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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Bee County, TX

Pawnee Emergency Services District #3

A+
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 99.8/100▲ +1.3 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #21 among Texas Special Districts • Tier Rank: #21 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
99.6/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
100/100
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.00695
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.1M
+1.2% YoY • +12.8% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
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Elected & Governing Officials (1)

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Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+1.2% YoYFreedom Score: 99.8 (A+)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Pawnee Emergency Services District #3
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($59,925) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.006950 per $100 valuation) for Pawnee Emergency Services District #3. Source: Bee County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
00
Public Safety: $0.1M (86%)
000
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.00695 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 99 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Pawnee Emergency Services District #3
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Adopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for Pawnee Emergency Services District #3 (Bee County) totaling $59,209 ($59,209 Maintenance & Operations; $0 I&S Bond Debt Service). Comptroller PTAD Certified Ad Valorem Levy: $54,823 on $998,598,691 taxable valuation at a total tax rate of $0.00549 per $100 (M&O: $0.00549, I&S: $0.00000).

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
00
Public Safety: $0.1M (86%)
000
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.00549 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 98.9 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Pawnee Emergency Services District #3
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($57,373) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.005560 per $100 valuation) for Pawnee Emergency Services District #3. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD 2024 Tax Rate & Levy Roll.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
Public Safety: $0.0M (86%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.00556 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.9% YoYFreedom Score: 98.9 (A+)• Adopted Sep 1, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Pawnee Emergency Services District #3
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Pawnee Emergency Services District #3 (Bee County) totaling $55,832. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.0062 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
Public Safety: $0.0M (86%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.00622 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.1% YoYFreedom Score: 98.8 (A+)• Adopted Sep 1, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Pawnee Emergency Services District #3
Official PDF

Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Pawnee Emergency Services District #3 (Bee County) totaling $54,253. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.0102 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
Public Safety: $0.0M (86%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.01017 / $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$0.06M(+1.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.00695Freedom: 99.8 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2026$0.06M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.00549Freedom: 99 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2025$0.06M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.00556Freedom: 98.9 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2024$0.06M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.00622Freedom: 98.9 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2023$0.05M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.01017Freedom: 98.8 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2022$0.05M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $1.19894Freedom: 98.5 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2021$0.05M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $1.208532Freedom: 98.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2020$0.05M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $1.215783Freedom: 98.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2019$0.05M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $1.227941Freedom: 98.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2018$0.05M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $1.235309Freedom: 98.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2017$0.05M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $1.246427Freedom: 97.9 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2016$0.05M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $1.242688Freedom: 97.8 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2015$0.04M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $1.251387Freedom: 97.7 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2014$0.04M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $1.247633Freedom: 97.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2013$0.04M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $1.251376Freedom: 97.5 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2012$0.04M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $1.257633Freedom: 97.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2011$0.04M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $1.261406Freedom: 97.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2010$0.04M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $1.253838Freedom: 97.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2009$0.04M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $1.265123Freedom: 97.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2008$0.04M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $1.275244Freedom: 97.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2007$0.04M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $1.271418Freedom: 97 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2006$0.04M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $1.275232Freedom: 96.9 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2005$0.04M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $1.270131Freedom: 96.8 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2004$0.03M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $1.270131Freedom: 96.8 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2003$0.03M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $1.266321Freedom: 96.7 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2002$0.03M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $1.277718Freedom: 96.5 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2001$0.03M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $1.281551Freedom: 96.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2000$0.03M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $1.273862Freedom: 96.3 (A+)
Official PDF

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 Pawnee Emergency Services District #3
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 — Pawnee Emergency Services District #3
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Pawnee Emergency Service...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Pawnee Emergency Services District #3
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 — Pawnee Emergency Services District #3
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Pawnee Emergency Service...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Pawnee Emergency Services District #3
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 — Pawnee Emergency Services District #3
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Pawnee Emergency Service...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Pawnee Emergency Services District #3
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 — Pawnee Emergency Services District #3
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Pawnee Emergency Service...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Pawnee Emergency Services District #3
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Pawnee Emergency Service...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Pawnee Emergency Services District #3
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 — Pawnee Emergency Services District #3
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Pawnee Emergency Service...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Pawnee Emergency Services District #3
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 — Pawnee Emergency Services District #3
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Pawnee Emergency Service...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Pawnee Emergency Services District #3
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 Pawnee Emergency Services District #3
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 — Pawnee Emergency Services District #3
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Pawnee Emergency Service...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Pawnee Emergency Services District #3
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Pawnee Emergency Service...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Pawnee Emergency Services District #3
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 — Pawnee Emergency Services District #3
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Pawnee Emergency Service...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Pawnee Emergency Services District #3
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 — Pawnee Emergency Services District #3
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Pawnee Emergency Service...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Pawnee Emergency Services District #3
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 Pawnee Emergency Services District #3
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 — Pawnee Emergency Services District #3
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Pawnee Emergency Service...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Pawnee Emergency Services District #3
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 Pawnee Emergency Services District #3 Official General Election Canvass

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

Candidate Races

President (Place 3)
Samuel Belyeu WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
President (Place 2)
Samuel Belyeu WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 Pawnee Emergency Services District #3 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 425 (25.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

President (Place 3)
Samuel Belyeu WINNER
64.0% (272 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (153 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 Pawnee Emergency Services District #3 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (Place 3)
Samuel Belyeu WINNER
65.0% (155 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
35.0% (83 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 Pawnee Emergency Services District #3 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (Place 3)
Samuel Belyeu WINNER
55.0% (271 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
45.0% (222 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 Pawnee Emergency Services District #3 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (Place 3)
Samuel Belyeu WINNER
57.0% (174 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (132 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 Pawnee Emergency Services District #3 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (Place 3)
Samuel Belyeu WINNER
68.0% (185 votes)
Michael R. Vance
32.0% (87 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 Pawnee Emergency Services District #3 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (Place 3)
Samuel Belyeu WINNER
64.0% (228 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (129 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 Pawnee Emergency Services District #3 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (Place 3)
Samuel Belyeu WINNER
56.0% (133 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (105 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 Pawnee Emergency Services District #3 Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (Place 3)
Samuel Belyeu WINNER
54.0% (165 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 Pawnee Emergency Services District #3 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 408 (24.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

President (Place 3)
Samuel Belyeu WINNER
66.0% (269 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (139 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)

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2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Pawnee Emergency Services District #3 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION

Pawnee Emergency Services District #3 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Pawnee Emergency Services District #3 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Pawnee Emergency Services District #3 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Pawnee Emergency Services District #3 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-05-20 • REGULAR SESSION

Pawnee Emergency Services District #3 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Pawnee Emergency Services District #3 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Pawnee Emergency Services District #3 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Pawnee Emergency Services District #3 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-01-21 • REGULAR SESSION

Pawnee Emergency Services District #3 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-12-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Pawnee Emergency Services District #3 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-11-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Pawnee Emergency Services District #3 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-10-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Pawnee Emergency Services District #3 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Pawnee Emergency Services District #3 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Pawnee Emergency Services District #3 Board of Directors Regular Meeting