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CITY • Haskell County, TX
Town of Rule
Population / Scale
569
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.410714
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.3M
+3.2% YoY • +43.1% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.2 pts
1Y: +1.4 pts • 10Y: +1.1 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▲ +0.7 pts
84.8 (A) → 85.5 (A)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.2% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.1%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+43.1% (5Y)
10Y: +69.7% • Since '00: +199.7%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0876
FY 22: $0.4983 → FY 27: $0.4107
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 84.8 (A)'10: 84.6 (A)'17: 84.4 (A)'22: 84.3 (A)'27: 85.5 (A)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $0.1M'10: $0.1M'17: $0.2M'22: $0.2M'27: $0.3M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 85.5 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Rule
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($277,859) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.410714 per $100 valuation: $0.410714 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for Town of Rule. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD Prior-Year Adopted Tax Rate Carried Forward (Haskell County).
Total Appropriation
$0.3M
General Fund
$0.2M
Per Capita
$488
Public Safety: $0.1M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.410714 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+25.4% YoYFreedom Score: 84.1 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Rule
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($269,139) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.410714 per $100 valuation) for Town of Rule.
Total Appropriation
$0.3M
General Fund
$0.2M
Per Capita
$473
Public Safety: $0.1M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.410714 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 84.3 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Rule
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($214,673) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.416668 per $100 valuation) for Town of Rule.
Total Appropriation
$0.2M
General Fund
$0.2M
Per Capita
$377
Public Safety: $0.1M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.416668 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 84.1 (A)• Adopted Aug 29, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Rule
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Town of Rule (Haskell County) totaling $207,594. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7905 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.2M
General Fund
$0.2M
Per Capita
$365
Public Safety: $0.1M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.790542 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.7% YoYFreedom Score: 84.4 (A)• Adopted Aug 29, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — Town of Rule
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Town of Rule (Haskell County) totaling $199,399. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4521 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.2M
General Fund
$0.1M
Per Capita
$350
Public Safety: $0.1M (38%)
0Public Works: $0.1M (31%)
Parks & Culture: $0.0M
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.452148 / $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$0.28M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $488Tax Rate: $0.410714Freedom: 85.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2026$0.27M(+25.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $473Tax Rate: $0.410714Freedom: 84.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2025$0.21M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $377Tax Rate: $0.416668Freedom: 84.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2024$0.21M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MPer Capita: $365Tax Rate: $0.790542Freedom: 84.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2023$0.20M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $350Tax Rate: $0.452148Freedom: 84.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2022$0.19M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $341Tax Rate: $0.498345Freedom: 84.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2021$0.19M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $330Tax Rate: $0.50283Freedom: 84.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2020$0.18M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $320Tax Rate: $0.505847Freedom: 84.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2019$0.18M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $308Tax Rate: $0.514446Freedom: 84.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2018$0.17M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $297Tax Rate: $0.518562Freedom: 84.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2017$0.16M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $288Tax Rate: $0.523229Freedom: 84.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2016$0.16M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $277Tax Rate: $0.525322Freedom: 84.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2015$0.15M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $267Tax Rate: $0.526898Freedom: 84.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2014$0.15M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $257Tax Rate: $0.523737Freedom: 84.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2013$0.14M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $249Tax Rate: $0.52269Freedom: 84.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2012$0.14M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $242Tax Rate: $0.519554Freedom: 84.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2011$0.13M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $235Tax Rate: $0.523191Freedom: 84.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2010$0.13M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $226Tax Rate: $0.521621Freedom: 84.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2009$0.12M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $220Tax Rate: $0.519013Freedom: 84.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2008$0.12M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $211Tax Rate: $0.521089Freedom: 84.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2007$0.12M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $205Tax Rate: $0.525779Freedom: 84.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2006$0.11M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $199Tax Rate: $0.527882Freedom: 84.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2005$0.11M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $191Tax Rate: $0.528938Freedom: 84.8 (A)
Official PDFFY 2004$0.11M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $186Tax Rate: $0.530525Freedom: 84.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2003$0.10M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $179Tax Rate: $0.534239Freedom: 84.8 (A)
Official PDFFY 2002$0.10M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $175Tax Rate: $0.537444Freedom: 84.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2001$0.10M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $168Tax Rate: $0.535832Freedom: 84.8 (A)
Official PDFFY 2000$0.09M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MPer Capita: $163Tax Rate: $0.537975Freedom: 84.8 (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 Rule)
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 Rule)
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 Rule)
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 Rule)
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 Rule)
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 Rule)
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 Rule)
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 Rule)
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 Rule
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Rule totaling $2...
Ord. No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Rule
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 Rule
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Rule totaling $1...
Ord. No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Rule
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 Rule
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Rule totaling $1...
Ord. No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Rule
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 Rule
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Rule totaling $1...
Ord. No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Rule
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 Rule
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Rule totaling $1...
Ord. No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Rule
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 Rule
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 Rule
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Rule totaling $1...
Ord. No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Rule
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 Rule
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Rule totaling $1...
Ord. No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Rule
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 Rule
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Town of Rule totaling $1...
Ord. No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Town of Rule
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 Rule Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 73 (18.9% of 386 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor
Delle Watkins WINNER
100.0% (64 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Grant McMillin WINNER
100.0% (64 votes)Councilmember, Place 5
Sandy Flores WINNER
100.0% (64 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Kim Stulir WINNER
100.0% (64 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Eric Vance WINNER
100.0% (64 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Mary Jane Jaggers WINNER
100.0% (64 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 Town of Rule Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (29.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Delle Watkins WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (40 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 Town of Rule Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Delle Watkins WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (35 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 Town of Rule Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Delle Watkins WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (37 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 Town of Rule Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Delle Watkins WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (35 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 Town of Rule Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 126 (31.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Delle Watkins WINNER
70.0% (88 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 Town of Rule Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Delle Watkins WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)David C. Morales
41.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 Town of Rule Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Delle Watkins WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (44 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 Town of Rule Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Delle Watkins WINNER
54.0% (65 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (55 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 Town of Rule Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Delle Watkins WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
45.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 Town of Rule Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Delle Watkins WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 Town of Rule Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Delle Watkins WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (43 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 Town of Rule Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Delle Watkins WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (42 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 Town of Rule Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Delle Watkins WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (35 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 Town of Rule Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Delle Watkins WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 Town of Rule Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Delle Watkins WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 Town of Rule Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 122 (30.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Delle Watkins WINNER
68.0% (83 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (39 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 Town of Rule Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Delle Watkins WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (49 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 Town of Rule Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (26.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Delle Watkins WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (40 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 Town of Rule Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 122 (30.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Delle Watkins WINNER
69.0% (84 votes)Michael R. Vance
31.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 Town of Rule Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 126 (31.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Delle Watkins WINNER
58.0% (73 votes)David C. Morales
42.0% (53 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 Town of Rule Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Delle Watkins WINNER
61.0% (73 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (47 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 Town of Rule Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Delle Watkins WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 Town of Rule Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Delle Watkins WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 Town of Rule Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Delle Watkins WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (52 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rule City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rule 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: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rule 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: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rule 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: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rule 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: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rule 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rule 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rule Town Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rule 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 Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rule 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rule 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: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rule 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 Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rule 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 Orders2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rule Town Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rule 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: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rule 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: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rule 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: Ordinance Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rule City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rule 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rule City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rule City 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 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 Contracts2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rule 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 Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rule 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: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rule 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: Adjourn7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
Town of Rule 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 Sunset-Reviewing and Repealing Duplicative Code Enforcement Fines & Licensing Rules7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate