Talco, Texas
City in the United States in Titus County
About Talco
Talco is a city in Titus County, Texas, United States. The population was 494 at the 2020 census. The name is derived either from that of a local candy bar or from the local people's saying it was "Texas-Arkansas-Louisiana country", hence Talco. Other reports say that it may have been from a local company name, Texas-Arkansas-Louisiana Company.
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How Talco is governed
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Residents of Talco
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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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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Land use, zoning, building permits.
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Parks, programs, and public facilities.
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City Council
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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 570 in 2000 to 494 in 2020 (−13.3%).
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| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 494 |
| 2010 | 516 |
| 2000 | 570 |
History
Two post offices were established near the current site of Talco: Gouldsboro in 1856, and Goolesboro in 1878. Due to name conflict, the community changed its name to "Talco" based on the Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana Candy Company initials on a candy wrapper. In 1912, Talco relocated to be closer to a railroad line.
Oil was discovered in 1936, leading to a big boom in the economy. Talco called itself the "asphalt capital of the world."
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