Government

About the City

Learn about the City, its core values, organization, and more.

1. Abilene Academy

   Abilene Academy is a free, multi-week course designed to show residents how our City government works, develop relationships between citizens and City staff, and identify how residents can become more involved.

2. Facilities

   Explore the city's parks, recreational facilities, libraries, and other facilities.

3. Financial Transparency

   This section is meant to provide taxpayers with additional information to ensure that we are being transparent with the City's finances. By opening our books to the public, taxpayers can see exactly where their money is going.

4. Holiday Schedule

   The City of Abilene observes holidays throughout the year. Find out what offices and services will be closed during these holidays.

Agendas & Minutes

Easily find and search for agendas and minutes from various boards, commissions, and committees.

Bid Opportunities

Access bids and request for proposals for consultants, service providers, contractors, vendors, and suppliers.

Boards & Commissions

Staff and/or board chairpersons provide the Mayor and Council a list of Boards whose members have terms expiring, a list of prospective board members, a chart of racial and gender makeup for each board, a brief summary of board functions and staff recommendations for reappointments and/or new appointments.

1. Boards & Commissions Listing

   Review the list of boards and commissions in Abilene.

2. City Council

   Learn more about the Mayor and Council members of Abilene.

3. Meetings Calendar

   A calendar listing of upcoming Board & Commission meetings and City Council meetings

4. Meet & Confer

   Meet and confer refers to a law the Texas Legislature passed in 2005 which grants cities the discretion to meet and confer with police and/or fire associations.

5. Watch a Meeting

City Council

Learn more about the Mayor and Council members of Abilene.

1. Watch a Meeting

   Watch an Abilene City Council meeting live or on demand

2. Weldon W. Hurt

   Get information on Mayor Weldon W. Hurt

3. Shane Price

   Browse more information of Place 1 Council Member, Shane Price.

4. Lynn Beard

   Discover more about Place 2 Council Member, Lynn Beard.

5. Blaise Regan

   Find more information on Place 3 Council Member, Blaise Regan

6. Brian Yates

   Access more information about the Place 4 Council Member, Brian Yates

7. Kyle McAlister

   Learn about Place 5 Council Member, Kyle McAlister.

8. Travis Craver

   Peruse more information on Place 6 Council Member, Travis Craver.

City Manager

The City of Abilene operates under the council-manager form of government. Under this system, with approval of the City Council, the Mayor appoints a city manager who acts as the chief executive officer of the government.

City Management Team

Learn more about the department heads and management team of Abilene.

City Officials

In accordance with the requirements of Chapter 176, Local Government Code, a list of local government officers must be prepared and made available to the public by the local government officer with whom conflicts disclosure statements and conflict of interest questionnaires are filed. That officer is the Abilene City Secretary.

Doing Business

Looking to do business in Abilene? Do you currently run a business? Find all the information you need in this section.

1. Code of Ordinances

   Browse the City of Abilene Code of Ordinances.

2. Conflict of Interest

   In accordance with the Local Government Code, Chapter 176.009(a). "A local governmental entity shall provide access to the statements and questionnaires filed under this chapter on the internet website maintained by the local governmental entity."

3. Fee Schedule

   Review fees from various departments and for specific city services.

4. Hotel Occupancy Tax Form (PDF)

   Fill out this form for taxes depending on the occupancy of your hotel.

5. Permits

   Find links to permits for a variety of applications.

6. Vendors

   Access the Purchasing Division Page for information on vending in Abilene.

Elections

Fee Schedule

Maps

View useful maps for the City of Abilene.