City Directory Online Utilities Services Pay Bill Online Municipal Court Public Library Visit Palestine

 

 

Anderson County Selected as a Connected Nation Texas Community

On Thursday, March 12, 2020, it was announced that Anderson County has been selected among the communities in Texas to work with Connected Nation Texas for the development of more accurate broadband mapping services. If you live or work in Anderson County, please click on the button below to fill out the brief ten minute survey that will provide data to help us move forward with this research.
Take the Survey Connected Nation Kick-off Information

 

 

Important Communications

Sign up to receive emergency notifications from the City with our new system Rave Alerts. 

Connect with the City and provide feedback or ask questions using the Contact Us form.

See Boil Water Notices, Road Closures, and other important communications from Public Works on the Public Works News page.

Rave Alerts Contact Us Public Works News

Area Maps read more

Interactive area maps of Zoning & Utilities.

Employment read more

The City of Palestine is a great place to work. View the Job Descriptions for our open positions, and apply today if you are the right fit!

Purchasing read more

Purchasing provides an efficient, economical and effective method of acquiring goods and services to meet the needs of City departments. The Purchasin... Read More

Utilities Billing read more

What is winter averaging? You may be wondering what a winter average is, and how it affects you. A winter average is the average number of gallons use... Read More

Featured Events

Virtual Town Hall Meeting

04/06/2020 06:00 PM

Location:

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/704932453

Holiday City Hall Closed

04/10/2020 12:00 PM

Location:

In observance of Good Friday, our offices will be closed on Friday, April 10, 2020. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, April 13th.

City Council Meeting

04/13/2020 05:30 PM

Location:

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/

Watch on AV Capture (streamed live and will be uploaded immediately after the meeting)

City Council Meeting

04/27/2020 05:30 PM

Location:

City Hall, 504 N. Queen Street, Palestine, TX (Regular Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Work Session prior to the Regular Meeting)

City Calendar

 

 

City Council

The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government with a Mayor, six (6) Council Members, and a City Manager. The Council Members are elected from single member districts for two-year terms, with the Mayor elected at large. The Mayor Pro Tem is elected by the Council on an annual basis. The Council's Mission Statement is to ensure a safe, clean, healthy, and productive city where neighborhoods are revitalized, history is conserved, the environment is protected, and where all people are empowered to reach their full potential through socialization, education, culture, recreation and wellness.
City Council Boards & Commissions Meeting Portal Meeting Agendas & Minutes

 

 

In the News

Public Works News & Announcements

blog post

City Secretary
blog post

Development Services
blog post

Emergency Management
blog post

Finance
blog post

Fire Department
blog post

Health Services
blog post

Human Resources
blog post

Parks and Recreation
blog post

Police Department
blog post

Public Works