City Council

The City Council is the governing body of the City. The City Council consists of a Mayor and five Council Members who are residents of the City. Members of the City Council serve without compensation.  An agenda for each upcoming council meeting is posted at least 72 hours in advance to this website.  The regular meeting of the City Council is held on the third Wednesday of each month in the city hall, unless changed by majority vote of the City Council at a public meeting.

All regular City Council meetings are open to the public. We welcome your participation!  Learn more about citizen participation at meetings.

Terms of Office

Pursuant to the provisions of section 22.035, Texas Local Government Code, as amended, the mayor and aldermen of the city shall serve two-year staggered terms.  

In the event of a vacancy of no more than one (1) vacancy, a majority of the remaining members of the City Council may fill the vacancy by appointment, and the person appointed to fill the vacancy shall serve the term of the vacated position until the next regular city election.  In lieu of filling one (1) vacancy on the city council by appointment, as provided for above, a special election may be called to fill such vacancy.  If two (2) or more vacancies on the city council exist at the same time, a special election shall be called to fill such vacancies. Special elections shall be ordered, held and conducted in accordance with the general laws of the State.

How to Apply

You may contact the City Secretary for more information on how you can get involved, call for applications and the election timeline. Visit the city's Election Webpage HERE.

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