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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Dickens County, TX

White River Municipal Water District

A+
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 92.4/100▲ +1.4 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #1277 among Texas Special Districts • Tier Rank: #1256 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
81/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
100/100
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.31584
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.2M
+4.2% YoY • +17.5% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
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Elected & Governing Officials (8)

DA
Donnie Arnold
Director, Place 8 (Place 8)
wrmwdgm@caprock-spur.com
FG
Forest Griffin
Director, Place 7 (Place 7)
wrmwdgm@caprock-spur.com
JJ
Joe John Calderon
Director, Place 2 (Place 2)
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JF
John Foster
Director, Place 5 (Place 5)
wrmwdgm@caprock-spur.com
LM
Lance Morris
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
wrmwdgm@caprock-spur.com
RM
Richard Munoz
Director, Place 6 (Place 6)
wrmwdgm@caprock-spur.com
TM
Tommy Murillo
Director, Place 3 (Place 3)
wrmwdgm@caprock-spur.com
WM
Woodie McArthur Jr.
Director, Place 4 (Place 4)
wrmwdgm@caprock-spur.com

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+4.2% YoYFreedom Score: 92.4 (A+)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — White River Municipal Water District
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($192,733) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.315840 per $100 valuation) for White River Municipal Water District. Source: Dickens 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: $0.31584 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 91.1 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — White River Municipal Water District
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Adopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for White River Municipal Water District (Dickens 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+3.3% YoYFreedom Score: 91.1 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — White River Municipal Water District
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($179,264) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.320000 per $100 valuation) for White River Municipal Water District. 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+2.7% YoYFreedom Score: 91.1 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — White River Municipal Water District
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for White River Municipal Water District (Dickens County) totaling $173,570. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3229 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.2M
Public Works: $0.1M (82%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.32288 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.1% YoYFreedom Score: 91 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — White River Municipal Water District
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for White River Municipal Water District (Dickens County) totaling $169,073. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3242 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.2M
Public Works: $0.1M (82%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.324172 / $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(+4.2% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $0.31584Freedom: 92.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2026$0.18M(+3.2% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $0.3200Freedom: 91.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2025$0.18M(+3.3% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.3200Freedom: 91.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2024$0.17M(+2.7% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.32288Freedom: 91.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2023$0.17M(+3.1% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.324172Freedom: 91 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2022$0.16M(+4.0% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.327738Freedom: 91 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2021$0.16M(+3.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.329377Freedom: 91.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2020$0.15M(+3.0% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.334976Freedom: 91.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2019$0.15M(+2.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.338326Freedom: 91.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2018$0.14M(+4.0% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.343063Freedom: 91.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2017$0.14M(+3.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.344092Freedom: 91.2 (A+)
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FY 2016$0.13M(+2.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.342372Freedom: 91.3 (A+)
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FY 2015$0.13M(+3.8% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.341003Freedom: 91.2 (A+)
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FY 2014$0.12M(+2.7% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.341344Freedom: 91.3 (A+)
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FY 2013$0.12M(+4.2% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.342368Freedom: 91.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2012$0.12M(+3.5% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.340999Freedom: 91.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2011$0.11M(+2.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.340658Freedom: 91.4 (A+)
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FY 2010$0.11M(+3.6% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.341339Freedom: 91.4 (A+)
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FY 2009$0.11M(+2.8% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.340315Freedom: 91.4 (A+)
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FY 2008$0.10M(+3.2% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.342017Freedom: 91.4 (A+)
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FY 2007$0.10M(+2.8% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.343043Freedom: 91.4 (A+)
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FY 2006$0.10M(+3.5% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.344415Freedom: 91.3 (A+)
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FY 2005$0.09M(+3.5% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.346826Freedom: 91.4 (A+)
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FY 2004$0.09M(+3.3% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.349601Freedom: 91.4 (A+)
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FY 2003$0.09M(+3.5% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.349601Freedom: 91.4 (A+)
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FY 2002$0.08M(+3.6% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.349601Freedom: 91.5 (A+)
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FY 2001$0.08M(+3.8% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.352048Freedom: 91.5 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2000$0.08M(+3.3% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.353104Freedom: 91.6 (A+)
Official PDF

Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for White River Municipal Water District
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: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — White River Municipal Water District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for White River Municipal Wa...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for White River Municipal Water District
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 — White River Municipal Water District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for White River Municipal Wa...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for White River Municipal Water District
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 — White River Municipal Water District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for White River Municipal Wa...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for White River Municipal Water District
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: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — White River Municipal Water District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for White River Municipal Wa...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — White River Municipal Water District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for White River Municipal Wa...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for White River Municipal Water District
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. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — White River Municipal Water District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for White River Municipal Wa...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for White River Municipal Water District
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. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — White River Municipal Water District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for White River Municipal Wa...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for White River Municipal Water District
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. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for White River Municipal Water District
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. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — White River Municipal Water District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for White River Municipal Wa...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — White River Municipal Water District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for White River Municipal Wa...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for White River Municipal Water District
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. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — White River Municipal Water District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for White River Municipal Wa...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for White River Municipal Water District
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. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — White River Municipal Water District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for White River Municipal Wa...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for White River Municipal Water District
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. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for White River Municipal Water District
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. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — White River Municipal Water District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for White River Municipal Wa...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for White River Municipal Water District
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 White River Municipal Water District Official General Election Canvass

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 4 (Place 4)
Woodie McArthur Jr. WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Lance Morris WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 5 (Place 5)
John Foster WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 7 (Place 7)
Forest Griffin WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 6 (Place 6)
Richard Munoz WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 8 (Place 8)
Donnie Arnold WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 2 (Place 2)
Joe John Calderon WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 3 (Place 3)
Tommy Murillo WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 White River Municipal Water District Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Lance Morris WINNER
62.0% (316 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (194 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 White River Municipal Water District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 323 (19.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Lance Morris WINNER
69.0% (223 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (100 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 White River Municipal Water District Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Lance Morris WINNER
59.0% (251 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (174 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 White River Municipal Water District Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Lance Morris WINNER
62.0% (148 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (90 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 White River Municipal Water District Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Lance Morris WINNER
62.0% (148 votes)
Michael R. Vance
38.0% (90 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 White River Municipal Water District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 323 (19.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Lance Morris WINNER
70.0% (226 votes)
Michael R. Vance
30.0% (97 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 White River Municipal Water District Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Lance Morris WINNER
69.0% (293 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (132 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 White River Municipal Water District Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 323 (19.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Lance Morris WINNER
72.0% (233 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (90 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 White River Municipal Water District Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Lance Morris WINNER
61.0% (259 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (166 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)

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2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION

White River Municipal Water District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Regular Meeting - 2026-09-21

2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Regular Meeting - 2026-08-17

2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Regular Meeting - 2026-07-20

2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Regular Meeting - 2026-06-15

2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Regular Meeting - 2026-05-18

2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Regular Meeting - 2026-04-20

2026-03-16 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Regular Meeting - 2026-03-16

2026-02-16 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Regular Meeting - 2026-02-16

2026-01-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Regular Meeting - 2026-01-19

2025-12-10 • REGULAR SESSION

White River Municipal Water District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Regular Meeting - 2025-11-17

2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Regular Meeting - 2025-10-20

2025-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

White River Municipal Water District Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Regular Meeting - 2025-08-18