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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Harris County, TX

Harris County Municipal Utility District #261

A
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 89.7/100▲ +2.0 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #2324 among Texas Special Districts • Tier Rank: #2294 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
74.3/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
100/100
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.42828
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$1.2M
+3.2% YoY • +16.4% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
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Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 89.7 (A)• Adopted Sep 10, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($1,222,038) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.428280 per $100 valuation: $0.338640 M&O + $0.089640 I&S) for Harris County Municipal Utility District #261. Source: Harris County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.

Total Appropriation
$1.2M
General Fund
$0.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
0
00
Public Works: $0.8M (65%)
0
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.42828 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 87.9 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
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Adopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 (Harris County) totaling $1,184,260 ($618,507 Maintenance & Operations; $163,723 I&S Bond Debt Service; $402,030 Utility/Service Enterprise Fund). Comptroller PTAD Certified Ad Valorem Levy: $782,230 on $181,913,964 taxable valuation at a total tax rate of $0.43000 per $100 (M&O: $0.34000, I&S: $0.09000).

Total Appropriation
$1.2M
General Fund
$0.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
0
00
Public Works: $0.8M (65%)
0
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4300 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 88 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($1,147,539) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.429300 per $100 valuation) for Harris County Municipal Utility District #261. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD 2024 Tax Rate & Levy Roll.

Total Appropriation
$1.1M
General Fund
$0.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Public Works: $0.8M (65%)
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4293 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 87.9 (A)• Adopted Aug 30, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 (Harris County) totaling $1,110,127. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4508 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$1.1M
General Fund
$0.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.2M
Public Works: $0.7M (65%)
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4508 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 87.8 (A)• Adopted Aug 30, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 (Harris County) totaling $1,079,470. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.4813 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$1.1M
General Fund
$0.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Public Works: $0.7M (65%)
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.4813 / $100

Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)

Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$1.22M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.42828Freedom: 89.7 (A)
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FY 2026$1.18M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.4300Freedom: 87.9 (A)
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FY 2025$1.15M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.4293Freedom: 88 (A)
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FY 2024$1.11M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.4508Freedom: 87.9 (A)
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FY 2023$1.08M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.6MTax Rate: $0.4813Freedom: 87.8 (A)
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FY 2022$1.05M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MTax Rate: $0.5000Freedom: 87.7 (A)
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FY 2021$1.01M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MTax Rate: $0.5025Freedom: 87.9 (A)
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FY 2020$0.97M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MTax Rate: $0.513053Freedom: 87.9 (A)
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FY 2019$0.94M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MTax Rate: $0.523827Freedom: 87.9 (A)
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FY 2018$0.91M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MTax Rate: $0.534827Freedom: 87.9 (A)
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FY 2017$0.89M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.5MTax Rate: $0.535897Freedom: 87.8 (A)
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FY 2016$0.86M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MTax Rate: $0.54072Freedom: 87.9 (A)
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FY 2015$0.82M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MTax Rate: $0.538557Freedom: 88 (A)
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FY 2014$0.79M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MTax Rate: $0.542327Freedom: 88.1 (A)
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FY 2013$0.77M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MTax Rate: $0.540158Freedom: 88 (A)
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FY 2012$0.74M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MTax Rate: $0.537457Freedom: 88.1 (A)
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FY 2011$0.72M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MTax Rate: $0.541757Freedom: 88.1 (A)
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FY 2010$0.69M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MTax Rate: $0.541757Freedom: 88.1 (A)
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FY 2009$0.68M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.4MTax Rate: $0.540132Freedom: 88.1 (A)
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FY 2008$0.65M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MTax Rate: $0.540672Freedom: 88.2 (A)
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FY 2007$0.63M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MTax Rate: $0.542835Freedom: 88.1 (A)
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FY 2006$0.61M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MTax Rate: $0.543378Freedom: 88.2 (A)
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FY 2005$0.59M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MTax Rate: $0.542291Freedom: 88.2 (A)
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FY 2004$0.57M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MTax Rate: $0.542291Freedom: 88.3 (A)
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FY 2003$0.55M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MTax Rate: $0.540664Freedom: 88.3 (A)
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FY 2002$0.53M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MTax Rate: $0.541205Freedom: 88.3 (A)
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FY 2001$0.52M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MTax Rate: $0.543911Freedom: 88.3 (A)
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FY 2000$0.50M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MTax Rate: $0.545543Freedom: 88.3 (A)
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Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Municipal ...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Municipal ...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Municipal ...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Municipal ...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Municipal ...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Municipal ...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Municipal ...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Municipal ...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Municipal ...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Municipal ...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
Official legislative enactment levying the 2014 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Municipal ...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
Official legislative enactment levying the 2013 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
Official legislative enactment levying the 2012 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Harris County Municipal ...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Harris County Municipal Utility District #261
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (10)

UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 161 (18.9% of 850 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board President
S Whitaker (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 4 (Place 4)
S Brady Whitaker WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 2 (Place 2)
Emory Milton Dooley Jr. WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 5 (Place 5)
Larry Goldberg WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 3 (Place 3)
Jason VanLoo WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
John F. Oyen WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 306 (18.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board President (At-Large)
S Whitaker (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
54.0% (165 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson (NONPARTISAN)
46.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board President (At-Large)
S Whitaker (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
65.0% (166 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton (NONPARTISAN)
35.0% (89 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board President (At-Large)
S Whitaker (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
67.0% (308 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan (NONPARTISAN)
33.0% (151 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 493 (29.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board President (At-Large)
S Whitaker (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
60.0% (296 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan (NONPARTISAN)
40.0% (197 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 323 (19.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board President (At-Large)
S Whitaker (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
64.0% (207 votes)
David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN)
36.0% (116 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board President (At-Large)
S Whitaker (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
62.0% (148 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan (NONPARTISAN)
38.0% (90 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board President (At-Large)
S Whitaker (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
62.0% (148 votes)
David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN)
38.0% (90 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board President (At-Large)
S Whitaker (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
62.0% (285 votes)
Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN)
38.0% (174 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 Harris County Municipal Utility District #261 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 272 (16.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Board President (At-Large)
S Whitaker (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
72.0% (196 votes)
Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN)
28.0% (76 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)

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2026-10-08 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-10-08

2026-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-09-10

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Public Comment2: Discuss request from Woodwind Lakes HOA3: Approve Minutes of Meeting held on August 13, 20264: Tax assessor-collector’s report; status of tax collections; review invoices and authorize payment; status of delinquent taxes; authorize litigation, as necessary; consider any taxpayer appeals; approve installment payment agreements, as necessary5: Bookkeeper’s report; review invoices and authorize payment of bills; review investment report and approve investment of District funds6: Operator’s report; review active connections and water accountability; status of operation, maintenance and repair of District facilities; consider customer appeals; approve termination of service on delinquent accounts7: Annual review of Rate Order8: Engineer’s report; authorize preparation of plans as appropriate; authorize advertising for bids; award contracts; approve change orders
2026-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-08-13

2026-07-09 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-07-09

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Public Comment2: Approve Minutes of Meeting held on June 11, 20263: Tax assessor-collector’s report; status of tax collections; review invoices and authorize payment; status of delinquent taxes; authorize litigation, as necessary; consider any taxpayer appeals; approve installment payment agreements, as necessary4: Bookkeeper’s report; review invoices and authorize payment of bills; review investment report and approve investment of District funds5: Operator’s report; review active connections and water accountability; status of operation, maintenance and repair of District facilities; consider customer appeals; approve termination of service on delinquent accounts6: Engineer’s report; authorize preparation of plans as appropriate; authorize advertising for bids; award contracts; approve change orders7: Report from Stuckey’s8: Pending Business ____________________________________ Jennifer B. Seipel Attorney for the District
2026-06-11 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-06-11

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Public Comment2: Approve Minutes of Meeting held on May 14, 20263: Tax assessor-collector’s report; status of tax collections; review invoices and authorize payment; status of delinquent taxes; authorize litigation, as necessary; consider any taxpayer appeals; approve installment payment agreements, as necessary4: Bookkeeper’s report; review invoices and authorize payment of bills; review investment report and approve investment of District funds5: Review ethics letter and update by Investment Officer6: Operator’s report; review active connections and water accountability; status of operation, maintenance and repair of District facilities; consider customer appeals; approve termination of service on delinquent accounts7: Critical Load Submission8: Renew Solid Waste Agreement with Waste Management
2026-05-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-05-14

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Public Comment2: Approve Minutes of Meeting held on April 9, 20263: Approve certificates of election; approve qualifications of newly elected directors; Public Information Act Training; Conflict of Interest Disclosures; accept oaths and statements of elected officials; election of officers4: Annual Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence Training; annual review of director conflict disclosures5: Tax assessor-collector’s report; status of tax collections; review invoices and authorize payment; status of delinquent taxes; authorize litigation, as necessary; consider any taxpayer appeals; approve installment payment agreements, as necessary6: Bookkeeper’s report; review invoices and authorize payment of bills; review investment report and approve investment of District funds7: Operator’s report; review active connections and water accountability; status of operation, maintenance and repair of District facilities; consider customer appeals; approve termination of service on delinquent accounts8: Waste Management CPI adjustment
2026-04-09 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-04-09

2026-03-12 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-03-12

Parsed Docket Items:
S: Brady Whitaker, President Jason VanLoo, Vice President John F. Oyen, Secretary Emory Milton Dooley, Jr., Director and the following absent: Larry Goldberg, Assistant Secretary Also present were Ms. Kelly McCubbin, District operator; Ms. Jennifer Landreville the District's tax assessor-collector and bookkeeper; Mr. Troy Bordelon and Mr. Jared Daly, the District engineers; and Mr. Douglas C. McNiel and Ms. Jennifer B. Seipel, attorneys for District. President Whitaker called the meeting to order a1: The Board opened the floor for public comment. No public comment was offered.2: The Board reviewed the minutes of the meeting held on February 12, 2026. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the minutes as presented.3: Ms. Landreville then presented the tax assessor-collector's report, copy attached, which showed 95.4% collections for 2025 taxes as of the date of the report. Subject to that discussion, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the tax assessor-collector's report and payment of the checks listed thereon.4: Ms. Landreville presented the bookkeeper's report, copy attached. She reviewed the balances in the District's various accounts, as well as the billing comparisons for Windfern, Rolling Fork, and TOPS. The Board also authorized the bookkeeper to open a 91261-002 598939.1 certificate of deposit for $250,000 for either 6 or 12 months, depending upon the rate. Subject to that discussion, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the bookkeeper's report and the check5: The Board then reviewed a draft of its operating budget ending on April 30, 2027. Several comments were received. It was noted that the final budget will be placed on next month's agenda for adoption.6: Ms. McCubbin presented the operator's report, copy attached, which showed 482 connections with 95.87% water accountability. Three bacteriological tests were performed, all with good results. The operator reviewed the maintenance and other activities that were performed during the month. The operator then submitted a list of delinquent accounts to the Board for termination of utility service. There was a particularly high delinquent account associated with Ezee Fiber; the operator agreed to provi7: Having previously reviewed its red flag identity theft policy at the last meeting, the Board proceeded with the next agenda item.
2026-02-12 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-02-12

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S: Brady Whitaker, President. Also present were Mr. Loren Morales, the District's financial advisor Ms. Kelly McCubbin and Mr. Deano Wright, District operators; Ms. Jennifer Landreville the District's tax assessor-collector and bookkeeper; Mr. Jared Daly, the District engineer; and Mr. Douglas McNiel on behalf of Ms. Jennifer B. Seipel, attorney for District. Vice President VanLoo called the meeting to order and declared it open for such business as might regularly come before it.1: The Board opened the floor for public comment. No public comment was offered.2: The Board reviewed the minutes of the meeting held on January 8, 2026. Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the minutes as presented.3: Ms. Landreville then presented the tax assessor-collector's report, copy attached, which showed 83.2% collections for 2025 taxes as of the date of the report. Subject to that discussion, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the tax assessor-collector's report and payment of the checks listed thereon.4: There was presented the attached Order Levying Additional Penalty for Delinquent Taxes, The order levies a 20% penalty on 2025 delinquent taxes for business personal property on April 1, 2026, and for real property on July 1, 2026. Upon motion duly made and 91261-002 598393.1 seconded, the Order Levying Additional Penalty for Delinquent Taxes was adopted as presented.5: The attorney then discussed with the Board the requirements of Texas Local Government Code Chapter 203, Subchapter D. The law requires districts to annually provide certain records and information concerning the District's finances and tax rates to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. The comptroller has created a special information database on their website, where the information will be assembled, updated, and made available to the public free of charge. The required information is alrea6: Ms. Landreville presented the bookkeeper's report, copy attached. She reviewed the balances in the District's various accounts, as well as the billing comparisons for Windfern, Rolling Fork, and TOPS. Subject to that discussion, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board approved the bookkeeper's report and the checks listed thereon.7: M.v. Wright presented the operator's report, copy attached, which showed 482 connections with 98.37% water accountability. Three bacteriological tests had been performed, and one excursion was noted. The operator believes this is a mistake and that the District falls below the permit level of 3.0 for Ammonia. The operator reviewed the maintenance and other activities that were performed during the month. The operator then submitted a list of delinquent accounts to the Board for termination of ut
2026-01-08 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-01-08

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1: Public Comment2: Approve Minutes of Meeting held on December 11, 20253: Tax assessor-collector’s report; status of tax collections; review invoices and authorize payment; status of delinquent taxes; authorize litigation, as necessary; consider any taxpayer appeals; approve installment payment agreements, as necessary4: Order Adopting Exemption for Persons 65 or Older or Disabled5: Order Adopting Homestead Exemption6: Annual notice in compliance with Texas Water Code Section 49.063(c)7: Bookkeeper’s report; review invoices and authorize payment of bills; review investment report and approve investment of District funds8: Operator’s report; review active connections and water accountability; status of operation, maintenance and repair of District facilities; consider customer appeals; approve termination of service on delinquent accounts
2025-12-11 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-12-11

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1: Public Comment2: Approve Minutes of Meeting held on November 13, 20253: Tax assessor-collector’s report; status of tax collections; review invoices and authorize payment; status of delinquent taxes; authorize litigation, as necessary; consider any taxpayer appeals; approve installment payment agreements, as necessary4: Bookkeeper’s report; review invoices and authorize payment of bills; review investment report and approve investment of District funds5: Operator’s report; review active connections and water accountability; status of operation, maintenance and repair of District facilities; consider customer appeals; approve termination of service on delinquent accounts6: Stuckey’s report7: Engineer’s report; authorize preparation of plans as appropriate; authorize advertising for bids; award contracts; approve change orders8: Authorize Eminent Domain Filing
2025-11-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-11-13

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1: Public Comment2: Approve Minutes of Meeting held on October 9, 20253: Tax assessor-collector’s report; status of tax collections; review invoices and authorize payment; status of delinquent taxes; authorize litigation, as necessary; consider any taxpayer appeals; approve installment payment agreements, as necessary4: Bookkeeper’s report; review invoices and authorize payment of bills; review investment report and approve investment of District funds5: Resolution Authorizing Use of Surplus Funds6: Operator’s report; review active connections and water accountability; status of operation, maintenance and repair of District facilities; consider customer appeals; approve termination of service on delinquent accounts7: Stuckey’s report8: Engineer’s report; authorize preparation of plans as appropriate; authorize advertising for bids; award contracts; approve change orders
2025-10-09 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-10-09

2025-09-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-09-18

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1: Public Comment2: Approve Minutes of Meeting held on August 14, 20253: Tax assessor-collector’s report; status of tax collections; review invoices and authorize payment; status of delinquent taxes; authorize litigation, as necessary; consider any taxpayer appeals; approve installment payment agreements, as necessary4: Resolution (1) Finding District to be Low Tax Rate, Developed, Developing, or Developed District in a Declared Disaster Area, (2) Calling Public Hearing on 2025 Tax Rate and (3) Authorizing Tax Assessor-Collector to Prepare and Publish Notice of the Public Hearing5: Update Compliance Document/Website for proposed tax rate6: Bookkeeper’s report; review invoices and authorize payment of bills; review investment report and approve investment of District funds7: Operator’s report; review active connections and water accountability; status of operation, maintenance and repair of District facilities; consider customer appeals; approve termination of service on delinquent accounts8: Engineer’s report; authorize preparation of plans as appropriate; authorize advertising for bids; award contracts; approve change orders
2025-08-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-08-14