News from Mayor Jones

Your Government

1. Your Mayor and City Council
   1. Mayor's Message
      1. Archived Mayor's Messages
      2. Speak Up Horseshoe Bay!
   2. City Council Meeting Schedule
   3. Agendas & Minutes
   4. Mayor's State of the City Message
   5. Governance in Horseshoe Bay
   6. Council Comments
   7. Appearing Before the Council
   8. Proclamations
   9. Rules of Procedure (PDF)
   10. City of Horseshoe Bay History
   11. Election Information
   12. On-Demand Viewing of Council Meetings
2. City of Horseshoe Bay 20th Anniversary
   1. Thank You to Our Sponsors!
   2. Sponsorship Application
3. HSB Resort 50th Anniversary
4. Agendas and Minutes
5. Monthly Departmental Reports
6. Boards, Commissions, Committees
   1. Board of Adjustment
   2. Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
   3. Planning and Zoning Commission
      1. Development Services
      2. Agenda Center
      3. Board of Adjustment
   4. Transportation Advisory Committee
   5. Building Regulations Advisory Committee
   6. Capital Improvements (Impact Fees) Advisory Committee
7. Legislative Services
8. Election Information
9. How the City Works
   1. Citizens Academy: HSB 101
   2. Graduating Class
   3. Citizens Academy: HSB 101 Application
   4. Citizens Academy Ambassadors
   5. Horseshoe Bay Communities Map
   6. Governance in Horseshoe Bay
10. Long-Range Plan Implementation Guide
11. State of the City & Annual Report

Departments

1. City Manager's Office
   City Manager's Office
2. Communications
   1. Media Center
      1. 2025 Town Hall Meeting
      2. City Corner Article Archives
      3. Council Comments Archives
      4. Mayor's Monthly Newsletter Archive
      5. On-Demand Viewing of City Council Meetings
      6. Press Releases
      7. Publications
      8. Public Information Requests
      9. Video Archive
      10. Land Use - Resident Survey Results 
      11. Sign Up for Alerts!
3. Development Services
   1. Building Inspections
   2. Code Enforcement Division
   3. Code of Ordinances
   4. Commercial, Multi-Family, & Major Development Projects
   5. Contractor's Corner
   6. Permits
   7. Realtor Resources
   8. Short-Term Rentals
   9. Subdivisions
   10. Subdivision Architectural Standards Guidelines (ACC's)
   11. Zoning
       1. Planning and Zoning Commission
       2. Board of Adjustment
       3. Conditional Use Approval
   12. FAQ's
       1. Development Services Director
       2. Horseshoe Bay is a Dark Sky Community
       3. Oak Wilt
          1. Identification of Oak Wilt
          2. How Oak Wilt is Spread
          3. Management of the Disease
4. Emergency Management
   Preparedness & Mitigation
5. Finance
   1. Bond Rating
   2. Budget
   3. Financial Transparency
   4. Tax Rates
   5. FAQ's
   6. Unclaimed Property
6. Fire Department
   1. Join Our Mission and Partner for Safety
      Thank You, Donors!
   2. Horseshoe Bay Fire Department's Keiffer Fund
   3. About the FD
      1. Apparatus
      2. Community Programs
         CPR & First Aid Training
   4. Office of the Fire Chief
   5. Fire Marshal's Office
      1. Fire Code Checklists, Guides, and Forms
      2. Outdoor Burning
   6. Fire Operations
   7. Contract Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
   8. Wildfire Preparedness
      A Good Example of Defensible Space
   9. FAQs
7. GIS Department
8. Human Resources
   1. What Does It Mean to Work for the City of Horseshoe Bay?
   2. Are We For You?
   3. What We Expect from You
   4. Employment Opportunities
      1. Current Job Openings
      2. Message from the City Manager
   5. Employee Benefits
   6. Compensation & Salary
   7. Employment Verifications
   8. Employees
9. Legislative Services
   1. Administration
      1. City Hall
         Hours of Operation
      2. History
         1. Historical Landmarks
            Quail Point Lodge
         2. Horseshoe Bay History Book Table of Contents
         3. Horseshoe Bay 50th Anniversary
         4. Fuchs' House
         5. The Ranches of Horseshoe Bay
      3. News from Mayor Jones
      4. Governance in Horseshoe Bay
      5. Code of Ordinances
      6. Legislative Services Department
      7. Public Notices
      8. Staff Contact
   2. Boards, Committees & Commissions
   3. City Council
      1. Agendas and Minutes
      2. Appearing Before the Council
      3. Rules of Procedure (PDF)
   4. City Foundation Documents
   5. Code of Ordinances
   6. Election Information
   7. Proclamations
   8. Public Information Requests
   9. Speak Up Horseshoe Bay!
      1. Weekly Update and Call to Action!
      2. Sign Up to Speak Up!
      3. Texas Legislature 101
10. Municipal Court
    1. Court Staff
    2. Pay Citation Online
    3. Fines/Cost Schedule
    4. Court Docket/Appearance
    5. Court Documents
    6. Compliance Dismissal
    7. Defensive Driving
    8. Deferred Disposition
    9. Plea/Trial
    10. Self-Help Resources
    11. Warrants
    12. Youth Diversion and Early Intervention
    13. FAQ
11. Police Department
    1. Chief of Police
    2. We're Hiring!
       Employment Opportunities
    3. Animal Control
    4. Donate to the Police Department
    5. Homeowner's Insurance Inspection Checklist
    6. House Watch
    7. No Solicitors List
    8. Racial Profiling Complaint Instructions
    9. Road & Flood Conditions
    10. Sex Offender Prohibited Residency Areas
    11. FAQs
12. Public Works
    Public Works
13. Technology Services
14. Utility Department
    1. About Us
       1. Our Goal
       2. Who We Are
       3. Utility Staff Directory
       4. FAQS
          1. Contact Us
          2. Learn
             1. Conservation Suggestions
             2. Current Watering Restrictions
             3. Recommended Hard Freeze Protection
          3. FAQ's - Frequently Asked Questions
       5. Capital Projects
       6. Rules & Regulations
          Utility Department Code of Ordinances
       7. Doing Business With
       8. Engineering Services
       9. Maps
       10. Helpful Videos
    2. Utility Services
    3. Utility Billing
       1. Customer Responsibility
       2. Forms
       3. Utility Rates
       4. WaterSmart Customer Portal
       5. Abbreviated Rate Schedules
    4. Stage 1 Watering Schedule
       WaterSmart Customer Portal
    5. WaterSmart Customer Portal
    6. Recycle Center
       1. New Single-Stream Recycling System
       2. Know Before You Go
       3. Residential Garbage Services
          Waste Management Service
       4. Recycle Center Services
       5. Brush Disposal Site
       6. Holiday Schedule
       7. Juan Aguilera Memorial Fund
    7. Water Conservation
       1. WaterSmart Portal
       2. Conservation Suggestions
          1. Bathroom
          2. Focus of Conservation
          3. Kitchen & Laundry
          4. Lawn & Garden
       3. Environmental Resources
          1. Highland Lakes Water Quality and Testing
          2. Mayors Monarch Pledge
          3. Steve Hawley Drought Tolerant Demonstration Garden
          4. Storm Water Pollution
             Pollution Prevention Tips
          5. Texas Drought Tolerant Plants
       4. Information For Irrigation Professionals
       5. Irrigation Assessment
       6. Rainwater Harvesting
       7. Rebates
       8. City Recognized with the Blue Legacy Award
       9. Preparing Your Home Water System for Extended Absences
    8. Water Quality
       1. Water Quality Report - CCR
       2. Boil Water Notice - What Should Customers Do?
       3. How to Shut Off a Leaking Irrigation System
       4. Back Flow Prevention
          1. Irrigation Backflow Testing
          2. Licensed Backflow Testers
    9. Water & Wastewater Distribution
       1. AMI Meters
       2. Grinder Pump Systems
    10. Water & Wastewater Plant Operations
        1. Water Distribution
        2. Water Plant Operations
        3. Wastewater Plant Operations
        4. Flushable Wipes Cause Damage in City Sewer Systems
    11. Water Service Line Inventory
    12. Drinking Water Week

Services

1. City Services
   1. Building Permit Applications
   2. Contractor's Corner
   3. Deer Management
      1. Deer Management Program
      2. Living With Deer
      3. What to Do if You Find a Fawn
   4. How the City Works
   5. Lot Mowing & Clearing
   6. Managing Aquatic Plants
   7. Municipal Court
   8. Oak Wilt
      1. Identification of Oak Wilt
      2. How Oak Wilt is Spread
      3. Management of the Disease
   9. Public Works
      1. Street Updates
      2. Area Maps
      3. Street Improvement Plan Summary (PDF)
      4. Distance Summary by Area (PDF)
      5. Key Facts (PDF)
      6. FAQs
2. Stay Informed with Warn Central Texas & CivicReady
3. Public Safety
   1. Fire Department
   2. Police Department
4. Parks and Recreation
   1. HSB Communities
   2. Fuchs' House
   3. Horseshoe Bay Nature Park
   4. Horseshoe Creek Hiking Trail
   5. Martin Park
5. Utility Services
   1. New Utility Customer Information
   2. Recycle Center Services
   3. Residential Garbage Services
   4. Utility Billing
   5. Water Services
      1. Current Water Restrictions & Penalties
      2. Wastewater
      3. Water
      4. Water Conservation
      5. Water Pollution Prevention
6. Things to Do in Horseshoe Bay
7. City Events
   Stargazing Event in Horseshoe Bay
8. HSB Communities
   1. City Events
   2. HSB Communities Map
   3. Community Services & Resources
   4. HoliDaze
   5. 2025 Town Hall Meeting
9. Media Center
   1. 2025 Town Hall Meeting
   2. City Corner Article Archives
   3. Council Comments Archives
   4. Mayor's Monthly Newsletter Archive
   5. On-Demand Viewing of City Council Meetings
   6. Press Releases
   7. Publications
   8. Public Information Requests
   9. Video Archive
   10. Land Use - Resident Survey Results 
   11. Sign Up for Alerts!
10. Business
    1. Bid Opportunities
    2. Engineering
    3. Job Openings
    4. Public Notices

FAQs

1. Apply For
   1. Boards, Commissions, Committees
   2. Building Permit Application
   3. Citizens' Academy: HSB 101
   4. Employment
   5. Peddlers & Vendors Permit
   6. Utility Services
2. FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
3. Contact Us:
   1. Staff Contacts
   2. Who to Call at City Hall
4. Learn
   1. History
      1. Historical Landmarks
      2. Horseshoe Bay History Book Table of Contents
      3. Horseshoe Bay 50th Anniversary
      4. Fuchs' House
      5. The Ranches of Horseshoe Bay
   2. City Center
   3. Internet Service in Horseshoe Bay
   4. Emergency Management
   5. Horseshoe Bay is a Dark Sky Community
      1. Horseshoe Bay is a Dark Sky Community
      2. Stargazing Event in Horseshoe Bay
   6. Mayor's Monarch Pledge
   7. Pollution Prevention Tips
   8. Wildfire Safety
   9. PID – Public Improvement District
   10. Mausoleum Information
5. View
   1. City Council Meeting Schedule
   2. City Hall Hours of Operation
   3. City/Zoning Maps
   4. Current Budget
   5. Organizational Chart
   6. Public Notices
   7. Reclamation Center Holiday Schedule
   8. Services & Rates Ordinance
   9. Subdivision Architectural Standards Guidelines
   10. Utility Service Forms
6. Important Links
   1. Burnet Central Appraisal District
   2. Burnet County
   3. HSB Business Alliance
   4. HSB Property Owners' Association
   5. Horseshoe Bay Resort
   6. Llano County
   7. Llano Central Appraisal District
   8. Lower Colorado River Authority
   9. The Phoenix Center
   10. Texas Senator District 24
   11. Texas House Representative District 19
   12. Texas House Representative District 53

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