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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Willacy County, TX

Willacy County Drainage District #2

A+
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 94/100▲ +1.4 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #1011 among Texas Special Districts • Tier Rank: #997 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
85/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
100/100
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.25075
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.9M
+1.6% YoY • +13.8% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
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★ Citizen Watchdog Membership & Action CardWillacy County Drainage District #2 Grade: A+ (94/100)

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Elected & Governing Officials (3)

DH
Dennis Hoot
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
info@willacycdd2.org
GP
Gary Palousek
Director, Place 3 (Place 3)
info@willacycdd2.org
JD
John DeWitt
Director, Place 2 (Place 2)
info@willacycdd2.org

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+1.6% YoYFreedom Score: 94 (A+)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Willacy County Drainage District #2
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($902,705) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.250750 per $100 valuation: $0.250750 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for Willacy County Drainage District #2. Source: Willacy County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.

Total Appropriation
$0.9M
General Fund
$0.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
0
00
Public Works: $0.7M (76%)
0
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.25075 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 92.6 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Willacy County Drainage District #2
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Adopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for Willacy County Drainage District #2 (Willacy County) totaling $888,402 ($888,402 Maintenance & Operations; $0 I&S Bond Debt Service). Comptroller PTAD Certified Ad Valorem Levy: $683,386 on $273,354,388 taxable valuation at a total tax rate of $0.25000 per $100 (M&O: $0.25000, I&S: $0.00000).

Total Appropriation
$0.9M
General Fund
$0.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
0
00
Public Works: $0.7M (76%)
0
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.2500 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.0% YoYFreedom Score: 92.7 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Willacy County Drainage District #2
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($860,854) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.129600 per $100 valuation) for Willacy County Drainage District #2. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD 2024 Tax Rate & Levy Roll.

Total Appropriation
$0.9M
General Fund
$0.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Public Works: $0.7M (76%)
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1296 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.2% YoYFreedom Score: 92.7 (A+)• Adopted Sep 7, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Willacy County Drainage District #2
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Willacy County Drainage District #2 (Willacy County) totaling $836,106. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.1200 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.8M
General Fund
$0.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Public Works: $0.6M (76%)
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1200 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.1% YoYFreedom Score: 92.6 (A+)• Adopted Sep 7, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Willacy County Drainage District #2
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Willacy County Drainage District #2 (Willacy County) totaling $817,787. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.1000 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.8M
General Fund
$0.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Public Works: $0.6M (76%)
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1000 / $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$0.90M(+1.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MTax Rate: $0.25075Freedom: 94 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2026$0.89M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MTax Rate: $0.2500Freedom: 92.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2025$0.86M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.9MTax Rate: $0.1296Freedom: 92.7 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2024$0.84M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MTax Rate: $0.1200Freedom: 92.7 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2023$0.82M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MTax Rate: $0.1000Freedom: 92.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2022$0.79M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MTax Rate: $0.10459Freedom: 92.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2021$0.77M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.8MTax Rate: $0.106368Freedom: 92.6 (A+)
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FY 2020$0.75M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MTax Rate: $0.106793Freedom: 92.6 (A+)
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FY 2019$0.73M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MTax Rate: $0.108608Freedom: 92.5 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2018$0.71M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MTax Rate: $0.110237Freedom: 92.4 (A+)
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FY 2017$0.69M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MTax Rate: $0.109686Freedom: 92.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2016$0.67M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MTax Rate: $0.110673Freedom: 92.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2015$0.66M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.7MTax Rate: $0.110009Freedom: 92.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2014$0.64M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.110119Freedom: 92.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2013$0.63M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.110339Freedom: 92 (A+)
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FY 2012$0.61M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.110118Freedom: 91.9 (A+)
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FY 2011$0.60M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.110669Freedom: 91.8 (A+)
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FY 2010$0.58M(+1.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.110669Freedom: 91.8 (A+)
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FY 2009$0.57M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.110226Freedom: 91.6 (A+)
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FY 2008$0.55M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.110006Freedom: 91.5 (A+)
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FY 2007$0.54M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MTax Rate: $0.110776Freedom: 91.5 (A+)
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FY 2006$0.52M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MTax Rate: $0.110998Freedom: 91.5 (A+)
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FY 2005$0.51M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MTax Rate: $0.110665Freedom: 91.4 (A+)
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FY 2004$0.50M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MTax Rate: $0.110222Freedom: 91.3 (A+)
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FY 2003$0.49M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MTax Rate: $0.110663Freedom: 91.2 (A+)
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FY 2002$0.48M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MTax Rate: $0.110331Freedom: 91.1 (A+)
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FY 2001$0.47M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MTax Rate: $0.109669Freedom: 90.9 (A+)
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FY 2000$0.45M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MTax Rate: $0.10923Freedom: 90.9 (A+)
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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 Willacy County Drainage District #2
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 — Willacy County Drainage District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Willacy County Drainage ...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Willacy County Drainage District #2
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 — Willacy County Drainage District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Willacy County Drainage ...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Willacy County Drainage District #2
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 — Willacy County Drainage District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Willacy County Drainage ...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Willacy County Drainage District #2
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 — Willacy County Drainage District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Willacy County Drainage ...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Willacy County Drainage District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Willacy County Drainage ...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Willacy County Drainage District #2
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 — Willacy County Drainage District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Willacy County Drainage ...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Willacy County Drainage District #2
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 — Willacy County Drainage District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Willacy County Drainage ...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Willacy County Drainage District #2
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 Willacy County Drainage District #2
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 — Willacy County Drainage District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Willacy County Drainage ...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Willacy County Drainage District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Willacy County Drainage ...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Willacy County Drainage District #2
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 — Willacy County Drainage District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Willacy County Drainage ...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Willacy County Drainage District #2
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 — Willacy County Drainage District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Willacy County Drainage ...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Willacy County Drainage District #2
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 Willacy County Drainage District #2
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 — Willacy County Drainage District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Willacy County Drainage ...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Willacy County Drainage District #2
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 Willacy County Drainage District #2 Official General Election Canvass

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (Place 3)
Gary Palousek WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 2 (Place 2)
John DeWitt WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Dennis Hoot WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 Willacy County Drainage District #2 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Dennis Hoot WINNER
68.0% (347 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (163 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 Willacy County Drainage District #2 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Dennis Hoot WINNER
64.0% (294 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (165 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 Willacy County Drainage District #2 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Dennis Hoot WINNER
63.0% (150 votes)
David C. Morales
37.0% (88 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 Willacy County Drainage District #2 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 527 (31.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Dennis Hoot WINNER
60.0% (316 votes)
Michael R. Vance
40.0% (211 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 Willacy County Drainage District #2 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Dennis Hoot WINNER
55.0% (140 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
45.0% (115 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 Willacy County Drainage District #2 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 357 (21.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Dennis Hoot WINNER
56.0% (200 votes)
David C. Morales
44.0% (157 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 Willacy County Drainage District #2 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Dennis Hoot WINNER
55.0% (206 votes)
Michael R. Vance
45.0% (168 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 Willacy County Drainage District #2 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 289 (17.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Dennis Hoot WINNER
71.0% (205 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (84 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 Willacy County Drainage District #2 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 357 (21.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Dennis Hoot WINNER
66.0% (236 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (121 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)

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2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Willacy County Drainage District #2 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION

Willacy County Drainage District #2 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Willacy County Drainage District #2 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Willacy County Drainage District #2 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Willacy County Drainage District #2 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-05-20 • REGULAR SESSION

Willacy County Drainage District #2 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Willacy County Drainage District #2 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Willacy County Drainage District #2 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Willacy County Drainage District #2 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-01-21 • REGULAR SESSION

Willacy County Drainage District #2 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-12-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Willacy County Drainage District #2 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-11-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Willacy County Drainage District #2 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-10-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Willacy County Drainage District #2 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Willacy County Drainage District #2 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Willacy County Drainage District #2 Board of Directors Regular Meeting