SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Henderson COUNTY

Freddie Paul

Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)

ATHENS ISD

Elected Trustee, Place 3 for Athens ISD.

jsims@athensisd.net(903) 677-6900

Multi-Year Roll-Call & Fiscal Trajectory (2000–2026)

Voting Liberty Trend & Jurisdiction Budget Growth

ATHENS ISD Full Budget Trend →

5-Yr Roll-Call Trend

▼ -5.9 pts

Career Shift: -9.2 pts

Pro-Liberty Roll-Calls

132 Votes

vs. 105 Expansion Votes

Jurisdiction Budget (YoY)

+3.4% YoY

27-Yr CAGR: +4.6%/yr

5-Yr Jurisdiction Budget

+24.3% (5Y)

10Y: +56.9% • Since '00: +239.4%

Annual Roll-Call Liberty Trajectory (2000–2026)27 Recorded Legislative Sessions

2000: 51.1 (D)2013: 49.1 (F)2021: 47.8 (F)2026: 41.9 (F)

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2025 ATHENS ISD Official General Election Canvass (2025-05-03)

Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)

ELECTED / WON

Freddie Paul (Current Profile)100.0% (334 votes)

Early Voting: 204Election Day: 114Mail Ballots: 16

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes

402

Yes Votes

402 (100%)

No / Dissenting Votes

0 (0%)

Abstentions

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful

#1VOTED: YES-9.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-24

Consider Adoption of 2026 Tax Rates Attachments: ( 2 ) action sheet-CONSIDER Adoption of Tax Rates 08-24-2026 TAX ORDINANCE 08-24-2026

#2VOTED: YES-9.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-28

Consider Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and Design Build Contract Amendment from Paragon Sports Construction for the Softball and Baseball Locker Rooms and Restroom Facilities from the 2025 Bond Program Attachments: ( 1 ) actionsheet-GMP locker rooms-9.28.2026

#3VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-22

Consider Guaranteed Maximum Price and Design Build Contract Amendment from Paragon Sports Construction for the Covered Pavilion from the 2025 Bond Program Attachments: ( 1 ) actionsheet-GMP-6.22.2026

#4VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-27

Consider Approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price from Jackson Construction for the Athens Middle School Additions and Renovations Project from the 2025 Bond Program Attachments: ( 1 ) actionsheet-GMP-4.27.2026

#5VOTED: YES-9.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-10

Consider Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the Athens High School Performing Arts Center, Early College High School Wing, and the Early Childhood Center from the 2025 Bond Program Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - GMP for PAC and ECHS wing 2026 Action Sheet - GMP for ECC 2026

#6VOTED: YES-8.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-27

Consider 2026-2027 Adult/Guest Meal Prices Attachments: ( 2 ) actionsheet_adult meal price update 2026-2027-7.27.26 MealPricing_Worksheet_AdultPrice_200827 2026-2027

#7VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-10

Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

#8VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-22

Consider Expenditures Over $50,000 - Purchase of Elementary Instructional and Intervention Programs Attachments: ( 2 ) actionsheet - IXL June 2026 IXL Contract (2026-2027)

#9VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-18

Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation

#10VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-16

Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

#11VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-02-16

Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls

#12VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-01-19

Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure

#13VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-07-21

Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings

#14VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-03-17

Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders

#15VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-01-20

Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

#16VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-10-21

Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation

#17VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-06-17

Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation

#18VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-01-15

Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure

#19VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-27

Employment/Resignations of Contract Employees - Texas Gov't Code 551.074

#20VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-19

Consider Expenditures Over $50,000 - Region 10 and Region 7 Education Service Center Contracts Attachments: ( 2 ) actionsheet-ESC 10&7 contracts 2026-2027 Region 10-7 Contract List 2026-27-5.19.26-forBdMtg

#21VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-06-16

Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts

#22VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-12-16

Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders

#23VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-09-16

Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments

#24VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-19

Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments

#25VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-14

Consideration and/or Action to Approve an Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3 Agreement) and to Delegate Contractual Authority to the Superintendent Attachments: ( 2 ) actionsheet_RECAPTURE_supt delegation9.28.26 agreement-for-the-purchase-of-attendance-credit-netting-chapter-48-funding

#26VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-27

Consideration of Professional Personnel Contracts for 2026-2027 - Texas Gov't Code 551.074

#27VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-12-15

Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts

#28VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-09-15

Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners

#29VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-08-18

Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation

#30VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-05-19

Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt

#31VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-04-21

Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

#32VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-02-17

Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation

#33VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-02-17

Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion

#34VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-02-19

Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation

#35VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-19

Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners

#36VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-14

Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure

#37VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-22

Annual Superintendent Evaluation and Contract Consideration - Texas Gov't Code 551.074

#38VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-27

Consider Food Service Management Company Services Contract for 2026-2027 Attachments: ( 1 ) actionsheet FSMC 04.27.26

#39VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-01-19

Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts

#40VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-09-15

Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion

#41VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-05-19

Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings

#42VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-10-21

Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion

#43VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-27

Consideration of Administrator Contracts for 2026-2027 - Texas Gov't Code 551.074

#44VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-03-12

Consider the Adoption of the Hearing Officer's Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Recommendation That Good Cause Exist to Terminate the Contract of Alan Hatcher and Ordering Same

#45VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-02-16

Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation

#46VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-11-17

Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion

#47VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-10-20

Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls

#48VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-11-18

Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders

#49VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-09-16

Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation

#50VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-08-19

Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts

#51VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-27

Consider Expenditures Over $50,000 - Purchase of District SUV for Transportation Attachments: ( 2 ) actionsheet Purchase of SUVs Tab Sheet SUV Purchase

#52VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-27

Consider Expenditures Over $50,000 - Renovations for the Bruce Field Pressbox Attachments: ( 2 ) actionsheet Rennovations to Press Box Home Side Bruce Field Pressbox proposal-1 pg

#53VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-27

Consider Expenditures Over $50,000 - Purchase of Instructional Materials Attachments: ( 2 ) actionsheet - Bluebonnet Material Purchase April 2026 Instructional Materials Purchase 26-27 BB Order

#54VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-03-30

Employment/Resignations of Contract Employees

#55VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-11-18

Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts

#56VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-28

Employment/Resignations of Contract Employees - Texas Gov't Code 551.074

#57VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-27

Employment/Resignations of Contract Employees - Texas Gov't Code 551.074

#58VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-03-30

Employment/Resignations of Contract Employees - Texas Gov't Code 551.074

#59VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-12-16

Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls

#60VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-02-19

Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings

#61VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-01-15

Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion

#62VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-22

Consider Expenditures Over $50,000 - Purchase of Secondary Instructional and Intervention Programs Attachments: ( 1 ) Sec purchases

#63VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-19

Employment/Resignations of Contract Employees - Texas Gov't Code 551.074

#64VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-12-15

Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders

#65VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-11-17

Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners

#66VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-10-20

Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation

#67VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-08-18

Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion

#68VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-06-16

Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate

#69VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-03-17

Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings

#70VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-05-20

Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure

#71VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-04-15

Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls

#72VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-04-15

Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation

#73VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-29

Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders

#74VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-22

Employment/Resignations of Contract Employees - Texas Gov't Code 551.074

#75VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-07-21

Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders

#76VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-04-21

Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion

#77VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-08-19

Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt

#78VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-07-15

Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation

#79VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-07-15

Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments

#80VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-03-18

Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation

#81VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-24

Employment/Resignations of Contract Employees - Texas Gov't Code 551.074

#82VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-19

Consider Expenditures Over $50,000 - Purchase of a Multi Passenger Vehicle for CTE Attachments: ( 2 ) actionsheet-CTE vehicle CTE Vehicle Tabulation Sheet

#83VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-01-20

Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments

#84VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-06-17

Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls

#85VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-05-20

Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts

#86VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-03-18

Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion

#87VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-22

Consider Final Budget Amendment(s) for 2025-2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) actionsheet final budget amendment 06222026

#88VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-27

Consider SB 546 Required Reporting on School Bus Seat Belt Costs and Determination of Budget Limitations Attachments: ( 2 ) actionsheet -SB 546 -seat belts Seat Belt Inventory

#89VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-10-21

Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion

#90VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-02-19

Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts

#91VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-28

Consider and Discuss House Bill 3 Armed Security Officer Requirement - Texas Gov't Code 551.076

#92VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-14

Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion

#93VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-24

Consider Out of State Student Travel for Athens High School Debate Team Attachments: ( 1 ) actionsheet-debate 8_24_26

#94VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-10

Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments

#95VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-22

Adopt Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Attachments: ( 1 ) actionsheet Proposed Budget Approval for 2026-2027

#96VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-22

Consider Adoption of TASB Localized Policy Update 127 BJCF(Local): Superintendent-Nonrenewal CAA(Local): Fiscal Management Goals and Objectives-Financial Ethics DC(Local): Employment Practices DH(Local): Employee Standards of Conduct DP(Local): Personnel Positions DPA(Local): Personnel Positions-Principals DPB(Local): Personnel Positions-Other Personnel Positions EHBB(Local): Special Programs-Gift

#97VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-03-30

Consider Changing May 2026 Board Meeting Date Attachments: ( 1 ) actionsheet.bd.mtg.date.chg.3.30.26

#98VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-03-30

Consider Secondary Library Material Approval Attachments: ( 2 ) actionsheet-purchase library materials-03-30-26 Proposed Library Material-3.30.26

#99VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-06-16

Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings

#100VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-07-15

Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion

#101VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-05-20

Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings

#102VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-28

Consider Resolution for Nominating Two Candidates to the Henderson County Appraisal District Board of Directors Attachments: ( 2 ) actionsheet-HCADnominee-9.28.26 HCAD letter-form

#103VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-05-19

Newly Elected Board of Trustees Take Oath of Office / Board Reorganization Attachments: ( 1 ) actionsheet-reorganization-5.19.26

#104VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-11-18

Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls

#105VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-03-30

Consider and Take Action on Level III Parent Grievance Appeal

#106VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-07-21

Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls

#107VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-01-15

Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls

#108VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-28

Consider Workers' Compensation Insurance for October 1, 2026-September 30, 2027 With Additional Years Included Attachments: ( 2 ) actionsheet_workerscomp 09282026 DETSIF--Quote & Prop 2026-2027 plus 2 years

#109VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-24

Consider and Discuss House Bill 3 Armed Security Officer Requirement - Texas Gov't Code 551.076

#110VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-18

Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion

#111VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-03-30

Consider Adoption of New Board Goals as Required by House Bill 3 Attachments: ( 2 ) actionsheet-board-goals-03-30-26 25-26 HB3 Goals _Final - 3rd Reading AND Math

#112VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-10-20

Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments

#113VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-01-20

Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion

#114VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-06-17

Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls

#115VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-10-19

Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion

#116VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-02-16

Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts

#117VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-03-18

Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion

#118VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-28

Consider Revision of TASB Policy AE(LOCAL) Attachments: ( 2 ) actionsheet Policy Update AE(LOCAL) AE(L)-X revisions

#119VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-29

Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion

#120VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-11-17

Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion

#121VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-05-19

Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments

#122VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-04-15

Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings

#123VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-27

Consider Revisions of Local Policies in Regards to the District of Innovation (DOI) Plan Attachments: ( 2 ) actionsheet Revisions of Local Policies-DOI Plan DOI Policy Drafts 07.16.26

#124VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-22

Consider Amendment to the 2026-2027 School Calendar Attachments: ( 2 ) actionsheet-2026-2027 School Calendar amendment Calendar 2026-2027-Amended-6.22.26

#125VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-04-16

Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts

#126VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-09-15

Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts

#127VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-04-21

Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion

#128VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-02-17

Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls

#129VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-09-16

Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts

#130VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-09-28

Consider Annual Review of Investment Policy and Strategies Attachments: ( 2 ) actionsheet_review of investment policy 09-28-2026 Resolution-Investment policy-09-28-2026

#131VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-24

Consider Renewal of the District's Cooperative Risk Pool Management Participation Attachments: ( 2 ) actionsheet_RMC renewal 09-01-2026 08-24-2026 RMC RENEWAL QUOTE 2026-2027

#132VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-07-27

Consider Clerical Amendment to the District of Innovation (DOI) Plan Attachments: ( 2 ) actionsheet - DOI Amendment July 2026 DOI Amendment (July 2026)

#133VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-22

Consider Renewal of the District of Innovation (DOI) Plan Attachments: ( 2 ) actionsheet - DOI Renewal June 2026 District of Innovation Plan 2026-Draft

#134VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-12-15

Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments

#135VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-08-18

Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls

#136VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2025-03-17

Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion

#137VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-08-24

Consider Approval of the Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws Under Texas Education Code 39.008 as Enacted by Senate Bill 12 Attachments: ( 2 ) actionsheet -HB 12 Compliance Certification HB 12 Certification of Compliance

#138VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-06-22

Consider 2026-2027 Compensation Plan Including Stipends

#139VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2026-01-19

Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts

#140VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-12-16

Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings

#141VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2024-08-19

Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments

#142VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2023-09-18

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#143VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2023-05-15

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#144VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)

2022-09-19

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#145VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2022-05-16

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#146VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2021-09-20

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#147VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2021-05-17

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#148VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2020-09-21

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#149VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2020-05-18

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#150VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2019-09-16

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#151VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2019-05-20

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#152VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2018-09-17

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#153VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2018-05-21

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#154VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-2)

2017-09-18

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#155VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2017-05-15

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#156VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2016-09-19

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#157VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2016-05-16

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#158VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2015-09-21

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#159VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)

2015-05-18

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#160VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2014-09-15

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#161VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2014-05-19

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#162VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2013-09-16

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#163VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2013-05-20

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#164VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2012-09-17

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#165VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2012-05-21

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#166VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)

2011-09-19

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#167VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)

2011-05-16

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#168VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2010-09-20

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#169VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2010-05-17

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#170VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)

2009-09-21

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#171VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2009-05-18

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#172VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2008-09-15

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#173VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2008-05-19

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#174VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2007-09-17

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#175VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2007-05-21

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#176VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2006-09-18

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#177VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2006-05-15

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#178VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2005-09-19

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#179VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-2)

2005-05-16

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#180VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2004-09-20

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#181VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2004-05-17

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#182VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2003-09-15

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#183VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2003-05-19

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#184VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)

2002-09-16

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#185VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2002-05-20

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#186VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-2)

2001-09-17

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#187VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2001-05-21

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#188VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2000-09-18

Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption

#189VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2000-05-15

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy

#190VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2023-09-18

Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates

#191VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)

2023-05-15

Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees

#192VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2022-09-19

Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates

#193VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)

2022-05-16

Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees

#194VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2021-09-20

Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates

#195VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2021-05-17

Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees

#196VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2020-09-21

Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates

#197VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2020-05-18

Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees

#198VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2019-09-16

Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates

#199VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2019-05-20

Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees

#200VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)

2018-09-17

Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates