The Finance Department is responsible for providing fiscal control and guidance for all financial transactions of the City. In addition, Finance is responsible for complying with all applicable local, state and federal requirements. The department is composed of several programs;

The Accounting program pertains to the performance of day-to-day payables and receivable activities for the City and the determination that financial transactions are made in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. This program is also responsible for the City’s Annual Financial Report, Annual Budget and manages the City’s investment portfolio in compliance with the City’s investment policy.

The Municipal Court program is responsible for processing and recording all traffic violations and other misdemeanor charges. The Court compiles statistical reports for the Texas Judicial Council and reports all moving violations to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

The Utility Billing program is responsible for cash receipts and receivables of revenues from utility services provided by the City. In addition, the program also coordinates all sanitation activities with outside providers to ensure services are received at a reasonable cost.