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CITY • Howard COUNTY

Robert Moore

Mayor
City of Big Spring

Elected Mayor for City of Big Spring.

(432) 264-2401
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 54.2/100▼ -4.2 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #23093 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
54.8/100
Regulatory Restraint
56.3/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2000 City of Big Spring Uniform General & Special Election (2000-05-06)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Robert Moore (Current Profile)56.0% (2,232 votes)
Michael R. Vance 44.0% (1,753 votes)
Early Voting: 1,339Election Day: 781Mail Ballots: 112
May 2001 City of Big Spring Uniform General & Special Election (2001-05-05)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Robert Moore (Current Profile)60.0% (1,471 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 40.0% (981 votes)
Early Voting: 883Election Day: 515Mail Ballots: 73
May 2002 City of Big Spring Uniform General & Special Election (2002-05-04)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Robert Moore (Current Profile)54.0% (2,566 votes)
Michael R. Vance 46.0% (2,186 votes)
Early Voting: 1,540Election Day: 898Mail Ballots: 128
May 2003 City of Big Spring Uniform General & Special Election (2003-05-03)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Robert Moore (Current Profile)68.0% (3,127 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 32.0% (1,471 votes)
Early Voting: 1,876Election Day: 1,094Mail Ballots: 157
May 2004 City of Big Spring Uniform General & Special Election (2004-05-01)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Robert Moore (Current Profile)59.0% (2,713 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 41.0% (1,885 votes)
Early Voting: 1,628Election Day: 950Mail Ballots: 135
May 2005 City of Big Spring Uniform General & Special Election (2005-05-07)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Robert Moore (Current Profile)57.0% (2,009 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 43.0% (1,516 votes)
Early Voting: 1,205Election Day: 703Mail Ballots: 101
May 2006 City of Big Spring Uniform General & Special Election (2006-05-06)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Robert Moore (Current Profile)70.0% (1,609 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 30.0% (690 votes)
Early Voting: 965Election Day: 563Mail Ballots: 81
May 2007 City of Big Spring Uniform General & Special Election (2007-05-05)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Robert Moore (Current Profile)61.0% (2,525 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 39.0% (1,614 votes)
Early Voting: 1,515Election Day: 884Mail Ballots: 126
May 2008 City of Big Spring Uniform General & Special Election (2008-05-03)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Robert Moore (Current Profile)69.0% (2,539 votes)
Michael R. Vance 31.0% (1,140 votes)
Early Voting: 1,523Election Day: 889Mail Ballots: 127
May 2009 City of Big Spring Uniform General & Special Election (2009-05-02)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Robert Moore (Current Profile)65.0% (2,491 votes)
David C. Morales 35.0% (1,341 votes)
Early Voting: 1,495Election Day: 872Mail Ballots: 124
May 2010 City of Big Spring Uniform General & Special Election (2010-05-01)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Robert Moore (Current Profile)68.0% (1,876 votes)
David C. Morales 32.0% (883 votes)
Early Voting: 1,126Election Day: 657Mail Ballots: 93
May 2011 City of Big Spring Uniform General & Special Election (2011-05-07)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Robert Moore (Current Profile)54.0% (1,738 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 46.0% (1,481 votes)
Early Voting: 1,043Election Day: 608Mail Ballots: 87
May 2012 City of Big Spring Uniform General & Special Election (2012-05-05)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Robert Moore (Current Profile)57.0% (1,485 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 43.0% (1,121 votes)
Early Voting: 891Election Day: 520Mail Ballots: 74
May 2013 City of Big Spring Uniform General & Special Election (2013-05-04)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Robert Moore (Current Profile)67.0% (2,054 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan 33.0% (1,012 votes)
Early Voting: 1,232Election Day: 719Mail Ballots: 103
May 2014 City of Big Spring Uniform General & Special Election (2014-05-03)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Robert Moore (Current Profile)57.0% (1,660 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 43.0% (1,252 votes)
Early Voting: 996Election Day: 581Mail Ballots: 83
May 2015 City of Big Spring Uniform General & Special Election (2015-05-02)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Robert Moore (Current Profile)59.0% (2,623 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 41.0% (1,822 votes)
Early Voting: 1,574Election Day: 918Mail Ballots: 131
May 2016 City of Big Spring Uniform General & Special Election (2016-05-07)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Robert Moore (Current Profile)58.0% (2,311 votes)
Michael R. Vance 42.0% (1,674 votes)
Early Voting: 1,387Election Day: 809Mail Ballots: 115
May 2017 City of Big Spring Uniform General & Special Election (2017-05-06)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Robert Moore (Current Profile)55.0% (1,939 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 45.0% (1,586 votes)
Early Voting: 1,163Election Day: 679Mail Ballots: 97
May 2018 City of Big Spring Uniform General & Special Election (2018-05-05)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Robert Moore (Current Profile)64.0% (1,471 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 36.0% (828 votes)
Early Voting: 883Election Day: 515Mail Ballots: 73
May 2019 City of Big Spring Uniform General & Special Election (2019-05-04)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Robert Moore (Current Profile)66.0% (1,821 votes)
Michael R. Vance 34.0% (938 votes)
Early Voting: 1,093Election Day: 637Mail Ballots: 91
May 2020 City of Big Spring Uniform General & Special Election (2020-05-02)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Robert Moore (Current Profile)56.0% (1,803 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza 44.0% (1,416 votes)
Early Voting: 1,082Election Day: 631Mail Ballots: 90
May 2021 City of Big Spring Uniform General & Special Election (2021-05-01)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Robert Moore (Current Profile)72.0% (2,097 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson 28.0% (815 votes)
Early Voting: 1,258Election Day: 734Mail Ballots: 105
May 2022 City of Big Spring Uniform General & Special Election (2022-05-07)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Robert Moore (Current Profile)62.0% (2,946 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton 38.0% (1,806 votes)
Early Voting: 1,768Election Day: 1,031Mail Ballots: 147
May 2023 City of Big Spring Uniform General & Special Election (2023-05-06)
Mayor (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Robert Moore (Current Profile)54.0% (2,566 votes)
Michael R. Vance 46.0% (2,186 votes)
Early Voting: 1,540Election Day: 898Mail Ballots: 128
November 2025 City of Big Spring Official General Election Canvass (2025-11-17)
Mayor
ELECTED / WON
Robert Moore (Current Profile)100.0% (2,562 votes)
Early Voting: 1,563Election Day: 871Mail Ballots: 128

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
454
Yes Votes
440 (97%)
No / Dissenting Votes
14 (3%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful
#1VOTED: YES-9.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-14
Final Reading of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 024-2025 Which Adopted the Annual Budget for the City of Big Spring, Texas for the Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2025 and Ending September 30, 2026 by Revising the General Fund Budget for the Purp
#2VOTED: YES-9.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-09
First Reading of an Ordinance Approving and Adopting an Annual Budget for the City of Big Spring, Texas for the Fiscal Year Beginnin October 1, 2025 and Ending September 30, 2026; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date
#3VOTED: YES-9.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-08-25
PUBLIC HEARING - Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
#4VOTED: YES+9.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-09
Final Reading of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 028-2024 Which Adopted the Annual Budget for the City of Big Spring, Texas for the Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2024 and Ending September 30, 2025 by Increasing the Airpark Fund Budget for the Pu
#5VOTED: YES-9.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-08-25
First Reading of an Ordinance Fixing an dLevying Municipal Ad Valorem Taxes for Said City for the Year 2026; Directing the Assessment and Collection Thereof; Providing for Severability; and Establishing an Effective Date
#6VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-01-27
Final Reading of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 024-2025 Which Adopted the Annual Budget for the City of Big Spring, Texas for the Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2025 and Ending September 30, 2026, By Increasing the General Fund Budget to Author
#7VOTED: YES-8.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-09
Final Reading of an Ordinance Granting a Partial Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Tax Year 2025 for the Homestead of any Married or Unmarried Adult; Finding and Determining that the Meetings at Which the Ordinance was discussed were Open to the Public as Requ
#8VOTED: YES-8.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-24
Final Reading of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 024-2025 Which Adopted the Annual Budget for the City of Big Spring, Texas for the Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2025 and Ending September 30, 2026, Authorizing an Increase and a Transfer of Appro
#9VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-10-28
Final Reading of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 024-2025 Which Adopted the Annual budget for the City of Big Spring, Texas for the Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2025, and Ending September 30, 2026, by Decreasing the General Fund Budget for the
#10VOTED: YES-8.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-05-12
PUBLIC HEARING - Tax Abatement Guidelines and Criteria
#11VOTED: YES-8.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-09
PUBLIC HEARING - Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
#12VOTED: YES-8.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-09
First Reading of an Ordinance Fixing and Levying Municipal Ad Valorem Taxes for Said City for the Year 2025; Directing the Assessment and Collection Thereof; Providing for Severability; and Establishing an Effective DateMOTION: "I Move that the Property T
#13VOTED: YES-8.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-05-12
Final Reading of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 024-2025 Which Adopted the Annual budget for the City of Big Spring, Texas for the Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2025 and Ending September 30, 2026 Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations withi
#14VOTED: YES-8.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-24
Final Reading of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 024-2025 Which Adopted the Annual Budget for the City of Big Spring, Texas for the Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2025 and Ending September 30, 2026 Authorizing the Transfer of Appropriations Withi
#15VOTED: YES-8.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-01-27
Final Reading of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 024-2025 Which Adopted the Annual Budget for the City of Big Spring, Texas for the Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2025 and Ending September 30, 2026, by Increasing the General Fund Budget for the P
#16VOTED: YES+8.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-11-17
Final Reading of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 024-2025 Which Adopted the Annual budget for the City of Big Spring, Texas for the Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2025 and Ending September 30, 2026 By Increasing the General Fund Budget to authori
#17VOTED: YES+8.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-09
PUBLIC HEARING - Proposed Tax Rate for Year 2025
#18VOTED: YES+8.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-06-24
Final Reading of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 028-2024 Which Adopted the Annual Budget for the City of Big Spring, Texas for the Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 2024 and Ending September 30, 2025 by Increasing the Airpark Fund Budget for the Pu
#19VOTED: YES-8.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-24
PUBLIC HEARING to Consider the Proposed Annexation of a 0.57-Acre Tract of Land, More or Less, out of the Northeast Quarter of Section 8, Block 32, T-1-S, T&P RR Co. Survey, Howard County, Texas, Located Entirely Within the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction o
#20VOTED: YES-8.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-07-22
PUBLIC HEARING for Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Contemplated Annexation of a Property being 443.607 acres, more or less, in Section 4, Block 33, Howard County, Texas, Located Entirely Within the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of and Cont
#21VOTED: YES-8.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-07-22
PUBLIC HEARING for Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Contemplated Annexation of a Property being Approximately 127 acres Located Within the T&P RR Co Survey, Abstract No. A-362, out of the Northeast Quarter of Section 9, Block 33, T-1-S, T&P
#22VOTED: YES-8.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-07-08
PUBLIC HEARING for Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Contemplated Annexation of a Property being 443.607 acres, more or less, in Section 4, Block 33, Howard County, Texas, Located Entirely Within the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of and Cont
#23VOTED: YES-8.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-07-08
First Reading of an Ordinance Annexing to the City of Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, Approximately 127 Acres Located Within the T&P RR Co Survey Howard County, Texas Survey, Abstract No. A-362, out of the Northeast Quarter of Section 9, Block 33, T-1-S
#24VOTED: YES-8.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-07-08
Consideration and Possible Action Regarding an Annexation Agreement between the City of Big Spring, Texas and Big Spring Economic Development Corporation and Authorizing the City Manager or His Designee to Execute any Necessary Documents.
#25VOTED: YES-8.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-07-08
PUBLIC HEARING for Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Contemplated Annexation of a Property being Approximately 127 acres Located Within the T&P RR Co Survey, Abstract No. A-362, out of the Northeast Quarter of Section 9, Block 33, T-1-S, T&P
#26VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-07-14
Final Reading of an Ordinance Approving a Project and Financing Plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Big Spring, Texas, Established Pursuant to Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code; Finding and Determining that the Meetings at Which t
#27VOTED: YES-7.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-10-28
PUBLIC HEARING - To Consider the Creation of a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) to Include Approximately 620 Acres of Land Located West of Big Spring McMahon-Wrinkle Airport, City of Big Spring, Texas.
#28VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-10-28
PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration and Possible Action Concerning Abatement of Public Nuisance, at 509 JOHNSON, BIG SPRING, TEXAS 79720 – LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 8, BLOCK 34, ORIGINAL TOWN SUBDIVISION, BIG SPRING, HOWARD COUNTY, TEXAS – OWNER: THE ESTATE OF YV
#29VOTED: YES+7.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-07-08
Final Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 10 of the Big Spring City Code to Provide for Minimum Standards at the Big Spring McMahon-Wrinkle Airport; Providing for the Repeal of Conflicting Legislation; Providing for Severability; Finding and Determin
#30VOTED: YES-7.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-08-06
Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions
#31VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-10-28
PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration and Possible Action Concerning Abatement of Public Nuisance, at 1315 MESA, BIG SPRING, TEXAS 79720 – LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 6, BLOCK 3, MOUNTAIN VIEW SUBDIVISION, BIG SPRING, HOWARD COUNTY, TEXAS – OWNER: BEATRICE M. YBARRA
#32VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-23
Final Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 48 of the Big Spring City Code Entitled "Traffic and Vehicles," Article I "In General," Section 48-10 School Speed Limit Zones Providing for the Repeal of Conflicting Legislation; Providing for Severability;
#33VOTED: YES-7.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-16
First Reading of an Ordinance Ratifying the Property Tax Increase Reflected in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget that will Require Raising More Revenue from Property Taxes than in the Prior Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget; and Providing an Effective Date
#34VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-01-07
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#35VOTED: YES+7.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-04-02
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#36VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-09
First Reading of a Resolution Joining with the State of Texas and Political Subdivisions of the State as a Party in the Various Eight (8) Opioid Settlement Agreements Secured by the Office of the Attorney General between the State of Texas and Alvogen, In
#37VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-07-08
Final Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 34 of the Big Spring City Code by Repealing Sections 34-1 and 34-3 Regarding the Municipal Court Security Fund and Municipal Court Technology Fund as State Law Makes such Ordinances no Longer Necessary; Provi
#38VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-10-06
Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions
#39VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-22
Final Reading of an Ordinance Establishing the Pay Schedule for Classified Positions Within the Police Department Effective October 1, 2026; Providing for Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; and Providing for an Effective Date
#40VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-05-26
Final Reading of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or His Designee to Enter into a Multiple-Use Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation Allowing the Installation and Operation of Automated License Plate Recognition Cameras in Texas D
#41VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-14
Final Reading of an Ordinance Repealing Two Parts of the Big Spring City Code that Conflict with State Law on Interference with Public Duties, Amending Chapter 8 of the Big Spring City Code Entitled "Animals," Article I "In General," Section 8-3 by Amendi
#42VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-10-28
Final Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances Entitled "Administration," Article V "Finance," Division 2 Entitled "Capital Replacement Fund," by Providing for Interfund Loans from the General Fund to Enterprise Funds and Speci
#43VOTED: YES+7.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-08-12
PUBLIC HEARING - Consideration and Possible Action Concerning Abatement of Public Nuisance, at 508 ABRAMS, BIG SPRING, TEXAS 79720 – LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 5, BLOCK 16, EARLES SUBDIVISION, BIG SPRING, HOWARD COUNTY, TEXAS – OWNER: SAMUEL C. CASTRO
#44VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-05-07
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#45VOTED: YES-7.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-03-05
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#46VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-10-28
Final Reading of an Ordinance Adopting Two Maintenance-Related Closing Days Per Month on the Second and Fourth Mondays of Each Month for the Comanche Trail Golf Course and Assigning the Golf Manager to Report to the Director of Public Works by Amending Ar
#47VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-10-28
Final Reading of an Ordinance Amending Section 2-58, Article III, Chapter 2 of the Big Spring City Code Section Entitled "Director of Finance"; and Adopting Section 2-59 Entitled "Director of Public Works," and Providing for the Repeal of Conflicting Legi
#48VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-23
Final Reading of a Resolution Joining with the State of Texas and Political Subdivisions of the State as a Party in the Various Eight (8) Opioid Settlement Agreements Secured by the Office of the Attorney General between the State of Texas and Alvogen, In
#49VOTED: YES-6.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-09
First Reading of an Ordinance Ratifying the Property Tax Increase Reflected in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget that will Require Raising More Revenue from Property Taxes than in the Prior Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget; and Providing an Effective Date
#50VOTED: YES+6.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-09
First Reading of an Ordinance Establishing the Pay Schedule for Classified Positions within the Police Department Effective October 1, 2025; Providing for Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; and Providing for an Effective Date
#51VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-05-26
PUBLIC HEARING - Regarding a Zone Change (ZC26-02) for 200 NE 8th Street from Neighborhood Services (NS) to Single Family-3 (SF-3) Zoning for a 0.179 Acre Tract of Land Lying In and Being in the Section 42, Block 32, T-1-N Tract 34 William B Currie, T&P R
#52VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-24
Final Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Structural Standards and Nuisance Abatement Ordinance of Big Spring, Texas, Subchapter A Entitled "General," Article A-1 Entitled "In General," by Amending in Part Section A-1.05, to Conform to State Law; Providi
#53VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-10-28
Final Reading of an Ordinance to Adjust Fees for the Municipally-Owned Comanche Trail Golf Course to Provide for Revenue to Meet Expenses and to Provide Discounts to Residents of Big Spring and Public School Districts that are Partially Coextensive with t
#54VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-10-28
Final Reading of an Ordinance Prohibiting Through Truck Traffic Along Business US Highway 87-M by Establishing "Truck Routes" as Article VII of Chapter 48 of the Big Spring City Code; Authorizing the City Manager to Erect Appropriate Signs; Providing for
#55VOTED: YES-6.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-10-28
Final Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Big Spring, Texas, Authorizing Z-25-01, Amending the Big Spring Zoning Ordinance by Rezoning Approximately 4.083 Acres of Land in Section 4, Block 32, T-1-S, T&P RR. Co. Survey, Big Spring,
#56VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-23
Final Reading of an Ordinance Establishing the Fire Department Pay Scale Effective October 1, 2025, in Accordance with Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code; Providing for the Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; and Providing an Effective
#57VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-09
First Reading of an Ordinance Establishing the Fire Department Pay Scale Effective October 1, 2025, in Accordance with Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code; Providing for the Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; and Providing an Effective
#58VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-03-04
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#59VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-12-03
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#60VOTED: YES+6.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-08
Final Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Section 2-57 of the Big Spring City Code by Establishing the Number of Authorized Classified Positions for the Fire Department Pursuant to Section 143.021, Texas Local Government Code; Providing for Repeal
#61VOTED: YES+6.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-23
Final Reading of a Resolution Joining with the State of Texas and Political Subdivisions of the State as a Party in the Governmental Entity Shareholder Direct Settlement Agreement Secured by the Office of the Attorney General between the State of Texas an
#62VOTED: YES+6.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-09
First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 44 of the Big Spring Code of Ordinances Entitled "Solid Waste" Article 2 "Collection and Landfill Fees," Section 44-41. "Rates" to Include an Increase on Residential Rates and Commercial Rates; Providing for
#63VOTED: YES-6.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-11-05
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#64VOTED: YES+6.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-10-01
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#65VOTED: YES+6.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-06-04
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#66VOTED: YES+6.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-09
Final Reading of an Ordinance Creating a Joint Airport Zoning Board and Investing Such Joint Board with the Powers Such Boards are Authorized to Exercise Under the Provisions of the Airport Zoning Act, Chapter 241, Texas Local Government Code, As Amended;
#67VOTED: YES+6.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-09-03
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#68VOTED: YES-6.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-07-02
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#69VOTED: YES+6.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-02-06
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#70VOTED: YES+6.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-01-02
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#71VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-07-14
PUBLIC HEARING - Regarding a Specific Use Permit Application for Property 302693 at 3311 N. Service Rd., Big Spring, Tx, Which is Currently Zoned Light Industrial (LI).  This Property is a 3.52 Acre Tract of Land Out of a 12.35 Acre Tract Out of the NE/4
#72VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-23
Final Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Purchasing Procedure Manual to Expand and Clarify the City's Authority to Use Cooperative Purchasing Methods; Providing for the Repeal of Conflicting Legislation; Providing for Severability; and Finding and Deter
#73VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-23
Final Reading of an Ordinance Establishing the Pay Schedule for Classified Positions within the Police Department Effective October 1, 2025; Providing for Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; and Providing for an Effective Date
#74VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-16
First Reading of an Ordinance Establishing the Fire Department Pay Scale Effective October 1, 2025, in Accordance with Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code; Providing for the Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; and Providing an Effective
#75VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-05-06
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#76VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-09
Final Reading of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or His Designee to Enter into a Multiple-Use Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation Allowing the Installation and Operation of Automated License Plate Recognition Cameras in Texas D
#77VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-14
Final Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Big Spring Providing for the Interpretation of References in the Big Spring City Code to Statutes, Rules or Ordinances, and Providing for the Adoption of Amendments to Provisions in the Big
#78VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-10
Final Reading of an Ordinance Providing for Reimbursement of Jurors in the Municipal Court, Amending Section 34-3, Chapter 34 of the Big Spring City Code; Providing for Severability; Finding and Determining that the Meetings at Which the Ordinance was Dis
#79VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-23
Final Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 50 of the Code of Ordinance Entitled "Utilities," Article IV Entiled "Utility Service Charges," Section 50-92 Entitled "Charges for Water Rate" Subsection B Due to Increased Costs of Operating the Water Utili
#80VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-16
First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 50 of the Code of Ordinance Entitled "Utilities," Article IV Entiled "Utility Service Charges," Section 50-92 Entitled "Charges for Water Rate" Subsection B Due to Increased Costs of Operating the Water Utili
#81VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-16
First Reading of an Ordinance Establishing the Pay Schedule for Classified Positions within the Police Department Effective October 1, 2025; Providing for Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; and Providing for an Effective Date
#82VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-09
First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 50 of the Code of Ordinance Entitled "Utilities," Article IV Entiled "Utility Service Charges," Section 50-92 Entitled "Charges for Water Rate" Subsection B Due to Increased Costs of Operating the Water Utili
#83VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-04-01
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees
#84VOTED: YES-6.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-02-04
Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition
#85VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-22
Amendment - Consideration and Possible Action to Approve an Amendment to the Retail License Agreement with Agapito Cerda
#86VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-22
Consider and Possible Action Regarding a Retail License Agreement with Agapito Cerda, Inc. Granting Concession Rights for Food, Nonalcoholic Beverage, Beer, and Wine Sales and Catering Services at Comanche Trail Municipal Golf Course, Establishing License
#87VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-08-11
Bids
#88VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-01-13
Bids
#89VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-23
Bids
#90VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-04-01
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#91VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-07-02
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#92VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-05-07
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#93VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-10
Bids
#94VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-11-17
Bids
#95VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-10-01
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#96VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-08-06
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#97VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-04-02
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#98VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-14
Bids
#99VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-01-27
Bids
#100VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-12-09
Bids
#101VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-09
Bids
#102VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-08-26
Bids
#103VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-08-12
Bids
#104VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-01-07
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#105VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-12-03
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#106VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-09-03
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#107VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-04-02
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#108VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-02-06
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#109VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-08-25
Consideration and Possible Action Regarding a Food and Beverage Concession License Agreement with Agapito Cerda, Inc. for Operations at Comanche Trail Municipal Golf Course, Including Authorization for the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute the Agreeme
#110VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-09
Bids
#111VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-10-01
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#112VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-24
Bids
#113VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-10-28
Bids
#114VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-01-07
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#115VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-11-05
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#116VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-09-03
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#117VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-07-02
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#118VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-08-12
Consideration and Possible Action to Approve an Oil and Gas Lease Agreement with SM Energy Company and Authorizing the City Manager or His Designee to Execute any Necessary Documents
#119VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-05-06
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#120VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-11-05
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#121VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-06-04
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#122VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-06-04
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#123VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-05-07
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#124VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-03-05
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#125VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-02-06
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#126VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-01-02
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#127VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-07-28
Consideration and Possible Action Approving a Second Amended and Restated Master Lease Agreement with The GEO Group, Inc. and Municipal Corrections Finance, L.P., Consolidating and Amending Existing Lease Arrangements and Leasing to GEO a 5.0-Acre Tract o
#128VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-02-24
City of Big Spring Principal Forgiveness Agreement
#129VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-09
Consideration and Possible Action on Awarding Annual Bids and Authorizing the City Manager or His Designee to Execute any Necessary Documents as Follows:
#130VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-03-04
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#131VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-02-04
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#132VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-10-06
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#133VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-22
Bids
#134VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-23
Bids
#135VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-28
Presentation and Acceptance of the Big Spring Economic Development Corporation's Financial Statement (Audit) for Year Ending September 30, 2025 by Bolinger, Segar, Gilbert & Moss L.L.P.
#136VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-02-10
Bids
#137VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-11-17
Final Reading of a Resolution Authorizing the Fire Chief to Execute Education Agreements with Firefighter Cadets; Requiring Repayment of Training Costs if Their Employment Terminates Within Two Years of Completion of Training; Providing for the Repeal of
#138VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-10-14
Bids
#139VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-05-06
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#140VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-02-04
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#141VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-12-03
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#142VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-08
Bids
#143VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-07-14
Bids
#144VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-28
Bids
#145VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-04-01
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#146VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-08-06
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#147VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-03-05
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#148VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2026-10-06
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#149VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-07-22
Bids
#150VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2025-03-04
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#151VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-0)
2024-01-02
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#152VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-07-28
Consideration and Possible Action to Approve a Tax Deed and the Sale of Certain Real Properties Listed Below and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute any Necessary Documents:
#153VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-07-28
Final Reading of a Resolution Renewing the Infill Development Incentive Program Designed to Facilitate Private Investment Toward the Construction of Single-Family Housing Within the City Limits of Big Spring and Therefore Encourage Economic Development th
#154VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-14
Consideration and Possible Action to Lease 1911 and 1913 Apron Dr. (BUILDING # 44), Old Webb AFB Hangar: Approx. 14,268 sq. ft.; Land Area: Approx. 1.9 acres; to Hanger 25 Air Museum Association Authorizing the City Manager or His Designee to Execute any
#155VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-02-24
City Manager's report on the following items:Update - Large Item Pickup, District 2Recognition of Under 55 Chamber Award
#156VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-08-26
Final Reading of a Resolution Supporting Future Interstate Designation for Heartland Expressway, Theodore Roosevelt Expressway, and a Portion of Ports-to-Plains High Priority Corridors and Numbering Future Interstate Segments; Finding and Determining that
#157VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-06-24
Discussion of Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 - 2026
#158VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-05-26
Discussion of Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
#159VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-05-12
City Manager's report on the following items:Large Item Pickup, District 5 - May 20thCity Holiday, May 25th - Memorial DayCouncil Budget Work Session, May 26th
#160VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-02-10
Final Reading of a Resolution Calling for a General Election to be Held on May 2, 2026 for the Purpose of Electing One Person to Serve as City Council Member for District One and One Person to Serve as City Council Member for District Three; Providing for
#161VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-11-17
Final Reading of a Resolution Establishing Texas Class as an Authorized Investment and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Application for Participation in Texas Class; and Declaring an Effective Date.
#162VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-10-14
Final Reading of a Resolution Providing For the City's Approval or Disapproval of the Howard Central Appraisal District's Fiscal Year 2026 Budget; and Finding and Determining that the Meetings at Which the Resolution Were Discussed Were Opened to the Publ
#163VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-23
Boards and CommitteesConsideration and Possible Action on the Below Listed Boards & Committees By Reappointing Current Members that Expire on 9/30/2025, Three Removals & New Appointments:
#164VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-25
Final Reading of a Resolution Finding That There is a Substantial Need For the Legal Services of Baron & Budd, P.C. and Cossich, Summich, Parsiola & Taylor LLC, Finding That the Legal Services Cannot be Adequately Performed by the Attorneys and Supporting
#165VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-05-12
Final Reading of a Resolution of the City of Big Spring, Restricting the Insurance Proceeds Received as a Result of the Arson and Destruction of the Dora Roberts Community Center to the Design, Construction and Equipping for a New Community Center; Provid
#166VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-10-14
Final Reading of a Resolution Finding that the Application of Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC ("Oncor") to Change Rates Within the City Should be Denied; Finding that the City's Reasonable Rate Case Expenses Shall be Reimbursed by Oncor; Finding that
#167VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-23
Animal Rescue and Adoption CommitteeDist. 3 - No Current MemberDist. 5 - Brittany HankinsMayor - Jill Wilbanks
#168VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-09-09
City Manager's report on the following items:Large Item Pickup, District 3 - September 17thBoard Appointments
#169VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-08-08
Presentation of Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
#170VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-08-06
Presentation of Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
#171VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-08-06
Presentation of Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
#172VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-23
Consideration and Possible Action to Accept the City Manager's Appointment to the Civil Service Commission - Troy Tompkins
#173VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-28
PUBLIC HEARING - Regarding a Zone Change from Agricultural (AG) to Single Family-2 (SF-2) for a .57-Acre Tract of Land Lying In and Being in the NE/4 of Section 8, Block 32, T-1-S, T&P RR Co Survey in Big Spring, Howard County, TX
#174VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-02-24
Final Reading of a Resolution Authorizing and Appointing the City Manager to Submit an Application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for a Grant to Secure Funding for Video/Audio Recording System and Cloud Network for Interview Roo
#175VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-01-27
Final Reading of a Resolution Supporting the Proposed Project for the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for 2026 Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits for the Lantern at Big Spring Project; Finding and Determining that the Meetings at Which t
#176VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-01-13
First Reading of a Resolution Supporting the Proposed Project for the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for 2026 Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits for the Lantern at Big Spring Project; Finding and Determining that the Meetings at Which t
#177VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-07-22
Final Reading of a Resolution Suspending the July 31, 2025, Effective Date of Oncor Electric Delivery Company's Request and to Establish Reasonable Rates; Approving Cooperation with the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor to Hire Legal and Consul
#178VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-08-03
Presentation of Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
#179VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-03-24
Consideration and Possible Action to Approve a Tax Deed and the Sale of Real Properties Listed Below and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute any Necessary Documents:
#180VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-01-27
Final Reading of a Resolution to Vote in the Election of the Board of Directors of the Ports to Plains Alliance; Finding and Determining that the Meetings at Which the Resolution were Discussed were Open to the Public as Required by Law; and Providing an
#181VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-11-17
Final Reading of a Resolution Casting Vote(s) to Elect Directors for the Howard Central Appraisal District for the Years 2026 and 2027; and Directing the City Secretary to Submit the Official Ballot to the Chief Appraiser of the Howard Central Appraisal D
#182VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-08-05
Presentation of Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
#183VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-07-14
Discussion Regarding Comanche Trail Golf Course Food, Beverage, Alcohol, Concession, Retail, and Related Business Operations, Including Existing Lease Terms, Past and Current Operations, Compliance Issues, City Regulations, Future Operations, and Potentia
#184VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-23
Discussion and Possible Action
#185VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-04-14
Parks and Recreation BoardDist. 2 - Jose Olivias - ResignationDist. 2 - Diana Hernandez - New Appointment
#186VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-01-27
Final Reading of a Resolution Supporting the Proposed Project for the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for 2026 Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits for the Lofts at Randolph Project; Finding and Determining the the Meetings at Which the Re
#187VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-01-13
City Manager's report on the following items:Update - Large Item Pickup, District 6Large Item Pickup, District 1, Jan. 21st City Holiday - Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 19th  Trash Schedule for City HolidayCharter Committee AppointmentsLtr from the Off
#188VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-07-28
Final Reading of a Resolution Regarding the Announced Closure of Federal Correctional Institution Big Spring; Recognizing FCI Big Spring for its Decades of Service to the Community; Encouraging Responsible Stewardship and Productive Use of a Significant P
#189VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-07-28
Final Reading of a Resolution Providing for the City's Approval or Disapproval of the Howard Central Appraisal District's Fiscal Year 26-27 Budget; and Finding and Determining that the Meeting at Which the Resolution Was Discussed Was Open to the Public a
#190VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-25
Final Reading of a Resolution Supporting the Nomination of Certain Census Tracts Located Within the City for Designation as Qualified Opportunity Zones; Authorizing the Submission of a Nomination of the Office of the Governor; Determining that the Meeting
#191VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-10-28
City Manager's report on the following items:Update - Large Item Pickup, District 4 E-Waste Recycling Day - Nov. 8thCity Holiday - Veterans Day, Nov. 11thCrime Stopper AwardTML Conference Oct. 29-31Reminder - City Council Meeting Monday, Nov. 17th
#192VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-06-10
Discussion of Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 - 2026
#193VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-08-25
Final Reading of a Resolution Approving a Negotiated Settlement Between the Executive Committee of Cities Served by Atmos West Texas ("Cities") and Atmos Energy Corp., West Texas Division Regarding the Company's 2026 Rate Review Mechanism Filing; Declarin
#194VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-07-28
City Manager's report on the following items:Update - Large Item Pickup, District 1Update - Moss Lake CleanupBudget Work Sessions - August 3rd - 6th
#195VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-06-23
Discussion of Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27
#196VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-11-17
Final Reading of a Resolution Canvassing the Returns and Declaring the Results of the Special Election Held on the 4th Day of November, 2025, in the City of Big Spring, Texas; Finding and Determining that the Meeting at Which this Resolution was Discussed
#197VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-08-07
Presentation of Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
#198VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2025-07-22
City Manager's report on the following items:Update - Large Item Pickup, District 1RFP for Texan BuildingAppointment of Board MembersBudget Worksessions Aug. 4 - 8
#199VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-09-21
Discussion and Review of City Charter Amendments
#200VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2026-08-04
Presentation of Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027