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COUNTY • Wise County, TX

Wise County

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Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 80.6/100▲ +0.6 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #89 among Texas Counties • Tier Rank: #18 (TIER 2 LARGE)
Fiscal Restraint
87/100
Regulatory Restraint
68.7/100
Debt Burden
86.9/100
Population / Scale
78,530
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.2175
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$53.2M
+2.3% YoY • -1.6% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$31.95M
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B+
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Grade A- • Debt Restraint
A-
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D-
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Elected & Governing Officials (20)

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Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.3% YoYFreedom Score: 80.6 (A)• Adopted Sep 28, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Wise County
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($53,206,825) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.217500 per $100 valuation: $0.217500 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for Wise County. Source: Wise County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.

Total Appropriation
$53.2M
General Fund
$46.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.2M
Capital Projects
$2.0M
Per Capita
$678
Public Safety: $25.1M (47%)
0
Public Works: $3.7M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $1.8M
Administration: $11.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.2175 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED-11.8% YoYFreedom Score: 80.5 (A)• Adopted Jun 22, 2026FY 2026 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Wise County
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($52,015,667) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.217500 per $100 valuation) for Wise County.

Total Appropriation
$52.0M
General Fund
$45.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.2M
Capital Projects
$2.0M
Per Capita
$662
Public Safety: $24.4M (47%)
0
Public Works: $3.6M (7%)
Parks & Culture: $1.8M
Administration: $10.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.2175 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.7% YoYFreedom Score: 80.1 (A)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Wise County
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($58,991,197) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.275000 per $100 valuation) for Wise County.

Total Appropriation
$59.0M
General Fund
$44.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.2M
Capital Projects
$2.3M
Per Capita
$751
Public Safety: $24.2M (41%)
0
Public Works: $10.1M (17%)
Parks & Culture: $1.8M
Administration: $10.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.2750 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.0% YoYFreedom Score: 80.1 (A)• Adopted Sep 3, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Wise County
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Wise County (Wise County) totaling $57,462,689. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.2650 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$57.5M
General Fund
$43.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.1M
Capital Projects
$2.2M
Per Capita
$732
Public Safety: $23.5M (41%)
0
Public Works: $9.9M (17%)
Parks & Culture: $1.7M
Administration: $10.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.2650 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.1% YoYFreedom Score: 80.1 (A)• Adopted Sep 3, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Commissioners Court Adopted Budget — Wise County
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Wise County (Wise County) totaling $55,772,774. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.2550 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$55.8M
General Fund
$42.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.1M
Capital Projects
$2.2M
Per Capita
$710
Public Safety: $22.8M (41%)
0
Public Works: $9.6M (17%)
Parks & Culture: $1.7M
Administration: $10.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.2550 / $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$53.21M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $46.2MPer Capita: $678Tax Rate: $0.2175Freedom: 80.6 (A)
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FY 2026$52.02M(-11.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $45.1MPer Capita: $662Tax Rate: $0.2175Freedom: 80.5 (A)
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FY 2025$58.99M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $44.8MPer Capita: $751Tax Rate: $0.2750Freedom: 80.1 (A)
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FY 2024$57.46M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $43.6MPer Capita: $732Tax Rate: $0.2650Freedom: 80.1 (A)
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FY 2023$55.77M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $42.3MPer Capita: $710Tax Rate: $0.2550Freedom: 80.1 (A)
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FY 2022$54.08M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $41.0MPer Capita: $689Tax Rate: $0.370125Freedom: 80 (B)
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FY 2021$52.88M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $40.1MPer Capita: $673Tax Rate: $0.377157Freedom: 79.9 (B)
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FY 2020$51.84M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $39.3MPer Capita: $660Tax Rate: $0.382814Freedom: 79.8 (B)
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FY 2019$50.62M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $38.4MPer Capita: $645Tax Rate: $0.384728Freedom: 79.7 (B)
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FY 2018$49.42M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $37.5MPer Capita: $629Tax Rate: $0.386652Freedom: 79.6 (B)
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FY 2017$48.48M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $36.8MPer Capita: $617Tax Rate: $0.387425Freedom: 79.5 (B)
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FY 2016$47.54M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $36.1MPer Capita: $605Tax Rate: $0.390912Freedom: 79.4 (B)
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FY 2015$46.17M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $35.0MPer Capita: $588Tax Rate: $0.391694Freedom: 79.4 (B)
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FY 2014$45.25M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $34.3MPer Capita: $576Tax Rate: $0.395219Freedom: 79.3 (B)
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FY 2013$43.96M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $33.4MPer Capita: $560Tax Rate: $0.394824Freedom: 79.3 (B)
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FY 2012$42.90M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $32.5MPer Capita: $546Tax Rate: $0.397193Freedom: 79.2 (B)
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FY 2011$41.87M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $31.8MPer Capita: $533Tax Rate: $0.397987Freedom: 79.1 (B)
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FY 2010$40.96M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $31.1MPer Capita: $522Tax Rate: $0.401171Freedom: 79.1 (B)
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FY 2009$39.80M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $30.2MPer Capita: $507Tax Rate: $0.399967Freedom: 79.1 (B)
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FY 2008$38.60M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $29.3MPer Capita: $492Tax Rate: $0.403167Freedom: 79.1 (B)
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FY 2007$37.56M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $28.5MPer Capita: $478Tax Rate: $0.40478Freedom: 79 (B)
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FY 2006$36.75M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $27.9MPer Capita: $468Tax Rate: $0.40397Freedom: 79 (B)
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FY 2005$35.89M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $27.2MPer Capita: $457Tax Rate: $0.40397Freedom: 78.9 (B)
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FY 2004$35.23M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $26.7MPer Capita: $449Tax Rate: $0.406798Freedom: 78.8 (B)
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FY 2003$34.57M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $26.2MPer Capita: $440Tax Rate: $0.408018Freedom: 78.6 (B)
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FY 2002$33.53M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.4MPer Capita: $427Tax Rate: $0.405978Freedom: 78.7 (B)
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FY 2001$32.78M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.9MPer Capita: $417Tax Rate: $0.405978Freedom: 78.6 (B)
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FY 2000$31.99M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.3MPer Capita: $407Tax Rate: $0.40679Freedom: 78.5 (B)
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Active Commissioners Court Orders & Regulations

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Order 2026-10-13-4 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Action Docket: Wise County Commissioners Court - October 13, 2026
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Wise County on 2026-10-13. Official agenda docket items for Wise County...
Order 2026-09-28-4 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Action Docket: Wise County Commissioners Court - September 28, 2026
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Wise County on 2026-09-28. Official agenda docket items for Wise County...
Order 2026-09-14-4 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Action Docket: Wise County Commissioners Court - September 14, 2026
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Wise County on 2026-09-14. Official agenda docket items for Wise County...
Order 2026-09-14-4-ai_ac • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Action Docket: Wise County Commissioners Court - September 14, 2026
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Wise County on 2026-09-14. Official agenda docket items for Wise County...
Order 2026-09-14-4-ai_ac • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Action Docket: Wise County Commissioners Court - September 14, 2026
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Wise County on 2026-09-14. Official agenda docket items for Wise County...
Order 2026-09-14-4-ai_ac • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Action Docket: Wise County Commissioners Court - September 14, 2026
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Wise County on 2026-09-14. Official agenda docket items for Wise County...
Order 2026-08-24-4 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Action Docket: Wise County Commissioners Court - August 24, 2026
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Wise County on 2026-08-24. Official agenda docket items for Wise County...
Order 2026-08-10-4 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Action Docket: Wise County Commissioners Court - August 10, 2026
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Wise County on 2026-08-10. Official agenda docket items for Wise County...
Order 2026-07-27-4-ai_ac • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Action Docket: Wise County Commissioners Court - July 27, 2026
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Wise County on 2026-07-27. Official agenda docket items for Wise County...
Order 2026-07-27-4 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Action Docket: Wise County Commissioners Court - July 27, 2026
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Wise County on 2026-07-27. Official agenda docket items for Wise County...
Order 2026-07-13-4-ai_ac • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Action Docket: Wise County Commissioners Court - July 13, 2026
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Wise County on 2026-07-13. Official agenda docket items for Wise County...
Order 2026-07-13-4 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Action Docket: Wise County Commissioners Court - July 13, 2026
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Wise County on 2026-07-13. Official agenda docket items for Wise County...
Order 2026-06-22-18 • Building & Safety CodesOverreach: 64/100
18. Discuss and consider current status of Weather/Ground/Vegetation conditions for Burn Ban update
18. Discuss and consider current status of Weather/Ground/Vegetation conditions for Burn Ban update...
Order 2026-06-22-7 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
7. Discuss plat and development plan submittals. Take necessary action. (JDC)
7. Discuss plat and development plan submittals. Take necessary action. (JDC)...
Order 2026-06-08-15 • Building & Safety CodesOverreach: 64/100
15. Discuss and consider current status of Weather/Ground/Vegetation conditions for Burn Ban update
15. Discuss and consider current status of Weather/Ground/Vegetation conditions for Burn Ban update...
Order 2026-06-08-8 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
8. Discuss plat and development plan submittals. Take necessary action. (JDC)
8. Discuss plat and development plan submittals. Take necessary action. (JDC)...
Order 2026-05-26-4 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Action Docket: Wise County Commissioners Court - May 26, 2026
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Wise County on 2026-05-26. Official agenda docket items for Wise County...
Order 2026-05-11-4 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Action Docket: Wise County Commissioners Court - May 11, 2026
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Wise County on 2026-05-11. Official agenda docket items for Wise County...
Order 2026-04-27-4 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Action Docket: Wise County Commissioners Court - April 27, 2026
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Wise County on 2026-04-27. Official agenda docket items for Wise County...
Order 2026-04-13-4 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Action Docket: Wise County Commissioners Court - April 13, 2026
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Wise County on 2026-04-13. Official agenda docket items for Wise County...
Order 2026-03-23-4 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Action Docket: Wise County Commissioners Court - March 23, 2026
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Wise County on 2026-03-23. Official agenda docket items for Wise County...
Order 2026-03-09-4 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Action Docket: Wise County Commissioners Court - March 09, 2026
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Wise County on 2026-03-09. Official agenda docket items for Wise County...
Order 2026-02-09-4 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Action Docket: Wise County Commissioners Court - February 09, 2026
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Wise County on 2026-02-09. Official agenda docket items for Wise County...
Order 2026-01-26-4-ai_ac • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Action Docket: Wise County Commissioners Court - January 26, 2026
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Wise County on 2026-01-26. Official agenda docket items for Wise County...
Order 2026-01-26-4 • Commissioners Court OrderOverreach: 56/100
Action Docket: Wise County Commissioners Court - January 26, 2026
Enacted Commissioners Court Order / Action Docket adopted by Wise County on 2026-01-26. Official agenda docket items for Wise County...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (10)

GENERAL • 2024-11-05

November 2024 Wise County Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 30,971 (58.0% of 53,400 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Constable, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Galen Wiley (REP)WINNER
100.0% (27,254 votes)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Willie Garrett (REP)WINNER
100.0% (27,254 votes)
District Clerk
Loucrecia Biggerstaff (REP)WINNER
100.0% (27,254 votes)
Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Daniel "Danny" Lambert (REP)WINNER
100.0% (27,254 votes)
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
John "Biff" Hayes (REP)WINNER
100.0% (27,254 votes)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Mandy L. Hays (REP)WINNER
100.0% (27,254 votes)
Constable, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Charles Applewhite (REP)WINNER
100.0% (27,254 votes)
Constable, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Kevin Huffman (REP)WINNER
100.0% (27,254 votes)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Kim Redman (REP)WINNER
100.0% (27,254 votes)
Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Greg Leveling (REP)WINNER
100.0% (27,254 votes)
County Attorney
Che Rotramble (REP)WINNER
100.0% (27,254 votes)
Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Kevin Burns (REP)WINNER
100.0% (27,254 votes)
Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Jan Morrow (REP)WINNER
100.0% (27,254 votes)
County Treasurer
Katherine Canova Hudson (REP)WINNER
100.0% (27,254 votes)
County Sheriff
Cary Mellema (REP)WINNER
100.0% (27,254 votes)
Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Colby Shawn (REP)WINNER
100.0% (27,254 votes)
County Clerk
Blanca Tuma (REP)WINNER
100.0% (27,254 votes)
District Attorney
James Stainton (REP)WINNER
100.0% (27,254 votes)
County Judge
J.D. Clark (REP)WINNER
100.0% (27,254 votes)
County Tax Assessor-Collector
Monte S. Shaw (REP)WINNER
100.0% (27,254 votes)
GENERAL • 2023-11-07

November 2023 Wise County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 13,350 (25.0% of 53,400 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Greg Leveling WINNER
54.0% (7,209 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
46.0% (6,141 votes)
GENERAL • 2022-11-08

November 2022 Wise County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 15,486 (29.0% of 53,400 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Greg Leveling WINNER
57.0% (8,827 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (6,659 votes)
GENERAL • 2021-11-02

November 2021 Wise County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 13,884 (26.0% of 53,400 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Greg Leveling WINNER
57.0% (7,914 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (5,970 votes)
GENERAL • 2020-11-03

November 2020 Wise County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 8,010 (15.0% of 53,400 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Greg Leveling WINNER
54.0% (4,325 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (3,685 votes)
GENERAL • 2019-11-05

November 2019 Wise County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 9,612 (18.0% of 53,400 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Greg Leveling WINNER
66.0% (6,344 votes)
Michael R. Vance
34.0% (3,268 votes)
GENERAL • 2018-11-06

November 2018 Wise County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 10,680 (20.0% of 53,400 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Greg Leveling WINNER
61.0% (6,515 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (4,165 votes)
GENERAL • 2017-11-07

November 2017 Wise County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 12,816 (24.0% of 53,400 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Greg Leveling WINNER
59.0% (7,561 votes)
David C. Morales
41.0% (5,255 votes)
GENERAL • 2016-11-08

November 2016 Wise County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 15,486 (29.0% of 53,400 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Greg Leveling WINNER
54.0% (8,362 votes)
Michael R. Vance
46.0% (7,124 votes)
GENERAL • 2015-11-03

November 2015 Wise County General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 11,214 (21.0% of 53,400 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Constable, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Greg Leveling WINNER
59.0% (6,616 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (4,598 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (336)

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2026-10-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Wise County Commissioners Court - October 13, 2026

2026-09-28 • REGULAR SESSION

Wise County Commissioners Court - September 28, 2026

2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Wise County Commissioners Court - September 14, 2026

2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Wise County Commissioners Court - September 14, 2026

2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Wise County Commissioners Court - September 14, 2026

2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Wise County Commissioners Court - September 14, 2026

2026-08-24 • REGULAR SESSION

Wise County Commissioners Court - August 24, 2026

2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Wise County Commissioners Court - August 10, 2026

2026-07-27 • REGULAR SESSION

Wise County Commissioners Court - July 27, 2026

2026-07-27 • REGULAR SESSION

Wise County Commissioners Court - July 27, 2026

2026-07-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Wise County Commissioners Court - July 13, 2026

2026-07-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Wise County Commissioners Court - July 13, 2026

2026-06-22 • REGULAR SESSION

Wise County Commissioners Court - June 22, 2026

2026-06-08 • REGULAR SESSION

Wise County Commissioners Court - June 08, 2026

2026-05-26 • REGULAR SESSION

Wise County Commissioners Court - May 26, 2026

Recent Investigative News Reports in Wise County

• Decatur

Tax Hikes and Construction Tolls: How Decatur Bureaucrats Are Choking Wise County Growth

On July 27, 2026, the Decatur City Council officially approved Ordinance No. 2026-07-21, hiking municipal public works review and inspection fees, while also taking a record vote to tentatively spike the local property tax rate to 67.66 cents.