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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Smith COUNTY

Ragan Burgess

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
LINDALE ISD

Elected Trustee, Place 5 for Lindale ISD.

surrattsm@lisdeagles.net(903) 881-4001
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 42.4/100▼ -5.8 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #28406 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
41.7/100
Regulatory Restraint
43.6/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2000 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2000-05-06)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Ragan Burgess (Current Profile)71.0% (537 votes)
David C. Morales 29.0% (219 votes)
Early Voting: 322Election Day: 188Mail Ballots: 27
May 2001 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2001-05-05)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Ragan Burgess (Current Profile)66.0% (436 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 34.0% (225 votes)
Early Voting: 262Election Day: 153Mail Ballots: 21
May 2002 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2002-05-04)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Ragan Burgess (Current Profile)61.0% (557 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 39.0% (356 votes)
Early Voting: 334Election Day: 195Mail Ballots: 28
May 2003 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2003-05-03)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Ragan Burgess (Current Profile)72.0% (318 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 28.0% (123 votes)
Early Voting: 191Election Day: 111Mail Ballots: 16
May 2004 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2004-05-01)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Ragan Burgess (Current Profile)60.0% (378 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 40.0% (252 votes)
Early Voting: 227Election Day: 132Mail Ballots: 19
May 2005 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2005-05-07)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Ragan Burgess (Current Profile)59.0% (539 votes)
Michael R. Vance 41.0% (374 votes)
Early Voting: 323Election Day: 189Mail Ballots: 27
May 2006 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2006-05-06)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Ragan Burgess (Current Profile)60.0% (302 votes)
Michael R. Vance 40.0% (202 votes)
Early Voting: 181Election Day: 106Mail Ballots: 15
May 2007 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2007-05-05)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Ragan Burgess (Current Profile)63.0% (397 votes)
Michael R. Vance 37.0% (233 votes)
Early Voting: 238Election Day: 139Mail Ballots: 20
May 2008 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2008-05-03)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Ragan Burgess (Current Profile)57.0% (377 votes)
Michael R. Vance 43.0% (284 votes)
Early Voting: 226Election Day: 132Mail Ballots: 19
May 2009 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2009-05-02)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Ragan Burgess (Current Profile)72.0% (544 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 28.0% (212 votes)
Early Voting: 326Election Day: 190Mail Ballots: 28
May 2010 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2010-05-01)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Ragan Burgess (Current Profile)64.0% (383 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 36.0% (215 votes)
Early Voting: 230Election Day: 134Mail Ballots: 19
May 2011 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2011-05-07)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Ragan Burgess (Current Profile)62.0% (293 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 38.0% (179 votes)
Early Voting: 176Election Day: 103Mail Ballots: 14
May 2012 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2012-05-05)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Ragan Burgess (Current Profile)57.0% (539 votes)
David C. Morales 43.0% (406 votes)
Early Voting: 323Election Day: 189Mail Ballots: 27
May 2013 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2013-05-04)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Ragan Burgess (Current Profile)67.0% (654 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 33.0% (322 votes)
Early Voting: 392Election Day: 229Mail Ballots: 33
May 2014 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2014-05-03)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Ragan Burgess (Current Profile)61.0% (500 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 39.0% (319 votes)
Early Voting: 300Election Day: 175Mail Ballots: 25
May 2015 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2015-05-02)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Ragan Burgess (Current Profile)62.0% (488 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 38.0% (299 votes)
Early Voting: 293Election Day: 171Mail Ballots: 24
May 2016 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2016-05-07)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Ragan Burgess (Current Profile)67.0% (316 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 33.0% (156 votes)
Early Voting: 190Election Day: 111Mail Ballots: 15
May 2017 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2017-05-06)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Ragan Burgess (Current Profile)66.0% (499 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 34.0% (257 votes)
Early Voting: 299Election Day: 175Mail Ballots: 25
May 2018 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2018-05-05)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Ragan Burgess (Current Profile)57.0% (520 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 43.0% (393 votes)
Early Voting: 312Election Day: 182Mail Ballots: 26
May 2019 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2019-05-04)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Ragan Burgess (Current Profile)58.0% (566 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 42.0% (410 votes)
Early Voting: 340Election Day: 198Mail Ballots: 28
May 2020 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2020-05-02)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Ragan Burgess (Current Profile)63.0% (377 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 37.0% (221 votes)
Early Voting: 226Election Day: 132Mail Ballots: 19
May 2021 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2021-05-01)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Ragan Burgess (Current Profile)65.0% (348 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 35.0% (187 votes)
Early Voting: 209Election Day: 122Mail Ballots: 17
May 2022 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2022-05-07)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Ragan Burgess (Current Profile)59.0% (483 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 41.0% (336 votes)
Early Voting: 290Election Day: 169Mail Ballots: 24
May 2023 LINDALE ISD Uniform General & Special Election (2023-05-06)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Ragan Burgess (Current Profile)72.0% (363 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 28.0% (141 votes)
Early Voting: 218Election Day: 127Mail Ballots: 18
May 2026 LINDALE ISD Official General Election Canvass (2026-05-11)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ELECTED / WON
Ragan Burgess (Current Profile)100.0% (526 votes)
Early Voting: 321Election Day: 179Mail Ballots: 26

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
381
Yes Votes
350 (92%)
No / Dissenting Votes
31 (8%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful
#1VOTED: YES-9.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-24
H. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON TAX RATES
#2VOTED: YES-8.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Consider and Act Upon Resolution Concerning TJC Bond Election
#3VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Consider and Act Upon Date for Public Hearing to Set Tax Rates and Adopt Budgets
#4VOTED: YES-8.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Consider and Act Upon Tax Rates for Advertisement
#5VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Consider and Act Upon Smith County and Van Zandt County 2025 Tax Levy
#6VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#7VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Consider and Act Upon Stadium Video Board Agreements
#8VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#9VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#10VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#11VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#12VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider and Act Upon Permission for Professional Staff to Contract with Outside Entities
#13VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#14VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#15VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Consider and Act Upon Consultant Service Agreement
#16VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#17VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#18VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#19VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#20VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#21VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Consider and Act Upon Bids for the Purchase of Video Graphic Board
#22VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Consider and Act Upon Financial Audit
#23VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#24VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#25VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#26VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#27VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#28VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#29VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#30VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
E.1.c. Consider and Act Upon Administrator Contracts
#31VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-10
J.7. Consider and Act Upon Tyler Regional Day School Program for the Deaf Service Agreement
#32VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#33VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#34VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#35VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#36VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider and Act Upon the Engagement Letter from Wilf & Henderson, P.C. for the 2025-2026 Audit
#37VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider and Act Upon Roof Bids
#38VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
E.1.c. Superintendent Evaluation and Contract
#39VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#40VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#41VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#42VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#43VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#44VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#45VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#46VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#47VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#48VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#49VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#50VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#51VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Consider and Act Upon Agreement Between Smith County and Lindale ISD
#52VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#53VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#54VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#55VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#56VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#57VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#58VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#59VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#60VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#61VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
E.1.c. Consider and Act Upon Professional Contracts
#62VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#63VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#64VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Consider and Act Upon Food Service Pay Scales
#65VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
BUSINESS ACTION
#66VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-29
F.2. Consider and Act Upon Superintendent's Recommendation Concerning Employment of Personnel
#67VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-08
Consider and Act Upon Budget Amendment
#68VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Consider and Act Upon Local Policy for Student-Led Prayer at School Activities
#69VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Consider and Act Upon Budget Amendment
#70VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#71VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#72VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#73VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
BUSINESS ACTION
#74VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-24
CONSIDER AND ACT UPON BUDGET AMENDMENT
#75VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Consider and Act Upon Resolution Sanctioning 4-H Organization as an Extracurricular Activity
#76VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-08
Consider and Act Upon MOU Between East Texas A&M University and Lindale ISD
#77VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-08
Consider and Act Upon Safety Construction Proposal
#78VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
H.1.b. Consider and Act Upon Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Employment of Personnel
#79VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
BUSINESS ACTION
#80VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
BUSINESS ACTION
#81VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
E.1.b. Consider and Act Upon Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Employment of Personnel
#82VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider and Act Upon Food Service Management Company
#83VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Consider and Act Upon Budget Amendment
#84VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-10
J.5. Consider and Act Upon Video Board Consideration
#85VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-10
J.8. Consider and Act Upon TASB Update 126
#86VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-13
Consider and Act Upon Budget Amendment
#87VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-13
Consider and Act Upon the MOU for The University of Texas at Tyler and The Lindale Independent School District Education Leadership Pathway
#88VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-08
H.1. Consider and Act Upon T-TESS Appraisal Calendar and Appraisers
#89VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#90VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#91VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2023-05-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#92VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (5-2)
2020-05-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#93VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2017-05-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#94VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (6-1)
2016-09-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#95VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2014-09-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#96VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (6-1)
2013-09-16
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#97VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2013-05-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#98VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (5-2)
2010-05-17
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#99VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2008-05-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#100VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-03
F.2. Consider and Act Upon Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Employment of Personnel
#101VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-08
E.1.a. Consider and Act Upon Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Employee Resignations
#102VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
E.1.a. Consider and Act Upon Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Employee Resignations
#103VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Consider and Act Upon SB 546 Three Point Seat Belts
#104VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
BUSINESS ACTION
#105VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Consider and Act Upon (LOCAL) Policies in TASB Update 126
#106VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-10
J.6. Consider and Act Upon TASB CFB (LOCAL) Policy
#107VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-10
J.3. Consider and Act Upon Budget Amendment
#108VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-13
Consider and Act Upon the MOU for The University of Texas at Tyler and The Lindale Independent School District Education Leadership Opportunities
#109VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#110VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#111VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#112VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider and Act Upon Track Resurfacing
#113VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-08
Consider and Act Upon Pay Scales
#114VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Consider and Act Upon 2026-2027 Calendar
#115VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
E.1.b. Consider and Act Upon Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Employment of Personnel
#116VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
E.1.b. Consider and Act Upon Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Employment of Personnel
#117VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
BUSINESS ACTION
#118VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Consider and Act Upon Donation to Lindale ISD
#119VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-10
E.1.b. Consider and Act Upon Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Employment of Personnel
#120VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-13
Consider and Act Upon Resolution to Designate Investment Officers
#121VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-08
E.1.a. Consider and Act Upon Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Employment of Personnel
#122VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider and Act Upon LOCAL Policies in TASB Update 127
#123VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider and Act Upon T-TESS Appraisal Calendar and Appraisers
#124VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-08
E.1.b. Consider and Act Upon Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Employment of Personnel
#125VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Consider and Act Upon Budget Amendment
#126VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
Consider and Act Upon Student Athletic Insurance
#127VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Consider and Act Upon SB11 Resolution
#128VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-12
Consider and Act Upon Self Certification of Increased Micro-Purchase Threshold
#129VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-10
E.1.a. Consider and Act Upon Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Employee Resignations
#130VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-10
J. BUSINESS ACTION
#131VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-10
J.2. Consider and Act Upon Resolution for Voting for Smith County Appraisal District Board of Director Candidates
#132VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-13
Consider and Act Upon Technology Purchase
#133VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#134VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#135VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#136VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#137VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#138VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#139VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-29
F.1. Consider and Act Upon Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Employee Resignations
#140VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-08
Consider and Act Upon Regional Purchasing Cooperative Resolution
#141VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Consider and Act Upon Bus Purchase
#142VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
E.1.a. Consider and Act Upon Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Employee Resignations
#143VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
E.1.a. Consider and Act Upon Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Employee Resignations
#144VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-13
Consider and Act Upon District and Campus Improvement Plans
#145VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-13
Consider and Act Upon Local Policy for Wellness and Health Services
#146VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#147VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#148VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#149VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-14
Consider and Act Upon Resolution to Approve Certification of SB12 Requirements
#150VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-08
BUSINESS ACTION
#151VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Consider and Act Upon Donation
#152VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider and Act Upon Budget Amendments
#153VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consider and Act Upon Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials 2026-2027
#154VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-16
BUSINESS ACTION
#155VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-13
Consider and Act Upon Resolution to Nominate Candidates for the Position of Director of the Smith County Appraisal District
#156VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-08
H. BUSINESS ACTION
#157VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#158VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#159VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-24
G. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON 2026 -2027 BUDGETS
#160VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Consider and Act Upon Self-Certification of Increased Micro-Purchase Threshold
#161VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Consider and Act Upon Tennis Court Resurfacing
#162VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
H.1.a. Consider and Act Upon Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Employee Resignations
#163VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-11
Consider and Act Upon MOU Between Lindale ISD and Tyler Junior College
#164VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Consider and Act Upon Dates of March 16 and April 20 Board Meetings
#165VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-13
Consider and Act Upon TASB EFB(LOCAL) Policy
#166VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-13
BUSINESS ACTION
#167VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-13
Consider and Act Upon Resolution Regarding Review of the Investment Program
#168VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#169VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#170VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-03
F.1. Consider and Act Upon Superintendent's Recommendation Regarding Employee Resignations
#171VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-20
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#172VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-08
Consider and Act Upon Vehicle Purchase
#173VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-08
Consider and Act Upon Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP)
#174VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-09
Consider and Act Upon eRate Funding Year 2026 Purchase
#175VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-10
J.4. Consider and Act Upon TASB Wellness Policy
#176VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-10
J.1. Consider and Act Upon Resolution for Voting for Van Zandt County Appraisal District Board of Director Candidates
#177VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#178VOTED: 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
#179VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2022-09-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#180VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2022-05-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#181VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2021-09-20
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#182VOTED: 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
#183VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2020-09-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#184VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2019-09-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#185VOTED: 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
#186VOTED: 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
#187VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-05-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#188VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2017-09-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#189VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2016-05-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#190VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2015-09-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#191VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2015-05-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#192VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2014-05-19
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#193VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2012-09-17
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#194VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2012-05-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#195VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2011-09-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#196VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2011-05-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#197VOTED: 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
#198VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2009-09-21
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#199VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2009-05-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#200VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2008-09-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption