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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Wheeler County, TX

WHEELER ISD

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Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 63.6/100▼ -1.1 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #565 among Texas School Districts • Tier Rank: #481 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
52.3/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
30.8/100
Population / Scale
341
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.7954
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$6.5M
+3.4% YoY • +22.4% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$3.86M
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Elected & Governing Officials (7)

BM
Beau Means
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
shane.whiteley@wheelerschools.net
BR
Billy Richardson
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
shane.whiteley@wheelerschools.net
DL
Dr Lee Ann Hillhouse
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
shane.whiteley@wheelerschools.net
IF
Ike Finsterwald
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
shane.whiteley@wheelerschools.net
MH
Machille Henson
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
shane.whiteley@wheelerschools.net
MM
Mark Marshall
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
shane.whiteley@wheelerschools.net
MH
Mike Houska
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
shane.whiteley@wheelerschools.net

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 63.6 (C)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — WHEELER ISD
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($6,541,668) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.795400 per $100 valuation: $0.675400 M&O + $0.120000 I&S) for WHEELER ISD. Source: Gray County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.

Total Appropriation
$6.5M
General Fund
$5.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$19,184
Public Safety: $0.0M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.0M (60%)
Public Works: $0.8M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7954 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 64.3 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — WHEELER ISD
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($6,326,565) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.862200 per $100 valuation) for WHEELER ISD.

Total Appropriation
$6.3M
General Fund
$5.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$18,553
Public Safety: $0.0M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $3.7M (59%)
Public Works: $0.8M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8622 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.3% YoYFreedom Score: 64.4 (C)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — WHEELER ISD
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($6,112,623) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.905500 per $100 valuation) for WHEELER ISD.

Total Appropriation
$6.1M
General Fund
$5.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$17,926
Public Safety: $0.0M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $3.7M (61%)
Public Works: $0.8M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9055 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.4% YoYFreedom Score: 64.6 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — WHEELER ISD
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for WHEELER ISD (Wheeler County) totaling $5,806,615. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.8980 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$5.8M
General Fund
$4.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$17,028
Public Safety: $0.0M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $3.5M (61%)
Public Works: $0.7M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8980 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 64.7 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — WHEELER ISD
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for WHEELER ISD (Wheeler County) totaling $5,561,359. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0246 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$5.6M
General Fund
$4.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$16,309
Public Safety: $0.0M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $3.4M (61%)
Public Works: $0.7M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $0.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0246 / $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$6.54M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.5MPer Capita: $19,184Tax Rate: $0.7954Freedom: 63.6 (C)
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FY 2026$6.33M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.2MPer Capita: $18,553Tax Rate: $0.8622Freedom: 64.3 (C)
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FY 2025$6.11M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.2MPer Capita: $17,926Tax Rate: $0.9055Freedom: 64.4 (C)
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FY 2024$5.81M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $17,028Tax Rate: $0.8980Freedom: 64.6 (C)
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FY 2023$5.56M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $16,309Tax Rate: $1.0246Freedom: 64.7 (C)
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FY 2022$5.34M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.6MPer Capita: $15,667Tax Rate: $1.1534Freedom: 64.7 (C)
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FY 2021$5.12M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.4MPer Capita: $15,024Tax Rate: $1.175315Freedom: 64.9 (C)
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FY 2020$4.93M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $14,458Tax Rate: $1.188243Freedom: 65 (C)
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FY 2019$4.76M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $13,953Tax Rate: $1.20369Freedom: 65.1 (C)
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FY 2018$4.53M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $13,286Tax Rate: $1.228967Freedom: 65.3 (C)
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FY 2017$4.35M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $12,761Tax Rate: $1.226509Freedom: 65.5 (C)
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FY 2016$4.16M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $12,202Tax Rate: $1.224056Freedom: 65.7 (C)
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FY 2015$3.97M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MPer Capita: $11,635Tax Rate: $1.226504Freedom: 66 (C)
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FY 2014$3.78M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $11,076Tax Rate: $1.233863Freedom: 66.3 (C)
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FY 2013$3.60M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $10,568Tax Rate: $1.236331Freedom: 66.5 (C)
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FY 2012$3.41M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $10,000Tax Rate: $1.231386Freedom: 66.8 (C)
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FY 2011$3.28M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $9,615Tax Rate: $1.238774Freedom: 67 (C)
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FY 2010$3.12M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $9,141Tax Rate: $1.237535Freedom: 67.2 (C)
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FY 2009$2.99M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $8,757Tax Rate: $1.23506Freedom: 67.5 (C)
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FY 2008$2.83M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $8,305Tax Rate: $1.241235Freedom: 67.7 (C)
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FY 2007$2.69M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $7,901Tax Rate: $1.233788Freedom: 68 (C)
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FY 2006$2.57M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $7,529Tax Rate: $1.235022Freedom: 68.3 (C)
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FY 2005$2.47M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $7,232Tax Rate: $1.239962Freedom: 68.4 (C)
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FY 2004$2.35M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $6,886Tax Rate: $1.247402Freedom: 68.7 (C)
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FY 2003$2.25M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $6,594Tax Rate: $1.251144Freedom: 68.9 (C)
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FY 2002$2.16M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $6,325Tax Rate: $1.248642Freedom: 69.1 (C)
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FY 2001$2.08M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $6,092Tax Rate: $1.257382Freedom: 69.2 (C)
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FY 2000$1.99M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $5,849Tax Rate: $1.259897Freedom: 69.4 (C)
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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 — WHEELER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WHEELER ISD totaling $5,...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WHEELER ISD
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 WHEELER ISD
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 — WHEELER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WHEELER ISD totaling $5,...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WHEELER ISD
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 — WHEELER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WHEELER ISD totaling $5,...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — WHEELER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WHEELER ISD totaling $5,...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WHEELER ISD
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 WHEELER ISD
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 — WHEELER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WHEELER ISD totaling $4,...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — WHEELER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WHEELER ISD totaling $4,...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WHEELER ISD
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 WHEELER ISD
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 — WHEELER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WHEELER ISD totaling $4,...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — WHEELER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WHEELER ISD totaling $4,...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WHEELER ISD
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 WHEELER ISD
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 — WHEELER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WHEELER ISD totaling $4,...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — WHEELER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WHEELER ISD totaling $3,...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WHEELER ISD
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 WHEELER ISD
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 — WHEELER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WHEELER ISD totaling $3,...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — WHEELER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for WHEELER ISD totaling $3,...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for WHEELER ISD
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 WHEELER ISD
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 (25)

UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 WHEELER ISD Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 66 (18.9% of 350 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Beau Means WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Mark Marshall WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Billy Richardson WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Mike Houska WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Ike Finsterwald WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Dr Lee Ann Hillhouse WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Machille Henson WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 WHEELER ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Mike Houska WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (34 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 WHEELER ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Mike Houska WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (37 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 WHEELER ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Mike Houska WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (41 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 WHEELER ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 126 (31.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Mike Houska WINNER
63.0% (79 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (47 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 WHEELER ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Mike Houska WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (35 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 WHEELER ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Mike Houska WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (52 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 WHEELER ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Mike Houska WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (38 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 WHEELER ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Mike Houska WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (38 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 WHEELER ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 126 (31.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Mike Houska WINNER
55.0% (69 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (57 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 WHEELER ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 126 (31.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Mike Houska WINNER
60.0% (76 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (50 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 WHEELER ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (26.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Mike Houska WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
35.0% (42 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 WHEELER ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (18.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Mike Houska WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (35 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 WHEELER ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Mike Houska WINNER
63.0% (76 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
37.0% (44 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 WHEELER ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Mike Houska WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (35 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 WHEELER ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Mike Houska WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)
David C. Morales
34.0% (41 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 WHEELER ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (24.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Mike Houska WINNER
56.0% (67 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (53 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 WHEELER ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 122 (30.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Mike Houska WINNER
60.0% (73 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (49 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 WHEELER ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Mike Houska WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (49 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 WHEELER ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Mike Houska WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (49 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 WHEELER ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (21.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Mike Houska WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (52 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 WHEELER ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (28.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Mike Houska WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)
David C. Morales
32.0% (38 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 WHEELER ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (23.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Mike Houska WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)
Michael R. Vance
28.0% (34 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 WHEELER ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (22.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Mike Houska WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (43 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 WHEELER ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 408 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Mike Houska WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (36 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)

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2026-10-19 • REGULAR SESSION

WHEELER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION

WHEELER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from WHEELER ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order and establish quorum of the board of directors2: Public comments from district residents and customers3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meeting, monthly financial reports, and check register4: Review and accept district engineer's report on water, sewer, drainage, and infrastructure facilities6: Consider district operator's monthly report, utility connection authorizations, and regulatory compliance filings8: Executive session pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act9: Reconvene in open session and take final action on executive session items10: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
2026-08-12 • REGULAR SESSION

WHEELER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from WHEELER ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: Call to OrderI.A: Establish a QuorumI.B: District Mission Statement Description: "The mission of Wheeler ISD is to enhance the educational environment and promote academic and social development by giving all students the opportunities to learn, to think critically, and to visualize their future."I.C: PledgeI.D: InvocationII: Open Forum for Public Comment Description: Members of the public are invited to make comments on any matter included on the Board's posted agenda, including the Certification of Compliance required by Texas Education Code §39.008.III: Public Hearing to discuss the 2026 proposed tax rate. Description: The district will hold a public hearing, for any public presentations on the proposed tax rate for 2026.IV: Consider and take possible action to approve the 2026 Tax Rate.V: Superintendent's ReportV.A: Update on Auxilliary Gym floor repairV.B: Staff return to work update. In-Service CalendarV.C: ParentSquare Communication Portal.V.D: Job Descriptions distributed to staffV.E: Review of the 2026-2027 Teacher Incentive Allotment Local Designation System Handbook. Description: Handbook outlining TIA procedures, timelines, designations and payouts for the Data Capture Year of 2026-2027.V.F: Review the 2026-2027 WISD Employee HandbookV.G: Superintendent GoalsVI: Financial ReportsVI.A: Ratification of BillsVI.B: Financial Statement(s)VII: Consent AgendaVII.A: Approve Minutes: July 9, 2026VII.B: Child Nutrition Program PricingVII.C: Wellington State Bank: District Account Signature CardsVII.D: 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct as recommended by TASB.VII.E: Certified Teacher Appraisers for the 2026-2027 year, and the 2026-2027 TTESS Appraisal Calendar.VII.F: Resignation of Shawn Frausto, Assistant Band Director, effective immediately. Description: Mr. Frausto has accepted a Band Director position in another district. A letter of resignation was signed by Superintendent Holland on August 3, 2026.VII.G: Grant the Superintendent hiring authority effective August 12, 2026-September 16, 2026 to account for any hiring that needs to take place prior to the start of the school year.VIII: Principal's ReportIX: Athletic Director's ReportX: Action/Discussion ItemsX.A: Consider and take possible action to adopt the Wheeler ISD Board Operations Manual for the 2026-2027 school year.X.B: Consider and take possible action to accept the Wheeler ISD Safety Audit for 2023-2026, for submission to the Texas School Safety Center, as required by Texas Education Code 37.108.X.C: Consider and take possible action to adopt the Wheeler ISD Acceptable Use Policy for the 2026-2027 school year, including the District's Internet Safety Policy as required by the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)X.D: Consider and take possible action to ratify and approve Linewize as the District's technology protection measure (internet content filter) in compliance with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA).X.E: Consider & Approve the Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws Required by Texas Education Code §39.008, as enacted by Senate Bill 12 (89th Texas Legislature), for Wheeler ISD.X.F: Consider and take possible action to approve the Region 16 Education Service Center Master Service Contract and annual agreements for the 2026-2027 school year.X.G: Consider and take possible action to update WISD Board Policy DNA(LOCAL) - Performance Appraisal: Evaluation of TeachersXI: Executive Session Description: If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Board of Trustees is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 at seq., will be held by the School Board at the datXI.A: If needed according to Texas Government Code §551.001, et seqXI.B: 551.074: Discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel.XII: Date and Time of Next MeetingXIII: Adjournment
2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION

WHEELER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION

WHEELER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION

WHEELER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION

WHEELER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-03-16 • REGULAR SESSION

WHEELER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-02-16 • REGULAR SESSION

WHEELER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-01-19 • REGULAR SESSION

WHEELER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION

WHEELER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION

WHEELER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION

WHEELER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION

WHEELER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION

WHEELER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION

WHEELER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION

WHEELER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION

WHEELER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION

WHEELER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION

WHEELER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION

WHEELER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION

WHEELER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2024-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION

WHEELER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2024-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION

WHEELER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2024-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION

WHEELER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting