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| Animal Control |
Lost or Found Animal
If you have lost or found an animal, check with us first.
We are required to hold
• Tagged animals 3 days
• Untagged animals 3 days
NOTE:
Leash Laws and Vaccination Laws are strictly enforced.
The Town of Van Horn hosts a rabies vaccination clinic twice a year.
Traps for stray animals
We will set up cages to trap stray animals upon request.
Some things to keep in mind
• Spay & Neuter
• Vaccinate
• Keep Pets Safe
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CONTACT
Raquel Mendez,
Code Enforcement Official
1801 West Broadway Blvd
P.O. Box 517
Van Horn, TX 79855
(432) 283-2735
(432) 284-0994
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| City Hall |
Come by City Hall to:
• Apply for utility service
• Utility billing and collections
• Permits
• Zoning
• Medical Transportation Program (for senior citizens and Medicaid clients)
• Elections (May of each year)
• Community Channel (local notices over cable network)
• Public Information Requests
• Finance
◦ Accounts Payable
◦ Accounts Receivable
◦ Payroll
◦ Budget
◦ Fixed Assets
◦ Human Resources
◦ Purchasing
◦ Bids
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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CONTACT
City Hall
1801 West Broadway Blvd
P.O. Box 517
Van Horn, TX 79855
(432) 283-2050
(432) 283-2839
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| Code Enforcement |
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Code Enforcement serves as the protector of the community’s concept of quality of life.
Although Code Enforcement appears to limit personal freedoms within Van Horn, it actually serves as a teacher allowing citizens to have quiet enjoyment of their property.
Top 10 Code Violations
1. High Grass & Weeds
2. Trash & Debris
3. Junk Vehicles
4. Illegal Tire Dumping
5. Substandard Structures
6. Animal Related Issues
7. Abandoned Structures
8. Zoning Issues
9. Oversized Vehicles
10. Neglecting Alley Maintenance Responsibilities
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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CONTACT
Raquel Mendez,
Code Enforcement Officer
1801 West Broadway Blvd
P.O. Box 517
Van Horn, TX 79855
(432) 283-2735
(432) 284-0994
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| Library |
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Hours of Operation
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday, Friday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday (2nd and 4th of every month)
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Computers & Wireless Internet Available
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CONTACT
Letty Hernandez
Librarian
401 Crockett
P.O. Box 129
Van Horn, TX 79855
(432) 283-2855
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| Municipal Court |
Hours of Operation
By appointment
Misssion Statement
The Municipal Court is committed to provide swift and impartial judgment that
arises within the corporate limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City.
Responsibilities
Handles Class C Misdemeanor Traffic and City Ordinance violations written by
Culberson County Sheriff’s Office
Any other commissioned officers acting within the city limits
Animal Control
Code Enforcement
School Attendance
Handles all Fine-Only Class C Misdemeanor Complaints filed in the Court
Payments
Accepted in cash or money-order at the Clerk’s desk
May be paid online
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CONTACT
Glenn Humphries
Municipal Judge
1801 West Broadway
P.O. Box 517
Van Horn, TX 79855
(432) 283-2050
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| Municipal Services |
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The Municipal Services Department is responsible for:
Public Services (streets, traffic control, drainage, and parks)
Water and Wastewater (water distribution, water production,
wastewater collection, and wastewater treatment)
Natural Gas System
Sanitation (collection, recycling, and composting)
Code Enforcement
Animal Control
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CONTACT
Director of Municipal Services
1801 West Broadway Blvd
432-283-2735
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| Parks & Recreation |
Van Horn is proud to offer a variety of recreational opportunities. We have
several parks located throughout the community.
Mountain View Municipal Golf Course
Okey D. Lucas Municipal Park
Clark Community Park (under construction)
Van Horn City County Park
Van Horn City Swimming Pool
Clark Heights Park
Veterans Memorial Park & Softball Field
Little League Field
Boys and Girls Clubs of Rural West Texas
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CONTACT
Director of Municipal Services
1801 West Broadway Blvd
432-283-2735
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