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COUNTY • Kendall County, TX

Kendall County

C
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 69.7/100▼ -0.8 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #213 among Texas Counties • Tier Rank: #34 (TIER 2 LARGE)
Fiscal Restraint
77.6/100
Regulatory Restraint
52/100
Debt Burden
81.7/100
Population / Scale
54,128
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.3730
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$69.3M
+3.6% YoY • +22.2% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$43.12M
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Grade B+ • Pro-Taxpayer
B+
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Grade A- • Debt Restraint
A-
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D-
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Elected & Governing Officials (19)

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Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.6% YoYFreedom Score: 69.7 (C)• Adopted Sep 22, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Kendall County
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($69,321,821) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.373000 per $100 valuation: $0.325765 M&O + $0.047235 I&S) for Kendall County. Source: Kendall County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.

Total Appropriation
$69.3M
General Fund
$54.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$7.5M
Capital Projects
$2.9M
Per Capita
$1,281
Public Safety: $29.7M (43%)
0
Public Works: $4.4M (6%)
Parks & Culture: $2.2M
Administration: $13.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3730 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+6.6% YoYFreedom Score: 69.6 (C)• Adopted Sep 8, 2026FY 2026 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Kendall County
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($66,906,497) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.377000 per $100 valuation) for Kendall County.

Total Appropriation
$66.9M
General Fund
$52.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$7.3M
Capital Projects
$2.8M
Per Capita
$1,236
Public Safety: $28.5M (43%)
0
Public Works: $4.2M (6%)
Parks & Culture: $2.1M
Administration: $12.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3770 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 70 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Kendall County
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($62,778,935) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.382700 per $100 valuation) for Kendall County.

Total Appropriation
$62.8M
General Fund
$46.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$9.8M
Capital Projects
$2.6M
Per Capita
$1,160
Public Safety: $25.2M (40%)
0
Public Works: $3.7M (6%)
Parks & Culture: $1.9M
Administration: $11.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3827 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 70.1 (B)• Adopted Sep 7, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Kendall County
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Kendall County (Kendall County) totaling $61,080,887. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3827 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$61.1M
General Fund
$45.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$9.5M
Capital Projects
$2.6M
Per Capita
$1,128
Public Safety: $24.5M (40%)
0
Public Works: $3.6M (6%)
Parks & Culture: $1.8M
Administration: $10.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3827 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 70.3 (B)• Adopted Sep 7, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Kendall County
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Kendall County (Kendall County) totaling $58,992,550. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3877 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$59.0M
General Fund
$43.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$9.2M
Capital Projects
$2.5M
Per Capita
$1,090
Public Safety: $23.7M (40%)
0
Public Works: $3.5M (6%)
Parks & Culture: $1.8M
Administration: $10.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3877 / $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$69.32M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $54.7MPer Capita: $1,281Tax Rate: $0.3730Freedom: 69.7 (C)
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FY 2026$66.91M(+6.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $52.8MPer Capita: $1,236Tax Rate: $0.3770Freedom: 69.6 (C)
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FY 2025$62.78M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $46.7MPer Capita: $1,160Tax Rate: $0.3827Freedom: 70 (C)
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FY 2024$61.08M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $45.4MPer Capita: $1,128Tax Rate: $0.3827Freedom: 70.1 (B)
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FY 2023$58.99M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $43.8MPer Capita: $1,090Tax Rate: $0.3877Freedom: 70.3 (B)
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FY 2022$56.75M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $42.2MPer Capita: $1,048Tax Rate: $0.4127Freedom: 70.5 (B)
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FY 2021$54.92M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $40.8MPer Capita: $1,015Tax Rate: $0.420954Freedom: 70.6 (B)
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FY 2020$53.26M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $39.6MPer Capita: $984Tax Rate: $0.423901Freedom: 70.7 (B)
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FY 2019$51.56M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $38.3MPer Capita: $953Tax Rate: $0.427292Freedom: 70.9 (B)
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FY 2018$49.79M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $37.0MPer Capita: $920Tax Rate: $0.431138Freedom: 71.1 (B)
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FY 2017$48.30M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $35.9MPer Capita: $892Tax Rate: $0.432431Freedom: 71.2 (B)
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FY 2016$47.06M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $35.0MPer Capita: $869Tax Rate: $0.432431Freedom: 71.3 (B)
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FY 2015$45.33M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $33.7MPer Capita: $838Tax Rate: $0.432431Freedom: 71.5 (B)
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FY 2014$44.03M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $32.7MPer Capita: $813Tax Rate: $0.432863Freedom: 71.6 (B)
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FY 2013$42.58M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $31.7MPer Capita: $787Tax Rate: $0.43243Freedom: 71.8 (B)
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FY 2012$41.25M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $30.7MPer Capita: $762Tax Rate: $0.429835Freedom: 71.9 (B)
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FY 2011$39.77M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $29.6MPer Capita: $735Tax Rate: $0.433274Freedom: 72.1 (B)
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FY 2010$38.21M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $28.4MPer Capita: $706Tax Rate: $0.435874Freedom: 72.4 (B)
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FY 2009$36.75M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $27.3MPer Capita: $679Tax Rate: $0.435002Freedom: 72.6 (B)
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FY 2008$35.82M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $26.6MPer Capita: $662Tax Rate: $0.435872Freedom: 72.7 (B)
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FY 2007$34.44M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.6MPer Capita: $636Tax Rate: $0.435872Freedom: 73 (B)
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FY 2006$33.53M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.9MPer Capita: $619Tax Rate: $0.434129Freedom: 73 (B)
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FY 2005$32.57M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.2MPer Capita: $602Tax Rate: $0.434563Freedom: 73.2 (B)
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FY 2004$31.68M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.5MPer Capita: $585Tax Rate: $0.435432Freedom: 73.2 (B)
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FY 2003$30.41M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.6MPer Capita: $562Tax Rate: $0.435867Freedom: 73.5 (B)
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FY 2002$29.34M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.8MPer Capita: $542Tax Rate: $0.437175Freedom: 73.7 (B)
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FY 2001$28.31M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.0MPer Capita: $523Tax Rate: $0.438049Freedom: 73.9 (B)
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FY 2000$27.31M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.3MPer Capita: $504Tax Rate: $0.438487Freedom: 74.1 (B)
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Active Commissioners Court Orders & Regulations

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Order 2026-10-13-27 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
27. Consideration and possible action on the Approval of the FY26 First Amendment
27. Consideration and possible action on the Approval of the FY26 First Amendment...
Order 2026-10-13-21 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
21. Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution #R -20261013-6, a
21. Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution #R -20261013-6, a...
Order 2026-10-13-15 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
15. Consideration and possible action regarding the possible continuation of Order #O-
15. Consideration and possible action regarding the possible continuation of Order #O-...
Order 2026-10-09-3 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
3. Reminder of the process and procedures that was adopted by the Commissioners
3. Reminder of the process and procedures that was adopted by the Commissioners...
Order 2026-09-22-44 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
45. Consideration and possible action on the Approval of the FY26 First Amendment
45. Consideration and possible action on the Approval of the FY26 First Amendment...
Order 2026-09-22-41 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
42. Consideration and possible action on the Approval of the FY26 First Amendment
42. Consideration and possible action on the Approval of the FY26 First Amendment...
Order 2026-09-22-38 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
39. Consideration and possible action on the Approval of the FY26 First Amendment
39. Consideration and possible action on the Approval of the FY26 First Amendment...
Order 2026-09-22-17 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
17. Consideration and possible action regarding the possible continuation of Order #O-
17. Consideration and possible action regarding the possible continuation of Order #O-...
Order 2026-09-22-51 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
52. Consideration and possible action on approving the Final Plat of Miralomas
52. Consideration and possible action on approving the Final Plat of Miralomas...
Order 2026-09-08-10 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
10. Consideration and possible action regarding Order #O-20260908-1, an Order of
10. Consideration and possible action regarding Order #O-20260908-1, an Order of...
Order 2026-09-08-14 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
16. Consideration and action regarding the proposed FY2027 budget. A vote to adopt
16. Consideration and action regarding the proposed FY2027 budget. A vote to adopt...
Order 2026-16 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
18. Consideration and action to adopt a 2026 County Property Tax Rate of $.373 per
18. Consideration and action to adopt a 2026 County Property Tax Rate of $.373 per...
Order 2026-09-08-17 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
19. Consideration and action to adopt discounts for early payment of County Property
19. Consideration and action to adopt discounts for early payment of County Property...
Order 2026-09-08-31 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
33. Consideration and possible action regarding the FY26 First Amendment to the
33. Consideration and possible action regarding the FY26 First Amendment to the...
Order 2026-08-25-9 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
9. Consideration and possible action regarding Order #O-20260825-1, an Order of
9. Consideration and possible action regarding Order #O-20260825-1, an Order of...
Order 2026-08-25-27 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
30. Consideration and possible action regarding the Second Amendment to the
30. Consideration and possible action regarding the Second Amendment to the...
Order 2026-08-25-12 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
12. Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution #R-20260825-3 in response
12. Consideration and possible action to adopt Resolution #R-20260825-3 in response...
Order 2026-08-25-37 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
40. Consideration and possible action on approving the Replat of Town of Comfort
40. Consideration and possible action on approving the Replat of Town of Comfort...
Order 2026-08-25-34 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
37. Consideration and possible action regarding an amendment to the Hill Country
37. Consideration and possible action regarding an amendment to the Hill Country...
Order 2026-08-25-28 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
31. Consideration and possible action regarding the FY26 First Amendment to the
31. Consideration and possible action regarding the FY26 First Amendment to the...
Order 2026-08-25-38 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
41. Consideration and possible action on approving the Final Plat of Freedom Place
41. Consideration and possible action on approving the Final Plat of Freedom Place...
Order 2026-08-25-35 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
38. Consideration and possible action on approving the Final Plat Establishing The
38. Consideration and possible action on approving the Final Plat Establishing The...
Order 2026-08-11-20 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
20. Consideration and action to order the General Election for County and Precinct
20. Consideration and action to order the General Election for County and Precinct...
Order 2026-08-11-10 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
10. Consideration and possible action regarding Order #O-20260811-1, an Order of
10. Consideration and possible action regarding Order #O-20260811-1, an Order of...
Order 2026-15 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
15. Present, discuss, and approve the 2026 Calculated Tax Rates for Kendall County;
15. Present, discuss, and approve the 2026 Calculated Tax Rates for Kendall County;...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (10)

GENERAL • 2024-11-05

November 2024 Kendall County Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 21,348 (58.0% of 36,807 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

District Attorney
Nicole Bishop (REP)WINNER
100.0% (18,786 votes)
County Attorney
Nicole Bishop (REP)WINNER
100.0% (18,786 votes)
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Andra M. Wisian (REP)WINNER
100.0% (18,786 votes)
County Treasurer
Sheryl D'Spain (REP)WINNER
100.0% (18,786 votes)
County Clerk
Denise Maxwell (REP)WINNER
100.0% (18,786 votes)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Frieda Pressler (REP)WINNER
100.0% (18,786 votes)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Michele Van Stavern (REP)WINNER
100.0% (18,786 votes)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
David Neighbor (REP)WINNER
100.0% (18,786 votes)
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Todd Setliff (REP)WINNER
100.0% (18,786 votes)
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Chad Carpenter (REP)WINNER
100.0% (18,786 votes)
County Sheriff
Al Auxier (REP)WINNER
100.0% (18,786 votes)
Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Gene Serene (REP)WINNER
100.0% (18,786 votes)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Debby S. Hudson (REP)WINNER
100.0% (18,786 votes)
Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Paul Knoll (REP)WINNER
100.0% (18,786 votes)
District Clerk
Susan Jackson (REP)WINNER
100.0% (18,786 votes)
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Jennifer McCall (REP)WINNER
100.0% (18,786 votes)
Constable, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Brian Vaughan (REP)WINNER
100.0% (18,786 votes)
County Tax Assessor-Collector
James A. Hudson (REP)WINNER
100.0% (18,786 votes)
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Richard Chapman (REP)WINNER
100.0% (18,786 votes)
County Judge
Shane Stolarczyk (REP)WINNER
100.0% (18,786 votes)
GENERAL • 2023-11-07

November 2023 Kendall County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 8,098 (22.0% of 36,807 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

County Treasurer (At-Large)
Sheryl D'Spain WINNER
56.0% (4,535 votes)
Michael R. Vance
44.0% (3,563 votes)
SPECIAL BOND • 2022-11-08

Kendall County 2022 November General & Bond Election

Official Canvass PDF
GENERAL • 2021-11-02

November 2021 Kendall County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 9,938 (27.0% of 36,807 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

County Treasurer (At-Large)
Sheryl D'Spain WINNER
65.0% (6,460 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (3,478 votes)
GENERAL • 2020-11-03

November 2020 Kendall County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 8,834 (24.0% of 36,807 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

County Treasurer (At-Large)
Sheryl D'Spain WINNER
56.0% (4,947 votes)
David C. Morales
44.0% (3,887 votes)
GENERAL • 2019-11-05

November 2019 Kendall County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 11,410 (31.0% of 36,807 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

County Treasurer (At-Large)
Sheryl D'Spain WINNER
57.0% (6,504 votes)
Michael R. Vance
43.0% (4,906 votes)
GENERAL • 2018-11-06

November 2018 Kendall County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 7,729 (21.0% of 36,807 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

County Treasurer (At-Large)
Sheryl D'Spain WINNER
62.0% (4,792 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (2,937 votes)
GENERAL • 2017-11-07

November 2017 Kendall County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 7,729 (21.0% of 36,807 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

County Treasurer (At-Large)
Sheryl D'Spain WINNER
68.0% (5,256 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (2,473 votes)
GENERAL • 2016-11-08

November 2016 Kendall County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 6,625 (18.0% of 36,807 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

County Treasurer (At-Large)
Sheryl D'Spain WINNER
57.0% (3,776 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (2,849 votes)
GENERAL • 2015-11-03

November 2015 Kendall County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 5,153 (14.0% of 36,807 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

County Treasurer (At-Large)
Sheryl D'Spain WINNER
56.0% (2,886 votes)
David C. Morales
44.0% (2,267 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (353)

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2026-10-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Kendall County Commissioners Court - October 13, 2026

2026-10-09 • REGULAR SESSION

Kendall County Commissioners Court - October 09, 2026

2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION

Kendall County Commissioners Court - September 22, 2026

2026-09-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Kendall County Commissioners Court - September 17, 2026

2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION

Kendall County Commissioners Court - September 08, 2026

2026-08-25 • REGULAR SESSION

Kendall County Commissioners Court - August 25, 2026

2026-08-11 • REGULAR SESSION

Kendall County Commissioners Court - August 11, 2026

2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Kendall County Commissioners Court - August 10, 2026

2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Kendall County Commissioners Court - August 10, 2026

2026-07-30 • REGULAR SESSION

Kendall County Commissioners Court - July 30, 2026

2026-07-29 • REGULAR SESSION

Kendall County Commissioners Court - July 29, 2026

2026-07-28 • REGULAR SESSION

Kendall County Commissioners Court - July 28, 2026

2026-07-27 • REGULAR SESSION

Kendall County Commissioners Court - July 27, 2026

2026-07-27 • REGULAR SESSION

Kendall County Commissioners Court - July 27, 2026

2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION

Kendall County Commissioners Court - July 21, 2026