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COUNTY • Stephens County, TX
Stephens County
Population / Scale
7,911
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.646001
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$8.6M
+4.5% YoY • +28.7% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0.40M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.0 pts
1Y: +1.5 pts • 10Y: +0.2 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -2.4 pts
80.8 (A) → 78.4 (B)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+4.5% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.7%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+28.7% (5Y)
10Y: +62.9% • Since '00: +245.8%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.1540
FY 22: $0.8000 → FY 27: $0.6460
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 80.8 (A)'10: 79.2 (B)'17: 78.2 (B)'22: 77.4 (B)'27: 78.4 (B)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $2.5M'10: $3.9M'17: $5.3M'22: $6.7M'27: $8.6M
Elected & Governing Officials (14)
CS
Crystal Shook
County Tax Assessor-Collector
DF
David Fambro
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
dfambro@stephenscountytx.gov
DH
Dee Hudson Peavy
District Attorney
GT
Gary Trammel
County Attorney
JE
Jackie Ensey
County Clerk
JS
Justin Shockley
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
KC
Kelsey Cornwall
County Treasurer
treasurer@stephenscountytx.gov
KR
Kevin Roach
County Sheriff
MM
Mark McCullough
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
mmccullough@stephenscountytx.gov
SE
Stephanie Elder
District Clerk
SS
Steve Spoon
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
TW
Tanner Wade
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
twade@stephenscountytx.gov
WT
William Thompson
County Judge
WW
William Warren
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
wwarren@stephenscountytx.gov
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+4.5% YoYFreedom Score: 78.4 (B)• Adopted Sep 8, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Stephens County
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($8,584,715) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.646001 per $100 valuation: $0.525336 M&O + $0.120665 I&S) for Stephens County. Source: Stephens County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.
Total Appropriation
$8.6M
General Fund
$6.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.2M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$1,085
Public Safety: $3.5M (40%)
0Public Works: $0.5M (6%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $1.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.646001 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+8.1% YoYFreedom Score: 76.9 (B)• Adopted Sep 1, 2025FY 2026 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Stephens County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($8,218,970) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.647945 per $100 valuation) for Stephens County.
Total Appropriation
$8.2M
General Fund
$6.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.2M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$1,039
Public Safety: $3.3M (40%)
0Public Works: $0.5M (6%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $1.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.647945 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 77.1 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Stephens County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($7,603,442) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.631000 per $100 valuation) for Stephens County.
Total Appropriation
$7.6M
General Fund
$5.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.2M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$961
Public Safety: $3.0M (40%)
0Public Works: $0.4M (6%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $1.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6310 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.4% YoYFreedom Score: 77.4 (B)• Adopted Sep 6, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Stephens County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Stephens County (Stephens County) totaling $7,302,576. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5607 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$7.3M
General Fund
$5.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.1M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$923
Public Safety: $2.9M (40%)
0Public Works: $0.4M (6%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $1.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5607 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 77.5 (B)• Adopted Sep 6, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Stephens County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Stephens County (Stephens County) totaling $6,927,783. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6408 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$6.9M
General Fund
$5.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.1M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$876
Public Safety: $2.7M (40%)
0Public Works: $0.4M (6%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $1.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6408 / $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$8.58M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.4MPer Capita: $1,085Tax Rate: $0.646001Freedom: 78.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2026$8.22M(+8.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.1MPer Capita: $1,039Tax Rate: $0.647945Freedom: 76.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2025$7.60M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $961Tax Rate: $0.6310Freedom: 77.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2024$7.30M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $923Tax Rate: $0.5607Freedom: 77.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2023$6.93M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $876Tax Rate: $0.6408Freedom: 77.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2022$6.67M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $843Tax Rate: $0.8000Freedom: 77.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2021$6.36M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $804Tax Rate: $0.8048Freedom: 77.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2020$6.14M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $776Tax Rate: $0.812043Freedom: 77.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2019$5.82M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $736Tax Rate: $0.815291Freedom: 77.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2018$5.52M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MPer Capita: $697Tax Rate: $0.820998Freedom: 78 (B)
Official PDFFY 2017$5.27M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $666Tax Rate: $0.827566Freedom: 78.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2016$5.09M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $644Tax Rate: $0.835014Freedom: 78.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2015$4.88M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $617Tax Rate: $0.835014Freedom: 78.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$4.70M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MPer Capita: $594Tax Rate: $0.841694Freedom: 78.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$4.48M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $566Tax Rate: $0.843377Freedom: 78.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$4.29M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $543Tax Rate: $0.840847Freedom: 78.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$4.07M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $514Tax Rate: $0.845892Freedom: 79 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$3.89M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $491Tax Rate: $0.847584Freedom: 79.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$3.74M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $472Tax Rate: $0.850127Freedom: 79.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$3.61M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $456Tax Rate: $0.848427Freedom: 79.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$3.43M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $434Tax Rate: $0.844185Freedom: 79.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$3.30M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $417Tax Rate: $0.83912Freedom: 79.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$3.13M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $396Tax Rate: $0.834924Freedom: 79.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$3.00M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $379Tax Rate: $0.841603Freedom: 80.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2003$2.84M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $359Tax Rate: $0.843286Freedom: 80.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2002$2.70M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $342Tax Rate: $0.839913Freedom: 80.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2001$2.60M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $328Tax Rate: $0.834874Freedom: 80.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2000$2.48M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $314Tax Rate: $0.838213Freedom: 80.8 (A)
Official PDFActive Commissioners Court Orders & Regulations
Search All Orders & Regulations →Order 2013-CASE-FARMALL-LOADER-AND-BRUSH-HOG-BID-AD • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
2013 Case Farmall Loader and Brush Hog Bid Ad. & Form (Stephens County)
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Stephens County official repository (https://www.co.stephens.tx.us/upload/page/2574/20...
Order Ch. 2 • Building & PermitsOverreach: 42/100
County Subdivision & Infrastructure Development Regulations (Stephens 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 (Stephens 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 (Stephens 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 (Stephens 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 (Stephens 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 (Stephens 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 (Stephens 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 (Stephens 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 Stephens 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 — Stephens County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Stephens County totaling...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Stephens 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 — Stephens County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Stephens County totaling...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Stephens 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 — Stephens County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Stephens County totaling...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Stephens 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 — Stephens County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Stephens County totaling...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Stephens County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Stephens County totaling...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Stephens 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 — Stephens County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Stephens County totaling...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Stephens 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 Stephens 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 — Stephens County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Stephens County totaling...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Stephens 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 — Stephens County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Stephens County totaling...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
GENERAL • 2024-11-05
November 2024 Stephens County Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 3,119 (58.0% of 5,379 registered voters)
Candidate Races
District Clerk
Stephanie Elder (REP)WINNER
100.0% (2,744 votes)County Attorney
Gary Trammel (REP)WINNER
100.0% (2,744 votes)County Sheriff
Kevin Roach (REP)WINNER
100.0% (2,744 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Tanner Wade (REP)WINNER
100.0% (2,744 votes)District Attorney
Dee Hudson Peavy (REP)WINNER
100.0% (2,744 votes)County Treasurer
Kelsey Cornwall (REP)WINNER
100.0% (2,744 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
David Fambro (REP)WINNER
100.0% (2,744 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Steve Spoon (REP)WINNER
100.0% (2,744 votes)County Judge
William Thompson (REP)WINNER
100.0% (2,744 votes)County Clerk
Jackie Ensey (REP)WINNER
100.0% (2,744 votes)Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Justin Shockley (REP)WINNER
100.0% (2,744 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
William Warren (REP)WINNER
100.0% (2,744 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Mark McCullough (REP)WINNER
100.0% (2,744 votes)County Tax Assessor-Collector
Crystal Shook (REP)WINNER
100.0% (2,744 votes)GENERAL • 2023-11-07
November 2023 Stephens County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 915 (17.0% of 5,379 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kelsey Cornwall WINNER
68.0% (622 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (293 votes)GENERAL • 2022-11-08
November 2022 Stephens County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 915 (17.0% of 5,379 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kelsey Cornwall WINNER
57.0% (522 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
43.0% (393 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2021-11-02
November 2021 Stephens County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,452 (27.0% of 5,379 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kelsey Cornwall WINNER
65.0% (944 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (508 votes)GENERAL • 2020-11-03
November 2020 Stephens County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 861 (16.0% of 5,379 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kelsey Cornwall WINNER
58.0% (499 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (362 votes)GENERAL • 2019-11-05
November 2019 Stephens County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,237 (23.0% of 5,379 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kelsey Cornwall WINNER
70.0% (866 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (371 votes)GENERAL • 2018-11-06
November 2018 Stephens County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,345 (25.0% of 5,379 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kelsey Cornwall WINNER
69.0% (928 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (417 votes)GENERAL • 2017-11-07
November 2017 Stephens County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,022 (19.0% of 5,379 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kelsey Cornwall WINNER
63.0% (644 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (378 votes)GENERAL • 2016-11-08
November 2016 Stephens County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,614 (30.0% of 5,379 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kelsey Cornwall WINNER
61.0% (985 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (629 votes)GENERAL • 2015-11-03
November 2015 Stephens County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 753 (14.0% of 5,379 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kelsey Cornwall WINNER
69.0% (520 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (233 votes)GENERAL • 2014-11-04
November 2014 Stephens County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 753 (14.0% of 5,379 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kelsey Cornwall WINNER
62.0% (467 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (286 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2013-11-05
November 2013 Stephens County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 861 (16.0% of 5,379 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kelsey Cornwall WINNER
54.0% (465 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
46.0% (396 votes)GENERAL • 2012-11-06
November 2012 Stephens County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 861 (16.0% of 5,379 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kelsey Cornwall WINNER
60.0% (517 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (344 votes)GENERAL • 2011-11-08
November 2011 Stephens County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,291 (24.0% of 5,379 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kelsey Cornwall WINNER
67.0% (865 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (426 votes)GENERAL • 2010-11-02
November 2010 Stephens County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 968 (18.0% of 5,379 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kelsey Cornwall WINNER
54.0% (523 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (445 votes)GENERAL • 2009-11-03
November 2009 Stephens County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 915 (17.0% of 5,379 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kelsey Cornwall WINNER
72.0% (659 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (256 votes)GENERAL • 2008-11-04
November 2008 Stephens County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 915 (17.0% of 5,379 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kelsey Cornwall WINNER
57.0% (522 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (393 votes)GENERAL • 2007-11-06
November 2007 Stephens County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,399 (26.0% of 5,379 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kelsey Cornwall WINNER
64.0% (895 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (504 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2006-11-07
November 2006 Stephens County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 807 (15.0% of 5,379 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kelsey Cornwall WINNER
62.0% (500 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (307 votes)GENERAL • 2005-11-08
November 2005 Stephens County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,668 (31.0% of 5,379 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kelsey Cornwall WINNER
72.0% (1,201 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (467 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2004-11-02
November 2004 Stephens County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,345 (25.0% of 5,379 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kelsey Cornwall WINNER
54.0% (726 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (619 votes)GENERAL • 2003-11-04
November 2003 Stephens County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,022 (19.0% of 5,379 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kelsey Cornwall WINNER
68.0% (695 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (327 votes)GENERAL • 2002-11-05
November 2002 Stephens County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 861 (16.0% of 5,379 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kelsey Cornwall WINNER
65.0% (560 votes)Michael R. Vance
35.0% (301 votes)GENERAL • 2001-11-06
November 2001 Stephens County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,506 (28.0% of 5,379 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kelsey Cornwall WINNER
65.0% (979 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (527 votes)GENERAL • 2000-11-07
November 2000 Stephens County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,291 (24.0% of 5,379 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Kelsey Cornwall WINNER
54.0% (697 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (594 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
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Stephens 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 Expenditure6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Stephens 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: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Stephens 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: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Stephens 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 Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-06-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Stephens 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Stephens 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption2026-04-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Stephens 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-03-02 • REGULAR SESSION
Stephens 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 Contracts5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-02-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Stephens 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 Orders6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-01-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Stephens 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 Exemption7: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-12-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Stephens 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 Exemption7: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-11-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Stephens 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 Estimate5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption2025-10-29 • REGULAR SESSION
Stephens 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 Contracts5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Stephens 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: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy7: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-08-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Stephens 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 Debt6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-07-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Stephens 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 Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2025-06-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Stephens 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-05-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Stephens 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 Estimate7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2025-04-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Stephens 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 Expenditure6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-03-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Stephens 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: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2025-02-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Stephens 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 Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-01-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Stephens 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead7: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2024-12-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Stephens 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: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest7: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2024-11-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Stephens 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: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2024-10-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Stephens 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest