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  2. Government

    1. City Council
      1. Bob Bruggeman, Mayor
      2. Jean H. Matlock, Ward 1
      3. Mary Hart, Ward 2
      4. Betty Williams, Ward 3
      5. Christie Page, Ward 4
      6. Libby White, Ward 5
      7. Jay Davis, Ward 6
      8. Code of Ordinances Recodification
      9. General Election Information
      10. General Election - November 7, 2023
        1. Candidate Application Packet
      11. City of Texarkana, TX Ward Redistricting
    2. Departments
      1. Airport
      2. Animal Services
      3. Birth & Death Records / Vital Statistics
        1. Certificates
          1. Legal Information
      4. City Management
        1. Capital Improvement Plan
      5. Planning & Community Development
        1. Downtown Texarkana
          1. Texarkana Arts & Historic District
          2. Perot Theatre
          3. Brownfields
            1. Community Outreach
            2. Current Projects
            3. Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields
            4. Environmental Site Assessment
            5. Glossary
            6. Links & Resources
            7. Program History
            8. EPA Revolving Loan Program
            9. EPA Assessment Grant Program
          4. Hotel Grim Redevelopment
          5. Courthouse Square Connections
          6. Entertainment District Map
        2. Grant & Loan Programs
        3. Brownfields Program
        4. Neighborhood Associations
          1. Start a Neighborhood Association
        5. Neighborhood Renewal
          1. Substandard Properties
            1. Demolition Map
          2. Believe in Beverly
        6. Sustainability & Energy Efficiency
        7. Community Development Block Grant Program
        8. Notice of Public Hearing & Public Comment
        9. Days Creek Watershed Restoration
        10. Design Downtown Regional Art Contest
      6. Economic Development
        1. Demographics
        2. Education
          1. Texas A&M Texarkana
          2. Texarkana College
          3. University of Arkansas Community College-Hope
          4. Northeast Texas Community College
          5. Cossatot Community College
        3. Community Links
          1. Texarkana Chamber of Commerce
          2. Governor's Office of Economic Development
          3. SWEPCO
          4. Texarkana Water Utilities
          5. Windstream Communications
          6. Centerpoint Energy
          7. N E Texas Small Business Dev Center
          8. Texarkana Maps
          9. AR-TX Regional Economic Development Initiative
          10. Texarkana College School of Advanced Manufacturing
        4. Real Estate Links
          1. TexAmericas Center
          2. Downtown Property
        5. Archives
        6. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones
          1. TIRZ Powerpoint
          2. TIRZ FAQ
        7. Potential Incentives
        8. 10 Steps to Starting a New Business
        9. Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreements Online Public Search Reporting
      7. Finance
        1. Annual Budget
        2. Financial Policies
        3. Financial Transparency
        4. Financial Reports
        5. Hotel Occupancy Taxes
        6. Purchasing
        7. Tax Rate & Debt Obligation Information
      8. Fire Department
        1. Address Number Posting
        2. Building & Life Safety Division
        3. Emergency Management
          1. Emergency Management Galleries
          2. Disaster Planning
            1. Make A Plan
            2. Stay Informed
          3. Cyber Security Awareness
          4. Active Shooter Preparedness
            1. Stop the Bleed
          5. Weather & Road Resources
          6. Volunteer Information
          7. Upcoming Events/Training
          8. 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
        4. Fire Department Employment
        5. Pay On-Line
        6. Tier II Reporting
      9. Health
        1. Immunizations/TB
        2. HIPPA Privacy Statement
        3. Reproductive Health Program
        4. WIC/ Women, Infants, Children
        5. Community Gardens
        6. Annual Health & Wellness Fair 2023
      10. Human Resources
        1. Open Enrollment 2023-2024
        2. Benefits
          1. 2022-2023 Employee Benefits Guide
          2. 2023-2024 Employee Benefits Guide
          3. Alight (Compass)
          4. Allstate
          5. AWP Employee Assistance Program
          6. Benefit Connector
          7. BlueCross BlueShield of Texas
            1. Preventive Services
            2. Summary of Benefits and Coverage - HRA
            3. Summary of Benefits and Coverage - HSA
          8. CVS Caremark-Prescriptions
          9. Davis Vision Insurance
          10. HealthEquity - Health Savings Account
          11. Madison National-Life & Disability Insurance
          12. MD Live-Telemedicine
          13. MissionSquare 457 Retirement Plan
          14. Social Security Benefits
          15. Texas Municipal Retirement System - TMRS
        3. City of Texarkana, Texas Internship Program
        4. City Management Fellowship Program
        5. Civil Service
          1. Texarkana, Texas Civil Service Rules
          2. Police Lt. Exam Test Scores-Aug. 16, 2022
          3. Fire Captain Exam Test Scores-Nov. 3, 2022
          4. Fire Driver Engineer Exam Test Scores-Nov. 10, 2022
          5. Police Sgt. Exam Test Scores-Jan. 4, 2023
          6. Police Officer Exam Test Scores-May 20, 2023
          7. Firefighter Exam Test Scores-Jul. 29, 2023
        6. Employee Handbook
        7. Job Opportunities
        8. Employee Email Access
        9. Wellness Program Login
      11. Inspections and Code Enforcement
        1. Code Enforcement
        2. Building Codes & Brochures
          1. Contractor Registration & Permits
        3. Planning & Zoning
          1. Public Notices
          2. Zoning Board of Adjustments
          3. Zoning Ordinance
          4. Zoning Map
          5. Planning and Zoning Commission
          6. Forms
          7. Annexation
        4. Health Inspections
        5. Contractor Services
        6. Substandard Structures
      12. Library
      13. Metropolitan Planning Organization
      14. Municipal Court
        1. Additional Resources & Information
        2. Citation Dismissal
        3. Deferred Disposition
        4. Driving Safety Courses
        5. Fine Payment Options
        6. Juvenile Offenders
        7. Municipal Prosecutor
        8. Steps to Resolve a Citation
      15. Parks & Recreation
        1. Parks & Recreation
        2. Farmers' Market
        3. Parks General Rules and Information
        4. Friends of Texarkana Parks
        5. Collins Senior Center
        6. Southwest Center
        7. Parks and Recreation Facebook
        8. City Sports and Leagues
        9. Eagle Scout Project
        10. Outdoor Safety and Health
        11. Parks and Trail Finder
        12. 2023 Parks and Recreation Guide
      16. Police Department
        1. Message From the Chief
        2. Where We Stand Statement
        3. Employment Resources
        4. General Order Manual
          1. Chapter 1 - Administration and Organization
          2. Chapter 2 - Professional Standards and Conduct
          3. Chapter 3 - Training
          4. Chapter 4 - Personnel
          5. Chapter 5 - Records and Information Management
          6. Chapter 6 - Response to Resistance or Aggression
          7. Chapter 7 - Law Enforcement Operations
          8. Chapter 8 - Unusual Situations
          9. Chapter 9 - Communications
          10. Chapter 10 - Arrestee Processing & Transportation
          11. Chapter 11 - Court Security
          12. Chapter 12 - Property and Evidence Management
        5. Find us on Facebook
        6. Regional Training Calendar
        7. CodeRed Emergency Notification Registration
        8. Church Safety
        9. Out of State Officer Certification Process
        10. Feedback
        11. Compliment or Complaint
      17. Public Works
        1. Engineering
        2. Fleet
        3. Sign & Signal
        4. Stormwater
        5. Street
        6. Report Street Light Outage
        7. Vector Control
        8. Solid Waste
        9. Adopt-A-Spot Program
        10. Street Maintenance Project
          1. 1" or 2" overlays
          2. Chip Seals
          3. Milling & overlays
          4. Full Depth Street Reconstruction
          5. Concrete Replacement
      18. Purchasing
      19. Texarkana Urban Transit District / T-Line
      20. Water Utilities
    3. Boards and Commissions
      1. Current List of Board, Commission, and Committee Members
      2. Airport Authority
      3. Building & Standards Commission
      4. Civil Service Commission
      5. Historic Landmark Preservation Committee
      6. Housing Authority
      7. Board of Adjustment
      8. Industrial Development Corporation
      9. Library Commission
      10. Permit and License Appeal Board
      11. Planning and Zoning Commission
      12. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Advisory Board
      13. University Planned Development District
      14. Community Healthcore
      15. Keep Texarkana Beautiful
    4. About Us
    5. Code of Ordinances
    6. Mission, Vision and Values
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  3. Services

    1. Apply For
      1. Alarm Permits
      2. Business Alarms
      3. Construction Permits
      4. Current Job Listings
      5. Email Notifications
      6. Garage Sales/ Estate Sales Permit
      7. Itinerant Vendor Permit
      8. Park Reservation
      9. Special Event Permit
      10. Trash & Recycling Service
      11. Zoning Change
    2. Alarm Response
    3. Animal Control
      1. Animal Control
      2. Licensing
      3. Livestock
      4. Fees
      5. Dogs at Large
      6. Restraint; Tethering or Chaining of Dogs
      7. Impoundment and seizures
      8. Animal Quarantine
    4. Birth & Death Certificates
    5. Code of Ordinances
    6. Contact a Department
    7. Convention Center
    8. Economic Development
    9. Garage/Estate Sales
    10. Find
      1. A Staff Member
      2. Birth & Death Certificates
      3. City Ordinances
      4. Employment Opportunities
      5. Interactive Maps
      6. Local Parks
      7. Public Records
      8. Government Services
      9. Nearest Schools
      10. City's Social Media
      11. Petition Information
    11. Library
    12. Learn About
      1. City Sustainability
      2. Community Information
      3. Economic History
      4. Housing Opportunities
      5. CodeRED
    13. Read
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Comprehensive Plan
      3. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Report a Problem
    15. Smoke Free Forms
    16. Special Events
      1. Parade Application (online)
    17. Texarkana Urban Transit District / T-Line
    18. Waste Collection & Recycling
      1. Commercial Services
      2. Bulk Waste Collection
      3. Landfill
      4. Recycling Program
      5. Teacher Resources
      6. Residential Services
    19. Water Utilities
    20. Zoning Change
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  4. Community

    1. Downtown Texarkana
      1. Texarkana Arts & Historic District
      2. Perot Theatre
      3. Brownfields
      4. Hotel Grim Redevelopment
      5. Courthouse Square Connections
      6. Entertainment District Map
    2. Higher Education
      1. Texarkana College
      2. Texas A&M University- Texarkana
      3. University of Arkansas- Hope Texarkana
    3. Arts & Historic District
      1. Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce
      2. City of Texarkana, Arkansas
      3. Main Street Texarkana
      4. Texarkana Museum Systems
      5. Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council
      6. Texarkana Symphony Orchestra
      7. Downtown Texarkana
        1. Texarkana Arts & Historic District
        2. Perot Theatre
        3. Brownfields
        4. Hotel Grim Redevelopment
        5. Courthouse Square Connections
        6. Entertainment District Map
    4. Community Economic Development
      1. AR-TX REDI
      2. TexAmericas Center
      3. Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce
    5. Farmers' Market
    6. goTXK
    7. Parks & Recreation
    8. Perot Theatre
    9. Rose Hill Cemetery
    10. Senior Center
    11. Sustainability
      1. Energy Efficiency & Conservation
      2. Community Participation & Engagement
    12. Trash Pick-Up
    13. Days Creek Watershed Restoration
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  5. Departments

    1. Birth & Death Records/Vital Statistics
      1. Certificates
    2. City Management
      1. Capital Improvement Plan
    3. Economic Development
      1. Demographics
      2. Education
      3. Community Links
      4. Real Estate Links
      5. Archives
      6. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones
      7. Potential Incentives
      8. 10 Steps to Starting a New Business
      9. Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreements Online Public Search Reporting
    4. Finance
      1. Annual Budget
      2. Financial Policies
      3. Financial Transparency
      4. Financial Reports
      5. Hotel Occupancy Taxes
      6. Purchasing
      7. Tax Rate & Debt Obligation Information
    5. Fire
      1. Address Number Posting
      2. Building & Life Safety Division
      3. Emergency Management
      4. Fire Department Employment
      5. Pay On-Line
      6. Tier II Reporting
    6. Health Department
      1. Immunizations/TB
      2. HIPPA Privacy Statement
      3. Reproductive Health Program
      4. WIC/ Women, Infants, Children
      5. Community Gardens
      6. Annual Health & Wellness Fair 2023
    7. Human Resources
      1. Open Enrollment 2023-2024
      2. Benefits
      3. City of Texarkana, Texas Internship Program
      4. City Management Fellowship Program
      5. Civil Service
      6. Employee Handbook
      7. Job Opportunities
      8. Employee Email Access
      9. Wellness Program Login
    8. Inspections and Code Enforcement
      1. Code Enforcement
      2. Building Codes & Brochures
      3. Planning & Zoning
      4. Health Inspections
      5. Contractor Services
      6. Substandard Structures
    9. Metropolitan Planning Organization
    10. Municipal Court
      1. Additional Resources & Information
      2. Citation Dismissal
      3. Deferred Disposition
      4. Driving Safety Courses
      5. Fine Payment Options
      6. Juvenile Offenders
      7. Municipal Prosecutor
      8. Steps to Resolve a Citation
    11. Parks and Recreation
      1. Parks & Recreation
      2. Farmers' Market
      3. Parks General Rules and Information
      4. Friends of Texarkana Parks
      5. Collins Senior Center
      6. Southwest Center
      7. Parks and Recreation Facebook
      8. City Sports and Leagues
      9. Eagle Scout Project
      10. Outdoor Safety and Health
      11. Parks and Trail Finder
      12. 2023 Parks and Recreation Guide
    12. Police Department
      1. Message From the Chief
      2. Where We Stand Statement
      3. Employment Resources
      4. General Order Manual
      5. Find us on Facebook
      6. Regional Training Calendar
      7. CodeRed Emergency Notification Registration
      8. Church Safety
      9. Out of State Officer Certification Process
      10. Feedback
      11. Compliment or Complaint
    13. Texarkana Public Library
    14. Public Works
    15. Purchasing
    16. Texarkana Regional Airport
    17. Texarkana Urban Transit District/ T-LINE
    18. Texarkana Water Utility
    19. Planning & Community Development
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