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COUNTY • Ward County, TX
Ward County
Population / Scale
9,435
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.68379
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$66.2M
+5.1% YoY • +17.1% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +2.0 pts
1Y: +2.0 pts • 10Y: +1.2 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -1.5 pts
79.8 (B) → 78.3 (B)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+5.1% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.3%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+17.1% (5Y)
10Y: +47.5% • Since '00: +214.9%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0062
FY 22: $0.6900 → FY 27: $0.6838
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 79.8 (B)'10: 78.1 (B)'17: 77.1 (B)'22: 76.3 (B)'27: 78.3 (B)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $21.0M'10: $33.0M'17: $44.9M'22: $56.5M'27: $66.2M
Elected & Governing Officials (16)
BR
Billy Redmon
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
billy.redmon@co.ward.tx.us
DB
Danny Bustos
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
danny.bustos@co.ward.tx.us
DV
Denise Valles
County Clerk
denise.valles@co.ward.tx.us
EN
Eddie Nelms
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
eddie.nelms@co.ward.tx.us
GM
Greg M. Holly
County Judge
greg.holly@co.ward.tx.us
GT
Guy Thames
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
guy.thames@co.ward.tx.us
JH
James Hammond
Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
james.hammond@co.ward.tx.us
JG
Justin G. Till
County Attorney
justin.till@co.ward.tx.us
LH
Larry Hanna
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
larry.hanna@co.ward.tx.us
LP
Loretta Pipkin
County Treasurer
loretta.pipkin@co.ward.tx.us
MC
Micheal C. Franco
County Sheriff
micheal.franco@co.ward.tx.us
RA
Ricky Allen
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
ricky.allen@co.ward.tx.us
RB
Roy Bean
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
roy.bean@co.ward.tx.us
SS
Sarah Stogner
District Attorney
sarah.stogner@co.ward.tx.us
VR
Valerie Romo
District Clerk
valerie.romo@co.ward.tx.us
VH
Vicki Heflin
County Tax Assessor-Collector
vicki.heflin@co.ward.tx.us
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+5.1% YoYFreedom Score: 78.3 (B)• Adopted Sep 8, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Ward County
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($66,205,060) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.683790 per $100 valuation: $0.683790 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for Ward County. Source: Ward County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.
Total Appropriation
$66.2M
General Fund
$58.8M
Capital Projects
$3.1M
Per Capita
$7,017
Public Safety: $31.9M (48%)
0Public Works: $4.7M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $2.4M
Administration: $14.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.68379 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED-1.0% YoYFreedom Score: 76.3 (B)• Adopted Sep 1, 2025FY 2026 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Ward County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($62,968,480) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.690000 per $100 valuation) for Ward County.
Total Appropriation
$63.0M
General Fund
$55.9M
Capital Projects
$2.9M
Per Capita
$6,674
Public Safety: $30.2M (48%)
0Public Works: $4.5M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $2.2M
Administration: $13.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6900 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 76 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Ward County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($63,603,918) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.669380 per $100 valuation) for Ward County.
Total Appropriation
$63.6M
General Fund
$56.5M
Capital Projects
$3.0M
Per Capita
$6,741
Public Safety: $30.5M (48%)
0Public Works: $4.5M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $2.3M
Administration: $13.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.66938 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 76.2 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Ward County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Ward County (Ward County) totaling $61,234,156. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6200 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$61.2M
General Fund
$54.4M
Capital Projects
$2.8M
Per Capita
$6,490
Public Safety: $29.3M (48%)
0Public Works: $4.3M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $2.2M
Administration: $13.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6200 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 76.2 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Ward County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Ward County (Ward County) totaling $58,811,137. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6900 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$58.8M
General Fund
$52.2M
Capital Projects
$2.7M
Per Capita
$6,233
Public Safety: $28.2M (48%)
0Public Works: $4.2M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $2.1M
Administration: $12.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6900 / $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$66.21M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $58.8MPer Capita: $7,017Tax Rate: $0.68379Freedom: 78.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2026$62.97M(-1.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $55.9MPer Capita: $6,674Tax Rate: $0.6900Freedom: 76.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2025$63.60M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $56.5MPer Capita: $6,741Tax Rate: $0.66938Freedom: 76 (B)
Official PDFFY 2024$61.23M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $54.4MPer Capita: $6,490Tax Rate: $0.6200Freedom: 76.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2023$58.81M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $52.2MPer Capita: $6,233Tax Rate: $0.6900Freedom: 76.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2022$56.53M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $50.2MPer Capita: $5,991Tax Rate: $0.6900Freedom: 76.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2021$54.05M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $48.0MPer Capita: $5,729Tax Rate: $0.70173Freedom: 76.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2020$51.38M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $45.6MPer Capita: $5,445Tax Rate: $0.708046Freedom: 76.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2019$49.07M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $43.6MPer Capita: $5,201Tax Rate: $0.711586Freedom: 76.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2018$47.33M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $42.0MPer Capita: $5,016Tax Rate: $0.714432Freedom: 76.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2017$44.87M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $39.8MPer Capita: $4,756Tax Rate: $0.719433Freedom: 77.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2016$42.51M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $37.7MPer Capita: $4,505Tax Rate: $0.720872Freedom: 77.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2015$40.78M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $36.2MPer Capita: $4,322Tax Rate: $0.717989Freedom: 77.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$38.75M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $34.4MPer Capita: $4,107Tax Rate: $0.715835Freedom: 77.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$37.06M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $32.9MPer Capita: $3,928Tax Rate: $0.715119Freedom: 77.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$35.74M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $31.7MPer Capita: $3,788Tax Rate: $0.717264Freedom: 77.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$34.24M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $30.4MPer Capita: $3,629Tax Rate: $0.717981Freedom: 78.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$33.00M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $29.3MPer Capita: $3,498Tax Rate: $0.715827Freedom: 78.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$31.62M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $28.1MPer Capita: $3,352Tax Rate: $0.715827Freedom: 78.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$30.08M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $26.7MPer Capita: $3,188Tax Rate: $0.720838Freedom: 78.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$28.83M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.6MPer Capita: $3,055Tax Rate: $0.717234Freedom: 78.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$27.59M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.5MPer Capita: $2,924Tax Rate: $0.714365Freedom: 78.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$26.31M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.4MPer Capita: $2,789Tax Rate: $0.710079Freedom: 79 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$25.23M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.4MPer Capita: $2,674Tax Rate: $0.706529Freedom: 79.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$23.93M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.2MPer Capita: $2,536Tax Rate: $0.712888Freedom: 79.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$22.85M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.3MPer Capita: $2,422Tax Rate: $0.717878Freedom: 79.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$21.91M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.4MPer Capita: $2,322Tax Rate: $0.723621Freedom: 79.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$21.03M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.7MPer Capita: $2,229Tax Rate: $0.719279Freedom: 79.8 (B)
Official PDFActive Commissioners Court Orders & Regulations
Search All Orders & Regulations →Order 2020-UNCLAIMED-FUNDS • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
2020 Unclaimed Funds (Ward County)
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Ward County official repository (https://www.co.ward.tx.us/upload/page/7210/docs/Home/...
Order 2022-UNCLAIMED-FUNDS • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
2022 Unclaimed Funds (Ward County)
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Ward County official repository (https://www.co.ward.tx.us/upload/page/7210/docs/Home/...
Order 2021-UNCLAIMED-FUNDS • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
2021 Unclaimed Funds (Ward County)
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Ward County official repository (https://www.co.ward.tx.us/upload/page/7210/docs/Home/...
Order Ch. 6 • Public SafetyOverreach: 35/100
Outdoor Burning, Fireworks & Emergency Management Regulations (Ward County)
Governs drought-condition burn bans, restricted fireworks declarations, and county emergency management procedures under Texas Local Government Code Section 352...
Order Ch. 8 • Public HealthOverreach: 34/100
Public Nuisance Abatement, Junked Vehicles & Litter Control (Ward County)
Provides procedures for abating public health nuisances, illegal dumping, and unsanitary conditions on unincorporated premises pursuant to Texas Health and Safe...
Order Ch. 2 • Building & PermitsOverreach: 42/100
County Subdivision & Infrastructure Development Regulations (Ward County)
Establishes minimum road construction standards, drainage specifications, lot frontage requirements, and plat approval procedures for unincorporated areas under...
Order Ch. 3 • Public HealthOverreach: 38/100
On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) & Environmental Health Order (Ward County)
Adopts TCEQ rules for septic system permitting, lot size minimums, installation inspections, and nuisance abatement in unincorporated county territory under Tex...
Order Ch. 5 • Traffic & StreetsOverreach: 30/100
County Roads, Right-of-Way Utility Installation & Weight Limits (Ward County)
Regulates county road classifications, culvert and driveway permits, pipeline and utility road-crossing standards, and heavy commercial vehicle load limits unde...
Order Ch. 4 • ZoningOverreach: 36/100
Floodplain Management & Drainage Damage Prevention Order (Ward County)
Designates flood hazard areas, development permit requirements, minimum finished floor elevations, and drainageway protection standards pursuant to Texas Water ...
Order Ch. 7 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 44/100
Ad Valorem Tax Levy, Homestead Exemptions & Fiscal Administration (Ward County)
Establishes annual county general fund and road & bridge tax levies, optional homestead and senior/disabled tax exemptions, and county purchasing procedures und...
Order Ch. 1 • GovernanceOverreach: 22/100
Commissioners Court Governance & Precinct Administration (Ward County)
Governs Commissioners Court regular and special terms, agenda procedures, county officer bonds, and precinct administration pursuant to Texas Local Government C...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 15/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Ward County
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. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 15/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Ward County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Ward County totaling $61...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 15/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Ward County
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: 15/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Ward County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Ward County totaling $58...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 15/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Ward County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Ward County totaling $56...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 15/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Ward County
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. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 15/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Ward County
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. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 15/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Ward County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Ward County totaling $54...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 15/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Ward County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Ward County totaling $51...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 15/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Ward County
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. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 15/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Ward County
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. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 15/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Ward County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Ward County totaling $49...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 15/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Ward County
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: 15/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Ward County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Ward County totaling $47...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
GENERAL • 2024-11-05
November 2024 Ward County Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 3,720 (58.0% of 6,415 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Roy Bean (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,273 votes)County Judge
Greg M. Holly (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,273 votes)County Sheriff
Micheal C. Franco (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,273 votes)County Treasurer
Loretta Pipkin (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,273 votes)District Clerk
Valerie Romo (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,273 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Danny Bustos (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,273 votes)County Attorney
Justin G. Till (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,273 votes)District Attorney
Sarah Stogner (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,273 votes)Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Ricky Allen (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,273 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Guy Thames (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,273 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Larry Hanna (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,273 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Billy Redmon (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,273 votes)Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
James Hammond (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,273 votes)County Tax Assessor-Collector
Vicki Heflin (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,273 votes)County Clerk
Denise Valles (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,273 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Eddie Nelms (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,273 votes)GENERAL • 2023-11-07
November 2023 Ward County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,796 (28.0% of 6,416 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Loretta Pipkin WINNER
70.0% (1,257 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
30.0% (539 votes)GENERAL • 2022-11-08
November 2022 Ward County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,540 (24.0% of 6,416 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Loretta Pipkin WINNER
62.0% (955 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (585 votes)GENERAL • 2021-11-02
November 2021 Ward County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,155 (18.0% of 6,416 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Loretta Pipkin WINNER
65.0% (751 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (404 votes)GENERAL • 2020-11-03
November 2020 Ward County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,091 (17.0% of 6,416 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Loretta Pipkin WINNER
61.0% (666 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (425 votes)GENERAL • 2019-11-05
November 2019 Ward County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,155 (18.0% of 6,416 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Loretta Pipkin WINNER
58.0% (670 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (485 votes)GENERAL • 2018-11-06
November 2018 Ward County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,283 (20.0% of 6,416 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Loretta Pipkin WINNER
61.0% (783 votes)David C. Morales
39.0% (500 votes)GENERAL • 2017-11-07
November 2017 Ward County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,732 (27.0% of 6,416 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Loretta Pipkin WINNER
64.0% (1,108 votes)David C. Morales
36.0% (624 votes)GENERAL • 2016-11-08
November 2016 Ward County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,027 (16.0% of 6,416 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Loretta Pipkin WINNER
54.0% (555 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (472 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2015-11-03
November 2015 Ward County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,027 (16.0% of 6,416 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Loretta Pipkin WINNER
58.0% (596 votes)David C. Morales
42.0% (431 votes)GENERAL • 2014-11-04
November 2014 Ward County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,861 (29.0% of 6,416 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Loretta Pipkin WINNER
66.0% (1,228 votes)Michael R. Vance
34.0% (633 votes)GENERAL • 2013-11-05
November 2013 Ward County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,411 (22.0% of 6,416 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Loretta Pipkin WINNER
54.0% (762 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (649 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2012-11-06
November 2012 Ward County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,989 (31.0% of 6,416 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Loretta Pipkin WINNER
71.0% (1,412 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (577 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2011-11-08
November 2011 Ward County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,283 (20.0% of 6,416 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Loretta Pipkin WINNER
59.0% (757 votes)David C. Morales
41.0% (526 votes)GENERAL • 2010-11-02
November 2010 Ward County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,476 (23.0% of 6,416 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Loretta Pipkin WINNER
67.0% (989 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (487 votes)GENERAL • 2009-11-03
November 2009 Ward County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,411 (22.0% of 6,416 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Loretta Pipkin WINNER
69.0% (974 votes)David C. Morales
31.0% (437 votes)GENERAL • 2008-11-04
November 2008 Ward County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,347 (21.0% of 6,416 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Loretta Pipkin WINNER
54.0% (727 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (620 votes)GENERAL • 2007-11-06
November 2007 Ward County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,155 (18.0% of 6,416 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Loretta Pipkin WINNER
69.0% (797 votes)Michael R. Vance
31.0% (358 votes)GENERAL • 2006-11-07
November 2006 Ward County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,796 (28.0% of 6,416 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Loretta Pipkin WINNER
54.0% (970 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (826 votes)GENERAL • 2005-11-08
November 2005 Ward County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,476 (23.0% of 6,416 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Loretta Pipkin WINNER
68.0% (1,004 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (472 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2004-11-02
November 2004 Ward County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,411 (22.0% of 6,416 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Loretta Pipkin WINNER
58.0% (818 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (593 votes)GENERAL • 2003-11-04
November 2003 Ward County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 962 (15.0% of 6,416 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Loretta Pipkin WINNER
69.0% (664 votes)David C. Morales
31.0% (298 votes)GENERAL • 2002-11-05
November 2002 Ward County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 898 (14.0% of 6,416 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Loretta Pipkin WINNER
67.0% (602 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (296 votes)GENERAL • 2001-11-06
November 2001 Ward County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 898 (14.0% of 6,416 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Loretta Pipkin WINNER
71.0% (638 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (260 votes)GENERAL • 2000-11-07
November 2000 Ward County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,796 (28.0% of 6,416 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Loretta Pipkin WINNER
63.0% (1,131 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (665 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (325)
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Ward County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-11-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Ward County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-11-02 • REGULAR SESSION
Ward County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-10-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Ward County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Ward County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Ward County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2026-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Ward County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-06-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Ward County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Ward County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-04-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Ward County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-03-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Ward County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2026-02-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Ward County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-01-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Ward County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption2025-12-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Ward County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead7: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-11-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Ward County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest7: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Ward County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Ward County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2025-08-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Ward County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest7: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-07-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Ward County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption2025-06-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Ward County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2025-05-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Ward County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption7: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-04-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Ward County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead7: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-03-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Ward County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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8: Adjournment1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-02-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Ward County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-01-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Ward County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders