The City of Lockhart is chartered as a home rule city in the State of Texas. Local government is administered through a council-manager form of government. Citizens are represented on the City Council by seven elected Councilmembers; four from single Councilmember districts, two At-Large Positions, and a Mayor, who is elected At-Large. The Council appoints one of its members as a Mayor Pro-Tem to chair the council in the absence of the Mayor. The Mayor is recognized as the head of city government for ceremonial and emergency purposes and is a voting member of the Council.

The City Council responsibilities include setting policy, adopting local ordinances, setting the tax rate, approving the budget and approving major land transactions. The Council also appoints citizen members of Boards and Commissions, the City Manager, Municipal Judge, and the City Attorney.

Lockhart's Mayor and Councilmembers are elected for three year staggered terms. The next election is in November 2010 for Districts 1 and 2 and for two At-Large positions.

You may contact all council members through e-mail or by calling City Hall at 398-3461.

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Paul Gomez At-Large Paul is concerned about the continued growth and development of this community while preserving our quality of life. Paul is your voice in City Hall and he is working to attract vital new businesses to Lockhart. Elected to Council in May 2001 Life long resident of Lockhart Married with two children Active duty - U.S. Air Force, 4 years Army Reserve - Military Intelligence, 3 years Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration - Southwest Texas State University Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Electronics Technology - S.W. School of Electronics Life long Baptist Church member Member of the Lockhart Masonic Lodge #690 You may contact Councilman Paul Gomez through e-mail at pgomez@lockhart-tx.org or by calling City Hall at 398-3461 ext.440 and leaving a message on his voice mail.