The City of Ovilla is a General Law City.  General law cities operate according to specific state statutes prescribing their powers and duties.  General law cities are limited to doing what the state authorizes or permits them to do. If state law does not grant general law cities the express or implied power to initiate a particular action, none may be taken.

The City Council consists of six members: the Mayor and five Council seats. Each position is elected at-large and represents all citizens.

The City Council meets at 7:00 pm on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.  Special meetings may be called as needed.

City Council meetings are held at:

    Council Chamber of the City Hall
    105 S. Cockrell Hill Road
    Ovilla, TX 75154

FY2012-2013 Scheduled Meetings

When required, City Council briefing sessions are typically one half hour prior to meetings.  Refer to the agenda for specific times.

Mayor Dormier
Place 1 - Ralph G. Hall
Place 2 - Larry Stevenson
Place 3 - David Griffin
Place 4 Doug Hunt

City Council Agendas and Minutes

FY2012-2013 Scheduled Meetings

A public review Council agenda packet book is available every Monday (of which a council meeting is being held) during business hours of 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. at city hall.

Any interested citizen may stop by city hall anytime on Monday prior to a Council meeting to review all backup information for each listed item on the agenda for that night's meeting. 

For additional information, contact the city secretary's office.
972.617.7262