Florence, Texas
City in the United States in Williamson County
About Florence
Florence is a city in Williamson County, Texas, United States. Its population was 1,171 at the 2020 census. Since 2000, the territorial limits of Florence have grown by 8%. Florence is located about 13 miles (21 km) north of Georgetown and 40 miles (64 km) north of Austin in northwestern Williamson County. Florence is part of the Greater Austin metropolitan area.
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How Florence is governed
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Residents of Florence
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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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 1,054 in 2000 to 1,171 in 2020 (+11.1%).
Show the numbers
| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 1,171 |
| 2010 | 1,136 |
| 2000 | 1,054 |
History
The site was settled in the early 1850s and briefly called Brooksville. By 1857, it was known as Florence, when its first post office was established.
Florence, a significant cotton-processing center, was the original destination of the Bartlett-Florence Railway, later the Bartlett Western Railroad, which ran from a connection at Bartlett with the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad to Florence. However, that line, started in 1909, was abandoned in 1935.
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