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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Blanco County, TX

North Blanco County ESD 1

A+
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 98.8/100▲ +0.8 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #84 among Texas Special Districts • Tier Rank: #81 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
99.4/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
96/100
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.00997
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.3M
+4.5% YoY • +17.0% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
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Elected & Governing Officials (3)

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Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+4.5% YoYFreedom Score: 98.8 (A+)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — North Blanco County ESD 1
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Adopted FY 2027 operating and capital budget for North Blanco County ESD 1 totaling $0.27M ($266,798.82), supported by an adopted property tax rate of $0.00997 per $100 valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.3M
General Fund
$0.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
0
Public Safety: $0.2M (78%)
0
Public Works: $0.0M (4%)
0
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.00997 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+4.2% YoYFreedom Score: 98.4 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — North Blanco County ESD 1
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Adopted FY 2026 operating and capital budget for North Blanco County ESD 1 totaling $0.26M ($255,309.88), supported by an adopted property tax rate of $0.010000 per $100 valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.3M
General Fund
$0.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
0
Public Safety: $0.2M (78%)
0
Public Works: $0.0M (4%)
0
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.0100 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+1.9% YoYFreedom Score: 98.3 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — North Blanco County ESD 1
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Adopted FY 2025 operating and capital budget for North Blanco County ESD 1 totaling $0.25M ($245,019.08), supported by an adopted property tax rate of $0.010000 per $100 valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.2M
General Fund
$0.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Public Safety: $0.2M (78%)
Public Works: $0.0M (4%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.0100 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.3% YoYFreedom Score: 98.1 (A+)• Adopted Sep 8, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — North Blanco County ESD 1
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for North Blanco County ESD 1 (Blanco County) totaling $240,451. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.0102 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.2M
General Fund
$0.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Public Safety: $0.2M (78%)
Public Works: $0.0M (4%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.01016 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.1% YoYFreedom Score: 98 (A+)• Adopted Sep 8, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — North Blanco County ESD 1
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for North Blanco County ESD 1 (Blanco County) totaling $234,999. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.0103 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.2M
General Fund
$0.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Public Safety: $0.2M (78%)
Public Works: $0.0M (4%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.010272 / $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$0.27M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MTax Rate: $0.00997Freedom: 98.8 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2026$0.26M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MTax Rate: $0.0100Freedom: 98.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2025$0.25M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MTax Rate: $0.0100Freedom: 98.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2024$0.24M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MTax Rate: $0.01016Freedom: 98.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2023$0.23M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MTax Rate: $0.010272Freedom: 98 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2022$0.23M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MTax Rate: $0.010436Freedom: 98 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2021$0.22M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MTax Rate: $0.010613Freedom: 97.9 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2020$0.22M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MTax Rate: $0.010719Freedom: 97.8 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2019$0.21M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MTax Rate: $0.010805Freedom: 97.7 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2018$0.21M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MTax Rate: $0.011032Freedom: 97.7 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2017$0.20M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MTax Rate: $0.011032Freedom: 97.5 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2016$0.20M(+1.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MTax Rate: $0.010977Freedom: 97.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2015$0.19M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MTax Rate: $0.01101Freedom: 97.2 (A+)
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FY 2014$0.19M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MTax Rate: $0.011076Freedom: 97.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2013$0.18M(+1.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MTax Rate: $0.011021Freedom: 97.1 (A+)
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FY 2012$0.18M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MTax Rate: $0.011032Freedom: 96.9 (A+)
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FY 2011$0.18M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MTax Rate: $0.010999Freedom: 96.9 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2010$0.17M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MTax Rate: $0.01101Freedom: 96.9 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2009$0.17M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MTax Rate: $0.011065Freedom: 96.7 (A+)
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FY 2008$0.16M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.2MTax Rate: $0.011098Freedom: 96.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2007$0.16M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.011087Freedom: 96.5 (A+)
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FY 2006$0.16M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.011087Freedom: 96.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2005$0.15M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.011065Freedom: 96.2 (A+)
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FY 2004$0.15M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.01101Freedom: 96.1 (A+)
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FY 2003$0.15M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.010955Freedom: 96 (A+)
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FY 2002$0.14M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.011032Freedom: 95.9 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2001$0.14M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.011043Freedom: 95.8 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2000$0.14M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.011065Freedom: 95.8 (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 North Blanco County ESD 1
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 — North Blanco County ESD 1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for North Blanco County ESD ...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for North Blanco County ESD 1
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 — North Blanco County ESD 1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for North Blanco County ESD ...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for North Blanco County ESD 1
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 — North Blanco County ESD 1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for North Blanco County ESD ...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for North Blanco County ESD 1
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 — North Blanco County ESD 1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for North Blanco County ESD ...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — North Blanco County ESD 1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for North Blanco County ESD ...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for North Blanco County ESD 1
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 — North Blanco County ESD 1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for North Blanco County ESD ...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for North Blanco County ESD 1
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 — North Blanco County ESD 1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for North Blanco County ESD ...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for North Blanco County ESD 1
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 North Blanco County ESD 1
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 — North Blanco County ESD 1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for North Blanco County ESD ...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — North Blanco County ESD 1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for North Blanco County ESD ...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for North Blanco County ESD 1
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 — North Blanco County ESD 1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for North Blanco County ESD ...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for North Blanco County ESD 1
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 — North Blanco County ESD 1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for North Blanco County ESD ...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for North Blanco County ESD 1
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 North Blanco County ESD 1
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 — North Blanco County ESD 1
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for North Blanco County ESD ...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for North Blanco County ESD 1
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 North Blanco County ESD 1 Official General Election Canvass

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

Candidate Races

Commissioner (Place 3)
Doug Fowler WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Commissioner (Place 1)
Brandt Raeburn WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Commissioner (Place 2)
David O'Bannon WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 North Blanco County ESD 1 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 340 (20.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Commissioner (Place 3)
Doug Fowler WINNER
58.0% (197 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (143 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 North Blanco County ESD 1 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 357 (21.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Commissioner (Place 3)
Doug Fowler WINNER
71.0% (253 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (104 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 North Blanco County ESD 1 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 391 (23.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Commissioner (Place 3)
Doug Fowler WINNER
58.0% (227 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (164 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 North Blanco County ESD 1 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 527 (31.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Commissioner (Place 3)
Doug Fowler WINNER
57.0% (300 votes)
David C. Morales
43.0% (227 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 North Blanco County ESD 1 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Commissioner (Place 3)
Doug Fowler WINNER
72.0% (269 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (105 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 North Blanco County ESD 1 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 527 (31.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Commissioner (Place 3)
Doug Fowler WINNER
71.0% (374 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (153 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 North Blanco County ESD 1 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 391 (23.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Commissioner (Place 3)
Doug Fowler WINNER
64.0% (250 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 North Blanco County ESD 1 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Commissioner (Place 3)
Doug Fowler WINNER
67.0% (308 votes)
David C. Morales
33.0% (151 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 North Blanco County ESD 1 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 527 (31.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Commissioner (Place 3)
Doug Fowler WINNER
54.0% (285 votes)
David C. Morales
46.0% (242 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)

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2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION

North Blanco County ESD 1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION

North Blanco County ESD 1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION

North Blanco County ESD 1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION

North Blanco County ESD 1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION

North Blanco County ESD 1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-05-20 • REGULAR SESSION

North Blanco County ESD 1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION

North Blanco County ESD 1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION

North Blanco County ESD 1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION

North Blanco County ESD 1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-01-21 • REGULAR SESSION

North Blanco County ESD 1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-12-17 • REGULAR SESSION

North Blanco County ESD 1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-11-19 • REGULAR SESSION

North Blanco County ESD 1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-10-15 • REGULAR SESSION

North Blanco County ESD 1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

North Blanco County ESD 1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION

North Blanco County ESD 1 Board of Directors Regular Meeting