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COUNTY • Zapata County, TX
Zapata County
Population / Scale
11,097
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.919149
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$13.8M
+4.1% YoY • +17.9% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$28.65M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +0.7 pts
1Y: +1.0 pts • 10Y: -0.3 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -3.0 pts
68 (C) → 65 (C)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+4.1% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.4%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+17.9% (5Y)
10Y: +51.0% • Since '00: +216.7%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0049
FY 22: $0.9240 → FY 27: $0.9191
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 68 (C)'10: 66.4 (C)'17: 65.3 (C)'22: 64.3 (C)'27: 65 (C)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $4.4M'10: $6.7M'17: $9.1M'22: $11.7M'27: $13.8M
Elected & Governing Officials (20)
AL
Adrian Lopez
Constable, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
A"
Alfonso "Poncho" Figueroa
County Attorney
AM
Anna Munoz Guerra
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
DD
Daniel D. Arriaga
Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
DR
David R. Moya
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
DR
Delia R. Mendoza
County Tax Assessor-Collector
DA
Dora Alicia Martinez
District Clerk
EO
Erica O. Martinez
Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
FM
Fernando Munoz, Jr.
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
IR
Isidro R. Alaniz
District Attorney
JR
Joe Rathmell
County Judge
JA
Jose A. "Joey" Solis
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
MG
Mario Garcia
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
MJ
Mary Jayne Villarreal-Bonoan
County Clerk
OB
Olga Bruni
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
P"
Pedro "Pete" Morales
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
RB
Ramon Benavides
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
RM
Ramón Montes
County Sheriff
RG
Roberto Garza
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
RS
Romeo Salinas
County Treasurer
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+4.1% YoYFreedom Score: 65 (C)• Adopted Sep 8, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Zapata County
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($13,786,148) and Adopted Combined County Property Tax Rate ($0.919149 per $100 valuation: $0.790468 M&O + $0.128681 I&S) for Zapata County. Source: Zapata County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.
Total Appropriation
$13.8M
General Fund
$8.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.8M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$1,242
Public Safety: $4.5M (33%)
0Public Works: $1.7M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $2.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.919149 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED-0.5% YoYFreedom Score: 64 (C)• Adopted Sep 1, 2025FY 2026 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Zapata County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($13,239,363) and 2025 Combined County Property Tax Rate ($0.926561 per $100 valuation) for Zapata County.
Total Appropriation
$13.2M
General Fund
$8.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.8M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$1,193
Public Safety: $4.3M (33%)
0Public Works: $1.6M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $1.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.926561 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.3% YoYFreedom Score: 63.7 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Zapata County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($13,301,419) and 2024 Combined County Property Tax Rate ($0.926561 per $100 valuation) for Zapata County.
Total Appropriation
$13.3M
General Fund
$8.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.4M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$1,199
Public Safety: $4.5M (34%)
0Public Works: $1.7M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $2.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.926561 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 64 (C)• Adopted Sep 1, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Zapata County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Zapata County (Zapata County) totaling $12,759,154. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.8936 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$12.8M
General Fund
$8.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.3M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$1,150
Public Safety: $4.3M (34%)
0Public Works: $1.6M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $1.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.893627 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.0% YoYFreedom Score: 64.1 (C)• Adopted Sep 1, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Zapata County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Zapata County (Zapata County) totaling $12,282,590. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.8936 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$12.3M
General Fund
$7.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.3M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$1,107
Public Safety: $4.2M (34%)
0Public Works: $1.5M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $0.3M
Administration: $1.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.893628 / $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$13.79M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.3MPer Capita: $1,242Tax Rate: $0.919149Freedom: 65 (C)
Official PDFFY 2026$13.24M(-0.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.0MPer Capita: $1,193Tax Rate: $0.926561Freedom: 64 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$13.30M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.4MPer Capita: $1,199Tax Rate: $0.926561Freedom: 63.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$12.76M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.0MPer Capita: $1,150Tax Rate: $0.893627Freedom: 64 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$12.28M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.7MPer Capita: $1,107Tax Rate: $0.893628Freedom: 64.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$11.69M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.3MPer Capita: $1,054Tax Rate: $0.924026Freedom: 64.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$11.09M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.0MPer Capita: $999Tax Rate: $0.935114Freedom: 64.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$10.60M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $955Tax Rate: $0.951011Freedom: 64.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$10.04M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.3MPer Capita: $904Tax Rate: $0.957668Freedom: 64.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$9.56M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.0MPer Capita: $861Tax Rate: $0.963414Freedom: 65.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$9.13M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.7MPer Capita: $823Tax Rate: $0.958597Freedom: 65.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$8.82M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.5MPer Capita: $795Tax Rate: $0.96339Freedom: 65.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$8.51M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.3MPer Capita: $767Tax Rate: $0.970134Freedom: 65.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$8.07M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $727Tax Rate: $0.974015Freedom: 65.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$7.75M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $698Tax Rate: $0.979859Freedom: 65.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$7.46M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $672Tax Rate: $0.980839Freedom: 65.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$7.09M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $639Tax Rate: $0.983782Freedom: 66.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$6.74M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $608Tax Rate: $0.981814Freedom: 66.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$6.51M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $587Tax Rate: $0.982796Freedom: 66.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$6.25M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $564Tax Rate: $0.978865Freedom: 66.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$6.01M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $541Tax Rate: $0.977886Freedom: 66.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$5.76M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $519Tax Rate: $0.984731Freedom: 66.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$5.57M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $502Tax Rate: $0.984731Freedom: 67 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$5.28M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $476Tax Rate: $0.992609Freedom: 67.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$5.02M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $453Tax Rate: $0.993602Freedom: 67.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$4.85M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $437Tax Rate: $0.988634Freedom: 67.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$4.59M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $414Tax Rate: $0.987645Freedom: 67.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$4.35M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $392Tax Rate: $0.991596Freedom: 68 (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 (Zapata 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 (Zapata 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 (Zapata 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 (Zapata 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 (Zapata 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 (Zapata 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 (Zapata 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 (Zapata 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 — Zapata County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Zapata County totaling $...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Zapata 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 — Zapata County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Zapata County totaling $...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Zapata 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 Zapata 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 — Zapata County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Zapata County totaling $...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Zapata 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 — Zapata County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Zapata County totaling $...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 13/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Zapata County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Zapata County totaling $...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Zapata 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 — Zapata County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Zapata County totaling $...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Zapata 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 Zapata 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 — Zapata County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Zapata County totaling $...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Zapata 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 — Zapata County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Zapata County totaling $...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 13/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Zapata 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 • 2025-09-01
September 2025 Zapata County Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 4,376 (58.0% of 7,545 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Olga Bruni (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,850 votes)Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Erica O. Martinez (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,850 votes)District Attorney
Isidro R. Alaniz (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,850 votes)County Clerk
Mary Jayne Villarreal-Bonoan (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,850 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Fernando Munoz, Jr. (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,850 votes)County Treasurer
Romeo Salinas (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,850 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
David R. Moya (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,850 votes)County Attorney
Alfonso "Poncho" Figueroa (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,850 votes)Constable, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Adrian Lopez (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,850 votes)Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Mario Garcia (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,850 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Roberto Garza (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,850 votes)County Tax Assessor-Collector
Delia R. Mendoza (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,850 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Pedro "Pete" Morales (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,850 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Anna Munoz Guerra (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,850 votes)District Clerk
Dora Alicia Martinez (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,850 votes)Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Daniel D. Arriaga (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,850 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Jose A. "Joey" Solis (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,850 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Ramon Benavides (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,850 votes)County Judge
Joe Rathmell (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,850 votes)County Sheriff
Ramón Montes (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,850 votes)GENERAL • 2023-11-07
November 2023 Zapata County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,358 (18.0% of 7,546 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Romeo Salinas WINNER
62.0% (842 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (516 votes)GENERAL • 2022-11-08
November 2022 Zapata County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,962 (26.0% of 7,546 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Romeo Salinas WINNER
64.0% (1,256 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (706 votes)GENERAL • 2021-11-02
November 2021 Zapata County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,056 (14.0% of 7,546 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Romeo Salinas WINNER
60.0% (634 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (422 votes)GENERAL • 2020-11-03
November 2020 Zapata County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,056 (14.0% of 7,546 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Romeo Salinas WINNER
57.0% (602 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
43.0% (454 votes)GENERAL • 2019-11-05
November 2019 Zapata County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,113 (28.0% of 7,546 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Romeo Salinas WINNER
60.0% (1,268 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (845 votes)GENERAL • 2018-11-06
November 2018 Zapata County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,132 (15.0% of 7,546 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Romeo Salinas WINNER
69.0% (781 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (351 votes)GENERAL • 2017-11-07
November 2017 Zapata County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,585 (21.0% of 7,546 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Romeo Salinas WINNER
63.0% (999 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (586 votes)GENERAL • 2016-11-08
November 2016 Zapata County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,509 (20.0% of 7,546 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Romeo Salinas WINNER
60.0% (905 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (604 votes)GENERAL • 2015-11-03
November 2015 Zapata County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,585 (21.0% of 7,546 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Romeo Salinas WINNER
62.0% (983 votes)David C. Morales
38.0% (602 votes)GENERAL • 2014-11-04
November 2014 Zapata County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,132 (15.0% of 7,546 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Romeo Salinas WINNER
71.0% (804 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (328 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2013-11-05
November 2013 Zapata County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,358 (18.0% of 7,546 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Romeo Salinas WINNER
60.0% (815 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (543 votes)GENERAL • 2012-11-06
November 2012 Zapata County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,509 (20.0% of 7,546 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Romeo Salinas WINNER
69.0% (1,041 votes)Michael R. Vance
31.0% (468 votes)GENERAL • 2011-11-08
November 2011 Zapata County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,434 (19.0% of 7,546 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Romeo Salinas WINNER
61.0% (875 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (559 votes)GENERAL • 2010-11-02
November 2010 Zapata County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,811 (24.0% of 7,546 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Romeo Salinas WINNER
65.0% (1,177 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (634 votes)GENERAL • 2009-11-03
November 2009 Zapata County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,188 (29.0% of 7,546 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Romeo Salinas WINNER
72.0% (1,575 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (613 votes)GENERAL • 2008-11-04
November 2008 Zapata County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,113 (28.0% of 7,546 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Romeo Salinas WINNER
59.0% (1,247 votes)David C. Morales
41.0% (866 votes)GENERAL • 2007-11-06
November 2007 Zapata County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,811 (24.0% of 7,546 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Romeo Salinas WINNER
62.0% (1,123 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (688 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2006-11-07
November 2006 Zapata County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,736 (23.0% of 7,546 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Romeo Salinas WINNER
70.0% (1,215 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (521 votes)GENERAL • 2005-11-08
November 2005 Zapata County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,037 (27.0% of 7,546 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Romeo Salinas WINNER
69.0% (1,406 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (631 votes)GENERAL • 2004-11-02
November 2004 Zapata County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,585 (21.0% of 7,546 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Romeo Salinas WINNER
67.0% (1,062 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
33.0% (523 votes)GENERAL • 2003-11-04
November 2003 Zapata County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,264 (30.0% of 7,546 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Romeo Salinas WINNER
61.0% (1,381 votes)David C. Morales
39.0% (883 votes)GENERAL • 2002-11-05
November 2002 Zapata County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,188 (29.0% of 7,546 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Romeo Salinas WINNER
71.0% (1,553 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (635 votes)GENERAL • 2001-11-06
November 2001 Zapata County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,962 (26.0% of 7,546 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Romeo Salinas WINNER
60.0% (1,177 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (785 votes)GENERAL • 2000-11-07
November 2000 Zapata County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,207 (16.0% of 7,546 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Romeo Salinas WINNER
69.0% (833 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (374 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (323)
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Zapata County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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Zapata County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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Zapata County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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Zapata County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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Zapata County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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Zapata County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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Zapata County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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Zapata County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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Zapata County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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Zapata County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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Zapata County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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Zapata County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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Zapata County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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Zapata County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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Zapata County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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Zapata County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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Zapata County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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Zapata County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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Zapata County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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Zapata County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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Zapata County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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Zapata County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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Zapata 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 Expenditure5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead