City of Fredericksburg
Elected & Governing Officials (5)
Charter & Enabling Framework
Charter of the City of Fredericksburg
The fundamental organic law and home-rule constitution of the City of Fredericksburg, 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 FREDERICKSBURG PREAMBLE We, the citizens of the City of Fredericksburg, 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 Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg 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.
Active Code of Ordinances (0)
Meeting Dockets & Agendas (153)
City Council Special Joint Meeting - Planning & Zoning Commission
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City of Fredericksburg City Council Special Joint Meeting - Planning & Zoning Commission
Verbatim meeting docket from City of Fredericksburg City Council.
City of Fredericksburg City Council - September 29, 2026
Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting
7 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.
City of Fredericksburg Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting
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City Council Regular Meeting
10 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.
City of Fredericksburg City Council Regular Meeting
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City of Fredericksburg City Council - September 15, 2026
City of Fredericksburg CANCELED: Historic Review Board Meeting
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CANCELED: Historic Review Board Meeting
8 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.
City Council Special Meeting - Budget Public Hearing
3 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.
City of Fredericksburg City Council Special Meeting - Budget Public Hearing
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City of Fredericksburg City Council - September 08, 2026
City of Fredericksburg Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from City of Fredericksburg City Council.
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
7 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.
City of Fredericksburg City Council Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from City of Fredericksburg City Council.
City Council Regular Meeting
9 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.
City of Fredericksburg City Council - September 01, 2026
City of Fredericksburg City Council Special Meeting - Budget Workshop
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City Council Special Meeting - Budget Workshop
3 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.
City of Fredericksburg City Council - August 26, 2026
Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting
7 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.
City of Fredericksburg Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting
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City Council Regular Meeting
12 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.
City of Fredericksburg City Council Regular Meeting
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City of Fredericksburg City Council - August 18, 2026
City of Fredericksburg Historic Review Board Meeting
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Historic Review Board Meeting
9 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
7 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.
City of Fredericksburg Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from City of Fredericksburg City Council.
City Council Regular Meeting
10 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.
City of Fredericksburg City Council Regular Meeting
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City of Fredericksburg City Council - August 04, 2026
City of Fredericksburg City Council Regular Meeting
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City Council Regular Meeting
12 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.
City of Fredericksburg City Council - July 21, 2026
City of Fredericksburg Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from City of Fredericksburg City Council.
Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting
7 verbatim agenda items directly ingested from official CivicClerk municipal portal.
City of Fredericksburg Historic Review Board Meeting
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City of Fredericksburg City Council Joint Meeting - Gillespie County Commissioners Budget Workshop
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City of Fredericksburg City Council Special Meeting - Budget Workshop
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City of Fredericksburg City Council - July 14, 2026
City of Fredericksburg City Council - July 14, 2026
City of Fredericksburg CANCELED: City Council Regular Meeting
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City of Fredericksburg City Council - July 07, 2026
City of Fredericksburg Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from City of Fredericksburg City Council.