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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Taylor County, TX

West Central Texas Council of Governments

A+
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 96.4/100▲ +1.3 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #532 among Texas Special Districts • Tier Rank: #527 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
91.1/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
100/100
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.14895
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.1M
+1.2% YoY • +13.4% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
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Grade A- • Debt Restraint
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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: 96.4 (A+)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — West Central Texas Council of Governments
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($96,159) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.148950 per $100 valuation) for West Central Texas Council of Governments. Source: Taylor County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
00
00
Public Works: $0.1M (76%)
0
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.14895 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 95.3 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — West Central Texas Council of Governments
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Adopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for West Central Texas Council of Governments (Taylor County) totaling $95,000 ($95,000 Maintenance & Operations; $0 I&S Bond Debt Service). Funded under an adopted property tax rate of $0.1500 per $100 valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
00
00
Public Works: $0.1M (76%)
0
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1500 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 95.3 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — West Central Texas Council of Governments
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($92,054) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.150000 per $100 valuation) for West Central Texas Council of Governments. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD 2024 Tax Rate & Levy Roll.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
Public Works: $0.1M (76%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1500 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.4% YoYFreedom Score: 95.2 (A+)• Adopted Sep 8, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — West Central Texas Council of Governments
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for West Central Texas Council of Governments (Taylor County) totaling $89,573. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.1526 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
Public Works: $0.1M (76%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.15255 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 95.1 (A+)• Adopted Sep 8, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — West Central Texas Council of Governments
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for West Central Texas Council of Governments (Taylor County) totaling $87,474. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.1545 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
Public Works: $0.1M (76%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.154533 / $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$0.10M(+1.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.14895Freedom: 96.4 (A+)
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FY 2026$0.10M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.1500Freedom: 95.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2025$0.09M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.1500Freedom: 95.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2024$0.09M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.15255Freedom: 95.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2023$0.09M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.154533Freedom: 95.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2022$0.08M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.157778Freedom: 95.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2021$0.08M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.159198Freedom: 95 (A+)
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FY 2020$0.08M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.161268Freedom: 94.8 (A+)
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FY 2019$0.08M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.162074Freedom: 94.7 (A+)
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FY 2018$0.08M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.164667Freedom: 94.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2017$0.08M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.164502Freedom: 94.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2016$0.07M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.165489Freedom: 94.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2015$0.07M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.164662Freedom: 94.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2014$0.07M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.164497Freedom: 94.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2013$0.07M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.165319Freedom: 94.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2012$0.07M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.164492Freedom: 94.2 (A+)
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FY 2011$0.06M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.164328Freedom: 94.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2010$0.06M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.165314Freedom: 94 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2009$0.06M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.165149Freedom: 94 (A+)
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FY 2008$0.06M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.16581Freedom: 93.9 (A+)
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FY 2007$0.06M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.165644Freedom: 93.8 (A+)
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FY 2006$0.06M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.166638Freedom: 93.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2005$0.06M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.166305Freedom: 93.5 (A+)
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FY 2004$0.06M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.165307Freedom: 93.3 (A+)
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FY 2003$0.05M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.166629Freedom: 93.3 (A+)
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FY 2002$0.05M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.166629Freedom: 93.2 (A+)
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FY 2001$0.05M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.166629Freedom: 93 (A+)
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FY 2000$0.05M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.166462Freedom: 92.9 (A+)
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Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 5
Nicki Harle WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 2
Phil Crowley WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 1
Travis Craver WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 3
Ronnie Moorhead WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 4
Ken Holt WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 West Central Texas Council of Governments Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Ronnie Moorhead WINNER
71.0% (290 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (118 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 West Central Texas Council of Governments Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 476 (28.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Ronnie Moorhead WINNER
55.0% (262 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (214 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 West Central Texas Council of Governments Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Ronnie Moorhead WINNER
60.0% (143 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (95 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 West Central Texas Council of Governments Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Ronnie Moorhead WINNER
57.0% (213 votes)
Michael R. Vance
43.0% (161 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 West Central Texas Council of Governments Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Ronnie Moorhead WINNER
68.0% (231 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (109 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 West Central Texas Council of Governments Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Ronnie Moorhead WINNER
60.0% (265 votes)
David C. Morales
40.0% (177 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 West Central Texas Council of Governments Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Ronnie Moorhead WINNER
65.0% (166 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (89 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 West Central Texas Council of Governments Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 289 (17.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Ronnie Moorhead WINNER
65.0% (188 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (101 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 West Central Texas Council of Governments Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Ronnie Moorhead WINNER
56.0% (152 votes)
Michael R. Vance
44.0% (120 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)

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2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION

West Central Texas Council of Governments Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION

West Central Texas Council of Governments Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION

West Central Texas Council of Governments Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION

West Central Texas Council of Governments Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION

West Central Texas Council of Governments Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-05-20 • REGULAR SESSION

West Central Texas Council of Governments Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION

West Central Texas Council of Governments Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION

West Central Texas Council of Governments Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION

West Central Texas Council of Governments Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-01-21 • REGULAR SESSION

West Central Texas Council of Governments Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-12-17 • REGULAR SESSION

West Central Texas Council of Governments Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-11-19 • REGULAR SESSION

West Central Texas Council of Governments Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-10-15 • REGULAR SESSION

West Central Texas Council of Governments Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

West Central Texas Council of Governments Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION

West Central Texas Council of Governments Board of Directors Regular Meeting