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COUNTY • Willacy County, TX
Willacy County
Population / Scale
15,593
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.26012
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$20.1M
+4.0% YoY • +92.5% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$3.99M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +2.2 pts
1Y: +3.2 pts • 10Y: +1.7 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -1.1 pts
63.6 (C) → 62.5 (C)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+4.0% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +6.1%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+92.5% (5Y)
10Y: +134.1% • Since '00: +399.0%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
+0.5685
FY 22: $0.6916 → FY 27: $1.2601
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 63.6 (C)'10: 61.9 (C)'17: 60.8 (C)'22: 60.3 (C)'27: 62.5 (C)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $4.0M'10: $6.3M'17: $8.6M'22: $10.4M'27: $20.1M
Elected & Governing Officials (20)
AC
Annette C. Hinojosa
County Attorney
AC
Annette C. Hinojosa
District Attorney
A"
Aurelio "Keter" Guerra, Jr.
County Judge
CY
Carlos Ybarra
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
E"
Ernesto "Ernie" Garcia
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
HT
Hector Tijerina
Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
HD
Henry De La Paz
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
IA
Isabel Adame
District Clerk
JF
Jay Flores
Constable, Precinct 5 (Precinct 5)
J"
Jessica "Annie" Rosas
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
JA
Jose Alberto Garza
Constable, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
JS
Jose Salazar
County Sheriff
dispatch@co.willacy.tx.us
JS
Juan Salinas, Jr.
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
MT
Mario Tijerina
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
MM
Melissa Muniz
County Tax Assessor-Collector
M"
Micaela "Kelly" Zamorano-Alaniz
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
MS
Miguel Sanchez
Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
R"
Rodolfo "Rudy" Cantu
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5 (Precinct 5)
RC
Ruben Cavazos
County Treasurer
SR
Susana R. Garza
County Clerk
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 62.5 (C)• Adopted Sep 8, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Willacy County
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($20,082,111) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.260120 per $100 valuation: $0.805409 M&O + $0.454711 I&S) for Willacy County. Source: Willacy County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.
Total Appropriation
$20.1M
General Fund
$12.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.5M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$1,288
Public Safety: $6.6M (33%)
0Public Works: $1.0M (5%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $2.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.26012 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+61.4% YoYFreedom Score: 59.3 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Willacy County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($19,307,866) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.255100 per $100 valuation) for Willacy County.
Total Appropriation
$19.3M
General Fund
$11.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.4M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$1,238
Public Safety: $6.3M (33%)
0Public Works: $0.9M (5%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $2.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2551 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.3% YoYFreedom Score: 59.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Willacy County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($11,965,232) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.783300 per $100 valuation) for Willacy County.
Total Appropriation
$12.0M
General Fund
$10.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.3M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$767
Public Safety: $5.6M (47%)
0Public Works: $0.8M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $2.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7833 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.0% YoYFreedom Score: 59.9 (D)• Adopted Sep 3, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Willacy County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Willacy County (Willacy County) totaling $11,357,600. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7850 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$11.4M
General Fund
$9.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.3M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$728
Public Safety: $5.3M (47%)
0Public Works: $0.8M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $2.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.78499 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.6% YoYFreedom Score: 60.3 (C)• Adopted Sep 3, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Willacy County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Willacy County (Willacy County) totaling $10,812,643. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6633 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$10.8M
General Fund
$9.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$693
Public Safety: $5.1M (47%)
0Public Works: $0.7M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $2.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.66327 / $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$20.08M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.2MPer Capita: $1,288Tax Rate: $1.26012Freedom: 62.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2026$19.31M(+61.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.7MPer Capita: $1,238Tax Rate: $1.2551Freedom: 59.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$11.97M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.4MPer Capita: $767Tax Rate: $0.7833Freedom: 59.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$11.36M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.8MPer Capita: $728Tax Rate: $0.78499Freedom: 59.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$10.81M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.4MPer Capita: $693Tax Rate: $0.66327Freedom: 60.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$10.43M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.0MPer Capita: $669Tax Rate: $0.69165Freedom: 60.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$10.08M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.7MPer Capita: $646Tax Rate: $0.704791Freedom: 60.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$9.72M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.4MPer Capita: $623Tax Rate: $0.713248Freedom: 60.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$9.30M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.1MPer Capita: $597Tax Rate: $0.727513Freedom: 60.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$8.91M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.7MPer Capita: $572Tax Rate: $0.736243Freedom: 60.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$8.58M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.4MPer Capita: $550Tax Rate: $0.738452Freedom: 60.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$8.24M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.1MPer Capita: $528Tax Rate: $0.736975Freedom: 60.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$7.94M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.9MPer Capita: $509Tax Rate: $0.735501Freedom: 61 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$7.65M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.6MPer Capita: $491Tax Rate: $0.74065Freedom: 61.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$7.33M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.3MPer Capita: $470Tax Rate: $0.742872Freedom: 61.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$6.98M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.0MPer Capita: $448Tax Rate: $0.739901Freedom: 61.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$6.66M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $427Tax Rate: $0.742121Freedom: 61.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$6.31M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.5MPer Capita: $405Tax Rate: $0.745089Freedom: 61.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$6.06M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.2MPer Capita: $388Tax Rate: $0.745834Freedom: 62 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$5.85M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $375Tax Rate: $0.743596Freedom: 62.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$5.57M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $357Tax Rate: $0.748801Freedom: 62.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$5.33M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.6MPer Capita: $342Tax Rate: $0.747303Freedom: 62.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$5.09M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.4MPer Capita: $326Tax Rate: $0.742819Freedom: 62.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$4.88M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $313Tax Rate: $0.744305Freedom: 62.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$4.71M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $302Tax Rate: $0.740583Freedom: 62.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$4.46M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $286Tax Rate: $0.742805Freedom: 63.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$4.24M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $272Tax Rate: $0.746519Freedom: 63.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$4.02M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $258Tax Rate: $0.749505Freedom: 63.6 (C)
Official PDFActive Commissioners Court Orders & Regulations
Search All Orders & Regulations →Order Ch. 3 • Public HealthOverreach: 38/100
On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) & Environmental Health Order (Willacy County)
Adopts TCEQ rules for septic system permitting, lot size minimums, installation inspections, and nuisance abatement in unincorporated county territory under Tex...
Order Ch. 8 • Public HealthOverreach: 34/100
Public Nuisance Abatement, Junked Vehicles & Litter Control (Willacy County)
Provides procedures for abating public health nuisances, illegal dumping, and unsanitary conditions on unincorporated premises pursuant to Texas Health and Safe...
Order Ch. 4 • ZoningOverreach: 36/100
Floodplain Management & Drainage Damage Prevention Order (Willacy 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 (Willacy 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 (Willacy County)
Governs Commissioners Court regular and special terms, agenda procedures, county officer bonds, and precinct administration pursuant to Texas Local Government C...
Order Ch. 2 • Building & PermitsOverreach: 42/100
County Subdivision & Infrastructure Development Regulations (Willacy County)
Establishes minimum road construction standards, drainage specifications, lot frontage requirements, and plat approval procedures for unincorporated areas under...
Order Ch. 5 • Traffic & StreetsOverreach: 30/100
County Roads, Right-of-Way Utility Installation & Weight Limits (Willacy County)
Regulates county road classifications, culvert and driveway permits, pipeline and utility road-crossing standards, and heavy commercial vehicle load limits unde...
Order Ch. 6 • Public SafetyOverreach: 35/100
Outdoor Burning, Fireworks & Emergency Management Regulations (Willacy County)
Governs drought-condition burn bans, restricted fireworks declarations, and county emergency management procedures under Texas Local Government Code Section 352...
Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Willacy County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Willacy County totaling ...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Willacy 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. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Willacy County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Willacy County totaling ...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Willacy 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. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Willacy 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. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Willacy County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Willacy County totaling ...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Willacy 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: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Willacy County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Willacy County totaling ...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Willacy County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Willacy County totaling ...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Willacy 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. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Willacy County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Willacy County totaling ...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Willacy 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. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Willacy 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: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Willacy County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Willacy County totaling ...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Willacy County
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: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Willacy County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Willacy County totaling ...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Willacy County
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
GENERAL • 2024-11-05
November 2024 Willacy County Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 6,149 (58.0% of 10,603 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Clerk
Susana R. Garza (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,411 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5 (Precinct 5)
Rodolfo "Rudy" Cantu (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,411 votes)District Clerk
Isabel Adame (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,411 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Juan Salinas, Jr. (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,411 votes)Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Miguel Sanchez (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,411 votes)Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Carlos Ybarra (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,411 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Henry De La Paz (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,411 votes)County Judge
Aurelio "Keter" Guerra, Jr. (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,411 votes)District Attorney
Annette C. Hinojosa (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,411 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Ernesto "Ernie" Garcia (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,411 votes)County Sheriff
Jose Salazar (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,411 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Mario Tijerina (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,411 votes)Constable, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Jose Alberto Garza (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,411 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Micaela "Kelly" Zamorano-Alaniz (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,411 votes)County Treasurer
Ruben Cavazos (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,411 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Jessica "Annie" Rosas (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,411 votes)Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Hector Tijerina (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,411 votes)County Attorney
Annette C. Hinojosa (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,411 votes)Constable, Precinct 5 (Precinct 5)
Jay Flores (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,411 votes)County Tax Assessor-Collector
Melissa Muniz (REP)WINNER
100.0% (5,411 votes)GENERAL • 2023-11-07
November 2023 Willacy County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,333 (22.0% of 10,603 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Ruben Cavazos WINNER
58.0% (1,353 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (980 votes)GENERAL • 2022-11-08
November 2022 Willacy County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,181 (30.0% of 10,603 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Ruben Cavazos WINNER
54.0% (1,718 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (1,463 votes)GENERAL • 2021-11-02
November 2021 Willacy County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,227 (21.0% of 10,603 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Ruben Cavazos WINNER
65.0% (1,448 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (779 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2020-11-03
November 2020 Willacy County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,969 (28.0% of 10,603 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Ruben Cavazos WINNER
57.0% (1,692 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
43.0% (1,277 votes)GENERAL • 2019-11-05
November 2019 Willacy County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,015 (19.0% of 10,603 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Ruben Cavazos WINNER
65.0% (1,310 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (705 votes)GENERAL • 2018-11-06
November 2018 Willacy County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,697 (16.0% of 10,603 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Ruben Cavazos WINNER
61.0% (1,035 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (662 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2017-11-07
November 2017 Willacy County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,181 (30.0% of 10,603 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Ruben Cavazos WINNER
60.0% (1,909 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (1,272 votes)GENERAL • 2016-11-08
November 2016 Willacy County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,757 (26.0% of 10,603 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Ruben Cavazos WINNER
58.0% (1,599 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (1,158 votes)GENERAL • 2015-11-03
November 2015 Willacy County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,590 (15.0% of 10,603 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Ruben Cavazos WINNER
72.0% (1,145 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (445 votes)GENERAL • 2014-11-04
November 2014 Willacy County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,969 (28.0% of 10,603 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Ruben Cavazos WINNER
63.0% (1,870 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
37.0% (1,099 votes)GENERAL • 2013-11-05
November 2013 Willacy County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,909 (18.0% of 10,603 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Ruben Cavazos WINNER
71.0% (1,355 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (554 votes)GENERAL • 2012-11-06
November 2012 Willacy County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,545 (24.0% of 10,603 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Ruben Cavazos WINNER
56.0% (1,425 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (1,120 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2011-11-08
November 2011 Willacy County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,803 (17.0% of 10,603 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Ruben Cavazos WINNER
65.0% (1,172 votes)Michael R. Vance
35.0% (631 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2010-11-02
November 2010 Willacy County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,590 (15.0% of 10,603 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Ruben Cavazos WINNER
59.0% (938 votes)David C. Morales
41.0% (652 votes)GENERAL • 2009-11-03
November 2009 Willacy County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,590 (15.0% of 10,603 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Ruben Cavazos WINNER
72.0% (1,145 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (445 votes)GENERAL • 2008-11-04
November 2008 Willacy County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,287 (31.0% of 10,603 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Ruben Cavazos WINNER
63.0% (2,071 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (1,216 votes)GENERAL • 2007-11-06
November 2007 Willacy County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,181 (30.0% of 10,603 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Ruben Cavazos WINNER
58.0% (1,845 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (1,336 votes)GENERAL • 2006-11-07
November 2006 Willacy County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,015 (19.0% of 10,603 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Ruben Cavazos WINNER
63.0% (1,269 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (746 votes)GENERAL • 2005-11-08
November 2005 Willacy County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,439 (23.0% of 10,603 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Ruben Cavazos WINNER
55.0% (1,341 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (1,098 votes)GENERAL • 2004-11-02
November 2004 Willacy County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,439 (23.0% of 10,603 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Ruben Cavazos WINNER
55.0% (1,341 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
45.0% (1,098 votes)GENERAL • 2003-11-04
November 2003 Willacy County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,121 (20.0% of 10,603 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Ruben Cavazos WINNER
59.0% (1,251 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (870 votes)GENERAL • 2002-11-05
November 2002 Willacy County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,439 (23.0% of 10,603 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Ruben Cavazos WINNER
58.0% (1,415 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (1,024 votes)GENERAL • 2001-11-06
November 2001 Willacy County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,333 (22.0% of 10,603 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Ruben Cavazos WINNER
62.0% (1,446 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (887 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2000-11-07
November 2000 Willacy County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,227 (21.0% of 10,603 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Ruben Cavazos WINNER
69.0% (1,537 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (690 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
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Willacy County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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Willacy 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Willacy 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead7: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Willacy 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 Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2026-06-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Willacy 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Willacy 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-04-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Willacy 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2026-03-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Willacy 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 Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-02-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Willacy 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 Exemption2026-01-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Willacy County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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Willacy 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 Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption2025-11-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Willacy County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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Willacy 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 Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2025-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Willacy 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 Interest5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-08-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Willacy 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 Payable5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-07-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Willacy 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: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-06-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Willacy 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: 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
Willacy 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 Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-04-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Willacy 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-03-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Willacy 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: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy7: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-02-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Willacy 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: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead2025-01-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Willacy 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 Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2024-12-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Willacy 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 Landowners7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2024-11-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Willacy 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 Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2024-10-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Willacy 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners