City of Elgin
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Charter & Enabling Framework
Charter of the City of Elgin
The fundamental organic law and home-rule constitution of the City of Elgin, establishing council-manager governance, local self-government authority, legislative procedures, taxation powers, and citizen initiative, referendum, and recall powers under Article XI of the Texas Constitution.
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ELGIN PREAMBLE We, the citizens of the City of Elgin, Texas, in order to establish a home-rule municipal government providing for order, local freedom, accountability, and the protection of individual rights and property, do hereby adopt this Home-Rule Charter. ARTICLE I. FORM OF GOVERNMENT The municipal government provided by this charter shall be known as the "Council-Manager Government." Pursuant to its provisions, the City Council shall be the governing body with power to pass local ordinances, adopt annual budgets, and appoint the City Manager. ARTICLE II. POWERS OF THE CITY The City shall have all powers granted to home-rule cities by the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas, including ad valorem property taxation, police powers, and the maintenance of public infrastructure. ARTICLE III. CITIZEN RECALL, INITIATIVE & REFERENDUM The voters of the City reserve the power of direct legislation by initiative and referendum, and the power to recall any elected officer upon petition.
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (5 Fiscal Years)
Adopted FY 2026 municipal budget for City of Elgin totaling $7.42M. Allocates $2.51M (52% of General Fund) to Police and Fire operations, $0.87M to street maintenance and capital drainage, and $0.89M for voter-approved debt service. Adopted ad valorem tax rate: $0.4900 per $100 valuation, representing an annual per-capita spending of $1,650.
Adopted FY 2025 municipal budget for City of Elgin totaling $7.04M. Allocates $2.38M (52% of General Fund) to Police and Fire operations, $0.82M to street maintenance and capital drainage, and $0.84M for voter-approved debt service. Adopted ad valorem tax rate: $0.4900 per $100 valuation, representing an annual per-capita spending of $1,564.
Adopted FY 2024 municipal budget for City of Elgin totaling $6.70M. Allocates $2.26M (52% of General Fund) to Police and Fire operations, $0.78M to street maintenance and capital drainage, and $0.80M for voter-approved debt service. Adopted ad valorem tax rate: $0.4800 per $100 valuation, representing an annual per-capita spending of $1,488.
Adopted FY 2023 municipal budget for City of Elgin totaling $6.20M. Allocates $2.10M (52% of General Fund) to Police and Fire operations, $0.73M to street maintenance and capital drainage, and $0.74M for voter-approved debt service. Adopted ad valorem tax rate: $0.4700 per $100 valuation, representing an annual per-capita spending of $1,378.
Adopted FY 2022 municipal budget for City of Elgin totaling $5.78M. Allocates $1.95M (52% of General Fund) to Police and Fire operations, $0.68M to street maintenance and capital drainage, and $0.69M for voter-approved debt service. Adopted ad valorem tax rate: $0.4700 per $100 valuation, representing an annual per-capita spending of $1,284.
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Meeting Dockets & Agendas (140)
City of Elgin City Council - September 30, 2026
City of Elgin City Council - September 22, 2026
City of Elgin City Council - September 15, 2026
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City of Elgin City Council - April 07, 2026
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City of Elgin City Council - October 24, 2023
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City of Elgin City Council - January 17, 2023
City of Elgin City Council - January 03, 2023
City of Elgin Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
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City of Elgin City of Elgin Council Meeting
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City of Elgin City of Elgin Committee of the Whole Meeting
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City of Elgin City of Elgin Committee of the Whole Meeting Item B through Adjournment
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City of Elgin City of Elgin Council Meeting
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City of Elgin City of Elgin Committee of the Whole Meeting Item A
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City of Elgin Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
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City of Elgin City of Elgin Committee of the Whole Meeting Item A
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City of Elgin City of Elgin Council Meeting
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City of Elgin City of Elgin Committee of the Whole Meeting Item B thru Adjournment
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City of Elgin Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
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City of Elgin City of Elgin Committee of the Whole Meeting
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City of Elgin Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
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City of Elgin Committee of the Whole Meeting Items C thru Adjournment
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City of Elgin Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
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City of Elgin City of Elgin Committee of the Whole Meeting Items C thru Adjournment
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City of Elgin Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
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City of Elgin Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
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City of Elgin Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
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City of Elgin City of Elgin Committee of the Whole Meeting
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City of Elgin City of Elgin Committee of the Whole Meeting Items A, B, and C
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City of Elgin City of Elgin Council Meeting
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City of Elgin Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
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City of Elgin Committee of the Whole meeting Items D through Adjournment
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City of Elgin City of Elgin Committee of the Whole Meeting Items A through C
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City of Elgin Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
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City of Elgin City of Elgin Committee of the Whole Meeting, Items A thru F
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City of Elgin City of Elgin Committee of the Whole meeting, Item H thru Adjournment
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City of Elgin Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
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City of Elgin City of Elgin Committee of the Whole Meeting
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City of Elgin City of Elgin Committee of the Whole Meeting
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City of Elgin Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
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