Welcome to the City of Palacios
Mayor's Message
Read the Mayor’s message on Palacios, our beautiful City by the Sea.
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City Manager
The City Manager’s message on the direction of the City organization.
Meeting Agendas
This page provides a look at our City Council Agendas and Minutes.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to deliver the highest level of service while providing leadership, integrity, and efficiency that promotes the greatest quality of life and public confidence.
Vision
The City of Palacios will continue to provide municipal services through efficient, effective and progressive governance allowing individual, families, and businesses the opportunity to thrive in a friendly, safe and dynamic environment.
Elements of the Vision
1. We strive for quality and entertainment developments.
2. We strive for adequate public services.
3. We strive to be a safe city.
4. We strive for job growth and higher wages.
5. We strive for a vibrant downtown and waterfront district (a community gathering place for entertainment and shopping).
Core Values
The City of Palacios values . . .
- Ethical behavior
- Respect
- Honesty and Integrity
- Accountability to each other and the public
- Teamwork
- Initiative and Innovation
- Fiscal responsibility
- Excellent customer service
Value Statements
- We exhibit personal integrity with every decision.
- We serve by leading and lead by serving.
- We show a high level of respect and concern for our coworkers and customers.
- We encourage creativity and innovation to improve our effectiveness.
- We learn and grow in a progressive work environment.
- We excel through desire, determination, and dedication.
NOTICES
The City Secretary’s office will be open from 8 – 11 a.m. on Friday, April 2, 2021 for election purposes only.
Please call 361-972-3325 if you need assistance regarding the May 1, 2021 General Election.
Notice of General Election Polling Places May 1, 2021
Notice of Drawing for Place on Ballot 2021
May 1, 2021 General Election Notice
12-16 Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds English | Spanish
Notice of Deadline to File Application for 2021 Ballot
11-23 OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS
11-23 Environmental Review Record | Water/Street Improvement Project
11-23 Part 50 Environmental Review
11-4 UNOFFICIAL Election Results
10-13 Mayor’s Update | Reopening Bars
Notice of General Election 2020 >>>
7-13 Texas Letter to Employers English | Spanish
7-2 Mayor’s Update | Mandatory Masks >>>
6-4 Mayor’s Update on Reopening Texas >>>
2019 Annual Drinking Water Report – CCR Public Water System >>>
5-8 MCHD Covid-19 Surgical Services Update >>>
Texas CDBG Hurricane Harvery Disaster Recovery Program >>>
Local Citizen volunteers invited to apply for vacancies on boards & committees >>>
City to Receive $250,000 Grant for Downtown Revitalization >>>
The City of Palacios Adopted a Tax Rate that will raise more taxes for Maintenance and Operations than last year’s tax rate.
THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 0.00 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $0.00.
Resources for Fair Housing
Texas Workforce Commission >>>
Civil Rights Division – Employment and Housing Discrimination
Phone: (888) 452-4778
Filing a Housing Discrimination Complaint
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development >>>
Contacts
Fair Housing Equal Opportunity Resources >>>
Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)
Phone: (800) 669-9777
City Hall:
311 Henderson
Palacios, TX 77465
OFFICE:
361-972-3605
FAX:
361-972-6555
Hours:
Mon – Fri 8:30 – 4:30
Closed for lunch: 12:00 – 1:00