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Finance

You pay for your government, and you deserve to know how your money is being spent. This page provides open access to the City's budgets, financial reports, tax rates, and audits.

Open Government

Financial Transparency & Accountability

The City of Meadowlakes embraces the philosophy of open government. This section is meant to provide the taxpayers of Meadowlakes additional information to ensure that the City is being transparent with the City's finances. When we talk about financial transparency, we are referring to opening our books to the public so that taxpayers can see exactly where their money is going. By doing this, we ensure the taxpaying public that their tax dollars are being spent efficiently.

 

The City of Meadowlakes also values financial accountability. The information and documents referenced on this page support our goals of transparent government, good stewardship, and open communication. Below, you'll find links to the following financial‑related data:

What You'll Find Here

Financial records maintained and published by the City

Monthly Check Register

A listing of all operating checks written, all outgoing wire transfers, and monthly summaries of semi‑weekly payroll.

Monthly Financial Reports

The financial status of all funds within the City, including balance sheets and profit and loss statements.

Current Tax Rate

The City's current ad valorem tax rate, along with the notices and worksheets used to calculate it.

Annual Budgets

Annual budgets as adopted by the City Council for each fiscal year.

Annual Financial Report (Audit)

Compiled each year by an outside independent auditing firm to verify the City's financial statements.

Can't Find What You're Looking For?

Under the Texas Public Information Act, you have the right to request, in writing, official city documents through an Open Records Request. The City Secretary is the official keeper of all public documents of the City. Please note that certain exceptions may apply to the disclosure of information.

 

There is no specific form required for submitting an Open Records request, but an online form can be found on the main page of the City's website.

You may also contact the City Secretary at 830‑693‑6840 for additional information.

Contact
Phone

830-693-6840

Email

Email City Hall

Office

177 Broadmoor, Suite A Meadowlakes, TX 78654

Public Records

Browse the Document Center

Budgets, tax rate notices, monthly financials, and audits from 2013 to present are organized by fiscal year in the Document Center — searchable and downloadable.