Forney, Texas
City in the United States in Kaufman County
About Forney
Forney is a city in Kaufman County, Texas, United States, and has been named by the Texas Legislature as the "Antique Capital of Texas". It is part of the Greater Dallas metro area. The population was 23,455 at the 2020 census.
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How Forney is governed
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1 of 14 positions listed. Gray dashed boxes are placeholders waiting for a name.
Residents of Forney
Registered voters elect the officials below.
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Mayor
Executive
- Jason Roberson per Wikidata
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
Executive
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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
Administration & departments
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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
Legislative
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The elected body that passes ordinances, sets the tax rate and approves the budget.
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City Clerk
Administration & departments
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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
Legislative
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Citizen advisory bodies, such as planning, zoning appeals and library boards.
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Municipal Court
Judicial
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Hears traffic, ordinance and other minor cases.
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Municipal Judge
Judicial
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Presides over the municipal court.
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- Website
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Population over time
From 5,588 in 2000 to 41,658 in 2025 (+645.5%).
Show the numbers
| Year | Population |
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| 2025 | 41,658 |
| 2020 | 23,455 |
| 2010 | 14,661 |
| 2000 | 5,588 |