Port Lavaca, Texas
City in the United States in Calhoun County
About Port Lavaca
Port Lavaca ( lə-VAH-kə) is a city in Calhoun County, located in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 12,248 at the 2010 census and 11,557 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Calhoun County and part of the Port Lavaca, Texas micropolitan statistical area. Port Lavaca is 130 miles (210 km) southwest of Houston.
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How Port Lavaca is governed
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Residents of Port Lavaca
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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- Website
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Population over time
From 12,248 in 2010 to 11,557 in 2020 (−5.6%).
Show the numbers
| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 11,557 |
| 2010 | 12,248 |
History
Port Lavaca was originally known as Lavaca. The town quickly grew as a result of the Linnville Raid of 1840, in which the town of Linville was decimated by the Comanche tribe and caused former residents of the town to settle in what is now Port Lavaca. Thomas McConnell purchased a section of land from Isidro Benavides and established the town using this land.
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