Buckholts, Texas
Town in the United States in Milam County
About Buckholts
Buckholts is a town in Milam County, Texas, United States. Its population was 365 at the 2020 census.
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How Buckholts is governed
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Residents of Buckholts
Registered voters elect the officials below.
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Mayor
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The city's chief elected official. Presides over the executive branch, proposes the budget and represents the city.
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City Manager / Administrator
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The professional administrator who runs day-to-day operations (in some cities appointed by the council instead of the mayor).
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Police Chief
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Leads the police department.
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Fire Chief
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Leads the fire and emergency services department.
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Public Works Director
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Streets, water, sewer, and city buildings.
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Finance Director
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The budget, taxes, and city accounts.
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Planning & Zoning Director
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Land use, zoning, building permits.
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Parks & Recreation Director
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Parks, programs, and public facilities.
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City Council
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The elected body that passes ordinances, sets the tax rate and approves the budget.
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City Clerk
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Keeps the official records, runs meeting agendas and, often, local elections.
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City Attorney
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The city's lawyer; advises officials and prosecutes ordinance violations.
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Boards & Commissions
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Citizen advisory bodies, such as planning, zoning appeals and library boards.
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Municipal Court
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Hears traffic, ordinance and other minor cases.
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Municipal Judge
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Presides over the municipal court.
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Population over time
From 515 in 2010 to 365 in 2020 (−29.1%).
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| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 365 |
| 2010 | 515 |
History
Buckholts was established in 1881 when the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway was built through the area. It was named for John Abel Buckholts, a Texas state legislator and Mexican–American War veteran. A post office was opened in 1882 and by 1884 the town had a population of 61. A school was built in 1896, which served 85 students by 1903. The population of the town increased to 182 in 1900 and further increased to 800 over the next few decades before declining after the 1960s.
Buckholts was officially incorporated in 1975, having been an unincorporated community since its establishment.
The Buckholts Police Department disbanded in July 2026 after a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement investigation revealed that the department failed multiple safety inspections.
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