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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Randall County, TX

The Colonies Public Improvement District

A+
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 90.1/100▲ +1.1 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #2292 among Texas Special Districts • Tier Rank: #2264 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
77.7/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
96/100
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.370959
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.5M
+4.0% YoY • +18.1% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$8.11M
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Elected & Governing Officials (1)

CD
Clark Damon
Director, Place 4
141/164 Pro-Taxpayer Votes
GradeA

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 90.1 (A+)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — The Colonies Public Improvement District
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($530,689) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.370959 per $100 valuation) for The Colonies Public Improvement District. Source: Randall County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.

Total Appropriation
$0.5M
General Fund
$0.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
0
00
Public Works: $0.1M (15%)
0
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.370959 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 89 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — The Colonies Public Improvement District
Official PDF

Adopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for The Colonies Public Improvement District (Randall County) totaling $510,425 ($102,085 Maintenance & Operations; $408,340 I&S Bond Debt Service). Certified Bond Review Board / SPDPID Principal Debt Outstanding: $6,005,000. Funded under an adopted property tax rate of $0.3684 per $100 valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.5M
General Fund
$0.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
0
00
Public Works: $0.1M (15%)
0
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.36838 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.9% YoYFreedom Score: 89 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — The Colonies Public Improvement District
Official PDF

Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($494,598) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.368380 per $100 valuation) for The Colonies Public Improvement District. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD 2024 Tax Rate & Levy Roll.

Total Appropriation
$0.5M
General Fund
$0.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Public Works: $0.1M (15%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.36838 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 88.9 (A)• Adopted Sep 11, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — The Colonies Public Improvement District
Official PDF

Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for The Colonies Public Improvement District (Randall County) totaling $480,519. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3743 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.5M
General Fund
$0.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Public Works: $0.1M (15%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.374274 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 88.9 (A)• Adopted Sep 11, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — The Colonies Public Improvement District
Official PDF

Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for The Colonies Public Improvement District (Randall County) totaling $464,673. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3784 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.5M
General Fund
$0.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Public Works: $0.1M (15%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.378391 / $100

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

Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$0.53M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.370959Freedom: 90.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2026$0.51M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.36838Freedom: 89 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2025$0.49M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.36838Freedom: 89 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2024$0.48M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.374274Freedom: 88.9 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2023$0.46M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.378391Freedom: 88.9 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2022$0.45M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.380661Freedom: 89 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2021$0.44M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.386752Freedom: 88.9 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2020$0.42M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.389846Freedom: 88.9 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2019$0.41M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.394914Freedom: 88.9 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2018$0.40M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.401628Freedom: 88.9 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2017$0.38M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.399218Freedom: 88.9 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2016$0.37M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.402013Freedom: 89 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2015$0.36M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.405229Freedom: 88.9 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2014$0.35M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.40685Freedom: 89 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2013$0.34M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.408477Freedom: 89 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2012$0.33M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.406435Freedom: 89 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2011$0.32M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.408874Freedom: 88.9 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2010$0.31M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.410101Freedom: 88.9 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2009$0.30M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.413382Freedom: 89 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2008$0.29M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.415862Freedom: 88.9 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2007$0.28M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.417525Freedom: 89 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2006$0.27M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.42003Freedom: 89 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2005$0.26M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.41751Freedom: 89 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2004$0.25M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.420015Freedom: 89 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2003$0.24M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $0.421695Freedom: 89 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2002$0.23M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $0.422538Freedom: 89.1 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2001$0.23M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $0.422538Freedom: 89.1 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2000$0.22M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $0.423383Freedom: 89 (A)
Official PDF

Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for The Colonies Public Improvement District
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: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — The Colonies Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for The Colonies Public Impr...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for The Colonies Public Improvement District
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 — The Colonies Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for The Colonies Public Impr...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for The Colonies Public Improvement District
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 — The Colonies Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for The Colonies Public Impr...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for The Colonies Public Improvement District
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: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — The Colonies Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for The Colonies Public Impr...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — The Colonies Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for The Colonies Public Impr...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for The Colonies Public Improvement District
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: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — The Colonies Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for The Colonies Public Impr...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for The Colonies Public Improvement District
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. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — The Colonies Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for The Colonies Public Impr...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for The Colonies Public Improvement District
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. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for The Colonies Public Improvement District
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: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — The Colonies Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for The Colonies Public Impr...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — The Colonies Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for The Colonies Public Impr...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for The Colonies Public Improvement District
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. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — The Colonies Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for The Colonies Public Impr...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for The Colonies Public Improvement District
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. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — The Colonies Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for The Colonies Public Impr...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for The Colonies Public Improvement District
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. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for The Colonies Public Improvement District
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. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — The Colonies Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for The Colonies Public Impr...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for The Colonies Public Improvement District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (10)

UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 The Colonies Public Improvement District Official General Election Canvass

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 5
Trey Wilkinson WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 3
Jason Burr WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 2
Josh Langham WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 1
Luke Austin WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 4
Clark Damon WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 The Colonies Public Improvement District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Jason Burr WINNER
61.0% (280 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (179 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 The Colonies Public Improvement District Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Jason Burr WINNER
66.0% (247 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (127 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 The Colonies Public Improvement District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Jason Burr WINNER
55.0% (243 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (199 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 The Colonies Public Improvement District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Jason Burr WINNER
59.0% (140 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (98 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 The Colonies Public Improvement District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 357 (21.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Jason Burr WINNER
70.0% (250 votes)
David C. Morales
30.0% (107 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 The Colonies Public Improvement District Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Jason Burr WINNER
60.0% (286 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (190 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 The Colonies Public Improvement District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Jason Burr WINNER
54.0% (129 votes)
Michael R. Vance
46.0% (109 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 The Colonies Public Improvement District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Jason Burr WINNER
60.0% (265 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (177 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 The Colonies Public Improvement District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 272 (16.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Jason Burr WINNER
65.0% (177 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
35.0% (95 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)

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2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION

The Colonies Public Improvement District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION

The Colonies Public Improvement District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION

The Colonies Public Improvement District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION

The Colonies Public Improvement District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION

The Colonies Public Improvement District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-05-20 • REGULAR SESSION

The Colonies Public Improvement District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION

The Colonies Public Improvement District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION

The Colonies Public Improvement District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION

The Colonies Public Improvement District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-01-21 • REGULAR SESSION

The Colonies Public Improvement District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-12-17 • REGULAR SESSION

The Colonies Public Improvement District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-11-19 • REGULAR SESSION

The Colonies Public Improvement District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-10-15 • REGULAR SESSION

The Colonies Public Improvement District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

The Colonies Public Improvement District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION

The Colonies Public Improvement District Board of Directors Regular Meeting