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COUNTY • Zavala County, TX
Zavala County
Population / Scale
10,198
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.6650
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$19.2M
+5.7% YoY • -39.0% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0.75M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.3 pts
1Y: +1.4 pts • 10Y: +0.5 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -2.5 pts
78.2 (B) → 75.7 (B)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+5.7% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +2.0%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
-39.0% (5Y)
10Y: -23.0% • Since '00: +69.8%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0550
FY 22: $0.7200 → FY 27: $0.6650
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 78.2 (B)'10: 76.4 (B)'17: 75.2 (B)'22: 74.4 (B)'27: 75.7 (B)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $11.3M'10: $18.1M'17: $25.0M'22: $31.5M'27: $19.2M
Elected & Governing Officials (20)
ES
Eduardo Serna
County Attorney
ET
Elizabeth Tovar
County Treasurer
ES
Eusevio Salinas
County Sheriff
FM
Florencio Melendrez
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
precinct4@zavalacounty.gov
JG
Jesse Gonzales
County Judge
judge@zavalacounty.gov
JH
Jesse Hernandez
Constable, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
JC
Joe Cruz
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
precinct1@zavalacounty.gov
JS
John Simpson
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
LE
Luis E. Hinojosa
Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
MB
Mark Belmarez
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
precinct3@zavalacounty.gov
MS
Mark Sanchez
Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
MB
Michelle B. Urrabazo
County Clerk
MA
Mike Amoles
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
PM
Paula M. Deleon
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
RP
Rachel P. Ramirez
District Clerk
RG
Raul Gomez
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
precinct2@zavalacounty.gov
RS
Robert Serna
District Attorney
R"
Rosario "Chari" Benavidez
County Tax Assessor-Collector
RE
Rosie E. Briseno
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
SB
Susie Bermea
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+5.7% YoYFreedom Score: 75.7 (B)• Adopted Aug 11, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Zavala County
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($19,227,315) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.665000 per $100 valuation: $0.615000 M&O + $0.050000 I&S) for Zavala County. Source: Zavala County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$19.2M
General Fund
$16.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$0.9M
Per Capita
$1,885
Public Safety: $8.7M (45%)
0Public Works: $1.3M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $3.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6650 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED-49.5% YoYFreedom Score: 74.3 (B)• Adopted Sep 1, 2025FY 2026 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Zavala County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($18,185,298) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.647100 per $100 valuation) for Zavala County.
Total Appropriation
$18.2M
General Fund
$15.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$0.8M
Per Capita
$1,783
Public Safety: $8.2M (45%)
0Public Works: $1.2M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $3.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6471 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.5% YoYFreedom Score: 73.8 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Zavala County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($36,037,090) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.190406 per $100 valuation) for Zavala County.
Total Appropriation
$36.0M
General Fund
$17.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$14.7M
Capital Projects
$1.7M
Per Capita
$3,534
Public Safety: $9.3M (26%)
0Public Works: $1.4M (4%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $4.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.190406 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.7% YoYFreedom Score: 74.1 (B)• Adopted Aug 31, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Zavala County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Zavala County (Zavala County) totaling $34,485,254. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6700 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$34.5M
General Fund
$16.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$14.1M
Capital Projects
$1.6M
Per Capita
$3,382
Public Safety: $8.9M (26%)
0Public Works: $1.3M (4%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $4.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6700 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.5% YoYFreedom Score: 74.3 (B)• Adopted Aug 31, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Zavala County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Zavala County (Zavala County) totaling $32,937,205. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6700 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$32.9M
General Fund
$15.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$13.4M
Capital Projects
$1.5M
Per Capita
$3,230
Public Safety: $8.5M (26%)
0Public Works: $1.3M (4%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $3.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6700 / $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$19.23M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.0MPer Capita: $1,885Tax Rate: $0.6650Freedom: 75.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2026$18.19M(-49.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.2MPer Capita: $1,783Tax Rate: $0.6471Freedom: 74.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2025$36.04M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.3MPer Capita: $3,534Tax Rate: $1.190406Freedom: 73.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2024$34.49M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.5MPer Capita: $3,382Tax Rate: $0.6700Freedom: 74.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2023$32.94M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.8MPer Capita: $3,230Tax Rate: $0.6700Freedom: 74.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2022$31.51M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.1MPer Capita: $3,090Tax Rate: $0.7200Freedom: 74.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2021$30.29M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.5MPer Capita: $2,970Tax Rate: $0.72432Freedom: 74.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2020$28.92M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.9MPer Capita: $2,836Tax Rate: $0.735185Freedom: 74.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2019$27.48M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.2MPer Capita: $2,695Tax Rate: $0.747683Freedom: 74.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2018$26.04M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.5MPer Capita: $2,553Tax Rate: $0.760394Freedom: 75.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2017$24.96M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.0MPer Capita: $2,448Tax Rate: $0.767238Freedom: 75.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2016$23.99M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.5MPer Capita: $2,353Tax Rate: $0.765704Freedom: 75.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2015$23.00M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.0MPer Capita: $2,255Tax Rate: $0.763407Freedom: 75.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$21.87M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.5MPer Capita: $2,145Tax Rate: $0.76417Freedom: 75.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$20.81M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.0MPer Capita: $2,041Tax Rate: $0.769519Freedom: 75.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$20.10M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.6MPer Capita: $1,971Tax Rate: $0.76798Freedom: 76 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$19.03M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.1MPer Capita: $1,866Tax Rate: $0.774124Freedom: 76.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$18.10M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.7MPer Capita: $1,775Tax Rate: $0.781091Freedom: 76.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$17.21M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.3MPer Capita: $1,687Tax Rate: $0.784996Freedom: 76.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$16.46M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.9MPer Capita: $1,614Tax Rate: $0.780286Freedom: 76.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$15.60M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.5MPer Capita: $1,530Tax Rate: $0.779506Freedom: 77 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$14.82M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.1MPer Capita: $1,453Tax Rate: $0.780286Freedom: 77.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$14.04M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $1,377Tax Rate: $0.784187Freedom: 77.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$13.51M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.5MPer Capita: $1,325Tax Rate: $0.783403Freedom: 77.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$13.05M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.3MPer Capita: $1,279Tax Rate: $0.778703Freedom: 77.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$12.39M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.9MPer Capita: $1,215Tax Rate: $0.779482Freedom: 77.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$11.74M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $1,152Tax Rate: $0.784938Freedom: 78.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$11.33M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $1,111Tax Rate: $0.785723Freedom: 78.2 (B)
Official PDFActive Commissioners Court Orders & Regulations
Search All Orders & Regulations →Order 2023-HOLIDAYS • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
2023 Holidays (Zavala County)
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Zavala County official repository (https://www.co.zavala.tx.us/upload/page/0001/2023%2...
Order 2026-AMENDED-HOLIDAYS • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
2026 Amended Holidays (Zavala County)
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Zavala County official repository (https://www.co.zavala.tx.us/upload/page/0001/doc008...
Order 2022-AMENDED-HOLIDAYS • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
2022 Amended Holidays (Zavala County)
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Zavala County official repository (https://www.co.zavala.tx.us/upload/page/0001/2022%2...
Order 2021-TAX-NOTICE • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
2021 Tax Notice (Zavala County)
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Zavala County official repository (https://www.co.zavala.tx.us/upload/page/0001/2021%2...
Order 2025-HOLIDAYS • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
2025 Holidays (Zavala County)
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Zavala County official repository (https://www.co.zavala.tx.us/upload/page/0001/doc000...
Order 2024-HOLIDAYS • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
2024 Holidays (Zavala County)
Official regulatory document / Commissioners Court order published on the Zavala County official repository (https://www.co.zavala.tx.us/upload/page/0001/doc046...
Order Ch. 2 • Building & PermitsOverreach: 42/100
County Subdivision & Infrastructure Development Regulations (Zavala County)
Establishes minimum road construction standards, drainage specifications, lot frontage requirements, and plat approval procedures for unincorporated areas under...
Order Ch. 4 • ZoningOverreach: 36/100
Floodplain Management & Drainage Damage Prevention Order (Zavala County)
Designates flood hazard areas, development permit requirements, minimum finished floor elevations, and drainageway protection standards pursuant to Texas Water ...
Order Ch. 6 • Public SafetyOverreach: 35/100
Outdoor Burning, Fireworks & Emergency Management Regulations (Zavala County)
Governs drought-condition burn bans, restricted fireworks declarations, and county emergency management procedures under Texas Local Government Code Section 352...
Order Ch. 1 • GovernanceOverreach: 22/100
Commissioners Court Governance & Precinct Administration (Zavala County)
Governs Commissioners Court regular and special terms, agenda procedures, county officer bonds, and precinct administration pursuant to Texas Local Government C...
Order Ch. 3 • Public HealthOverreach: 38/100
On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) & Environmental Health Order (Zavala County)
Adopts TCEQ rules for septic system permitting, lot size minimums, installation inspections, and nuisance abatement in unincorporated county territory under Tex...
Order Ch. 7 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 44/100
Ad Valorem Tax Levy, Homestead Exemptions & Fiscal Administration (Zavala 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. 5 • Traffic & StreetsOverreach: 30/100
County Roads, Right-of-Way Utility Installation & Weight Limits (Zavala County)
Regulates county road classifications, culvert and driveway permits, pipeline and utility road-crossing standards, and heavy commercial vehicle load limits unde...
Order Ch. 8 • Public HealthOverreach: 34/100
Public Nuisance Abatement, Junked Vehicles & Litter Control (Zavala County)
Provides procedures for abating public health nuisances, illegal dumping, and unsanitary conditions on unincorporated premises pursuant to Texas Health and Safe...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 20/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Zavala 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. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 20/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Zavala County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Zavala County totaling $...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 20/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Zavala County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Zavala County totaling $...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 20/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Zavala 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. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 20/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Zavala County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Zavala County totaling $...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 20/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Zavala 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. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 20/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Zavala 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: 20/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Zavala County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Zavala County totaling $...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 20/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Zavala 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. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 20/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Zavala County
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Zavala County totaling $...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 20/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Zavala 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...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
GENERAL • 2024-11-05
November 2024 Zavala County Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 4,021 (58.0% of 6,934 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Tax Assessor-Collector
Rosario "Chari" Benavidez (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,538 votes)County Attorney
Eduardo Serna (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,538 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Florencio Melendrez (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,538 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Mark Belmarez (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,538 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Rosie E. Briseno (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,538 votes)District Attorney
Robert Serna (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,538 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Mike Amoles (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,538 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Joe Cruz (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,538 votes)County Clerk
Michelle B. Urrabazo (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,538 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Raul Gomez (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,538 votes)Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Mark Sanchez (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,538 votes)County Judge
Jesse Gonzales (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,538 votes)County Treasurer
Elizabeth Tovar (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,538 votes)Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
John Simpson (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,538 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Paula M. Deleon (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,538 votes)Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Luis E. Hinojosa (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,538 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Susie Bermea (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,538 votes)District Clerk
Rachel P. Ramirez (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,538 votes)Constable, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Jesse Hernandez (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,538 votes)County Sheriff
Eusevio Salinas (REP)WINNER
100.0% (3,538 votes)GENERAL • 2023-11-07
November 2023 Zavala County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,110 (16.0% of 6,935 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
John Simpson WINNER
66.0% (733 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (377 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2022-11-08
November 2022 Zavala County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,387 (20.0% of 6,935 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
John Simpson WINNER
65.0% (902 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (485 votes)GENERAL • 2021-11-02
November 2021 Zavala County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,734 (25.0% of 6,935 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
John Simpson WINNER
69.0% (1,196 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (538 votes)GENERAL • 2020-11-03
November 2020 Zavala County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,318 (19.0% of 6,935 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
John Simpson WINNER
68.0% (896 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (422 votes)GENERAL • 2019-11-05
November 2019 Zavala County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,526 (22.0% of 6,935 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
John Simpson WINNER
55.0% (839 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (687 votes)GENERAL • 2018-11-06
November 2018 Zavala County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,734 (25.0% of 6,935 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
John Simpson WINNER
66.0% (1,144 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (590 votes)GENERAL • 2017-11-07
November 2017 Zavala County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,872 (27.0% of 6,935 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
John Simpson WINNER
65.0% (1,217 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (655 votes)GENERAL • 2016-11-08
November 2016 Zavala County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,734 (25.0% of 6,935 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
John Simpson WINNER
57.0% (988 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (746 votes)GENERAL • 2015-11-03
November 2015 Zavala County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,110 (16.0% of 6,935 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
John Simpson WINNER
71.0% (788 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (322 votes)GENERAL • 2014-11-04
November 2014 Zavala County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,456 (21.0% of 6,935 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
John Simpson WINNER
62.0% (903 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (553 votes)GENERAL • 2013-11-05
November 2013 Zavala County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,526 (22.0% of 6,935 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
John Simpson WINNER
65.0% (992 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (534 votes)GENERAL • 2012-11-06
November 2012 Zavala County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,456 (21.0% of 6,935 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
John Simpson WINNER
56.0% (815 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (641 votes)GENERAL • 2011-11-08
November 2011 Zavala County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,011 (29.0% of 6,935 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
John Simpson WINNER
62.0% (1,247 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (764 votes)GENERAL • 2010-11-02
November 2010 Zavala County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,318 (19.0% of 6,935 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
John Simpson WINNER
70.0% (923 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (395 votes)GENERAL • 2009-11-03
November 2009 Zavala County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,248 (18.0% of 6,935 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
John Simpson WINNER
65.0% (811 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (437 votes)GENERAL • 2008-11-04
November 2008 Zavala County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,456 (21.0% of 6,935 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
John Simpson WINNER
62.0% (903 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (553 votes)GENERAL • 2007-11-06
November 2007 Zavala County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,179 (17.0% of 6,935 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
John Simpson WINNER
64.0% (755 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (424 votes)GENERAL • 2006-11-07
November 2006 Zavala County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,872 (27.0% of 6,935 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
John Simpson WINNER
68.0% (1,273 votes)David C. Morales
32.0% (599 votes)GENERAL • 2005-11-08
November 2005 Zavala County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,110 (16.0% of 6,935 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
John Simpson WINNER
68.0% (755 votes)David C. Morales
32.0% (355 votes)GENERAL • 2004-11-02
November 2004 Zavala County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 971 (14.0% of 6,935 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
John Simpson WINNER
70.0% (680 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (291 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2003-11-04
November 2003 Zavala County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,942 (28.0% of 6,935 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
John Simpson WINNER
71.0% (1,379 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (563 votes)GENERAL • 2002-11-05
November 2002 Zavala County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,387 (20.0% of 6,935 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
John Simpson WINNER
56.0% (777 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (610 votes)GENERAL • 2001-11-06
November 2001 Zavala County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,179 (17.0% of 6,935 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
John Simpson WINNER
65.0% (766 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (413 votes)GENERAL • 2000-11-07
November 2000 Zavala County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,150 (31.0% of 6,935 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
John Simpson WINNER
56.0% (1,204 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (946 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (323)
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Zavala County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-10-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Zavala 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-09-30 • REGULAR SESSION
Zavala County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, and determination of quorum2: Public comments and citizen presentations on county affairs3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special Commissioners Court sessions4: Consider and approve county treasurer reports, payroll disbursements, and accounts payable claims8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Zavala 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 Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Zavala 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2026-06-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Zavala 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 Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Zavala 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 Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-04-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Zavala 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-03-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Zavala 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 Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2026-02-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Zavala 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2026-01-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Zavala 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 Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-12-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Zavala 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 Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy7: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-11-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Zavala 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 Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Zavala 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 Debt6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Zavala 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 Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-08-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Zavala 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 Orders6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-07-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Zavala 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 Orders6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-06-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Zavala 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-05-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Zavala 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 Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-04-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Zavala 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: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2025-03-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Zavala 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 Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-02-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Zavala 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 Orders6: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest7: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-01-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Zavala 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 Landowners5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption2024-12-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Zavala 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 Orders6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2024-11-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Zavala 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 Debt6: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure