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CITY • Johnson COUNTY

Alejandro Galaviz

Mayor
City of Venus

Elected Mayor for City of Venus.

(972) 366-3348
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 29.6/100▼ -5.8 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #31086 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
27.7/100
Regulatory Restraint
27.2/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2000 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election (2000-05-06)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Alejandro Galaviz (Current Profile)59.0% (593 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 41.0% (412 votes)
Early Voting: 356Election Day: 208Mail Ballots: 29
May 2001 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election (2001-05-05)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Alejandro Galaviz (Current Profile)54.0% (874 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 46.0% (745 votes)
Early Voting: 524Election Day: 306Mail Ballots: 44
May 2002 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election (2002-05-04)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Alejandro Galaviz (Current Profile)68.0% (1,176 votes)
Michael R. Vance 32.0% (554 votes)
Early Voting: 706Election Day: 412Mail Ballots: 58
May 2003 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election (2003-05-03)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Alejandro Galaviz (Current Profile)54.0% (603 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 46.0% (513 votes)
Early Voting: 362Election Day: 211Mail Ballots: 30
May 2004 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election (2004-05-01)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Alejandro Galaviz (Current Profile)64.0% (679 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 36.0% (382 votes)
Early Voting: 407Election Day: 238Mail Ballots: 34
May 2005 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election (2005-05-07)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Alejandro Galaviz (Current Profile)61.0% (511 votes)
Michael R. Vance 39.0% (326 votes)
Early Voting: 307Election Day: 179Mail Ballots: 25
May 2006 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election (2006-05-06)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Alejandro Galaviz (Current Profile)72.0% (683 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 28.0% (266 votes)
Early Voting: 410Election Day: 239Mail Ballots: 34
May 2007 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election (2007-05-05)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Alejandro Galaviz (Current Profile)71.0% (1,070 votes)
David C. Morales 29.0% (437 votes)
Early Voting: 642Election Day: 375Mail Ballots: 53
May 2008 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election (2008-05-03)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Alejandro Galaviz (Current Profile)67.0% (711 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 33.0% (350 votes)
Early Voting: 427Election Day: 249Mail Ballots: 35
May 2009 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election (2009-05-02)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Alejandro Galaviz (Current Profile)57.0% (955 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 43.0% (720 votes)
Early Voting: 573Election Day: 334Mail Ballots: 48
May 2010 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election (2010-05-01)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Alejandro Galaviz (Current Profile)54.0% (814 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 46.0% (693 votes)
Early Voting: 488Election Day: 285Mail Ballots: 41
May 2011 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election (2011-05-07)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Alejandro Galaviz (Current Profile)54.0% (452 votes)
Michael R. Vance 46.0% (385 votes)
Early Voting: 271Election Day: 158Mail Ballots: 23
May 2012 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election (2012-05-05)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Alejandro Galaviz (Current Profile)59.0% (1,021 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 41.0% (709 votes)
Early Voting: 613Election Day: 357Mail Ballots: 51
May 2013 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election (2013-05-04)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Alejandro Galaviz (Current Profile)65.0% (907 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 35.0% (489 votes)
Early Voting: 544Election Day: 317Mail Ballots: 46
May 2014 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election (2014-05-03)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Alejandro Galaviz (Current Profile)66.0% (774 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 34.0% (398 votes)
Early Voting: 464Election Day: 271Mail Ballots: 39
May 2015 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election (2015-05-02)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Alejandro Galaviz (Current Profile)60.0% (904 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 40.0% (603 votes)
Early Voting: 542Election Day: 316Mail Ballots: 46
May 2016 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election (2016-05-07)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Alejandro Galaviz (Current Profile)68.0% (911 votes)
Michael R. Vance 32.0% (429 votes)
Early Voting: 547Election Day: 319Mail Ballots: 45
May 2017 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election (2017-05-06)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Alejandro Galaviz (Current Profile)70.0% (743 votes)
David C. Morales 30.0% (318 votes)
Early Voting: 446Election Day: 260Mail Ballots: 37
May 2018 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election (2018-05-05)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Alejandro Galaviz (Current Profile)66.0% (552 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 34.0% (285 votes)
Early Voting: 331Election Day: 193Mail Ballots: 28
May 2019 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election (2019-05-04)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Alejandro Galaviz (Current Profile)71.0% (951 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 29.0% (389 votes)
Early Voting: 571Election Day: 333Mail Ballots: 47
May 2020 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election (2020-05-02)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Alejandro Galaviz (Current Profile)72.0% (924 votes)
Michael R. Vance 28.0% (360 votes)
Early Voting: 554Election Day: 323Mail Ballots: 47
May 2021 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election (2021-05-01)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Alejandro Galaviz (Current Profile)69.0% (578 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 31.0% (259 votes)
Early Voting: 347Election Day: 202Mail Ballots: 29
May 2022 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election (2022-05-07)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Alejandro Galaviz (Current Profile)63.0% (774 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 37.0% (454 votes)
Early Voting: 464Election Day: 271Mail Ballots: 39
May 2023 City of Venus Uniform General & Special Election (2023-05-06)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Alejandro Galaviz (Current Profile)70.0% (743 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 30.0% (318 votes)
Early Voting: 446Election Day: 260Mail Ballots: 37
May 2025 City of Venus Official General Election Canvass (2025-05-03)
Mayor
ELECTED / WON
Alejandro Galaviz (Current Profile)100.0% (932 votes)
Early Voting: 569Election Day: 317Mail Ballots: 46

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
480
Yes Votes
463 (96%)
No / Dissenting Votes
17 (4%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful
#1VOTED: YES+9.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-24
Discuss and review the proposed budget and tax rate.
#2VOTED: YES-9.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-25
Budget Workshop: Review and discuss the proposed annual operating budget for FY2025-2026.
#3VOTED: YES-9.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-12-08
Ratify a Resolution for use of 2020 Bond Funds for Fire Department projects.
#4VOTED: YES-9.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-03-10
Discussion regarding a resolution authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn property rights in fee simple for land owned by the City of approximately 104.95 acres (4,571,447.76 sq. ft.) and generally located at 920 CR 110 and authorizing the initia
#5VOTED: YES-9.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-02-10
Discussion regarding a resolution authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn property rights in fee simple for land owned by the City of approximately 104.95 acres (4,571,447.76 sq. ft.) and generally located at 920 CR 110, and authorizing the initi
#6VOTED: YES-8.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-21
Discussion regarding the tax rate for FY 2026-2027.
#7VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-14
Discussion with the citizens and the City Council regarding the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and the Property Tax Rate.
#8VOTED: YES-8.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-21
Presentation on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Budget.Conduct Public Hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Budget.Open Public Hearing: At 7:13 pm.No public speakers.Close Public Hearing: At 7:14pm
#9VOTED: YES-8.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-11-10
Discuss and consider providing a timeline to council on street projects listed under the bond project for repair, and when these repairs will begin. (Williams)
#10VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-10
Discuss potential tax rates for 2026-2027 budget.
#11VOTED: YES-8.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-09-08
Budget Workshop:  Review & discuss the Proposed Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26
#12VOTED: YES-8.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-21
Presentation on Proposed De minimis Tax Rate of $0.866732.Conduct Public Hearing on Proposed De minimis Tax Rate of $0.866732Open Public Hearing: At 7:18pmNo public speakersClose Public Hearing: At 7:19pm
#13VOTED: YES-8.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-07-27
Discussion regarding tax rates from Finance Director
#14VOTED: YES-8.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-12-08
Ratify a Resolution for the use of 2020 Bond Funds for Public Works Projects.
#15VOTED: YES-8.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-10
Conduct a Public Hearing on the annexation of 155.111 acres out of the Radford Berry Survey, Abstract 26, Johnson County, Texas; 202 E Highway 67, Venus, Texas 76084.Open Public Hearing: At 7:39pm.No spekers.Close Public Hearing: At 7:52pm
#16VOTED: YES+8.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-02-09
Approval of an Ordinance for release of approximately 703.272 acres of land from the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ).
#17VOTED: YES-8.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-12-08
Consider adopting an Ordinance accepting a resolution from the Johnson County Commissioners and annexing a portion of County Road 109 in accordance with Section 43.106 of the Texas Local Government Code.
#18VOTED: YES-8.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-11
Conduct Public Hearing on an Ordinance providing for the Annexation of 4.040 Acres out of the William Hickman Survey, Abstract 327, Tract 41 (Johnson County), Texas; 9733 E US Highway 67, Alvarado, Texas 76009 (ANX2025-0001)  Oscar Ortiz presented.Open Pu
#19VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-28
Discuss and consider any recommendations or action taken by the Tax Increment Reinvestent Zone No. 1 Board regarding the status and future of TIRZ No. 1, including its financial condition and available options; and providing direction to staff and the Cit
#20VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-21
Discuss and consider an Ordinance terminating the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1.
#21VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-21
Presentation regarding the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1.Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1.Open Public Hearing:Close Public Hearing:No action was taken on this item.
#22VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-14
Discuss and consider any recommendations or action taken by the Tax Increment Reinvestent Zone No. 1 Board regarding the status and future of TIRZ No. 1, including its financial condition and available options; and providing direction to staff and the Cit
#23VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-10-13
Approve a Project Order for a Water, Wastewater and Roadway Impact Fee Study
#24VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-05-12
Approve Quarterly Report for Patriot Estates Public Improvement District
#25VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-02-10
Approval of Agreement for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Administration Services.
#26VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-14
Discuss and consider an Ordinance amending Chapter 36, "Boards, Commissions and Committees", Article III, "Specific provisions", by creating Section 36-60, "Parks Board", which is establishing a Parks and Recreation Board; providing for the appointment nu
#27VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-07-13
Discuss and consider an appointment for Place 5 on the Planning and Zoning Commission.
#28VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-06-08
Discuss and consider adopting an ordinance amending the Venus Code of Ordinances, Section 2-55, “Powers and Duties of City Administrator” and Section 2-58 “Vacancy”. (Councilmember Bovinich)
#29VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-09-08
Conduct Public Hearing for rezoning from AG (Agricultural) District to I-1 (Light Industrial) District: 216.971 acres out of the Radford Berry Survey, Abstract 26 (Johnson County) and Abstract 42 (Ellis County), Texas; 900 E C.R. 109, Venus, Texas 76084.O
#30VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-07-14
Discuss and consider an Ordinance rezoning from AG (Agricultural) District to PD (Planned Development) District: 7.091 Acres out of the Radford Berry Survey, Abstract 26, Johnson County, Texas and 36.127 Acres out of the Radford Berry Survey, Abstract 26,
#31VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-09-09
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#32VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-08-26
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#33VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-04-15
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#34VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-03-25
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#35VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-21
Discuss and consider water and wastewater rates. (Mayor)
#36VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-02-06
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#37VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-10
Conduct a Public Hearing for initial zoning to AG (Agricultural) District. Being 155.111 acres out of the Radford Berry Survey, Abstract 26, Johnson County, Texas; 202 E Highway 67, Venus, Texas 76084.Open Public Hearing: At 7:58pm.No speakers,Close Publi
#38VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-11
Conduct Public hearing on rezone from AG (Agricultural) District to C-2 (General Commercial) District: 4.040 Acres out of the William Hickman Survey, Abstract 327, Tract 41 (Johnson County), Texas; 9733 E US Highway 67, Alvarado, Texas 76009 (REZ2025-0003
#39VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-10-01
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#40VOTED: YES-7.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-05-13
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#41VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-09-23
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#42VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-06-10
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#43VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-05-13
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#44VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-09-08
Conduct Public Hearing for an Ordinance of the City of Venus, Johnson and Ellis Counties, Texas amending the City of Venus Comprehensive Plan from Manufactured Home Subdivision (MHS) District to I-1 (Light Industrial) District. 10.270 acres out of the J.
#45VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-09-08
Discuss and consider an Ordinance to rezone from AG (Agricultural) District to I-1 (Light Industrial) District, located at 1310 FM 1807, Venus, Texas 76084, being approximately 10.270 acres legally described as being part of the J. T. Cadenhead Survey, Ab
#46VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-07-14
Conduct Public Hearing to consider rezoning from AG (Agricultural) District to I-1 (Light Industrial) District: 10.270 Acres out of the J.T. Cadenhead Survey, Abstract 134, Johnson County, Texas; 1310 FM 1807, Venus, Texas 76084. (REZ2025-0001)Open Public
#47VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-03-10
Approval of an Ordinance declaring the unopposed candidates for the City Council Place 1, City Council Place 2, and the Mayor, as elected, and cancelling the May 3, 2025 General Election.
#48VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-07-25
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#49VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-07-22
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#50VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-07-22
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#51VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-03-28
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#52VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-01-02
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#53VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-10-06
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#54VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-11-10
Discuss and reconsider an Ordinance to repeal Chapter 34 "Zoning", Article I, "In General", Section 34-13, "Planning and Zoning Commission" by adding subsection 34-13(b)(1)(i), to allow for alternates to the Planning and Zoning Commission. (Mayor)
#55VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-09-08
Conduct Public Hearing for an Ordinance of the City of Venus, Johnson and Ellis Counties, Texas amending the City of Venus Comprehensive Plan from C-2 (General Commercial) District to PD (Planned Development) District. 7.091 acres out of the Radford Berry
#56VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-09-08
Conduct Public Hearing for an ordinance to repeal Chapter 34 “Zoning”, Article I, “In General”, Section 34-13 “Planning and Zoning Commission”, subsection (c)(7) which requires a three-fourths vote of the elected members of the city council to approve any
#57VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-08-22
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#58VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-04-01
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#59VOTED: YES-6.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-28
Discussion regarding previously adopted water and sewer rate increases, their incorporation into the Master Fee Schedule, and any proposed adjustments to finalize adopting the updated Master Fee Schedule.
#60VOTED: YES-6.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-10
Discuss and consider an appointment to Place 4 on the Planning and Zoning Commission. (Mayor Pro Tem, Hamm)
#61VOTED: YES+6.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-07-14
Discuss and consider an Ordinance rezoning from AG (Agricultural) District to I-1 (Light Industrial) District: 10.270 Acres out of the J.T. Cadenhead Survey, Abstract 134, Johnson County, Texas; 1310 FM 1807, Venus, Texas 76084.
#62VOTED: YES-6.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-11-05
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#63VOTED: YES-6.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-07-08
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#64VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-10
Discussion regarding the landscaping Ordinance for the City of Venus.
#65VOTED: YES+6.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-07-14
Conduct Public Hearing to consider rezoning from AG (Agricultural) District to PD (Planned Development) District: 7.091 Acres out of the Radford Berry Survey, Abstract 26, Johnson County, Texas and 36.127 Acres out of the Radford Berry Survey, Abstract 26
#66VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-08-12
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#67VOTED: YES-6.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-02-10
Consider an Ordinance authorizing the release from the City of Venus' Extra Territorial Jurisdiction of the property addressed as 744 W U. S. Highway 67 (Lot 1 & Lot 2, Block 1, the Adel Addition), which consists of an approximately 4.252 acre tract of la
#68VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-24
Approval of an Ordinance amending Chapter 6 "Animal" Section 6-3 "Rabies Control" by designating the City's Animal Control Officer as the local rabies authority.
#69VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-10
Discuss and consider adopting an Ordinance amending Chapter 36, Boards, Commissions and Committees, by repealing and replacing section 36-24(a), Qualifications of members and section 36-51(b) Venus Community Service Development Corporation (Type B), Secti
#70VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-10
Discuss and consider an appointment to Place 3 on the Planning and zoning Commission. (Councilmember Rosales)
#71VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-09-08
Discuss and consider an Ordinance to rezone from AG (Agricultural District) to PD (Planned Development). Generally located south of E US Highway 67, 7.091 acres out of the Radford Berry Survey, Abstract 26, Johnson County, Texas & 36.127 acres out of Radf
#72VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-12-03
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#73VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-03-26
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#74VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-11
Approval of Annual Service Agreement with Johnson County Emergency Services District #1 for Fire Suppression and Emergency Response Services
#75VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-07-25
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#76VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-12-08
Discuss and consider a review Wastewater Treatment Plant Lease Agreement with AUC Group.
#77VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-04-14
Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Johnson County for the reconstruction of a section of CR109.
#78VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-05-13
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#79VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-02-06
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#80VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-10-06
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#81VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-10-27
Ratify 2024-25 Audit Engagement agreement
#82VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-11-05
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#83VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-07-22
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#84VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-03-25
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#85VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-01-02
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#86VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-10-13
Authorize Interlocal Agreement Between City of Venus and Region 8 Education Service Center for cooperative purchasing services through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS)
#87VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-10-01
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#88VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-03-28
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#89VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-06-08
Authorization of budgeted purchase for a Cimline M1-150 Gallon Heated Hose, Pump on Demand Crack Sealer.  Purchase is through R.B. Everett & Company under Buyboard contract 788-25 for a total of $78,906.
#90VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-06-08
Authorization of budgeted purchase of Case Mini-Excavator, pin grabber, 12 inch smooth bucket, 24 inch smooth bucket, 12 inch excavator bucket, 24 inch digging bucket with teeth.  Purchase is through ASCO under Buyboard Pre-Bid Contract #788-25 for a tota
#91VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-04-13
Discuss amending the Interim City Administrator contract by increasing the number of hours worked.
#92VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-10-01
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#93VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-08-22
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#94VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-07-08
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#95VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-05-13
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#96VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-07-14
Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Tri-City Animal Shelter for short-term shelter facilities.
#97VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-12-03
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#98VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-09-09
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#99VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#100VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-03-26
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#101VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-07-14
Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Ellis County for a purchasing and procurement partnership.
#102VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-12-03
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#103VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-08-26
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#104VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-06-10
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#105VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-11
Approval of Amendments to the City Administrator's Employment Agreement
#106VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-04-14
Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Ellis County Emergency Services District No. 2 for Providing Emergency Services.
#107VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-09-23
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#108VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-04-01
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#109VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-07-13
Discussion of the wastewater Treatment Plant Lease Agreement with AUC.
#110VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-04-13
Approve Interlocal Agreement for Providing Emergency Services with Ellis County ESD #2.
#111VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-05-12
Approve Interlocal Agreement with Ellis County Tax Office for Blue Stem PID collections.
#112VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-04-14
Consider a Resolution Approving a Municipal Maintenance Agreement between the City and the State of Texas for the maintenance, control, supervision and regulation of certain state highways and/or portions of state highways in the City of Venus, Texas.
#113VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-11-05
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#114VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-08-12
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#115VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-02-06
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#116VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-01-02
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#117VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-10-06
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#118VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-06-08
Authorization of budgeted purchase of a Case Skid Steer, bucket, hydraulic breaker combo, pallet forks and angle broom.  Purchase is through ASCO under Buyboard Pre-Bid Contract #788-25 for $111,304.11.
#119VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-25
Approval of Interlocal Dispatching Agreement
#120VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-07-22
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#121VOTED: YES-3.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-09-08
Conduct Public Hearing for Voluntary Annexation Petition  of 216.971 acres out of the Radford Berry Survey, Abstract 26 (Johnson County) and Abstract 42, (Ellis County), Texas; 900 E C.R. 109 Venus, Texas 76084.Open Public Hearing: At 7:16pm.Councilmember
#122VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-14
Discussion regarding the employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, resignation, or dismissal of a city officer or employee, unless such officer or employee requests a public hearing to wit: City Administrator.
#123VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-24
Public Hearings and Action Items:
#124VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-07-27
Fiscal Year 26-27 Budget Presentations for Police Department.
#125VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-07-13
Discuss and consider an appointment for Place 7 on the Venus Community Service Development Corporation.
#126VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-23
Discuss and consider an appointment to the Venus Community Service Development Corporation Place 5. (Councilmember Wilson)
#127VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-04
Public Hearings and Action Items:
#128VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-02-09
Discussion and Consideration Items:
#129VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-02-09
Approval of a Resolution amending Resolution No. 02-2026-01 ordering a special election for the purpose of the proposition of the reauthorization of the local sales and use tax in the City of Venus at a rate of one-fourth of one percent to continue to pro
#130VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-12-08
Approve 2024-25 Trial Balance report.
#131VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-10-13
Presentation of a 10-Year Service Award to Chief James Groom.
#132VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-09-08
Discussion and Consideration Items:
#133VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-11
Discussion and Consideration Items:
#134VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-11
Approve changes to Medical, Dental and Vision for fiscal year 2025-2026.
#135VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-06-09
Discussion and Consideration Items:
#136VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-05-12
Statement of elected City Council members disclaiming any payment, offer, promise to pay, contribution, or promise to contribute any money or thing of value, or promise of any public office or employment for the giving or withholding of a vote at the elec
#137VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-07-22
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#138VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#139VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-04-01
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#140VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-28
Public Hearings and Action Items:
#141VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-14
Discuss and consider a Resolution amending the City Council Policies and Procedure Policy. (Mayor)
#142VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-24
Discussion regarding the employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, resignation, or dismissal of a city officer or employee, unless such officer or employee requests a public hearing to wit: City Administrator.
#143VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-05-11
Statement of elected City Council members disclaiming any payment, offer, promise to pay, contribute, or promise to contribute any money or thing of value, or promise of any public office or employment for the giving or withholding of a vote at the electi
#144VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-23
Public Hearings and Action Items:
#145VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-04
Discussion regarding the employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, resignation, or dismissal of a city officer or employee, unless such officer or employee requests a public hearing to wit: City Administrator interviews.Recess into Executi
#146VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-12-08
Discussion and Consideration Items:
#147VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-10-13
Discussion and Consideration Items:
#148VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-25
Discussion and Consideration Items:
#149VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-11
Approval of a Resolution for continued participation with the Steering Committee of Cities served by Atmos.
#150VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-03-10
Approval of Resolution for Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant - FY 2026.
#151VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-03-10
Public Hearings and Action Items:
#152VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-08-22
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#153VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-05-13
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#154VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-03-28
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#155VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-21
Public Hearings and Action Items:
#156VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-21
Discussion and Consideration Items:
#157VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-14
Discuss and consider road work warranty. (Rosales)
#158VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-14
Discussion and Consideration Items:
#159VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-02-09
Public Hearings and Action Items:
#160VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-01-12
Discuss and consider an appointment to the Venus Community Service Development Corporation Place 5. (Councilmember Wilson)
#161VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-01-12
Discuss and consider the possibility of hiring and/or appointing an Interim City Administrator.
#162VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-12-08
Discuss and consider a conditional use permit for a 2.011-acre in the Radford Berry Survey Abstract No. 26 in Johnson County, generally located northwest of the intersection of US 67 and 157, to allow truck fueling and parking within the C-2 Commercial Di
#163VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-11-10
Discussion and Consideration Items:
#164VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-10-27
Public Hearings and Action Items:
#165VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-09-08
Approval of a Resolution approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex division regarding the company's 2025 rate review mechanism filing.
#166VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-06-09
Review and Discuss FY 2024-2025 Year-to-Date Budget & FY 2025-2026 Budget Preparation
#167VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-05-12
Discussion regarding the employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, resignation, or dismissal of a city officer or employee, unless such officer or employee requests a public hearing to wit: City Administrator.
#168VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-03-26
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#169VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-14
Discuss and consider a Resolution for the Central Appraisal District of Johnson County Building Acquisition Proposal. (Hawthorne)
#170VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-10
Discuss negotiation of WWTP lease for Brahman Ranch with AUC and possible options for handling the claimed past due amounts.
#171VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-04-13
Discussion regarding the employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, resignation, or dismissal of a city officer or employee, unless such officer or employee requests a public hearing to wit: City Secretary's annual review.
#172VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-09
Discussion and Consideration Items:
#173VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-09
Public Hearings and Action Items:
#174VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-01-12
Public Hearings and Action Items:
#175VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-11-10
Presentation of 10-year Service Award to Lt. Jonathon Yates.
#176VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-10-27
Discussion regarding the employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, resignation, or dismissal of a city officer or employee, unless such officer or employee requests a public hearing to wit: City Administrator.
#177VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-09-22
Discuss and Consider a change to Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) employee contribution rate from 7% to 8% deduction from gross pay. (Westen)
#178VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-25
Public Hearings and Action Items:
#179VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-25
Approval of Resolution amending the City Council Policies and Procedures.
#180VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-07-22
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#181VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-28
Discussion and Consideration Items:
#182VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-07-27
Discuss and consider an appointment for Place 4 on the Venus Community Service Development Corporation.(Mayor Pro Tem, Hamm)
#183VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-12-08
Discussion regarding a conditional use permit for a 2.011-acre in the Radford Berry Survey Abstract No. 26 in Johnson County, generally located northwest of the intersection of US 67 and 157, to allow truck fueling and parking within the C-2 Commercial Di
#184VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-09-08
Public Hearings and Action Items:
#185VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-25
Approval of Interlocal for Class "C" Arrests
#186VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-07-14
Public Hearings and Action Items:
#187VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-07-14
Discuss and receive legal advice concerning pending litigation and/or settlement order, or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the Government Body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly co
#188VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-05-12
Discussion and Consideration Items:
#189VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-09-23
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#190VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-07-25
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#191VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-07-08
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#192VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-06-10
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#193VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-03-25
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#194VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-08-24
Discussion and Consideration Items:
#195VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-07-27
Budget Review from Finance Director
#196VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-06-22
Fiscal Year 26-27 Budget Presentations.
#197VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-06-08
Discussion and Consideration Items:
#198VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-06-08
Public Hearings and Action Items:
#199VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-02-09
Discuss and consider an appointment to the Venus Community Service Development Corporation Place 5. (Councilmember Wilson)
#200VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-11-10
Discuss and consider amending current city polices to include the Employee Handbook and the employee grievance procedure. (Mayor Pro Tem/Hoffman)