Rosenberg, Texas
City in the United States in Fort Bend County
About Rosenberg
Rosenberg is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, within the Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands metropolitan area and Fort Bend County. It was named for Henry Von Rosenberg, who immigrated to Texas from Switzerland in 1843. Von Rosenberg was an important figure in the settlement of Fort Bend County and the Gulf Coast region. The population was 38,282 at the 2020 census, up from 30,618 at the 2010 census. The community holds the Fort Bend County fair in October. Rosenberg is adjacent to the city of Richmond, the Fort Bend county seat.
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How Rosenberg is governed
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Residents of Rosenberg
Registered voters elect the officials below.
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Mayor
Executive
- Kevin Raines 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
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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
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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
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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
- ci.rosenberg.tx.us
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Population over time
From 30,618 in 2010 to 38,282 in 2020 (+25.0%).
Show the numbers
| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 38,282 |
| 2010 | 30,618 |
History
Rosenberg is named after Henry Rosenberg, who migrated from Switzerland to Galveston, Texas in 1843. He was the first president of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway.
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