City Secretary

The City Secretary is a Local Official that has many Responsibilities and Performs Various Duties throughout the City.

The position of City Secretary is a statutory position required by State Law and City Ordinances. The City Secretary  is hired by the City Manager. The City Secretary provides administrative support to the City Council and City Manager.  In addition , the City Secretary also serves as the City's Records Management Officer for the preservation of official records. 

City Council

The City Secretary is involved with the City Council through attendance of meetings, preparing the council agenda items and meeting minutes, maintaining council records, and assisting in other matters relating to Council functions.

For a list of the current City Council Members, contact information, and other details, visit: 

https://www.cityofcastlehills.com/2152/City-Council

 

 To view videos of meetings, visit:  

https://www.cityofcastlehills.com/2220/City-Meeting-Videos


To view agendas and minutes, visit: 

https://www.cityofcastlehills.com/2209/Agendas-Minutes

Boards and Commissions

The City Secretary assists the City Council in the Boards and Commissions process by receiving applications, maintaining documentation, and monitoring involvement. The City Secretary attends the meetings and prepares the meeting minutes for the Boards and Commissions.

For more information about each board or to apply visit:  https://www.cityofcastlehills.com/2149/Boards-Committees  

Elections

The City Secretary accepts and maintains candidate filings, maintains election information, and coordinates with Election authorities to conduct Elections. The City of Castle Hills contracts with Bexar County Election Department for Election Services.https://www.bexar.org/1568/Elections-Department

For more information visit: https://www.cityofcastlehills.com/2244/ElectionsElecciones 

Records

The City Secretary is the records custodian for the City; ensures transparency and access to City records and serves as the compliance officer for the Public Information Act. 

To make an Open Records Request  please use the Open Records Request Form and click on the following link citysecretary@castlehills-tx.gov to send the completed Open Records Request Form

TABC Processing 

The City Secretary’s office processes Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission applications. To receive approval, the original application must be dropped off at City Hall at 209 Lemonwood Dr., Castle Hills, Texas 78213. Once received, the application will be checked and returned to the applicant within 10 business days of receipt.

For more information on TABC, visit the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission website https://www.tabc.texas.gov/  

Maintain the Codes of Ordinances

City of Castle Hills Ordinances are published through Municode. To see the most updated version, visit: https://library.municode.com/tx/castle_hills/codes/code_of_ordinances

 

Services: 

The City Secretary's Office provides a number of Services to the General Public.  Some of the most popular are:

  • Election Information
  • Notary Public Services
  • Request for Public Information 


The City Secretary's office is located at: 

Castle Hills City Hall

209 Lemonwood Dr.

Castle Hills, Texas 78213


The City Secretary's office is open during Castle Hills normal business hours (unless specified).

Monday - Friday   8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday - Sunday:   closed