Zavalla, Texas
City in the United States in Angelina County
About Zavalla
Zavalla is a city in Angelina County, Texas, United States. The population was 603 at the 2020 census.
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How Zavalla is governed
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Residents of Zavalla
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 713 in 2010 to 603 in 2020 (−15.4%).
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| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 603 |
| 2010 | 713 |
History
Zavalla was established in 1900 when the Texas and New Orleans Railroad was built through the area and was initially called Zavalla Prairie. It was named for the Tejano politician and diplomat Lorenzo de Zavala. A post office was built in 1901. Zavalla had a population of 100 to 200 people in its first few decades, which increased to 450 by 1945 and to 900 in 1974 before declining.
Zavalla was officially incorporated in 1975 due to the expansion of the nearby Sam Rayburn Reservoir, having been an unincorporated community since its establishment.
The Zavalla Police Department disbanded in May 2026 after a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement investigation found that department failed to meet state safety standards.
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