Administration Department
Includes the City Manager who oversees the general operation of all city departments and works closely with the City Council to ensure that the citizens of Henderson receive the highest quality of service possible. The City Secretary is appointed by the City Council and provides administrative support to the City Manager, Council and Departments. You may contact the City Administration Office at (903) 657-6551 ext. 600 or email or .

Finance Department 
Provides for the processing of all financial data in a timely, accurate, and cost effective manner. This allows the department to monitor budgetary requirements; to invest the city’s funds; and to comply with all city, state and federal laws. Additional functions are accounts payable and receivable, personnel and employee benefits, utility billing and collections, tax collections, and budgeting. You may contact the Finance Department at (903) 657-6551 ext. 228 or email at .

Utility Billing Office Division 
Is responsible for generating and collecting the monthly bills for water/sewer/refuse services to the citizens of Henderson. All deposits, payments, delinquent notices, customer inquires, drafts, transfers of services and adjustments are the responsibilities of the water office. You may contact the Billing Office at (903) 657-6551 ext. 200 or email or .

Fire Department 
Ensures the protection of lives and property through fire protection efforts and general education to the public. Other duties include inspections, investigations, and answering complaints for the prevention and correction of fire hazards. The department is staffed with 15 full time firefighters and approximately 21 volunteer firefighters. If it is not an emergency you may contact the Fire Department at (903) 657-6551 ext. 300 or email at or .

Municipal Court Department 
Is a criminal court having jurisdiction over Class C misdemeanors occurring within the city limits that include traffic citations, parking tickets, disorderly conduct violations, school and truancy violations, as well as state law and city ordinance violations. You may contact the Municipal Court at (903) 657-6551 ext. 400 or email at .  

Police Department 
Is dedicated to preserving human life, maintaining public order, protecting the rights of persons and property, and enforcing all applicable laws and ordinances within the City. The department maintains divisions in administration, criminal investigation, patrol, communications and records, animal control, code enforcement and reserve officers. The police department serves as the Emergency Operations Center for the City of Henderson. If it is not an emergency you may contact the Police Department at (903) 657-3512.

Public Services Department 
Includes the water and sewer line maintenance, surface and groundwater production, wastewater treatment, street and drainage maintenance, parks and swimming pool, cemeteries, community center building, city general maintenance. Questions regarding streets, drainage, parks, cemeteries, swimming pool, or the community center contact Davis Brown, Director of Public Services at (903) 657-5246 or email at , Questions regarding water, sewer, planning, or construction inspection contact Randy Boyd, Director of Utilities at (903) 657-5246 or email at .  

Water & Sewer Line Maintenance Division 
Maintains the City’s water distribution system and the sewer collection system. The City’s water distribution system is made up of approximately 60 miles of water lines ranging in size from 2 to 24 inches and 665 fire hydrants. The City’s sewer collection system is made up of approximately 48 miles of sewer lines ranging is size from 6 to 24 inches, 5 lift stations, and 700 manholes. If you have any questions regarding water or sewer you may contact the Utility Foreman, Lynn Wallace at (903) 657-5246.  

Surface & Groundwater Production Division 
Maintains and operates the City’s water production facilities and maintains distribution water quality through an extensive fire hydrant flushing program. The water production facilities include 1 surface water treatment plant, 8 wells, 4 ground storage tanks, 3 elevated storage tanks, and 2 pump stations. Total water production capacity is 9 million gallons per day. By monitoring water system pressures 24 hours per day and flushing strategic fire hydrants monthly, the surface & groundwater production division ensures adequate, safe, and a high standard of water quality throughout the City’s distribution system in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act and meeting or exceeding all state requirements. The surface & groundwater production division has 5 state licensed surface water operators.   If you have any questions or would like to set up a group tour of the plant call Randy Boyd at (903) 657-5246 or email at 

Wastewater Treatment Divisions 
Maintains and operates the City’s wastewater treatment facilities. The wastewater treatment facilities include 2 wastewater treatment plants and 5 sewer lift stations. By maintaining good biological treatment and monitoring industrial discharges into the sewer system the wastewater treatment division operators discharge treated wastewater from the City’s residential, commercial, and industrial customers to waters of the State of Texas in compliance with the Federal Clean Water Act and NPDES/TPDES federal and state permits. The wastewater treatment division has 5 state licensed wastewater operators. You may contact the Chief Wastewater Operator, Chris Potts at (903) 657-5272. If you have questions or would like to set up a group tour of the plant call Randy Boyd at (903) 657-5246 or email at . 

Building Inspection, Planning & Zoning, Development & Board of Adjustmets Division 
Is responsible for building inspection and permits, planning and zoning, subdivision development, and board of adjustments. If you have any questions you may contact the Building Official, Claude Reese at (903) 657-6551 ext 265 or email or .

General Maintenance Division 
Maintains and repairs all of the City’s public buildings and grounds and facilities to assure safe and workable conditions. Other responsibilities include maintenance and repair of water and wastewater treatment facilities. General Maintenance operates from and is part of  the Public Services Department. If you have any question contact Davis Brown at (903) 657-5246 ext 230 or emal at .

Street & Drainage Maintenance Division 
Maintains the City’s streets, street signs, sidewalks, and drainage systems. The street and drainage division also is responsible for mesquito control. The City has 200 miles of streets. Street & Drainage Maintenance Division operates from and is part of the Public Services Department. If you have any questions contact Davis Brown at (903) 657-5246 ext 230 or email at .

Parks & Cemeteries Division 
Ensures adequate, safe, well-maintained parks, which include athletic fields and playground equipment, shelters, picnic tables and restrooms at Lake Forrest Park and Yates Park. The parks division also provides recreational facilities and activities during the summer months that include a miniature golf course, and a swimming pool. Approximately 45 acres covering seven parks are maintained. Lakewood Memorial Cemetery, Old City Cemetery, Flanagan Cemetery, Graham-Hall Cemetery, and Smith Cemetery. Cemeteries are maintained and cover approximately 25 acres. Parks & cemeteries division operates from and is part of the Public Services Department. If you have any questions contact Davis Brown at (903) 657-5246 ext 230 or email at .

Community Center 
Is responsible for a building that is maintained by the City for community activities, both public and private. Approximately one hundred events are held at the Community Center annually. If you need to reserve the community center or have questions you may contact Kathy Sparks at (903) 657-6551 or email at  .  If you have any maintenance or other concerns about the community center please contact Davis Brown at (903) 657-5246 ext 230 or email .

Tourism Department 
Is responsible for distribution of the motel/hotel tax collected by the city. All tax monies are expended in accordance to the state law.  The Department’s duties are to market and promote Henderson through advertising as a travel destination. You may contact Suzanne Cross at (903) 657-6551 ext. 800 or Toll Free 1-866-650-5529 or email at .