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CITY • Freestone County, TX
Town of Richland
Population / Scale
266
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.1950
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.1M
+1.6% YoY • -1.6% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.6 pts
1Y: +0.9 pts • 10Y: +2.1 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▲ +3.6 pts
87 (A) → 90.6 (A+)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+1.6% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +2.0%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
-1.6% (5Y)
10Y: +11.4% • Since '00: +69.2%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0782
FY 22: $0.2732 → FY 27: $0.1950
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 87 (A)'10: 87.9 (A)'17: 88.5 (A)'22: 89 (A)'27: 90.6 (A+)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $0.1M'10: $0.1M'17: $0.1M'22: $0.1M'27: $0.1M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
CS
Caren Smith
Councilmember, Place 2
caren.smith@richlandtexas.gov
DM
David Morris
Councilmember, Place 5
david.morris@richlandtexas.gov
JT
Jay Tidwell
Councilmember, Place 1
jay.tidwell@richlandtexas.gov
JM
Jerry Morris
Mayor
jerry.morris@richlandtexas.gov
MW
Mike Weempe
Councilmember, Place 4
mike.weempe@richlandtexas.gov
ST
Shirley Thomas
Councilmember, Place 3
shirley.thomas@richlandtexas.gov
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+1.6% YoYFreedom Score: 90.6 (A+)• Adopted Sep 1, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Richland
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($104,874) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.195000 per $100 valuation: $0.195000 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for Town of Richland. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD Prior-Year Adopted Tax Rate Carried Forward (Freestone County).
Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
Per Capita
$394
Public Safety: $0.0M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1950 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED-10.7% YoYFreedom Score: 89.7 (A)• Adopted Sep 1, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. ANNUAL-BUDGET) — Town of Richland
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($103,192) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.195000 per $100 valuation) for Town of Richland.
Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
Per Capita
$388
Public Safety: $0.0M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1950 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.7% YoYFreedom Score: 89.3 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Richland
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($115,546) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.205400 per $100 valuation) for Town of Richland.
Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
Per Capita
$434
Public Safety: $0.0M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.2054 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.0% YoYFreedom Score: 89.3 (A)• Adopted Sep 3, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Richland
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Town of Richland (Freestone County) totaling $112,519. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.2064 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
Per Capita
$423
Public Safety: $0.0M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.2064 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.5% YoYFreedom Score: 89.1 (A)• Adopted Sep 3, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Richland
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Town of Richland (Freestone County) totaling $109,200. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.2550 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
Per Capita
$411
Public Safety: $0.0M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.0M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.2550 / $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$0.10M(+1.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $394Tax Rate: $0.1950Freedom: 90.6 (A+)
Official PDFFY 2026$0.10M(-10.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $388Tax Rate: $0.1950Freedom: 89.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2025$0.12M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $434Tax Rate: $0.2054Freedom: 89.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2024$0.11M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $423Tax Rate: $0.2064Freedom: 89.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2023$0.11M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $411Tax Rate: $0.2550Freedom: 89.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2021$0.10M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $392Tax Rate: $0.278118Freedom: 88.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2020$0.10M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $382Tax Rate: $0.283958Freedom: 88.8 (A)
Official PDFFY 2019$0.10M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $372Tax Rate: $0.288501Freedom: 88.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2018$0.10M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $362Tax Rate: $0.290521Freedom: 88.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2017$0.09M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $354Tax Rate: $0.291974Freedom: 88.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2016$0.09M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $343Tax Rate: $0.291098Freedom: 88.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2015$0.09M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $337Tax Rate: $0.289934Freedom: 88.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2014$0.09M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $329Tax Rate: $0.292543Freedom: 88.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2013$0.09M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $321Tax Rate: $0.294298Freedom: 88.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2012$0.08M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $312Tax Rate: $0.294592Freedom: 88.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2011$0.08M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $304Tax Rate: $0.292824Freedom: 88 (A)
Official PDFFY 2010$0.08M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $298Tax Rate: $0.295167Freedom: 87.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2009$0.08M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $291Tax Rate: $0.296348Freedom: 87.8 (A)
Official PDFFY 2008$0.08M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $285Tax Rate: $0.294866Freedom: 87.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2007$0.07M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $279Tax Rate: $0.293981Freedom: 87.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2006$0.07M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $271Tax Rate: $0.295745Freedom: 87.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2005$0.07M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $263Tax Rate: $0.296632Freedom: 87.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2004$0.07M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $257Tax Rate: $0.299302Freedom: 87.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2003$0.07M(+1.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $252Tax Rate: $0.301397Freedom: 87.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2002$0.07M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $247Tax Rate: $0.30411Freedom: 87 (A)
Official PDFFY 2001$0.06M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $240Tax Rate: $0.305935Freedom: 87 (A)
Official PDFFY 2000$0.06M(+1.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MPer Capita: $233Tax Rate: $0.308382Freedom: 87 (A)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ch. 7 • Traffic & StreetsOverreach: 32/100
Traffic, Streets, Sidewalks & Public Rights-of-Way (Town of Richland)
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 Richland)
Adopts standard building, plumbing, electrical, and fire safety codes; regulates residential and commercial permitting, inspections, and subdivision platting un...
Ch. 5 • Business & CommerceOverreach: 38/100
Business Regulations, Licensing & Solicitor Permits (Town of Richland)
Governs itinerant vendors, peddlers, mobile food units, alcoholic beverage distance requirements, and commercial operating permits within municipal limits....
Ch. 6 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 48/100
Taxation, Ad Valorem Levies & Municipal Fee Schedule (Town of Richland)
Establishes annual property tax assessment procedures, local sales and use tax allocations, hotel occupancy tax rules, and the master municipal permit and utili...
Ch. 4 • Public HealthOverreach: 40/100
Health, Sanitation & Nuisance Abatement (Town of Richland)
Regulates high weeds, brush, stagnant water, junked vehicles, dilapidated structures, solid waste disposal, and public health nuisances pursuant to Texas Health...
Ch. 2 • AdministrationOverreach: 20/100
Administration, Officers & Public Records Transparency (Town of Richland)
Governs municipal officers, city secretary duties, financial administration, public meetings compliance under the Texas Open Meetings Act, and public records ac...
Ch. 8 • ZoningOverreach: 50/100
Zoning, Land Use & Environmental Protection (Town of Richland)
Establishes land use districts, setback requirements, lot coverage limits, Manufactured Home placement standards, and floodplain management regulations under Te...
Ch. 1 • GovernanceOverreach: 25/100
General Provisions, Governance & Municipal Boundaries (Town of Richland)
Establishes municipal corporate boundaries, general penalty provisions for code violations, rules of statutory construction, and council procedural rules under ...
Ord. No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Richland
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Richland totalin...
Ord. No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Richland
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: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Richland
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Richland totalin...
Ord. No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Richland
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: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Richland
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Richland totalin...
Ord. No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Richland
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. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Richland
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Richland totalin...
Ord. No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Richland
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: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Richland
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Richland totalin...
Ord. No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Richland
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: 13/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Richland
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: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Richland
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Richland totalin...
Ord. No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Richland
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: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Richland
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Richland totalin...
Ord. No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Richland
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: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Town of Richland
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Richland totalin...
Ord. No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Richland
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 Town of Richland Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 66 (18.9% of 350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 5
David Morris WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Jay Tidwell WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Mike Weempe WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Caren Smith WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Shirley Thomas WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Mayor
Jerry Morris WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 Town of Richland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 122 (30.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jerry Morris WINNER
69.0% (84 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 Town of Richland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jerry Morris WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (37 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 Town of Richland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jerry Morris WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)Michael R. Vance
30.0% (36 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 Town of Richland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jerry Morris WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 Town of Richland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jerry Morris WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (36 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 Town of Richland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jerry Morris WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)David C. Morales
31.0% (37 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 Town of Richland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 122 (30.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jerry Morris WINNER
60.0% (73 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 Town of Richland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jerry Morris WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 Town of Richland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jerry Morris WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (43 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 Town of Richland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jerry Morris WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
43.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 Town of Richland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jerry Morris WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 Town of Richland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 126 (31.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jerry Morris WINNER
62.0% (78 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 Town of Richland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jerry Morris WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
45.0% (54 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 Town of Richland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jerry Morris WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (40 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 Town of Richland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jerry Morris WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)David C. Morales
45.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 Town of Richland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jerry Morris WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (40 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 Town of Richland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jerry Morris WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 Town of Richland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jerry Morris WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (47 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 Town of Richland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jerry Morris WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)David C. Morales
36.0% (43 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 Town of Richland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (28.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jerry Morris WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (34 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 Town of Richland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 122 (30.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jerry Morris WINNER
56.0% (68 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 Town of Richland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jerry Morris WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)Michael R. Vance
31.0% (37 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 Town of Richland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jerry Morris WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 Town of Richland Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Jerry Morris WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (36 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Meeting Dockets & Agendas (323)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Richland 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-09-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Richland City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-08-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Richland 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2026-07-07 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Richland 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: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-06-02 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Richland 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 Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-05-05 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Richland 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 Acquisition5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-04-07 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Richland City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates8: 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: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-03-03 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Richland 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-02-03 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Richland City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate1: 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-01-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Richland 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-12-02 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Richland 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-11-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Richland 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: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-10-07 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Richland 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-09-02 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Richland City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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: Adjourn5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Richland 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-07-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Richland City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate1: 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: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-06-26 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Richland City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-06-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Richland 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: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Richland 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Richland 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 Acquisition5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Richland 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Richland 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 Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Richland 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 Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Richland City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates7: 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: Adjourn5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Richland City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: 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 Contracts