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COUNTY • Smith County, TX
Smith County
Population / Scale
212,961
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.361317
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$185.5M
+3.1% YoY • +22.8% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$211.06M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -0.3 pts
1Y: +0.1 pts • 10Y: -0.4 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -1.0 pts
82.5 (A) → 81.5 (A)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.1% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+22.8% (5Y)
10Y: +44.4% • Since '00: +151.6%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
+0.0263
FY 22: $0.3350 → FY 27: $0.3613
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 82.5 (A)'10: 82 (A)'17: 81.9 (A)'22: 81.8 (A)'27: 81.5 (A)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $73.7M'10: $103.2M'17: $128.4M'22: $151.1M'27: $185.5M
Elected & Governing Officials (22)
AD
Andy Dunklin
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
AR
Atonia Rawlings
County Treasurer
CD
Christina Drewry
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
CW
Curtis Wulf
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
DB
Danny Brown
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5 (Precinct 5)
DC
Derrick Choice
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
GB
Gary Barber
County Tax Assessor-Collector
GB
Gaye Boynton
District Clerk
JP
Jacob Putman
County Attorney
JP
Jacob Putman
District Attorney
JM
James Meredith
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
JB
Jim Blackmon
Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
JM
John Moore
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
JJ
Josh Joplin
Constable, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
JS
J. Scott Herod
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
KP
Karen Phillips
County Clerk
LR
Larry R. Smith
County Sheriff
NF
Neal Franklin
County Judge
nfranklin@smith-county.com
RC
Ralph Caraway Jr.
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
RC
Ralph Caraway Sr.
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
WA
Wayne Allen
Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
WH
Wesley Hicks
Constable, Precinct 5 (Precinct 5)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.0% YoYFreedom Score: 81.5 (A)• Adopted Sep 22, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Smith County
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($185,490,040) and Adopted Combined County Property Tax Rate ($0.361317 per $100 valuation: $0.310733 M&O + $0.050584 I&S) for Smith County. Source: Smith County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.
Total Appropriation
$185.5M
General Fund
$145.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$22.8M
Capital Projects
$7.2M
Per Capita
$871
Public Safety: $78.8M (42%)
0Public Works: $11.6M (6%)
Parks & Culture: $5.8M
Administration: $34.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.361317 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+8.0% YoYFreedom Score: 81.4 (A)• Adopted Sep 1, 2025FY 2026 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Smith County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($180,000,039) and 2025 Combined County Property Tax Rate ($0.364231 per $100 valuation) for Smith County.
Total Appropriation
$180.0M
General Fund
$140.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$22.3M
Capital Projects
$7.0M
Per Capita
$845
Public Safety: $76.0M (42%)
0Public Works: $11.3M (6%)
Parks & Culture: $5.6M
Administration: $33.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.364231 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 81.7 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Smith County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($166,732,940) and 2024 Combined County Property Tax Rate ($0.364231 per $100 valuation) for Smith County.
Total Appropriation
$166.7M
General Fund
$130.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$20.5M
Capital Projects
$6.4M
Per Capita
$783
Public Safety: $70.6M (42%)
0Public Works: $10.5M (6%)
Parks & Culture: $5.2M
Administration: $31.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.364231 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 81.7 (A)• Adopted Sep 2, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Smith County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Smith County (Smith County) totaling $161,547,272. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3473 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$161.5M
General Fund
$126.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$19.9M
Capital Projects
$6.2M
Per Capita
$759
Public Safety: $68.4M (42%)
0Public Works: $10.1M (6%)
Parks & Culture: $5.1M
Administration: $30.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.347264 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.6% YoYFreedom Score: 81.8 (A)• Adopted Sep 2, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Smith County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Smith County (Smith County) totaling $156,477,404. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3300 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$156.5M
General Fund
$122.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$19.3M
Capital Projects
$6.0M
Per Capita
$735
Public Safety: $66.2M (42%)
0Public Works: $9.8M (6%)
Parks & Culture: $4.9M
Administration: $29.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3300 / $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$185.49M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $145.1MPer Capita: $871Tax Rate: $0.361317Freedom: 81.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2026$180.00M(+8.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $140.8MPer Capita: $845Tax Rate: $0.364231Freedom: 81.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2025$166.73M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $130.7MPer Capita: $783Tax Rate: $0.364231Freedom: 81.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2024$161.55M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $126.6MPer Capita: $759Tax Rate: $0.347264Freedom: 81.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2023$156.48M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $122.7MPer Capita: $735Tax Rate: $0.3300Freedom: 81.8 (A)
Official PDFFY 2022$151.10M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $118.4MPer Capita: $710Tax Rate: $0.3350Freedom: 81.8 (A)
Official PDFFY 2021$145.76M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $114.3MPer Capita: $684Tax Rate: $0.34103Freedom: 81.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2020$140.88M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $110.4MPer Capita: $662Tax Rate: $0.34444Freedom: 81.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2019$136.08M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $106.7MPer Capita: $639Tax Rate: $0.351329Freedom: 82 (A)
Official PDFFY 2018$131.80M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $103.3MPer Capita: $619Tax Rate: $0.353437Freedom: 82 (A)
Official PDFFY 2017$128.42M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $100.7MPer Capita: $603Tax Rate: $0.355558Freedom: 81.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2016$125.17M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $98.1MPer Capita: $588Tax Rate: $0.357336Freedom: 81.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2015$120.91M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $94.8MPer Capita: $568Tax Rate: $0.355549Freedom: 81.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2014$117.41M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $92.0MPer Capita: $551Tax Rate: $0.358393Freedom: 81.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2013$112.77M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $88.4MPer Capita: $530Tax Rate: $0.356959Freedom: 82.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2012$109.89M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $86.1MPer Capita: $516Tax Rate: $0.357316Freedom: 82 (A)
Official PDFFY 2011$106.24M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $83.3MPer Capita: $499Tax Rate: $0.359103Freedom: 82 (A)
Official PDFFY 2010$103.20M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $80.9MPer Capita: $485Tax Rate: $0.358744Freedom: 82 (A)
Official PDFFY 2009$100.08M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $78.5MPer Capita: $470Tax Rate: $0.358385Freedom: 82 (A)
Official PDFFY 2008$96.32M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $75.5MPer Capita: $452Tax Rate: $0.356235Freedom: 82.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2007$93.16M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $73.0MPer Capita: $437Tax Rate: $0.35481Freedom: 82.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2006$90.63M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $71.0MPer Capita: $426Tax Rate: $0.356939Freedom: 82.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2005$87.53M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $68.6MPer Capita: $411Tax Rate: $0.356582Freedom: 82.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2004$84.60M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $66.3MPer Capita: $397Tax Rate: $0.358721Freedom: 82.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2003$81.28M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $63.7MPer Capita: $382Tax Rate: $0.359438Freedom: 82.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2002$78.41M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $61.5MPer Capita: $368Tax Rate: $0.360516Freedom: 82.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2001$76.03M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $59.6MPer Capita: $357Tax Rate: $0.360877Freedom: 82.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2000$73.71M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $57.8MPer Capita: $346Tax Rate: $0.361599Freedom: 82.5 (A)
Official PDFActive Commissioners Court Orders & Regulations
Search All Orders & Regulations →Order Ch. 3 • Public HealthOverreach: 38/100
On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) & Environmental Health Order (Smith County)
Adopts TCEQ rules for septic system permitting, lot size minimums, installation inspections, and nuisance abatement in unincorporated county territory under Tex...
Order Ch. 8 • Public HealthOverreach: 34/100
Public Nuisance Abatement, Junked Vehicles & Litter Control (Smith County)
Provides procedures for abating public health nuisances, illegal dumping, and unsanitary conditions on unincorporated premises pursuant to Texas Health and Safe...
Order Ch. 4 • ZoningOverreach: 36/100
Floodplain Management & Drainage Damage Prevention Order (Smith County)
Designates flood hazard areas, development permit requirements, minimum finished floor elevations, and drainageway protection standards pursuant to Texas Water ...
Order Ch. 7 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 44/100
Ad Valorem Tax Levy, Homestead Exemptions & Fiscal Administration (Smith County)
Establishes annual county general fund and road & bridge tax levies, optional homestead and senior/disabled tax exemptions, and county purchasing procedures und...
Order Ch. 1 • GovernanceOverreach: 22/100
Commissioners Court Governance & Precinct Administration (Smith County)
Governs Commissioners Court regular and special terms, agenda procedures, county officer bonds, and precinct administration pursuant to Texas Local Government C...
Order Ch. 2 • Building & PermitsOverreach: 42/100
County Subdivision & Infrastructure Development Regulations (Smith County)
Establishes minimum road construction standards, drainage specifications, lot frontage requirements, and plat approval procedures for unincorporated areas under...
Order Ch. 5 • Traffic & StreetsOverreach: 30/100
County Roads, Right-of-Way Utility Installation & Weight Limits (Smith County)
Regulates county road classifications, culvert and driveway permits, pipeline and utility road-crossing standards, and heavy commercial vehicle load limits unde...
Order Ch. 6 • Public SafetyOverreach: 35/100
Outdoor Burning, Fireworks & Emergency Management Regulations (Smith County)
Governs drought-condition burn bans, restricted fireworks declarations, and county emergency management procedures under Texas Local Government Code Section 352...
Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Smith County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Smith County totaling $1...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Smith 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. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Smith County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Smith County totaling $1...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Smith 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. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Smith 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: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Smith County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Smith County totaling $1...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Smith 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: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Smith County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Smith County totaling $1...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Smith County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Smith County totaling $1...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Smith 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: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Smith County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Smith County totaling $1...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Smith 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: 13/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Smith 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: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Smith County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Smith County totaling $1...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Smith 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: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Smith County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Smith County totaling $1...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Smith 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...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
GENERAL • 2024-11-05
November 2024 Smith County Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 83,991 (58.0% of 144,813 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 5 (Precinct 5)
Wesley Hicks (REP)WINNER
100.0% (73,912 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Derrick Choice (REP)WINNER
100.0% (73,912 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
John Moore (REP)WINNER
100.0% (73,912 votes)District Attorney
Jacob Putman (REP)WINNER
100.0% (73,912 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Curtis Wulf (REP)WINNER
100.0% (73,912 votes)County Attorney
Jacob Putman (REP)WINNER
100.0% (73,912 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Andy Dunklin (REP)WINNER
100.0% (73,912 votes)Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Ralph Caraway Jr. (REP)WINNER
100.0% (73,912 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
J. Scott Herod (REP)WINNER
100.0% (73,912 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Christina Drewry (REP)WINNER
100.0% (73,912 votes)County Tax Assessor-Collector
Gary Barber (REP)WINNER
100.0% (73,912 votes)County Judge
Neal Franklin (REP)WINNER
100.0% (73,912 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
James Meredith (REP)WINNER
100.0% (73,912 votes)Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Jim Blackmon (REP)WINNER
100.0% (73,912 votes)Constable, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Josh Joplin (REP)WINNER
100.0% (73,912 votes)District Clerk
Gaye Boynton (REP)WINNER
100.0% (73,912 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5 (Precinct 5)
Danny Brown (REP)WINNER
100.0% (73,912 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Ralph Caraway Sr. (REP)WINNER
100.0% (73,912 votes)County Treasurer
Atonia Rawlings (REP)WINNER
100.0% (73,912 votes)County Clerk
Karen Phillips (REP)WINNER
100.0% (73,912 votes)Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Wayne Allen (REP)WINNER
100.0% (73,912 votes)County Sheriff
Larry R. Smith (REP)WINNER
100.0% (73,912 votes)GENERAL • 2023-11-07
November 2023 Smith County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 43,444 (30.0% of 144,813 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Ralph Caraway Jr. WINNER
71.0% (30,845 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (12,599 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2022-11-08
Smith County 2022 November General & Bond Election
SPECIAL BOND • 2021-11-02
Smith County 2021 November General & Bond Election
GENERAL • 2020-11-03
November 2020 Smith County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 41,996 (29.0% of 144,813 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Ralph Caraway Jr. WINNER
72.0% (30,237 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (11,759 votes)GENERAL • 2019-11-05
November 2019 Smith County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 26,066 (18.0% of 144,813 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Ralph Caraway Jr. WINNER
54.0% (14,076 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (11,990 votes)GENERAL • 2018-11-06
November 2018 Smith County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 27,515 (19.0% of 144,813 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Ralph Caraway Jr. WINNER
69.0% (18,985 votes)David C. Morales
31.0% (8,530 votes)GENERAL • 2017-11-07
November 2017 Smith County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 36,203 (25.0% of 144,813 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Ralph Caraway Jr. WINNER
61.0% (22,084 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (14,119 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2016-11-08
November 2016 Smith County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 34,755 (24.0% of 144,813 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Ralph Caraway Jr. WINNER
70.0% (24,329 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (10,426 votes)GENERAL • 2015-11-03
November 2015 Smith County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 20,274 (14.0% of 144,813 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Ralph Caraway Jr. WINNER
54.0% (10,948 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (9,326 votes)GENERAL • 2014-11-04
November 2014 Smith County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 20,274 (14.0% of 144,813 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Ralph Caraway Jr. WINNER
67.0% (13,584 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (6,690 votes)GENERAL • 2013-11-05
November 2013 Smith County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 26,066 (18.0% of 144,813 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Ralph Caraway Jr. WINNER
64.0% (16,682 votes)Michael R. Vance
36.0% (9,384 votes)GENERAL • 2012-11-06
November 2012 Smith County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 28,963 (20.0% of 144,813 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Ralph Caraway Jr. WINNER
71.0% (20,564 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (8,399 votes)GENERAL • 2011-11-08
November 2011 Smith County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 41,996 (29.0% of 144,813 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Ralph Caraway Jr. WINNER
68.0% (28,557 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (13,439 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2010-11-02
November 2010 Smith County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 41,996 (29.0% of 144,813 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Ralph Caraway Jr. WINNER
67.0% (28,137 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (13,859 votes)GENERAL • 2009-11-03
November 2009 Smith County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 43,444 (30.0% of 144,813 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Ralph Caraway Jr. WINNER
60.0% (26,066 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (17,378 votes)GENERAL • 2008-11-04
November 2008 Smith County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 28,963 (20.0% of 144,813 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Ralph Caraway Jr. WINNER
59.0% (17,088 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (11,875 votes)GENERAL • 2007-11-06
November 2007 Smith County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 24,618 (17.0% of 144,813 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Ralph Caraway Jr. WINNER
54.0% (13,294 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (11,324 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2006-11-07
November 2006 Smith County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 41,996 (29.0% of 144,813 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Ralph Caraway Jr. WINNER
56.0% (23,518 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (18,478 votes)GENERAL • 2005-11-08
November 2005 Smith County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 30,411 (21.0% of 144,813 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Ralph Caraway Jr. WINNER
55.0% (16,726 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (13,685 votes)GENERAL • 2004-11-02
November 2004 Smith County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 43,444 (30.0% of 144,813 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Ralph Caraway Jr. WINNER
72.0% (31,280 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (12,164 votes)GENERAL • 2003-11-04
November 2003 Smith County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 31,859 (22.0% of 144,813 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Ralph Caraway Jr. WINNER
69.0% (21,983 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (9,876 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2002-11-05
November 2002 Smith County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 40,548 (28.0% of 144,813 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Ralph Caraway Jr. WINNER
56.0% (22,707 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (17,841 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2001-11-06
November 2001 Smith County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 34,755 (24.0% of 144,813 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Ralph Caraway Jr. WINNER
70.0% (24,329 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (10,426 votes)GENERAL • 2000-11-07
November 2000 Smith County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 43,444 (30.0% of 144,813 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Ralph Caraway Jr. WINNER
54.0% (23,460 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (19,984 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (343)
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Smith 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION
Smith County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Smith County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-08-25 • REGULAR SESSION
Smith County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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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: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Smith County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-07-28 • REGULAR SESSION
Smith County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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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 Contracts6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Smith County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: 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 Landowners2026-06-23 • REGULAR SESSION
Smith County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-06-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Smith County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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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 Expenditure7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-05-26 • REGULAR SESSION
Smith County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Smith County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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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 Orders5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-04-28 • REGULAR SESSION
Smith County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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 Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-04-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Smith County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-03-24 • REGULAR SESSION
Smith County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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 Landowners7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-03-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Smith County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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 Appropriation7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-02-24 • REGULAR SESSION
Smith County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-02-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Smith County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-01-27 • REGULAR SESSION
Smith County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-01-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Smith County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-12-23 • REGULAR SESSION
Smith County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-12-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Smith County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-11-25 • REGULAR SESSION
Smith County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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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 claims7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-11-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Smith County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-10-28 • REGULAR SESSION
Smith County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Smith County Commissioners Court Regular Session
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 Orders