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COUNTY • Matagorda County, TX
Matagorda County
Population / Scale
29,916
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.35241
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$46.8M
+3.7% YoY • +51.1% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$9.24M
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Elected & Governing Officials (20)
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28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -0.3 pts
1Y: +0.3 pts • 10Y: -1.0 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -3.3 pts
77.3 (B) → 74 (B)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.7% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.4%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+51.1% (5Y)
10Y: +80.9% • Since '00: +220.0%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0473
FY 22: $0.3997 → FY 27: $0.3524
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 77.3 (B)'10: 76 (B)'17: 75 (B)'22: 74.3 (B)'27: 74 (B)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $14.6M'10: $20.3M'17: $25.8M'22: $30.9M'27: $46.8M
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 74 (B)• Adopted Sep 28, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Matagorda County
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($46,752,712) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.352410 per $100 valuation: $0.345700 M&O + $0.006710 I&S) for Matagorda County. Source: Matagorda County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$46.8M
General Fund
$40.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Capital Projects
$2.2M
Per Capita
$1,563
Public Safety: $22.1M (47%)
0Public Works: $3.3M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $1.6M
Administration: $9.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.35241 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+32.2% YoYFreedom Score: 73.7 (B)• Adopted Sep 28, 2026FY 2026 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Matagorda County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($45,080,236) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.336510 per $100 valuation) for Matagorda County.
Total Appropriation
$45.1M
General Fund
$39.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Capital Projects
$2.1M
Per Capita
$1,507
Public Safety: $21.2M (47%)
0Public Works: $3.1M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $1.6M
Administration: $9.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.33651 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.9% YoYFreedom Score: 74 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Matagorda County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($34,110,794) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.340330 per $100 valuation) for Matagorda County.
Total Appropriation
$34.1M
General Fund
$29.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.8M
Capital Projects
$1.6M
Per Capita
$1,140
Public Safety: $15.9M (47%)
0Public Works: $2.4M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $1.2M
Administration: $7.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.34033 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.1% YoYFreedom Score: 74.1 (B)• Adopted Aug 31, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Matagorda County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Matagorda County (Matagorda County) totaling $33,136,578. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3593 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$33.1M
General Fund
$28.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$1.5M
Per Capita
$1,108
Public Safety: $15.5M (47%)
0Public Works: $2.3M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $1.1M
Administration: $6.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.35928 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 74.1 (B)• Adopted Aug 31, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Matagorda County
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Matagorda County (Matagorda County) totaling $32,149,586. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3853 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$32.1M
General Fund
$27.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$1.5M
Per Capita
$1,075
Public Safety: $15.0M (47%)
0Public Works: $2.2M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $1.1M
Administration: $6.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.38532 / $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$46.75M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $40.7MPer Capita: $1,563Tax Rate: $0.35241Freedom: 74 (B)
Official PDFFY 2026$45.08M(+32.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $39.3MPer Capita: $1,507Tax Rate: $0.33651Freedom: 73.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2025$34.11M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $29.5MPer Capita: $1,140Tax Rate: $0.34033Freedom: 74 (B)
Official PDFFY 2024$33.14M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $28.7MPer Capita: $1,108Tax Rate: $0.35928Freedom: 74.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2023$32.15M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $27.8MPer Capita: $1,075Tax Rate: $0.38532Freedom: 74.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2022$30.93M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $26.8MPer Capita: $1,034Tax Rate: $0.39974Freedom: 74.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2021$29.74M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.7MPer Capita: $994Tax Rate: $0.401739Freedom: 74.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2020$28.70M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.8MPer Capita: $960Tax Rate: $0.404953Freedom: 74.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2019$27.82M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.1MPer Capita: $930Tax Rate: $0.410622Freedom: 74.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2018$26.79M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.2MPer Capita: $896Tax Rate: $0.414318Freedom: 74.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2017$25.84M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.4MPer Capita: $864Tax Rate: $0.415561Freedom: 75 (B)
Official PDFFY 2016$25.11M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.7MPer Capita: $839Tax Rate: $0.418885Freedom: 75.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2015$24.31M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.0MPer Capita: $813Tax Rate: $0.420142Freedom: 75.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$23.39M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.2MPer Capita: $782Tax Rate: $0.423923Freedom: 75.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$22.65M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.6MPer Capita: $757Tax Rate: $0.425619Freedom: 75.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$21.84M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.9MPer Capita: $730Tax Rate: $0.423065Freedom: 75.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$21.15M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.3MPer Capita: $707Tax Rate: $0.421796Freedom: 75.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$20.31M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.6MPer Capita: $679Tax Rate: $0.42517Freedom: 76 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$19.74M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.1MPer Capita: $660Tax Rate: $0.427721Freedom: 76.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$19.04M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.5MPer Capita: $636Tax Rate: $0.429004Freedom: 76.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$18.34M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.9MPer Capita: $613Tax Rate: $0.427288Freedom: 76.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$17.75M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.4MPer Capita: $593Tax Rate: $0.427288Freedom: 76.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$17.21M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.9MPer Capita: $575Tax Rate: $0.426861Freedom: 76.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$16.68M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.4MPer Capita: $557Tax Rate: $0.4243Freedom: 76.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$16.05M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.9MPer Capita: $537Tax Rate: $0.425149Freedom: 76.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$15.59M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.5MPer Capita: $521Tax Rate: $0.425574Freedom: 77 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$15.01M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.0MPer Capita: $502Tax Rate: $0.423872Freedom: 77.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$14.61M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.6MPer Capita: $488Tax Rate: $0.423448Freedom: 77.3 (B)
Official PDFActive Commissioners Court Orders & Regulations
Search All Orders & Regulations →Order 2026-09-28-2026-280 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Consideration and possible action to approve and adopt the 2027 Matagorda County Budget
Consideration and possible action to approve and adopt the 2027 Matagorda County Budget...
Order 2026-2026-284 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Consideration and possible action to adopt the 2026 Property Tax Rate and ratify the 2026 Property Tax increase of $2,728,798 or 7.94% reflected in the 2027 Matagorda County Budget
Consideration and possible action to adopt the 2026 Property Tax Rate and ratify the 2026 Property Tax increase of $2,728,798 or 7.94% reflected in the 2027 Mat...
Order 2026-09-28-2026-278 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Consideration and possible action to ratify Emergency Amendments
Consideration and possible action to ratify Emergency Amendments...
Order 2026-2026-281 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Public Hearing at 9:55 a.m. to discuss the 2026 Proposed Maintenance and Operation Tax Rate of .34570 and the 2026 Proposed Interest and Sinking Tax Rate of .00671, for a total Tax Rate of .35241
Public Hearing at 9:55 a.m. to discuss the 2026 Proposed Maintenance and Operation Tax Rate of .34570 and the 2026 Proposed Interest and Sinking Tax Rate of .00...
Order 2026-2026-282 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Consideration and possible action to adopt the 2026 Proposed Maintenance and Operation Tax Rate of .34570, for a total Tax Rate of .35241
Consideration and possible action to adopt the 2026 Proposed Maintenance and Operation Tax Rate of .34570, for a total Tax Rate of .35241...
Order 2026-2026-283 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Consideration and possible action to adopt the 2026 Proposed Interest and Sinking Tax Rate of .00671, for a total Tax Rate of .35241
Consideration and possible action to adopt the 2026 Proposed Interest and Sinking Tax Rate of .00671, for a total Tax Rate of .35241...
Order 2026-09-21-2026-235 • Building & Safety CodesOverreach: 64/100
Consideration and possible approval for the responsibility of managing the county burn ban conditions to be transferred from Emergency Management to Fire Marshal Mike Voorhies and the Fire Marshal to have the authority to set the burn ban conditions for t
Consideration and possible approval for the responsibility of managing the county burn ban conditions to be transferred from Emergency Management to Fire Marsha...
Order 2026-09-21-2026-247 • Building & Safety CodesOverreach: 64/100
Consideration and possible action to approve Change Order #3 between Matagorda County and Boettcher Hlavinka Co., associated with the Justice of the Peace #2 Building Project and authorize the County Judge to sign
Consideration and possible action to approve Change Order #3 between Matagorda County and Boettcher Hlavinka Co., associated with the Justice of the Peace #2 Bu...
Order 2026-09-21-2026-261 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Under Section 551.0761 of the Texas Government Code, allows closed deliberation regarding a cybersecurity measure, policy, or contract intended to protect critical infrastructure(All matters for discussion and information gathering, with no decisions bein
Under Section 551.0761 of the Texas Government Code, allows closed deliberation regarding a cybersecurity measure, policy, or contract intended to protect criti...
Order 2026-09-21-2026-253 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Consideration and possible action to approve Emergency Amendments
Consideration and possible action to approve Emergency Amendments...
Order 2026-09-21-2026-242 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Consideration and possible action to permit the District Attorney to enter into an agreement for professional services between Matagorda County District Attorney's Office and Lisa Tanner Law, PLLC, and allow the Matagorda County District Attorney Steven R
Consideration and possible action to permit the District Attorney to enter into an agreement for professional services between Matagorda County District Attorne...
Order 2026-09-21-2026-254 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Under Section 551.0725 of the Texas Government Code, to consult with attorney(s) representing the county in an executive session regarding deliberation of contract being negotiated
Under Section 551.0725 of the Texas Government Code, to consult with attorney(s) representing the county in an executive session regarding deliberation of contr...
Order 2026-09-21-2026-260 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Under Section 551.0761 of the Texas Government Code, allows closed deliberation regarding a cybersecurity measure, policy, or contract intended to protect critical infrastructure
Under Section 551.0761 of the Texas Government Code, allows closed deliberation regarding a cybersecurity measure, policy, or contract intended to protect criti...
Order 2026-09-21-2026-255 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Under Section 551.0725 of the Texas Government Code, to consult with attorney(s) representing the county in an executive session regarding deliberation of contract being negotiated
Under Section 551.0725 of the Texas Government Code, to consult with attorney(s) representing the county in an executive session regarding deliberation of contr...
Order 2026-09-21-2026-248 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Consideration and possible action to ratify Contract Amendment No. 2 between Matagorda County and the Texas General Land Office (TxGLO) pertaining to the Coastal Erosion Planning and Response ACT (CEPRA) Project Cooperation Agreement for GLO Project No. 2
Consideration and possible action to ratify Contract Amendment No. 2 between Matagorda County and the Texas General Land Office (TxGLO) pertaining to the Coasta...
Order 2026-09-14-2026-227 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Consideration and possible action to approve Emergency Amendments
Consideration and possible action to approve Emergency Amendments...
Order 2026-2026-214 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Consideration and possible action to propose the 2026 Proposed Maintenance and Operation Tax Rate of .34570 and the 2026 Proposed Interest and Sinking Tax Rate of .00671, making the total Tax Rate of .35241
Consideration and possible action to propose the 2026 Proposed Maintenance and Operation Tax Rate of .34570 and the 2026 Proposed Interest and Sinking Tax Rate ...
Order 2026-09-14-2026-232 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Consideration and possible action to approve the authorization of Bubble Bar, to serve alcoholic beverages on County Property for Matagorda County Market Days with a temporary TABC permit to be held every fourth Saturday of the month starting on September
Consideration and possible action to approve the authorization of Bubble Bar, to serve alcoholic beverages on County Property for Matagorda County Market Days w...
Order 2026-2026-215 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Consideration and possible action to set a Public Hearing for September 28, 2026, at 9:55 a.m. to discuss and adopt the 2026 Proposed Maintenance and Operation Tax Rate of .34570 and the 2026 Proposed Interest and Sinking Tax Rate of .00671, for a total T
Consideration and possible action to set a Public Hearing for September 28, 2026, at 9:55 a.m. to discuss and adopt the 2026 Proposed Maintenance and Operation ...
Order 2026-09-14-2026-221 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Consideration and possible action to approve and adopt the Sheriffs' and Constables' Fees for the year 2027
Consideration and possible action to approve and adopt the Sheriffs' and Constables' Fees for the year 2027...
Order 2026-09-08-2026-207 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Consideration and possible action to approve Emergency Amendments
Consideration and possible action to approve Emergency Amendments...
Order 2026-2026-186 • Code Enforcement & PenaltiesOverreach: 78/100
Consideration and possible action to petition the Texas Department of Agriculture to suspend the prohibition of aerial application of 2,4-D that is allowed to start after September 15, 2026, and allow for the aerial application to start September 1, 2026,
Consideration and possible action to petition the Texas Department of Agriculture to suspend the prohibition of aerial application of 2,4-D that is allowed to s...
Order 2026-08-31-2026-179 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Consideration and possible action to approve and adopt a Resolution expressing Matagorda County's official local governmental support for the Texas Department of Transportation's proposed Beneficial Use of Dredged Material Project to restore and enhance d
Consideration and possible action to approve and adopt a Resolution expressing Matagorda County's official local governmental support for the Texas Department o...
Order 2026-08-31-2026-188 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Consideration and possible action to approve change order for on-site support during GO-Live with Tyler Technologies, Inc
Consideration and possible action to approve change order for on-site support during GO-Live with Tyler Technologies, Inc...
Order 2026-08-31-2026-193 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Under Section 551.0725 of the Texas Government Code, to consult with attorney(s) representing the county in an executive session regarding deliberation of contract being negotiated(All matters for discussion and information gathering, with no decisions be
Under Section 551.0725 of the Texas Government Code, to consult with attorney(s) representing the county in an executive session regarding deliberation of contr...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (10)
GENERAL • 2024-11-05
November 2024 Matagorda County Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 11,798 (58.0% of 20,342 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Charles "Bubba" Frick (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,382 votes)County Attorney
Matthew H. Sloan (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,382 votes)County Sheriff
Rick DeLeon (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,382 votes)Constable, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
David Miles (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,382 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Mark Finlay (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,382 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Mike Estlinbaum (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,382 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Amy Tapia (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,382 votes)District Attorney
Steven E. Reis (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,382 votes)Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Keith Sullivan (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,382 votes)County Judge
Bobby Seiferman (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,382 votes)Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Doug Schoppe (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,382 votes)County Clerk
Stephanie C. Wurtz (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,382 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Suzanne Sullivan (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,382 votes)Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Jason K. Sanders (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,382 votes)County Tax Assessor-Collector
Becky B. Cook (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,382 votes)District Clerk
Janice Brooks Hawthorne (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,382 votes)Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Jesse Alvarez Jr. (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,382 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Edward "Bubba" Cook (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,382 votes)County Treasurer
Loretta Griffin (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,382 votes)Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Troy Shimek (REP)WINNER
100.0% (10,382 votes)GENERAL • 2023-11-07
November 2023 Matagorda County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,272 (21.0% of 20,343 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Loretta Griffin WINNER
68.0% (2,905 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (1,367 votes)GENERAL • 2022-11-08
November 2022 Matagorda County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,899 (29.0% of 20,343 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Loretta Griffin WINNER
60.0% (3,539 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (2,360 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2021-11-02
November 2021 Matagorda County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,882 (24.0% of 20,343 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Loretta Griffin WINNER
56.0% (2,734 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (2,148 votes)GENERAL • 2020-11-03
November 2020 Matagorda County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,882 (24.0% of 20,343 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Loretta Griffin WINNER
65.0% (3,173 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (1,709 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2019-11-05
November 2019 Matagorda County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,475 (22.0% of 20,343 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Loretta Griffin WINNER
69.0% (3,088 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (1,387 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
GENERAL • 2018-11-06
November 2018 Matagorda County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,696 (28.0% of 20,343 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Loretta Griffin WINNER
71.0% (4,044 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (1,652 votes)GENERAL • 2017-11-07
November 2017 Matagorda County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,899 (29.0% of 20,343 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Loretta Griffin WINNER
55.0% (3,244 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (2,655 votes)GENERAL • 2016-11-08
November 2016 Matagorda County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,306 (31.0% of 20,343 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Loretta Griffin WINNER
58.0% (3,657 votes)David C. Morales
42.0% (2,649 votes)GENERAL • 2015-11-03
November 2015 Matagorda County General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,069 (20.0% of 20,343 registered voters)
Candidate Races
County Treasurer (At-Large)
Loretta Griffin WINNER
65.0% (2,645 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
35.0% (1,424 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (332)
Showing Top 15 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Matagorda County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-09-28 • REGULAR SESSION
Matagorda County Commissioners Court - September 28, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
2026-262: Consideration and possible action for Precinct #3 to purchase a 2026 Hamm HP 100i Pneumatic Roller, with BuyBoard Contract 788-25 and issue a demand check in the amount of $133,290.93 to NPEItem-1: Certificate of quorumItem-2: Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner EstlinbaumItem-3: Texas Pledge - Commissioner EstlinbaumItem-4: Prayer - Commissioner CookItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Action Items2026-264: Consideration and possible action regarding approving Commissioners Court Minutes for September 21, 20262026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Matagorda County Commissioners Court - September 21, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-2: Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner ShimekItem-3: Texas Pledge - Commissioner ShimekItem-4: Prayer - Commissioner EstlinbaumItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Action Items2026-233: Consideration and possible action regarding approving Commissioners Court Minutes for September 14, 2026Item-38: AdjournmentItem-1: Certificate of quorum2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Matagorda County Commissioners Court - September 14, 2026
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Item-1: Certificate of quorumItem-2: Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner FrickItem-3: Texas Pledge - Commissioner FrickItem-4: Prayer - Commissioner ShimekItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Action Items2026-219: Consideration and possible action regarding approving Commissioners Court Minutes for September 8, 20262026-220: Consideration and possible action regarding contracts for the use of the Matagorda County Fairgrounds Facilities2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Matagorda County Commissioners Court - September 08, 2026
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2026-201: Public Hearing at 9:45 a.m. to discuss the 2027 Matagorda County BudgetItem-1: Certificate of quorumItem-2: Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner CookItem-3: Texas Pledge - Commissioner CookItem-4: Prayer - Commissioner FrickItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Action Items2026-199: Consideration and possible action regarding approving Commissioners Court Minutes for August 31, 20262026-08-31 • REGULAR SESSION
Matagorda County Commissioners Court - August 31, 2026
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Item-1: Certificate of quorumItem-2: Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner EstlinbaumItem-3: Texas Pledge - Commissioner EstlinbaumItem-4: Prayer - Commissioner CookItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Action Items2026-177: Consideration and possible action regarding approving Commissioners Court Minutes for August 24, 20262026-194: Consideration and possible action regarding contracts for the use of the Matagorda County Fairgrounds Facilities2026-08-24 • REGULAR SESSION
Matagorda County Commissioners Court - August 24, 2026
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Item-1: Certificate of quorumItem-2: Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner ShimekItem-3: Texas Pledge - Commissioner ShimekItem-4: Prayer - Commissioner EstlinbaumItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Action Items2026-153: Consideration and possible action regarding approving Commissioners Court Minutes for August 10th and 17th, 20262026-154: Consideration and possible action regarding contracts for the use of the Matagorda County Fairgrounds Facilities2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Matagorda County Commissioners Court - August 17, 2026
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Item-1: Certificate of quorumItem-2: Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner FrickItem-3: Texas Pledge - Commissioner FrickItem-4: Prayer - Commissioner ShimekItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Action Items2026-137: Consideration and possible action regarding approving Commissioners Court Minutes for August 3, 20262026-138: Consideration and possible action regarding contracts for the use of the Matagorda County Fairgrounds Facilities2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Matagorda County Commissioners Court - August 10, 2026
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Item-1: Certificate of quorumItem-2: Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner CookItem-3: Texas Pledge - Commissioner CookItem-4: Prayer - Commissioner FrickItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Action Items2026-122: Consideration and possible action regarding approving Commissioners Court Minutes for July 27, 20262026-128: Consideration and possible action regarding contracts for the use of the Matagorda County Fairgrounds Facilities2026-08-03 • REGULAR SESSION
Matagorda County Commissioners Court - August 03, 2026
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Item-1: Certificate of quorumItem-2: Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner EstlinbaumItem-3: Texas Pledge - Commissioner EstlinbaumItem-4: Prayer - Commissioner CookItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Action Items2026-99: Consideration and possible action regarding approving Commissioners Court Minutes for July 27, 20262026-117: Consideration and possible action regarding contracts for the use of the Matagorda County Fairgrounds Facilities2026-07-27 • REGULAR SESSION
Matagorda County Commissioners Court - July 27, 2026
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Item-3: Texas Pledge - Commissioner ShimekItem-4: Prayer - Commissioner EstlinbaumItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Action Items2026-82: Consideration and possible action regarding approving Commissioners Court Minutes for July 20, 2026Item-1: Certificate of quorumItem-2: Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner Shimek2026-97: Consideration and possible action regarding contracts for the use of the Matagorda County Fairgrounds Facilities2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Matagorda County Commissioners Court - July 20, 2026
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Item-1: Certificate of quorumItem-2: Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner FrickItem-3: Texas Pledge - Commissioner FrickItem-4: Prayer - Commissioner ShimekItem-5: Public CommentsItem-6: Action Items for Discussion2026-59: Consideration and possible action regarding approving Commissioners Court Minutes for July 13, 20262026-76: Consideration and possible action regarding contracts for the use of the Matagorda County Fairgrounds Facilities2026-07-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Matagorda County Commissioners Court - July 13, 2026
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5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion1: Call to order, invocation, and pledges of allegiance2: Public comments on agenda and non-agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior court sessions, departmental reports, and accounts payable claims4: Consider and approve county road, bridge, drainage, and infrastructure maintenance task orders8: Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 5519: Reconvene into open session and take formal action on executive session deliberations2026-07-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Matagorda County Commissioners Court - July 06, 2026
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledges of allegiance2: Public comments on agenda and non-agenda items3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior court sessions, departmental reports, and accounts payable claims4: Consider and approve county road, bridge, drainage, and infrastructure maintenance task orders8: Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 5519: Reconvene into open session and take formal action on executive session deliberations10: Adjournment6: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-06-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Matagorda County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Commissioners Court and Invocation/Pledges2: Public Comments and Citizen Communication3: Approval of Minutes of Previous Commissioners Court Meeting4: County Auditor / Treasurer Report: Claims, Payroll, and Accounts Payable8: Adjournment6: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead7: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders