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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Waller County, TX

Waller County Municipal Utility District #23

A+
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 90.4/100▲ +1.0 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #2225 among Texas Special Districts • Tier Rank: #2197 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
80.9/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
92/100
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.31904
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.2M
+3.0% YoY • +16.8% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
★ Citizen Watchdog Membership & Action CardWaller County Municipal Utility District #23 Grade: A+ (90.4/100)

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Elected & Governing Officials (1)

MV
Margaret Vendever
Board President (Place 2)

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.0% YoYFreedom Score: 90.4 (A+)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Waller County Municipal Utility District #23
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($190,606) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.319040 per $100 valuation) for Waller County Municipal Utility District #23. Source: Waller County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.

Total Appropriation
$0.2M
000
00
Public Works: $0.2M (82%)
0
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.31904 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 89.5 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Waller County Municipal Utility District #23
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Adopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for Waller County Municipal Utility District #23 (Waller County) totaling $185,000 ($0 Maintenance & Operations; $0 I&S Bond Debt Service; $185,000 Utility/Service Enterprise Fund). Funded under an adopted property tax rate of $0.3200 per $100 valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.2M
000
00
Public Works: $0.2M (82%)
0
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3200 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.7% YoYFreedom Score: 89.5 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Waller County Municipal Utility District #23
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($179,264) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.320000 per $100 valuation) for Waller County Municipal Utility District #23. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD 2024 Tax Rate & Levy Roll.

Total Appropriation
$0.2M
Public Works: $0.1M (82%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3200 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.0% YoYFreedom Score: 89.4 (A)• Adopted Sep 11, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Waller County Municipal Utility District #23
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Waller County Municipal Utility District #23 (Waller County) totaling $174,534. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3254 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.2M
Public Works: $0.1M (82%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.32544 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 89.4 (A)• Adopted Sep 11, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Waller County Municipal Utility District #23
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Waller County Municipal Utility District #23 (Waller County) totaling $169,533. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3323 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.2M
Public Works: $0.1M (82%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.332274 / $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$0.19M(+3.0% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $0.31904Freedom: 90.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2026$0.18M(+3.2% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $0.3200Freedom: 89.5 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2025$0.18M(+2.7% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.3200Freedom: 89.5 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2024$0.17M(+3.0% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.32544Freedom: 89.4 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2023$0.17M(+3.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.332274Freedom: 89.4 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2022$0.16M(+3.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.335264Freedom: 89.4 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2021$0.16M(+3.6% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.338952Freedom: 89.5 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2020$0.15M(+2.8% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.342342Freedom: 89.6 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2019$0.15M(+3.1% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.34645Freedom: 89.5 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2018$0.14M(+3.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.353379Freedom: 89.5 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2017$0.14M(+3.3% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.352319Freedom: 89.6 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2016$0.13M(+3.5% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.350205Freedom: 89.6 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2015$0.13M(+2.6% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.348804Freedom: 89.6 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2014$0.13M(+3.5% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.350199Freedom: 89.6 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2013$0.12M(+4.2% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.353351Freedom: 89.6 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2012$0.12M(+2.8% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.352291Freedom: 89.7 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2011$0.11M(+3.6% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.351586Freedom: 89.7 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2010$0.11M(+3.8% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.350883Freedom: 89.7 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2009$0.11M(+3.5% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.352637Freedom: 89.8 (A)
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FY 2008$0.10M(+4.0% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.354753Freedom: 89.8 (A)
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FY 2007$0.10M(+3.0% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.357236Freedom: 89.9 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2006$0.10M(+2.8% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.360451Freedom: 89.9 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2005$0.09M(+2.8% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.35973Freedom: 89.8 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2004$0.09M(+4.0% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.361529Freedom: 89.8 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2003$0.09M(+3.7% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.360083Freedom: 89.9 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2002$0.08M(+2.8% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.360803Freedom: 89.9 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2001$0.08M(+4.2% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.358638Freedom: 89.9 (A)
Official PDF
FY 2000$0.08M(+3.8% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.361507Freedom: 90 (A+)
Official PDF

Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Waller County Municipal Utility District #23
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Waller County Municipal ...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Waller County Municipal Utility District #23
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...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Waller County Municipal Utility District #23
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...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Waller County Municipal Utility District #23
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Waller County Municipal ...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Waller County Municipal Utility District #23
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...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Waller County Municipal Utility District #23
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Waller County Municipal ...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Waller County Municipal Utility District #23
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Waller County Municipal ...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Waller County Municipal Utility District #23
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...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Waller County Municipal Utility District #23
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...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Waller County Municipal Utility District #23
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Waller County Municipal ...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Waller County Municipal Utility District #23
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Waller County Municipal ...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Waller County Municipal Utility District #23
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...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Waller County Municipal Utility District #23
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...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Waller County Municipal Utility District #23
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Waller County Municipal ...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Waller County Municipal Utility District #23
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Waller County Municipal ...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Waller County Municipal Utility District #23
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...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Waller County Municipal Utility District #23
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...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Waller County Municipal Utility District #23
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Waller County Municipal ...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Waller County Municipal Utility District #23
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Waller County Municipal ...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Waller County Municipal Utility District #23
Official legislative enactment levying the 2014 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Waller County Municipal Utility District #23
Official legislative enactment levying the 2013 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Waller County Municipal Utility District #23
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Waller County Municipal ...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Waller County Municipal Utility District #23
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Waller County Municipal ...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Waller County Municipal Utility District #23
Official legislative enactment levying the 2012 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Waller County Municipal Utility District #23
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (10)

UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 Waller County Municipal Utility District #23 Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 161 (18.9% of 850 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 1)
Margaret Vendever (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Board President (Place 2)
Margaret Vendever (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 Waller County Municipal Utility District #23 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 425 (25.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 2)
Margaret Vendever (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
66.0% (281 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN)
34.0% (144 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 Waller County Municipal Utility District #23 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 2)
Margaret Vendever (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
61.0% (270 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton (NONPARTISAN)
39.0% (172 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 Waller County Municipal Utility District #23 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 2)
Margaret Vendever (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
58.0% (148 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson (NONPARTISAN)
42.0% (107 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 Waller County Municipal Utility District #23 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 306 (18.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 2)
Margaret Vendever (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
59.0% (181 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan (NONPARTISAN)
41.0% (125 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 Waller County Municipal Utility District #23 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 425 (25.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 2)
Margaret Vendever (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
56.0% (238 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN)
44.0% (187 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 Waller County Municipal Utility District #23 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 510 (30.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 2)
Margaret Vendever (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
68.0% (347 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan (NONPARTISAN)
32.0% (163 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 Waller County Municipal Utility District #23 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 2)
Margaret Vendever (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
68.0% (162 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN)
32.0% (76 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 Waller County Municipal Utility District #23 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 510 (30.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 2)
Margaret Vendever (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
72.0% (367 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton (NONPARTISAN)
28.0% (143 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 Waller County Municipal Utility District #23 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board President (Place 2)
Margaret Vendever (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
62.0% (148 votes)
Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN)
38.0% (90 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)

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2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Waller County Municipal Utility District #23 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION

Waller County Municipal Utility District #23 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Waller County Municipal Utility District #23 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Waller County Municipal Utility District #23 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Waller County Municipal Utility District #23 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-05-20 • REGULAR SESSION

Waller County Municipal Utility District #23 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Waller County Municipal Utility District #23 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Waller County Municipal Utility District #23 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Waller County Municipal Utility District #23 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-01-21 • REGULAR SESSION

Waller County Municipal Utility District #23 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-12-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Waller County Municipal Utility District #23 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-11-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Waller County Municipal Utility District #23 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-10-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Waller County Municipal Utility District #23 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Waller County Municipal Utility District #23 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Waller County Municipal Utility District #23 Board of Directors Regular Meeting