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CITY • Eastland County, TX
Town of Rising Star
Population / Scale
767
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.439863
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.4M
+4.1% YoY • +28.1% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.4 pts
1Y: +1.4 pts • 10Y: +1.5 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▲ +1.3 pts
83.5 (A) → 84.8 (A)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+4.1% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.6%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+28.1% (5Y)
10Y: +49.8% • Since '00: +160.0%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.1937
FY 22: $0.6336 → FY 27: $0.4399
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 83.5 (A)'10: 83.2 (A)'17: 83.3 (A)'22: 83.4 (A)'27: 84.8 (A)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $0.2M'10: $0.2M'17: $0.3M'22: $0.3M'27: $0.4M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 84.8 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Rising Star
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($413,695) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.439863 per $100 valuation: $0.439863 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for Town of Rising Star. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD Prior-Year Adopted Tax Rate Carried Forward (Eastland County).
Total Appropriation
$0.4M
General Fund
$0.3M
Per Capita
$539
Public Safety: $0.2M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.439863 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+11.0% YoYFreedom Score: 83.4 (A)• Adopted Sep 1, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. PROPERTY-TAX-RATE) — Town of Rising Star
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($397,592) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.439863 per $100 valuation) for Town of Rising Star.
Total Appropriation
$0.4M
General Fund
$0.3M
Per Capita
$518
Public Safety: $0.2M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.439863 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 83.6 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Rising Star
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($358,059) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.410000 per $100 valuation) for Town of Rising Star.
Total Appropriation
$0.4M
General Fund
$0.3M
Per Capita
$467
Public Safety: $0.1M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4100 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.6% YoYFreedom Score: 83.6 (A)• Adopted Sep 7, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Rising Star
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Town of Rising Star (Eastland County) totaling $344,486. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4699 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.3M
General Fund
$0.3M
Per Capita
$449
Public Safety: $0.1M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.469903 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.9% YoYFreedom Score: 83.6 (A)• Adopted Sep 7, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Rising Star
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Town of Rising Star (Eastland County) totaling $332,419. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4954 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.3M
General Fund
$0.2M
Per Capita
$433
Public Safety: $0.1M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.495393 / $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$0.41M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $539Tax Rate: $0.439863Freedom: 84.8 (A)
Official PDFFY 2026$0.40M(+11.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $518Tax Rate: $0.439863Freedom: 83.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2025$0.36M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $467Tax Rate: $0.4100Freedom: 83.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2024$0.34M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $449Tax Rate: $0.469903Freedom: 83.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2023$0.33M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $433Tax Rate: $0.495393Freedom: 83.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2022$0.32M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $421Tax Rate: $0.633597Freedom: 83.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2021$0.31M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $410Tax Rate: $0.646903Freedom: 83.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2020$0.31M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $399Tax Rate: $0.651431Freedom: 83.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2019$0.30M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $388Tax Rate: $0.657945Freedom: 83.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2018$0.29M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $373Tax Rate: $0.667814Freedom: 83.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2017$0.28M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $360Tax Rate: $0.673824Freedom: 83.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2016$0.27M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $351Tax Rate: $0.678541Freedom: 83.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2015$0.26M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $341Tax Rate: $0.677184Freedom: 83.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2014$0.25M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $332Tax Rate: $0.677861Freedom: 83.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2013$0.25M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $320Tax Rate: $0.679895Freedom: 83.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2012$0.24M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $312Tax Rate: $0.681935Freedom: 83.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2011$0.23M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $302Tax Rate: $0.683981Freedom: 83.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2010$0.22M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $291Tax Rate: $0.681929Freedom: 83.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2009$0.22M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $281Tax Rate: $0.677837Freedom: 83.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2008$0.21M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $273Tax Rate: $0.676481Freedom: 83.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2007$0.20M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $264Tax Rate: $0.672422Freedom: 83.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2006$0.19M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $254Tax Rate: $0.673094Freedom: 83.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2005$0.19M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $247Tax Rate: $0.677806Freedom: 83.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2004$0.18M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $241Tax Rate: $0.679162Freedom: 83.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2003$0.18M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $233Tax Rate: $0.685274Freedom: 83.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2002$0.17M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $224Tax Rate: $0.690071Freedom: 83.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2001$0.17M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $216Tax Rate: $0.689381Freedom: 83.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2000$0.16M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $207Tax Rate: $0.694896Freedom: 83.5 (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 Rising Star)
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 Rising Star)
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 Rising Star)
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 Rising Star)
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 Rising Star)
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 Rising Star)
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 Rising Star)
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 Rising Star)
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 Rising Star
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Rising Star tota...
Ord. No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Rising Star
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 Rising Star
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Rising Star tota...
Ord. No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Rising Star
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 Rising Star
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Rising Star tota...
Ord. No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Rising Star
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 Rising Star
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Rising Star tota...
Ord. No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Rising Star
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 Rising Star
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Rising Star tota...
Ord. No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Rising Star
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 Rising Star
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 Rising Star
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Rising Star tota...
Ord. No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Rising Star
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 Rising Star
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Rising Star tota...
Ord. No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Rising Star
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 Rising Star
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Rising Star tota...
Ord. No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Rising Star
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 Rising Star Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 98 (18.8% of 521 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor
Betsy Herron WINNER
100.0% (86 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Ross Self WINNER
100.0% (86 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
John Mashburn WINNER
100.0% (86 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Robert Higgins WINNER
100.0% (86 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Johnny Jack Hubbard WINNER
100.0% (86 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Judy Kirby WINNER
100.0% (86 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 Town of Rising Star Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 522 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Betsy Herron WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 Town of Rising Star Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 522 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Betsy Herron WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
30.0% (36 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 Town of Rising Star Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 162 (31.0% of 522 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Betsy Herron WINNER
55.0% (89 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (73 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 Town of Rising Star Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 141 (27.0% of 522 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Betsy Herron WINNER
57.0% (80 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (61 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 Town of Rising Star Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 156 (30.0% of 522 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Betsy Herron WINNER
71.0% (111 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (45 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 Town of Rising Star Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 136 (26.0% of 522 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Betsy Herron WINNER
64.0% (87 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 Town of Rising Star Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 141 (27.0% of 522 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Betsy Herron WINNER
55.0% (78 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (63 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 Town of Rising Star Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 522 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Betsy Herron WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 Town of Rising Star Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 522 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Betsy Herron WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 Town of Rising Star Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 522 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Betsy Herron WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (34 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 Town of Rising Star Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 522 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Betsy Herron WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (40 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 Town of Rising Star Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 141 (27.0% of 522 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Betsy Herron WINNER
72.0% (102 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (39 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 Town of Rising Star Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 130 (25.0% of 522 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Betsy Herron WINNER
59.0% (77 votes)Michael R. Vance
41.0% (53 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 Town of Rising Star Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 522 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Betsy Herron WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (37 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 Town of Rising Star Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 125 (24.0% of 522 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Betsy Herron WINNER
63.0% (79 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
37.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 Town of Rising Star Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 136 (26.0% of 522 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Betsy Herron WINNER
60.0% (82 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 Town of Rising Star Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 522 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Betsy Herron WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (47 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 Town of Rising Star Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 522 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Betsy Herron WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 Town of Rising Star Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 146 (28.0% of 522 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Betsy Herron WINNER
59.0% (86 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (60 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 Town of Rising Star Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 522 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Betsy Herron WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)David C. Morales
41.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 Town of Rising Star Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 162 (31.0% of 522 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Betsy Herron WINNER
66.0% (107 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 Town of Rising Star Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 522 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Betsy Herron WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (34 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 Town of Rising Star Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 522 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Betsy Herron WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)David C. Morales
40.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 Town of Rising Star Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 136 (26.0% of 522 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Betsy Herron WINNER
55.0% (75 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (61 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rising Star City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: 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 Estimate2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rising Star Town 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: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rising Star Town Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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 Acquisition5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rising Star Town 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rising Star Town Council Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, 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 Savings2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rising Star 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rising Star Town Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rising Star 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rising Star 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 Controls5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rising Star 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 Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rising Star 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rising Star Town Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates7: 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rising Star 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rising Star 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 Controls5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rising Star 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rising Star 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 Acquisition5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rising Star 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 Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rising Star 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 Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rising Star 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 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 Rising Star 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: Adjourn5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rising Star 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 Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rising Star 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 Acquisition5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rising Star 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rising Star 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rising Star 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls