Driftwood, Texas
Census-designated place in the United States in Hays County · Not an incorporated municipality
About Driftwood
Driftwood is a census-designated place in northern Hays County, Texas, United States. Per the 2020 census, its population was 106.
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How Driftwood is governed
Driftwood appears to be an unincorporated community or a census-designated place, so it may have no city government of its own — services usually come from Hays County and its elected officials. The chart below is a generic template; readers can correct it if Driftwood does have local officials.
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Residents of Driftwood
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 144 in 2010 to 106 in 2020 (−26.4%).
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| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 106 |
| 2010 | 144 |
History
Although the earliest settlers arrived in the area now known as Driftwood around 1850, the community was really established in the 1880s. A post office was among the results of the community's significant growth in that decade. Driftwood shrank almost to a ghost town by the early 20th century; although it grew somewhat by the middle of the century, it returned to its almost-deserted state by the 1970s.
Driftwood is home to The Salt Lick, a relatively well-known barbecue restaurant, Trattoria Lisina, Driftwood Estate Winery, the Wildflower Barn Event Center, Stonehouse Villa Wedding Venue, Vista Brewing, the Ragland Ranch & Organic Herb Farm, and the Lazy 8 Ranch.
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