5...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RICE CISD
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 RICE CISD
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 — RICE CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RICE CISD totaling $16,6...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RICE CISD
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 — RICE CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RICE CISD totaling $15,9...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RICE CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RICE CISD totaling $15,1...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RICE CISD
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 RICE CISD
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 — RICE CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RICE CISD totaling $14,6...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RICE CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RICE CISD totaling $14,0...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RICE CISD
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 RICE CISD
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 — RICE CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RICE CISD totaling $13,3...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RICE CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RICE CISD totaling $12,9...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RICE CISD
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 RICE CISD
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 — RICE CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RICE CISD totaling $12,3...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RICE CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RICE CISD totaling $11,8...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RICE CISD
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 RICE CISD
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 — RICE CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RICE CISD totaling $11,4...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RICE CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RICE CISD totaling $11,0...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RICE CISD
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 RICE CISD
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 (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2026-05-18
May 2026 RICE CISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 167 (19.0% of 879 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Nicole Owers WINNER
100.0% (146 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Bridget Belman WINNER
100.0% (146 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Jennifer Rodgers WINNER
100.0% (146 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Jason Pausewang WINNER
100.0% (146 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Chriss Schiurring WINNER
100.0% (146 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Joe Romo WINNER
100.0% (146 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Bill Ishee WINNER
100.0% (146 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 RICE CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 123 (14.0% of 880 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Nicole Owers WINNER
71.0% (87 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (36 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 RICE CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 229 (26.0% of 880 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Nicole Owers WINNER
55.0% (126 votes)David C. Morales
45.0% (103 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 RICE CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 255 (29.0% of 880 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Nicole Owers WINNER
67.0% (171 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (84 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 RICE CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 167 (19.0% of 880 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Nicole Owers WINNER
65.0% (109 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (58 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 RICE CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 246 (28.0% of 880 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Nicole Owers WINNER
55.0% (135 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (111 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 RICE CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 264 (30.0% of 880 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Nicole Owers WINNER
56.0% (148 votes)Michael R. Vance
44.0% (116 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 RICE CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 202 (23.0% of 880 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Nicole Owers WINNER
56.0% (113 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (89 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 RICE CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 273 (31.0% of 880 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Nicole Owers WINNER
66.0% (180 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (93 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 RICE CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 158 (18.0% of 880 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Nicole Owers WINNER
66.0% (104 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 RICE CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 255 (29.0% of 880 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Nicole Owers WINNER
68.0% (173 votes)David C. Morales
32.0% (82 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 RICE CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 185 (21.0% of 880 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Nicole Owers WINNER
68.0% (126 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (59 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 RICE CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 202 (23.0% of 880 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Nicole Owers WINNER
70.0% (141 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (61 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 RICE CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 132 (15.0% of 880 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Nicole Owers WINNER
54.0% (71 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (61 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 RICE CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 273 (31.0% of 880 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Nicole Owers WINNER
63.0% (172 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (101 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 RICE CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 141 (16.0% of 880 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Nicole Owers WINNER
54.0% (76 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (65 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 RICE CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 167 (19.0% of 880 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Nicole Owers WINNER
59.0% (99 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (68 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 RICE CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 255 (29.0% of 880 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Nicole Owers WINNER
60.0% (153 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (102 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 RICE CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 185 (21.0% of 880 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Nicole Owers WINNER
62.0% (115 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (70 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 RICE CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 167 (19.0% of 880 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Nicole Owers WINNER
56.0% (94 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (73 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 RICE CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 220 (25.0% of 880 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Nicole Owers WINNER
68.0% (150 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (70 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 RICE CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 246 (28.0% of 880 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Nicole Owers WINNER
66.0% (162 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (84 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 RICE CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 185 (21.0% of 880 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Nicole Owers WINNER
61.0% (113 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (72 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 RICE CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 176 (20.0% of 880 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Nicole Owers WINNER
66.0% (116 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (60 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 RICE CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 194 (22.0% of 880 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Nicole Owers WINNER
57.0% (111 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (83 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (326)
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RICE CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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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 Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
RICE CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Roll Call/Establish Quorum/Call Meeting to Order2: Public Comments/Audience Participation3: Reports from Board Members4: Superintendent's Report5: School Reports6: Erron Mahone - Rice High School7: Alyce Neiman - Eagle Lake Primary SchoolC: onsent AgendaM: inutes of the ____August 17, 2026____ Regular Board Meeting12: Budget AmendmentsD: iscuss and Consider Varsity Game Attendance Opportunities20: Adjournment to a Closed or Executive Session will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.071 - 551.089 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the following section and purposes: Texas Government Code Sections:551.074: For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, resignation, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee25: Adjourn Meeting2026-08-24 • SPECIAL SESSION
RICE CISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
RICE CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Roll Call/Establish Quorum/Call Meeting to Order2: Public Comments/Audience Participation3: Reports from Board Members4: Superintendent's ReportC: onsent AgendaM: inutes of the ___ June 15, 2026 ___Regular Board Meeting8: Budget Amendments9: Rice CISD Community Bond Advisory Committee RecommendationD: iscuss and Consider Rice CISD Student Handbook16: Review 2026-2027 T-TESS Timeline17: Review HB3 Update21: Personnel22: Adjournment to a Closed or Executive Session will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.071 - 551.089 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the following section and purposes: Texas Government Code Sections: A. 551.074 For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, res24: Adjourn Meeting2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION
RICE CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Roll Call/Establish Quorum/Call Meeting to Order2: Public Comments/Audience Participation3: Reports from Board Members4: Superintendent's ReportC: onsent AgendaM: inutes of the _____May 18, 2026____Regular Board Meeting8: Budget AmendmentsD: iscuss and Consider any Changes and/or impact to Local, State and Federal Funding11: Adjournment to a Closed or Executive Session will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.071 - 551.089 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the following section and purposes: Texas Government Code Sections: A. 551.074 For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, res13: Adjourn Meeting2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION
RICE CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Roll Call/Establish Quorum/Call Meeting to Order2: Public Comments/Audience ParticipationC: ertification of Election Results4: Oath of Office to Elected Board Members5: Reorganization of the Board6: Reports from Board Members7: Superintendent's ReportM: inutes of the _____ April 20, 2026_ ____Regular Board Meeting11: Budget AmendmentsD: iscuss and Consider Salaries and Benefits20: Adjournment to a Closed or Executive Session will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.071 - 551.089 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the following section and purposes: Texas Government Code Sections: A. 551.074 For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, res22: Adjourn Meeting2026-05-18 • SPECIAL SESSION
RICE CISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION
RICE CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Roll Call/Establish Quorum/Call Meeting to Order2: Public Comments/Audience Participation3: Reports from Board Members4: Superintendent's ReportC: onsent AgendaM: inutes of the March 16, 2026 Regular Board Meeting9: Budget AmendmentsD: iscuss and Consider Proposal from O'Connell Robertson16: Rice High School17: Rice Junior High School18: Eagle Lake Intermediate School19: Eagle Lake Primary School20: Garwood School21: Sheridan School22: Rice Challenge Academy23: Rice Administration24: Adjournment to a Closed or Executive Session will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.071 - 551.089 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the following section and purposes: Texas Government Code Sections: A. 551.074 For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, res26: Adjourn Meeting2026-03-24 • SPECIAL SESSION
RICE CISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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2026-03-16 • REGULAR SESSION
RICE CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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10: Budget Amendments5: Superintendent's Report4: Reports from Board Members6: TAPR School Report Card Presentation1: Roll Call/Establish Quorum/Call Meeting to Order2: Public Comments/Audience ParticipationC: ommunicationsM: inutes of the ____February 23, 2026______Regular Board Meeting11: Facility Committee ReportD: iscuss and Consider Purchase of New Bus18: Adjournment to a Closed or Executive Session will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.071 - 551.089 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the following section and purposes: Texas Government Code Sections: A. 551.074 For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, res20: Adjourn Meeting2026-02-23 • REGULAR SESSION
RICE CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Roll Call/Establish Quorum/Call Meeting to Order2: Public Comments/Audience Participation3: Reports from Board Members4: Superintendent's ReportD: emographic Study Report6: School Reports7: Rice Challenge Academy - Ashley Baker8: Rice High School - Erron Mahone9: Special Education Director Report - Amanda AndersonC: onsent AgendaM: inutes of the January 12, 2026 Regular Board Meeting14: Budget Amendments22: Adjournment to a Closed or Executive Session will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.071 - 551.089 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the following section and purposes: Texas Government Code Sections: A. 551.074 For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, res24: Adjourn Meeting2026-01-20 • SPECIAL SESSION
RICE CISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Roll Call/Establish Quorum/Call Meeting to Order2: Public Comments/Audience Participation3: Annual Financial Audit for the year ended August 31, 20254: Order of Election for for May 2, 2026 for expiring terms of members of the Rice CISD Board of Trustees Positions #6 and Position #75: Adjournment to a Closed or Executive Session will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.071 - 551.089 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the following section and purposes: Texas Government Code Sections: 551.074 For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, resignC: onsider possible proposed nonrenewal of term contract employee at the end of 2025 - 2026 term for reasons as stated in Board Policy DFBB (Local) (Athletic Director)7: Adjourn Meeting2026-01-12 • REGULAR SESSION
RICE CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Roll Call/Establish Quorum/Call Meeting to Order2: Public Comments/Audience Participation3: Reports from Board Members4: Superintendent's Report5: School Board Appreciation RecognitionC: onsent AgendaM: inutes of the December 15, 2025 Regular Board Meeting9: Budget Amendments10: Board Technology Committe ReportD: iscuss and Consider TASB Facilities Assessment Planning Membership Contract14: Adjournment to a Closed or Executive Session will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.071 - 551.089 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the following section and purposes: Texas Government Code Sections: A. 551.074 For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, res16: Adjourn Meeting2026-01-12 • SPECIAL SESSION
RICE CISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
RICE CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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10: Budget Amendments1: Roll Call/Establish Quorum/Call Meeting to Order2: Public Comments/Audience Participation3: Reports from Board Members4: Superintendent's ReportC: onsent AgendaM: inutes of the November 10, 2025 - 5:30 PM - Special Board MeetingD: iscuss and Consider Nomination of Colorado County Appraisal Board of Directors.15: Adjournment to a Closed or Executive Session will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.071 - 551.089 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the following section and purposes: Texas Government Code Sections: A. 551.074 For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, res17: Adjourn Meeting2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
RICE CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
RICE CISD 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
RICE CISD 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
RICE CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
RICE CISD 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 Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
RICE CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
RICE CISD 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
RICE CISD 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
RICE CISD 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 Controls6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
RICE CISD 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 Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion