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CITY • Taylor County, TX
Town of Merkel
Population / Scale
2,496
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.6300
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$2.9M
+3.4% YoY • +29.1% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +0.9 pts
1Y: +1.8 pts • 10Y: +0.2 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -3.3 pts
77.5 (B) → 74.2 (B)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.6%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+29.1% (5Y)
10Y: +57.7% • Since '00: +236.1%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
+0.0225
FY 22: $0.6075 → FY 27: $0.6300
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 77.5 (B)'10: 75.4 (B)'17: 74 (B)'22: 73.3 (B)'27: 74.2 (B)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $0.9M'10: $1.4M'17: $1.9M'22: $2.3M'27: $2.9M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 74.2 (B)• Adopted Sep 8, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Merkel
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($2,920,810) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.630000 per $100 valuation: $0.580800 M&O + $0.049200 I&S) for Town of Merkel. Source: Taylor County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$2.9M
General Fund
$2.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$1,170
Public Safety: $1.0M (34%)
0Public Works: $0.8M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6300 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+7.5% YoYFreedom Score: 72.4 (B)• Adopted Sep 1, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2026-TAX-RATE-CALCULATION-WORKSHEET) — Town of Merkel
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($2,825,315) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.560000 per $100 valuation) for Town of Merkel.
Total Appropriation
$2.8M
General Fund
$1.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$1,132
Public Safety: $1.0M (34%)
0Public Works: $0.8M (29%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5600 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.2% YoYFreedom Score: 72.6 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Merkel
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($2,628,728) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.560000 per $100 valuation) for Town of Merkel.
Total Appropriation
$2.6M
General Fund
$1.8M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$1,053
Public Safety: $0.9M (36%)
0Public Works: $0.8M (30%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5600 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.5% YoYFreedom Score: 72.9 (B)• Adopted Sep 1, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Merkel
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Town of Merkel (Taylor County) totaling $2,498,078. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5568 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$2.5M
General Fund
$1.7M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$1,001
Public Safety: $0.9M (36%)
0Public Works: $0.7M (30%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5568 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.7% YoYFreedom Score: 73.1 (B)• Adopted Sep 1, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Merkel
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Town of Merkel (Taylor County) totaling $2,368,071. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.5949 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$2.4M
General Fund
$1.7M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$949
Public Safety: $0.8M (36%)
0Public Works: $0.7M (30%)
Parks & Culture: $0.1M
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5949 / $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$2.92M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $1,170Tax Rate: $0.6300Freedom: 74.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2026$2.83M(+7.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $1,132Tax Rate: $0.5600Freedom: 72.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2025$2.63M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $1,053Tax Rate: $0.5600Freedom: 72.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2024$2.50M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $1,001Tax Rate: $0.5568Freedom: 72.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2023$2.37M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $949Tax Rate: $0.5949Freedom: 73.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2022$2.26M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $906Tax Rate: $0.6075Freedom: 73.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2021$2.16M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $866Tax Rate: $0.61965Freedom: 73.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2020$2.09M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $835Tax Rate: $0.627086Freedom: 73.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2019$2.01M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $805Tax Rate: $0.639001Freedom: 73.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2018$1.93M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $773Tax Rate: $0.651781Freedom: 73.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2017$1.85M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $742Tax Rate: $0.649826Freedom: 74 (B)
Official PDFFY 2016$1.77M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $711Tax Rate: $0.655025Freedom: 74.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2015$1.71M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $685Tax Rate: $0.655025Freedom: 74.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$1.63M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $653Tax Rate: $0.653715Freedom: 74.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$1.55M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $622Tax Rate: $0.653715Freedom: 74.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$1.49M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $597Tax Rate: $0.655022Freedom: 75 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$1.43M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $574Tax Rate: $0.654367Freedom: 75.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$1.37M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $549Tax Rate: $0.657639Freedom: 75.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$1.30M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $520Tax Rate: $0.660927Freedom: 75.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$1.24M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $498Tax Rate: $0.658283Freedom: 75.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$1.18M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $475Tax Rate: $0.656308Freedom: 76.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$1.13M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $452Tax Rate: $0.662215Freedom: 76.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$1.07M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $430Tax Rate: $0.661553Freedom: 76.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$1.03M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $412Tax Rate: $0.659568Freedom: 76.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$0.99M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $398Tax Rate: $0.65627Freedom: 76.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$0.95M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $380Tax Rate: $0.653645Freedom: 77.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$0.90M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MPer Capita: $361Tax Rate: $0.652991Freedom: 77.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$0.87M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MPer Capita: $348Tax Rate: $0.649073Freedom: 77.5 (B)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. VIEW-CITY-ORDINANCES • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
View City Ordinances (Town of Merkel)
Official regulatory document / municipal ordinance published on the Town of Merkel official repository (https://ecode360.com/ME6854): View City Ordinances....
Ord. 08182026 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Ordinance 08182026-2 (Town of Merkel)
Official regulatory document / municipal ordinance published on the Town of Merkel official repository (https://merkeltexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Ordin...
Ord. 2026-CITY-OF-MERKEL-50-212-NOTICE • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
2026 City of Merkel 50-212_Notice_ (Town of Merkel)
Official regulatory document / municipal ordinance published on the Town of Merkel official repository (https://merkeltexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/DOC08...
Ord. 2026-TAX-RATE-CALCULATION-WORKSHEET • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
2026 Tax Rate Calculation Worksheet (Town of Merkel)
Official regulatory document / municipal ordinance published on the Town of Merkel official repository (https://merkeltexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/DOC08...
Chapter 11 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 11 Traffic and Vehicles (§ 11.01.001 - § 11.03.003) (Merkel Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the Merkel Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 11 Traffic and Vehicles (§ 11.01.001 - § 11.03.003)....
Chapter 4 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 4 Building Regulations (§ 4.01.001 - § 4.03.014) (Merkel Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the Merkel Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 4 Building Regulations (§ 4.01.001 - § 4.03.014)....
Chapter 5 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 5 Business Regulations (§ 5.02.001 - § 5.02.005) (Merkel Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the Merkel Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 5 Business Regulations (§ 5.02.001 - § 5.02.005)....
Chapter AO • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter AO Adopting Ordinance (Merkel Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the Merkel Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter AO Adopting Ordinance....
Chapter 12 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Chapter 12 Utilities (§ 12.02.001 - § 12.04.001) (Merkel Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the Merkel Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 12 Utilities (§ 12.02.001 - § 12.04.001)....
Chapter 3 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 3 Animal Control (§ 3.01.001 - § 3.06.001) (Merkel Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the Merkel Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 3 Animal Control (§ 3.01.001 - § 3.06.001)....
Chapter 6 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 6 Fire Prevention and Protection (Reserved) (Merkel Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the Merkel Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 6 Fire Prevention and Protection (Reserved)....
Chapter 10 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Chapter 10 Streets, Parks and Other Public Ways and Places (§ 10.02.001 - § 10.03.003) (Merkel Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the Merkel Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 10 Streets, Parks and Other Public Ways and Places (§ 10.0...
Chapter 8 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 8 Offenses and Additional Provisions (§ 8.01.001 - § 8.04.003) (Merkel Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the Merkel Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 8 Offenses and Additional Provisions (§ 8.01.001 - § 8.04....
Chapter 7 • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
Chapter 7 Health and Sanitation (§ 7.02.001 - § 7.02.006) (Merkel Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the Merkel Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 7 Health and Sanitation (§ 7.02.001 - § 7.02.006)....
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 General Provisions (§ 1.01.001 - § 1.01.009) (Merkel Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the Merkel Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 1 General Provisions (§ 1.01.001 - § 1.01.009)....
Chapter 9 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 9 Planning and Development Regulations (§ 9.02.001 - § 9.03.006) (Merkel Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the Merkel Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 9 Planning and Development Regulations (§ 9.02.001 - § 9.0...
Chapter 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2 Administration and Personnel (§ 2.02.001 - § 2.05.001) (Merkel Code of Ordinances)
Codified chapter in the Merkel Code of Ordinances (Franklin Legal / General Code repository): Chapter 2 Administration and Personnel (§ 2.02.001 - § 2.05.001)....
Ord. No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 30/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Merkel
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...
Ord. No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 30/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Merkel
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Merkel totaling ...
Ord. No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 30/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Merkel
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Merkel totaling ...
Ord. No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 30/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Merkel
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...
Ord. No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 30/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Merkel
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Merkel totaling ...
Ord. No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 30/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Merkel
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...
Ord. No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 30/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Merkel
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...
Ord. No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 30/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Merkel
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Merkel totaling ...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 Town of Merkel Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 322 (19.0% of 1,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 5
Elaine Chaney WINNER
100.0% (283 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Alexis Smith WINNER
100.0% (283 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Tyler Newberry WINNER
100.0% (283 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Collin Jacobs WINNER
100.0% (283 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Matthew Riggan WINNER
100.0% (283 votes)Mayor
Ray Cobb WINNER
100.0% (283 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 Town of Merkel Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 492 (29.0% of 1,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ray Cobb WINNER
67.0% (330 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (162 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 Town of Merkel Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ray Cobb WINNER
65.0% (166 votes)Michael R. Vance
35.0% (89 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 Town of Merkel Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 289 (17.0% of 1,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ray Cobb WINNER
68.0% (197 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (92 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 Town of Merkel Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 458 (27.0% of 1,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ray Cobb WINNER
68.0% (311 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (147 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 Town of Merkel Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 492 (29.0% of 1,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ray Cobb WINNER
59.0% (290 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (202 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 Town of Merkel Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 322 (19.0% of 1,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ray Cobb WINNER
55.0% (177 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (145 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 Town of Merkel Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 492 (29.0% of 1,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ray Cobb WINNER
71.0% (349 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (143 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 Town of Merkel Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 407 (24.0% of 1,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ray Cobb WINNER
54.0% (220 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (187 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 Town of Merkel Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 306 (18.0% of 1,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ray Cobb WINNER
58.0% (177 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (129 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 Town of Merkel Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 390 (23.0% of 1,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ray Cobb WINNER
72.0% (281 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (109 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 Town of Merkel Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 306 (18.0% of 1,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ray Cobb WINNER
59.0% (181 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (125 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 Town of Merkel Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 390 (23.0% of 1,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ray Cobb WINNER
61.0% (238 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (152 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 Town of Merkel Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 458 (27.0% of 1,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ray Cobb WINNER
63.0% (289 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (169 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 Town of Merkel Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 356 (21.0% of 1,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ray Cobb WINNER
57.0% (203 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
43.0% (153 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 Town of Merkel Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 272 (16.0% of 1,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ray Cobb WINNER
57.0% (155 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (117 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 Town of Merkel Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 492 (29.0% of 1,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ray Cobb WINNER
60.0% (295 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (197 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 Town of Merkel Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 526 (31.0% of 1,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ray Cobb WINNER
68.0% (358 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (168 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 Town of Merkel Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 407 (24.0% of 1,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ray Cobb WINNER
61.0% (248 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (159 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 Town of Merkel Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 509 (30.0% of 1,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ray Cobb WINNER
65.0% (331 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (178 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 Town of Merkel Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ray Cobb WINNER
56.0% (133 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (105 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 Town of Merkel Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 526 (31.0% of 1,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ray Cobb WINNER
60.0% (316 votes)David C. Morales
40.0% (210 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 Town of Merkel Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ray Cobb WINNER
62.0% (158 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (97 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 Town of Merkel Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 272 (16.0% of 1,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ray Cobb WINNER
62.0% (169 votes)David C. Morales
38.0% (103 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 Town of Merkel Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 441 (26.0% of 1,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Ray Cobb WINNER
55.0% (243 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (198 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (323)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Merkel City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-10-05 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Merkel City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Merkel City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Merkel City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-07-07 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Merkel City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-06-02 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Merkel City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-05-05 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Merkel City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-04-07 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Merkel City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-03-03 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Merkel City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-02-03 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Merkel City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-01-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Merkel City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-12-02 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Merkel City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-11-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Merkel City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-10-07 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Merkel City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-09-30 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Merkel City Council Regular Meeting
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7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Merkel City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-07-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Merkel City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-06-03 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Merkel City Council Regular Meeting
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7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Merkel City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Merkel City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Merkel City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Merkel City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Merkel City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Merkel City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Merkel City Council Regular Meeting
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8: Adjourn1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition