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CITY • Refugio County, TX
Town of Refugio
Population / Scale
2,757
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.062234
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$4.7M
+6.0% YoY • +22.7% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$5.38M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.2 pts
1Y: +1.5 pts • 10Y: +0.4 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -3.0 pts
65.4 (C) → 62.4 (C)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+6.0% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.7%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+22.7% (5Y)
10Y: +54.6% • Since '00: +242.2%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0302
FY 22: $1.0925 → FY 27: $1.0622
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 65.4 (C)'10: 63.7 (C)'17: 62 (C)'22: 61.2 (C)'27: 62.4 (C)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $1.4M'10: $2.1M'17: $3.0M'22: $3.8M'27: $4.7M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+6.0% YoYFreedom Score: 62.4 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Refugio
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($4,676,666) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.062234 per $100 valuation: $0.480000 M&O + $0.582234 I&S) for Town of Refugio. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD Prior-Year Adopted Tax Rate Carried Forward (Refugio County).
Total Appropriation
$4.7M
General Fund
$2.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$1,696
Public Safety: $1.2M (27%)
0Public Works: $1.2M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.062234 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+1.5% YoYFreedom Score: 60.9 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2025-26-TAX-LEVY) — Town of Refugio
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($4,413,614) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.062234 per $100 valuation) for Town of Refugio.
Total Appropriation
$4.4M
General Fund
$2.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$1,601
Public Safety: $1.2M (26%)
0Public Works: $1.1M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.062234 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 60.8 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Refugio
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($4,347,190) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.041394 per $100 valuation) for Town of Refugio.
Total Appropriation
$4.3M
General Fund
$2.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$1,577
Public Safety: $1.2M (28%)
0Public Works: $1.1M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.041394 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.3% YoYFreedom Score: 61.1 (C)• Adopted Sep 6, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Refugio
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Town of Refugio (Refugio County) totaling $4,179,990. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.8483 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$4.2M
General Fund
$2.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$1,516
Public Safety: $1.2M (28%)
0Public Works: $1.1M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.848264 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.2% YoYFreedom Score: 61.2 (C)• Adopted Sep 6, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Refugio
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Town of Refugio (Refugio County) totaling $3,970,355. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9994 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$4.0M
General Fund
$2.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$1,440
Public Safety: $1.1M (28%)
0Public Works: $1.0M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.999352 / $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$4.68M(+6.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $1,696Tax Rate: $1.062234Freedom: 62.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2026$4.41M(+1.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $1,601Tax Rate: $1.062234Freedom: 60.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$4.35M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $1,577Tax Rate: $1.041394Freedom: 60.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$4.18M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $1,516Tax Rate: $0.848264Freedom: 61.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$3.97M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $1,440Tax Rate: $0.999352Freedom: 61.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$3.81M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $1,382Tax Rate: $1.092484Freedom: 61.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$3.61M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $1,310Tax Rate: $1.103409Freedom: 61.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$3.45M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $1,251Tax Rate: $1.125477Freedom: 61.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$3.32M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $1,206Tax Rate: $1.131104Freedom: 61.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$3.16M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $1,145Tax Rate: $1.135628Freedom: 61.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$3.03M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $1,098Tax Rate: $1.135628Freedom: 62 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$2.89M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $1,047Tax Rate: $1.132221Freedom: 62.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$2.76M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $1,002Tax Rate: $1.125428Freedom: 62.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$2.62M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $951Tax Rate: $1.119801Freedom: 62.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$2.48M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $901Tax Rate: $1.12764Freedom: 63 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$2.35M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MPer Capita: $854Tax Rate: $1.120874Freedom: 63.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$2.23M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MPer Capita: $809Tax Rate: $1.124237Freedom: 63.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$2.12M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $770Tax Rate: $1.120864Freedom: 63.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$2.03M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $736Tax Rate: $1.114139Freedom: 63.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$1.95M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.1MPer Capita: $706Tax Rate: $1.113025Freedom: 64.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$1.85M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $672Tax Rate: $1.110799Freedom: 64.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$1.77M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.0MPer Capita: $644Tax Rate: $1.109688Freedom: 64.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$1.68M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $610Tax Rate: $1.118566Freedom: 64.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$1.59M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MPer Capita: $578Tax Rate: $1.119685Freedom: 65 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$1.54M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $558Tax Rate: $1.125283Freedom: 65 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$1.48M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $537Tax Rate: $1.121907Freedom: 65.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$1.43M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MPer Capita: $518Tax Rate: $1.130882Freedom: 65.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$1.37M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MPer Capita: $496Tax Rate: $1.12862Freedom: 65.4 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 005-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 Refugio (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 Refugio)
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 Refugio)
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 Refugio)
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 Refugio)
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 Refugio)
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 Refugio)
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 Refugio)
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 Refugio)
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 Refugio
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Refugio totaling...
Ord. No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Refugio
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 Refugio
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Refugio totaling...
Ord. No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Refugio
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 Refugio
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 Refugio
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Refugio totaling...
Ord. No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 14/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Refugio
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Refugio totaling...
Ord. No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Refugio
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 Refugio
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Refugio totaling...
Ord. No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Refugio
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 Refugio
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 Refugio
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Refugio totaling...
Ord. No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Refugio
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 Refugio
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Refugio totaling...
Ord. No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 14/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Refugio
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 Refugio
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Refugio totaling...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 Town of Refugio Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 356 (19.0% of 1,874 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 2
Alfredo Valenzuela Jr. WINNER
100.0% (313 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Samuel Dubose WINNER
100.0% (313 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Ixtlazihuatl (Lala) Vasquez WINNER
100.0% (313 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Robert A. Jaso WINNER
100.0% (313 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Dana Britt Alsop WINNER
100.0% (313 votes)Mayor
Wanda H. Dukes WINNER
100.0% (313 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 Town of Refugio Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 487 (26.0% of 1,875 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Wanda H. Dukes WINNER
71.0% (346 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (141 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 Town of Refugio Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 356 (19.0% of 1,875 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Wanda H. Dukes WINNER
54.0% (192 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (164 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 Town of Refugio Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 319 (17.0% of 1,875 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Wanda H. Dukes WINNER
64.0% (204 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (115 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 Town of Refugio Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 562 (30.0% of 1,875 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Wanda H. Dukes WINNER
70.0% (393 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (169 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 Town of Refugio Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 581 (31.0% of 1,875 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Wanda H. Dukes WINNER
72.0% (418 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (163 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 Town of Refugio Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 431 (23.0% of 1,875 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Wanda H. Dukes WINNER
68.0% (293 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (138 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 Town of Refugio Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 412 (22.0% of 1,875 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Wanda H. Dukes WINNER
66.0% (272 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (140 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 Town of Refugio Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 581 (31.0% of 1,875 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Wanda H. Dukes WINNER
56.0% (325 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (256 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 Town of Refugio Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 525 (28.0% of 1,875 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Wanda H. Dukes WINNER
61.0% (320 votes)David C. Morales
39.0% (205 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 Town of Refugio Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 300 (16.0% of 1,875 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Wanda H. Dukes WINNER
69.0% (207 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (93 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 Town of Refugio Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 487 (26.0% of 1,875 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Wanda H. Dukes WINNER
72.0% (351 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (136 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 Town of Refugio Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 562 (30.0% of 1,875 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Wanda H. Dukes WINNER
69.0% (388 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (174 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 Town of Refugio Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 487 (26.0% of 1,875 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Wanda H. Dukes WINNER
56.0% (273 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (214 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 Town of Refugio Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 319 (17.0% of 1,875 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Wanda H. Dukes WINNER
67.0% (214 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (105 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 Town of Refugio Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 412 (22.0% of 1,875 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Wanda H. Dukes WINNER
69.0% (284 votes)Michael R. Vance
31.0% (128 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 Town of Refugio Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 394 (21.0% of 1,875 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Wanda H. Dukes WINNER
64.0% (252 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (142 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 Town of Refugio Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 300 (16.0% of 1,875 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Wanda H. Dukes WINNER
59.0% (177 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (123 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 Town of Refugio Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 262 (14.0% of 1,875 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Wanda H. Dukes WINNER
59.0% (155 votes)Michael R. Vance
41.0% (107 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 Town of Refugio Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 375 (20.0% of 1,875 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Wanda H. Dukes WINNER
60.0% (225 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (150 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 Town of Refugio Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 412 (22.0% of 1,875 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Wanda H. Dukes WINNER
58.0% (239 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (173 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 Town of Refugio Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 487 (26.0% of 1,875 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Wanda H. Dukes WINNER
65.0% (317 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (170 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 Town of Refugio Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 319 (17.0% of 1,875 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Wanda H. Dukes WINNER
64.0% (204 votes)David C. Morales
36.0% (115 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 Town of Refugio Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 394 (21.0% of 1,875 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Wanda H. Dukes WINNER
62.0% (244 votes)Michael R. Vance
38.0% (150 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 Town of Refugio Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 469 (25.0% of 1,875 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Wanda H. Dukes WINNER
60.0% (281 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (188 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Refugio 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: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Refugio 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: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Refugio 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Refugio 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: 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 Assessments2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Refugio 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 Contracts5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Refugio 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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Refugio Town Council Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders1: 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 Assessments6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Refugio 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Refugio 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Refugio 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Refugio 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: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Refugio 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: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Refugio 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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Refugio 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Refugio Town Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders1: 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 Contracts2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Refugio 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Refugio 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 Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Refugio 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: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Refugio City Council Regular Meeting
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7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts1: 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 Acquisition5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Refugio City Council Regular Meeting
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7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings1: 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 Restrictions2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Refugio 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 Estimate7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Refugio 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Refugio City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders1: 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Refugio 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 Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Refugio 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition