Services

City services are provided for customers inside the city limits of the City of Huntington. 

City Water

Residential and Commercial

City Sewer

Residential and Commercial  (INSIDE AND OUTSIDE)

City Natural Gas

Residential and Commercial  (INSIDE AND OUTSIDE)

Deposit Fees for City Utilities:

Water / Sewer	Renting	$ 175.00
	Homeowner	$   75.00
	Commercial	$ 225.00
	Large Commercial	$ 500.00
Sewer Only	All Customers	$ 150.00
Gas	Renting	$ 175.00
	Homeowner	$   75.00
	Commercial	$ 225.00
	Large Commercial	$ 500.00

(Large commercial id defined as customers with a monthly bill of $500.00 or more)

Apartments Residential – Per Unit	$   50.00
Mobile Home Park with Rental Units – Per Unit	$   50.00

HOMEOWNERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF OWNERSHIP AT THE TIME OF SET UP.  PROPERTY DEED OR CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE.

ANIMAL CONTROL

Officer Matt Keely

(936) 422-4199 or (936) 422-4195

License Fee Annually	$10.00 Per Pet
Cat or Dog Surrender Fee	$25.00 Per Pet
City Impound Fee	$50.00

If your animal is picked up and taken to Lufkin Animal Shelter, you will have to pay fees for release to them and the city. The City will have to sign off on the release form.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Public Works Director  –  Jack Carter

(936) 422-4195  Ext.23

Supervisor – Johnny Young

(936) 422-4195 Ext. 27

EMERGENCY AFTER HOURS – (936) 876-3921 or Cell (936) 414-2719

The Public Works Department is responsible for maintenance of all City buildings, equipment (including the department’s own light and heavy duty trucks, road working equipment and small engine equipment), streets, ditches, drainage, traffic signs, street markings, right-of-way mowing, city owned trees, sidewalks, and city owned parking lots.  Mowing of city properties.

In addition to maintenance, the department implements the city’s capital improvement projects.

This department is responsible for the maintenance of the Water Utilities, Gas Utilities, and Sewer Services.

Hours of operation:

Monday – Thursday  6:30 A.M. – 6:30 P.M.

City Offices are open on most holidays with the exception of Christmas and Thanksgiving.

Report any specific problems in any of the above areas by call City Hall.

Municipal Court 802

 Hwy. 69 South

 P.O. Box 349

 Huntington, Texas 75949

 (936) 422-4195

 (936) 876-3327

   Municipal Court Clerk –  Deadra Combs

 Office Hours – 7:30 – 6:30 Monday – Thursday

 Judge Greg Denman  

Office Hours  -7:30 -12:00 noon Mon. and Wed.      

 As the Judicial Branch of the government for the City of Huntington, the Municipal Court provides fair and impartial justice to all defendants.  Furthermore, the Court Clerk supports  the Judiciary, assists the public with courtesy and competency and manages court operations efficiently.

  Court Information and Procedures  

NOTE:   The Municipal Court does not answer any legal questions of any nature.  The personnel are allowed to explain Court proceedings and procedure only.  If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney.  

Each ticket issued sets out an appearance date.  It is very important that the defendant take action on the ticket on or before the appearance date shown on the ticket.  Failure to appear may result in the filing of additional criminal charges, the issuance of arrest warrants and the imposition of additional fines and costs.  At the time of your first court appearance, the defendant will be advised of their rights, advised of the charges pending against them, and they will enter a plea on the case.  That plea will determine if there will be further proceedings on the case.  

A plea of not guilty will result in the case being set for trial, either with a jury or without a jury.  A jury will be selected to hear each jury case.   

A plea of guilty or no contest (nolo contendere), there will be no trial, a fine is imposed or driving safety course is offered.  

Defensive Driving Course is an option to keep the citation off your record.  Approval by judge or court clerk must be obtained.  Completion of defensive driving course form and court fees to be paid at time of approval.  Certificate of Completion must be turned in to court in a timely manner before citation is dismissed.