Montague, Texas
Census-designated place in the United States in Montague County · Not an incorporated municipality
About Montague
Montague ( MON-tayg) is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Montague County, Texas, United States. It is the county seat of Montague County, and as of the 2020 census, Montague had a population of 261.
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How Montague is governed
Montague 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 Montague County and its elected officials. The chart below is a generic template; readers can correct it if Montague does have local officials.
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Residents of Montague
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 304 in 2010 to 261 in 2020 (−14.1%).
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| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 261 |
| 2010 | 304 |
History
Montague was established in 1858 on 160 acres (0.65 km2) of land donated by the state of Texas. The community was named for Daniel Montague, an early surveyor. A post office opened in 1860.
By 1880, an estimated 400 residents lived in the community. They supported five businesses, three churches, a school, and the only flour and grist mills in the county. Montague was incorporated in 1886. That year W.A. Morris and C.C. White tried to raise funds to construct an independent rail line to connect Montague with Bowie, but they were unable to gain a sufficient amount. Bypassed by the railroad, the community suffered isolation and lack of growth. Residents of the town voted to dis-incorporate the community in 1900.
In 1915, an estimated 300 people lived in Montague. That figure reached a low of 284 in 1947. As highways were constructed following World War II, and more people and freight traveled by automobiles and trucks, a modest recovery began. The community began growing again by the 1970s. In 1990 and 2000, around 400 residents lived in the community.
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