City Secretary

Responsibilities

In accordance with the City Charter, the City Secretary is responsible:

  • Custodian of all municipal records
  • Keep accurate records of all official meetings
  • Maintain City Seal and affix to all instruments requiring the seal
  • Serve as election official for all City elections
  • To attend all meetings of the City Council

The City Secretary is also required to post all City Council meeting agendas as required by the Texas Open Meetings Act and process all requests for public information as required by the Texas Public Information Act.

Elections

The City of Whitehouse contracts with Smith County Elections for our municipal elections. Additional information regarding current elections can be found on the Smith County Elections website.

Election Information 2025

  1. Internet Posting Requirements for Political Subdivisions 2025
  2. A Guide to Becoming a City Official
  1. Notice of Deadline to File an Application for Place on the Ballot 2025
  2. 2025 Election Packet

Election Information 2024

  1. A Guide to Becoming a City Official
  2. Internet Posting Requirements for Political Subdivisions 2024
  3. Filing Notice 2024
  4. Candidate Packet 2024
  1. 24-0723-01 Call and Order General Election
  2. Certification of Unopposed Candidates - City Election 2024
  3. Order of Cancellation - City Election 2024
  4. 24-0924-03 Unopposed Candidates - Cancel Election - City Election 2024

Related Documents

  1. A Guide to Becoming a City Official
  2. Beer Wine & Mixed Beverage Application Process and City Permit (PDF)
  3. 13-0521-01 Beer Wine & Mixed Beverage Regulations
  1. Board & Commission Application Form
  2. Special Event Permit Application

Recent Ordinances

  1. 22-0412-01 Right of Way
  2. 22-0412-02 Hamilton Meadows Planned Devleopment
  3. 22-0614-01 Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control
  4. 22-0628-01 Nuisance Weeds and Grass
  5. 22-0628-02 PZ - Building - Fire - Code Enforcement Fees
  6. 22-0816-01 FY 2022-2023 Budget
  7. 22-0816-02 FY 2022-2023 Tax Rate
  8. 22-0816-03 FY 2022-2023 Garbage Rates
  9. 22-0816-04 Call and Order Election
  10. 22-0913-01 Set Certain Speed Limits on Hwy 110
  11. 22-0913-02 Cancelation of City Election 2022
  12. 22-0927-01 Budget Amendments
  13. 22-1011-01 Official Newspaper
  14. 22-1114-01 TMRS Amendment
  15. 23-0815-01 FY 2023-2024 Budget
  16. 23-0815-02 FY 2023-2024 Tax Rate
  1. 23-0815-03 Garbage Rates
  2. 23-0815-06 Juvenile Curfew Repealed
  3. 23-0926-01 Budget Amendment FY 2022-2023
  4. 23-0926-02 Office of Emergency Management
  5. 23-1010-01 Official Newspaper
  6. 23-1115-01 Canvass Election Results
  7. 24-0109-01 Atmos Franchise
  8. 24-0123-01 Amending Garbage Rates
  9. 24-0409-01 Releasing Specific Property in ETJ
  10. 24-0820-01 FY 24-25 Budget
  11. 24-0820-02 Tax Rate
  12. 24-0924-01 Water Wastewater and Garbage Rates
  13. 24-0924-02 Budget Amendments FY 2023-2024
  14. 24-0924-03 Unopposed Candidates - Cancel Election - City Election 2024
  15. 24-1022-01 Official Newspaper
  16. 24-1217-01 Water Wastewater and Garbage Rates