Governing Body

The City of Payne Springs is a Type “A” General Law municipality consisting of a Mayor and five City Council members. The City of Payne Springs City Council acts as the legislative branch of our government, as well as its policy-making body.

The Council looks to the city's goals, major projects and infrastructure improvements ranging from community growth to land use to finances and strategic planning. The Council's goal is to do the very best to represent their constituents after they've seen to the needs of the city as a whole. 

Council Meetings

Regular City Council Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm at:

Payne Springs City Hall
19601 CR 2529
Payne Springs, TX 75156

If you have a comment or concern that pretains to an Agenda item, you will need to sign up to speak during a meeting.  Speaker gets 3 minutes.

Election Information

The City of Payne Springs conducts an annual General Election on the first Tuesday of November for purposes of electing its governing body.

The election day voting site is determined annually by the Henderson County Elections Administration. 

• Even Numbered Years – The election is for One (1) Mayor and Two (2) Council Members, each for a term of two years.
• Odd Numbered Years – The election is for Three (3) Council Members, each for a term of two years.

Candidate Information

If you are interested in running for office and would like information such as office requirements or filing deadlines click the link below:

• Texas Secretary of State 2025

Additional Resources

• A Guide to becoming a City Official 2024
• Handbook for Mayors and Council 2024
• Open Meetings Handbook 2024
• Public Information Act Handbook 2024
• How Cities Work 2025