Oilton, Texas
Census-designated place in the United States in Webb County · Not an incorporated municipality
About Oilton
Oilton is a census-designated place (CDP) in Webb County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Oilton had a population of 270. The community is within the boundary of Webb Consolidated Independent School District and is home to the Oilton Elementary School.
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How Oilton is governed
Oilton 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 Webb County and its elected officials. The chart below is a generic template; readers can correct it if Oilton does have local officials.
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Residents of Oilton
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 152 in 2010 to 270 in 2020 (+77.6%).
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| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 270 |
| 2010 | 152 |
History
Oilton is located 32 miles east of Laredo, Texas. It was originally called Torrecillas Towers, for two limestone formations nearby. In 1922 the name was changed because that year, oil was discovered near the town, which also caused it to grow.
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