Staples, Texas
City in the United States in Guadalupe County
About Staples
Staples is a city in northeastern Guadalupe County, Texas, United States. The population is approximately 193 as of the 2020 census and it is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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How Staples is governed
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Residents of Staples
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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Police Chief
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Leads the police department.
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Fire Chief
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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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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 350 in 2000 to 193 in 2020 (−44.9%).
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| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 193 |
| 2010 | 267 |
| 2000 | 350 |
History
The area where Staples is located was first settled in 1852. A Confederate training camp was located in the area during the Civil War and in 1867 a cotton gin was opened on the San Marcos River in the town.
In 1871, Civil War veteran John Douglas Staples opened a store in the town. A post office was opened in 1879 under the name Staples Store, which was changed to Staples in 1891. The town experienced rapid population growth during the 1890s, increasing from 45 in 1890 to 150 by 1896.
In an election held on May 10, 2008, the residents of Staples voted to incorporate the community as a city. A total of 125 votes were cast, with 87 (69.6%) in favor of incorporation and 38 (30.4%) against.
The city held its first municipal election on November 4, 2008. Eddie Daffern, an organizer of the incorporation effort, was elected unopposed as Mayor. A total of seven candidates ran for the five Alderman positions. Those elected include Carol Wester, who received 70 votes, followed by Ronnie Clark with 67 votes, Bert "Bubba" Reinke and William A. York—both winning 52 votes, and Shaun Seale with 40.
The Staples Police Department disbanded in August 2026 following a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement investigation that found that the department failed to meet minimum training standards.
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