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CITY • Hill County, TX
Town of Mertens
Population / Scale
156
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.217155
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.0M
+2.6% YoY • +9.1% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0.02M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.1 pts
1Y: +0.3 pts • 10Y: +1.5 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▲ +3.5 pts
84.5 (A) → 88 (A)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+2.6% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +2.2%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+9.1% (5Y)
10Y: +24.1% • Since '00: +82.3%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0341
FY 22: $0.2513 → FY 27: $0.2172
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 84.5 (A)'10: 85.6 (A)'17: 86.5 (A)'22: 86.9 (A)'27: 88 (A)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $0.0M'10: $0.0M'17: $0.0M'22: $0.0M'27: $0.0M
Elected & Governing Officials (3)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.6% YoYFreedom Score: 88 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Mertens
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($41,928) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.217155 per $100 valuation) for Town of Mertens. Source: Hill County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$0.0M
General Fund
$0.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$269
Public Safety: $0.0M (34%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.217155 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED-0.4% YoYFreedom Score: 87.7 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2025-26-TAX-LEVY) — Town of Mertens
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($40,882) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.199125 per $100 valuation) for Town of Mertens.
Total Appropriation
$0.0M
General Fund
$0.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$262
Public Safety: $0.0M (34%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.199125 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.1% YoYFreedom Score: 87.3 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Mertens
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($41,051) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.205380 per $100 valuation) for Town of Mertens.
Total Appropriation
$0.0M
General Fund
$0.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$263
Public Safety: $0.0M (34%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.20538 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.5% YoYFreedom Score: 87.2 (A)• Adopted Sep 6, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Mertens
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Town of Mertens (Hill County) totaling $40,214. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.2081 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.0M
General Fund
$0.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$258
Public Safety: $0.0M (34%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.208065 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.1% YoYFreedom Score: 87.1 (A)• Adopted Sep 6, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Mertens
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Town of Mertens (Hill County) totaling $39,218. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.2265 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.0M
General Fund
$0.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$251
Public Safety: $0.0M (34%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.226478 / $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$0.04M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $269Tax Rate: $0.217155Freedom: 88 (A)
Official PDFFY 2026$0.04M(-0.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $262Tax Rate: $0.199125Freedom: 87.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2025$0.04M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $263Tax Rate: $0.20538Freedom: 87.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2024$0.04M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $258Tax Rate: $0.208065Freedom: 87.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2023$0.04M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $251Tax Rate: $0.226478Freedom: 87.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2022$0.04M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $246Tax Rate: $0.251275Freedom: 86.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2021$0.04M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $240Tax Rate: $0.253788Freedom: 86.8 (A)
Official PDFFY 2020$0.04M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $234Tax Rate: $0.257595Freedom: 86.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2019$0.04M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $227Tax Rate: $0.263004Freedom: 86.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2018$0.03M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $221Tax Rate: $0.265897Freedom: 86.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2017$0.03M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $217Tax Rate: $0.266695Freedom: 86.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2016$0.03M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $212Tax Rate: $0.268562Freedom: 86.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2015$0.03M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $208Tax Rate: $0.269368Freedom: 86.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2014$0.03M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $204Tax Rate: $0.268021Freedom: 86 (A)
Official PDFFY 2013$0.03M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $200Tax Rate: $0.268557Freedom: 85.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2012$0.03M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $196Tax Rate: $0.268557Freedom: 85.8 (A)
Official PDFFY 2011$0.03M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $190Tax Rate: $0.26802Freedom: 85.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2010$0.03M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $186Tax Rate: $0.26668Freedom: 85.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2009$0.03M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $181Tax Rate: $0.266413Freedom: 85.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2008$0.03M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $176Tax Rate: $0.268544Freedom: 85.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2007$0.03M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $172Tax Rate: $0.268007Freedom: 85.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2006$0.03M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $168Tax Rate: $0.268007Freedom: 85.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2005$0.03M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $165Tax Rate: $0.268275Freedom: 85.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2004$0.03M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $162Tax Rate: $0.270689Freedom: 85 (A)
Official PDFFY 2003$0.02M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $157Tax Rate: $0.269065Freedom: 84.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2002$0.02M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $154Tax Rate: $0.270948Freedom: 84.8 (A)
Official PDFFY 2001$0.02M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $151Tax Rate: $0.272845Freedom: 84.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2000$0.02M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $147Tax Rate: $0.272026Freedom: 84.5 (A)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 003-M-U-N-I-C-O-D-E-L-I-B-R • General RegulationOverreach: 60/100
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Official General-Law Municipal Ordinance / Public Record for Town of Mertens (Texas Local Government Code Type A/B/C General-Law Municipality): M-u-n-i-c-o-d-e-...
Ch. 6 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 48/100
Taxation, Ad Valorem Levies & Municipal Fee Schedule (Town of Mertens)
Establishes annual property tax assessment procedures, local sales and use tax allocations, hotel occupancy tax rules, and the master municipal permit and utili...
Ch. 2 • AdministrationOverreach: 20/100
Administration, Officers & Public Records Transparency (Town of Mertens)
Governs municipal officers, city secretary duties, financial administration, public meetings compliance under the Texas Open Meetings Act, and public records ac...
Ch. 5 • Business & CommerceOverreach: 38/100
Business Regulations, Licensing & Solicitor Permits (Town of Mertens)
Governs itinerant vendors, peddlers, mobile food units, alcoholic beverage distance requirements, and commercial operating permits within municipal limits....
Ch. 7 • Traffic & StreetsOverreach: 32/100
Traffic, Streets, Sidewalks & Public Rights-of-Way (Town of Mertens)
Regulates speed limits on municipal streets, parking restrictions, commercial vehicle weight limits, street excavations, and right-of-way management under Texas...
Ch. 3 • Building & PermitsOverreach: 45/100
Building Regulations, Construction Codes & Subdivisions (Town of Mertens)
Adopts standard building, plumbing, electrical, and fire safety codes; regulates residential and commercial permitting, inspections, and subdivision platting un...
Ch. 1 • GovernanceOverreach: 25/100
General Provisions, Governance & Municipal Boundaries (Town of Mertens)
Establishes municipal corporate boundaries, general penalty provisions for code violations, rules of statutory construction, and council procedural rules under ...
Ch. 4 • Public HealthOverreach: 40/100
Health, Sanitation & Nuisance Abatement (Town of Mertens)
Regulates high weeds, brush, stagnant water, junked vehicles, dilapidated structures, solid waste disposal, and public health nuisances pursuant to Texas Health...
Ch. 8 • ZoningOverreach: 50/100
Zoning, Land Use & Environmental Protection (Town of Mertens)
Establishes land use districts, setback requirements, lot coverage limits, Manufactured Home placement standards, and floodplain management regulations under Te...
Ord. No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Mertens
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Mertens totaling...
Ord. No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Mertens
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. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Mertens
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Mertens totaling...
Ord. No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Mertens
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. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Mertens
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. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Mertens
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Mertens totaling...
Ord. No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Mertens
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Mertens totaling...
Ord. No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Mertens
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. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Mertens
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Mertens totaling...
Ord. No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Mertens
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...
Ord. No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Mertens
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...
Ord. No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Mertens
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Mertens totaling...
Ord. No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Mertens
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...
Ord. No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Mertens
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Mertens totaling...
Ord. No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Mertens
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...
Ord. No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Mertens
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Mertens totaling...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 Town of Mertens Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 66 (18.9% of 350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor
Barbara S. Crass WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Joey Watson WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Mary Anne Brennan WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 Town of Mertens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Barbara S. Crass WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (53 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 Town of Mertens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Barbara S. Crass WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 Town of Mertens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Barbara S. Crass WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)David C. Morales
42.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 Town of Mertens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Barbara S. Crass WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (41 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 Town of Mertens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Barbara S. Crass WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)David C. Morales
41.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 Town of Mertens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Barbara S. Crass WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (53 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 Town of Mertens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Barbara S. Crass WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (40 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 Town of Mertens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Barbara S. Crass WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 Town of Mertens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Barbara S. Crass WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (40 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 Town of Mertens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Barbara S. Crass WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (35 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 Town of Mertens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Barbara S. Crass WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (42 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 Town of Mertens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Barbara S. Crass WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 Town of Mertens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Barbara S. Crass WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 Town of Mertens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Barbara S. Crass WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (41 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 Town of Mertens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Barbara S. Crass WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 Town of Mertens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Barbara S. Crass WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)David C. Morales
31.0% (37 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 Town of Mertens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Barbara S. Crass WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 Town of Mertens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 122 (30.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Barbara S. Crass WINNER
64.0% (78 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (44 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 Town of Mertens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Barbara S. Crass WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 Town of Mertens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 122 (30.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Barbara S. Crass WINNER
64.0% (78 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 Town of Mertens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Barbara S. Crass WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)Michael R. Vance
30.0% (36 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 Town of Mertens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Barbara S. Crass WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (43 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 Town of Mertens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Barbara S. Crass WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
46.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 Town of Mertens Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Barbara S. Crass WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (37 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Mertens 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: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Mertens Town Council Regular Meeting
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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: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Mertens Town 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: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Mertens Town 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 Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Mertens Town Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees7: 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: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Mertens Town 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: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Mertens Town 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: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Mertens Town Council Regular Meeting
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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 Controls2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Mertens Town 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: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Mertens Town Council Regular Meeting
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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: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Mertens Town 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: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Mertens Town Council Regular Meeting
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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: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Mertens Town Council Regular Meeting
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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: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Mertens Town 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: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Mertens Town 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: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Mertens Town 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: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Mertens Town Council Regular Meeting
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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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Mertens 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: Adjourn7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Mertens 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: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Mertens 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: Adjourn7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Mertens 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: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Mertens 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: Adjourn5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Mertens 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Mertens 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: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Mertens City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees8: 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 warrants5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls