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    Liberty Hill Human Resources Department Describes Employee Support Role

    The City of Liberty Hill's Human Resources Department describes its role supporting city employees and helping departments maintain workplace compliance. The page also links to current job openings.

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    Liberty Hill Municipal Court of Record No. 1 Describes Mission and Jurisdiction

    The City of Liberty Hill's Municipal Court of Record No. 1 page describes the court's mission and its role as a judicial branch of city government. It says the court hears Class C misdemeanor and city ordinance cases and administrative and civil matters authorized by state law.

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    Liberty Hill Planning and Development Department Oversees Development Code and Comprehensive Plan

    The City of Liberty Hill's Planning and Development Department says it ensures development is consistent with the community's vision through the Unified Development Code and LHTX 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Its page links to those documents, Round Rock design and construction standards, and FAQs.

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    Liberty Hill Utilities Page Explains How New Customers Identify Water and Sewer Providers

    The City of Liberty Hill's New Customers page explains that a Liberty Hill address does not always mean city water and sewer service. It shows residents how to verify their providers and how city-limit customers apply for both services.

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    Liberty Hill Outlines Backflow Prevention and Annual Testing Requirements

    The City of Liberty Hill's Backflow Prevention page explains its program to protect the public water supply from cross-connections. It says annual testing applies to certain assemblies, and residential pool units require installation testing with further testing only recommended.

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    Liberty Hill Police General Information Page Lists Office Hours and Non-Emergency Number

    The Liberty Hill Police Department's General Information page gives weekday business hours and a non-emergency dispatch number. It also lists the Municipal Court Clerk's office address and weekday hours at the Municipal Court Building.

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    City of Liberty Hill Mission & Values Page States Mission and Core Values

    The City of Liberty Hill's Mission & Values page presents the city's stated mission, vision and core values. It describes goals for municipal services, managed growth and a neighborly community.

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    Liberty Hill Police Department Reserve Officer Division

    The Reserve Unit consists of volunteer officers.

    Reserve officers fill in on uniformed patrol when full-time officers take sick, vacation or military leave.

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  3. Story updatedCivic life

    2022 Liberty Hill Mayor's Office Document Outlines Mayoral Proclamation Guidelines

    The guidelines state proclamations are not issued to non-residents or for non-Liberty Hill events unless the Mayor approves in advance.

    Requests must be made at least two weeks before the event unless the Mayor approves otherwise.

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    Liberty Hill Municipal Court Page Outlines Self-Representation Standards

    The Liberty Hill Municipal Court's self-representation page explains that defendants may represent themselves but are held to attorney standards and must follow court procedure and evidence rules. It also notes that court staff and the judge cannot provide legal advice or present a defendant's case.

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    Liberty Hill Ordinance Document Addresses Council Investigations Code Amendment

    Section II states Article 2.02 is amended to add Division 4, 'Investigations by City Council,' and Section 2.02.070, 'Investigation Procedures.'

    The document recites that Charter Section 3.11 gives the Council power to investigate official conduct of city departments, agencies, offices, officers or employees.

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  1. Story updatedCommunity & events

    Liberty Hill Sculpture Festival Marks 50th Anniversary of 1976 Symposium

    A report published Oct. 16 said the community celebrated the symposium's 50th anniversary at the International Sculpture Park at Lions Foundation Park last weekend.

    The festival day began with a 1K run through the park.

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    Liberty Hill Polling Places Listed for November 2026 Election

    The county polling list includes one early-voting location and four Election Day locations in its Liberty Hill listing. Early voting is scheduled for Oct. 19-30, and Election Day is Nov. 3.

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    Liberty Hill Police Department Page States Mission and Mentions Cell Phone Ordinance

    The City of Liberty Hill's Police Department page describes the department's stated mission and highlights a city ordinance restricting cell phone use while driving.

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  4. Story updatedCivic life

    Liberty Hill Voters Adopted Home Rule Charter in November 2024

    The Charter Commission was appointed June 14, 2023.

    Ordinance #2024-O-029 provided for submission to voters on Nov. 5, 2024.

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  5. Story updatedRoads & travel

    Williamson County's October 2025 Liberty Hill Bypass Fact Sheet Details Route and Stated Schedule

    The fact sheet was updated in October 2025.

    It lists project limits from RM 1869 to County Road 279/Bagdad Road.

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    Liberty Hill Council Workshop Agenda Included Open Meetings Act and Social Media Discussion

    Liberty Hill posted a City Council workshop agenda for Aug. 12, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. The sole regular item was a presentation and discussion on Texas Open Meetings Act walking quorum requirements and applying the Open Meetings Act and Public Information Act to Council members' social media activity.

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    Liberty Hill Media Requests Page Lists Communications Department Contact

    The City of Liberty Hill's Media Requests page lists the Communications Department contact block, including Director Katie Amsler and a phone number. It directs media inquiries by email.

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    Liberty Hill P&Z Commission's April 7, 2026 Agenda Listed Secretary Election and Subdivision Presentation

    A City of Liberty Hill Planning and Zoning Commission agenda listed a regular meeting on April 7, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Municipal Court council chambers. Listed items included a secretary election, subdivision fundamentals, updated bylaws and reports.

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    Liberty Hill Publishes Mayoral Proclamation Request Form

    The City of Liberty Hill provides a request form for mayoral proclamations. The form asks for recipient and event details and states that requests must be made two weeks before presentation.

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    Liberty Hill Municipal Court Offers Downloadable Forms

    The City of Liberty Hill's Municipal Court forms page offers downloadable or printable PDFs for court matters. Listed documents cover defensive driving, continuances, time-to-pay affidavits, indigent and citizen complaint packets, deferred disposition and plea forms.

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  2. Added to the PulseRoads & travel

    Liberty Hill Bypass FAQ Document Details Route, First Portion and Funding

    A Williamson County FAQ document, updated October 2025, describes the Liberty Hill Bypass project's route, the first portion to be built, its funding and its stated schedule.

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    Liberty Hill Past Elections Page Documents May 2025 Council Election

    The City of Liberty Hill's Past Elections page documents the May 3, 2025 General Officers Election and lists the City Council roster as of May 15, 2025.

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    Liberty Hill Publishes Utility Bill Payment Options

    Liberty Hill's Pay Utility Bill page lists payment options: automated phone, online card, in person or night drop box at City Hall, and bank draft. A 10% late fee applies to bills not fully paid by the due date, and disconnection if unpaid or unarranged within 10 days; the Utility Payment Assistance page says 7 days and points to Operation Liberty Hill.

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  5. Story updatedCivic life

    Liberty Hill Sought Board and Commission Applicants by Sept. 15, 2026

    The notice listed five open seats on the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee.

    The Zoning Board of Adjustment also had five openings, with eligibility for property owners or Liberty Hill residents.

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  1. Added to the PulseSchools

    Liberty Hill ISD Adds General Employability Skills Course for Eighth Graders

    Liberty Hill ISD eighth graders are taking a new General Employability Skills course in 2026-27, replacing the former Leadership class. The course earns one high school CTE credit and covers workplace skills, career exploration, interviewing and professionalism.

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    Liberty Hill Maintains Site Development and Stormwater Permit Application Checklist

    The City of Liberty Hill maintains a Site Development & Stormwater Permit application and checklist for developers. It requires a pre-development meeting before submittal and lists permit thresholds, review fees and approval steps.

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    Liberty Hill Administration Page Profiles City Manager and Deputy City Manager

    The City of Liberty Hill's Administration page describes the city as a Home Rule City operating under a charter adopted in November 2024, and profiles City Manager Thomas Hunter and Deputy City Manager Brandon Pritchett. It states Hunter was appointed by a unanimous council vote on Oct. 16, 2025, and began Nov. 17, 2025, while Pritchett began Dec. 2, 2025.

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    Liberty Hill Publishes Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application Checklist and Fees

    The City of Liberty Hill's Planning & Development Department publishes a Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application and Checklist for requests to amend elements of the comprehensive plan. The checklist lists required submittals and fees of $325 filing, $5 per owner notification and $150 for newspaper public hearing notice.

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    Liberty Hill Sought Board and Commission Applicants by Sept. 15, 2026

    An archived City of Liberty Hill notice invited applications for volunteer board, commission and committee seats with terms beginning this October. The deadline was Sept. 15, 2026, and appointments were anticipated in October as terms expired.

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    Liberty Hill Council Workshop Agenda for May 27, 2026 Listed CIP Presentation

    The City of Liberty Hill posted an agenda for a City Council workshop meeting on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. The sole regular agenda item was a Capital Improvement Program presentation and department overview by City Manager T. Hunter.

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    Liberty Hill GIS Division Publishes Interactive Map, Open Data Hub and Development Tracker

    The City of Liberty Hill's Planning and Development Department includes a GIS division that provides public geospatial data tools, including an interactive map, an open data hub and a development activity dashboard.

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    Liberty Hill Publishes List of Uncodified Ordinances

    The City of Liberty Hill's Planning and Development Department maintains a page listing current uncodified ordinances kept outside the city code. The undated list covers topics such as street design standards, parking, landscaping, accessory dwelling units, parkland dedication, a tree ordinance and game room zoning.

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    Liberty Hill Municipal Court Publishes Deferred Disposition Eligibility Affidavit

    The affidavit covers deferred disposition of a traffic citation without a court appearance under Standing Order #8.

    Eligibility requires a request before the pretrial or trial date, a valid driver's license, proof of financial responsibility, and age 25 or older, or 17-24 with an approved driver safety course.

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    Liberty Hill Municipal Court Maintains Archive of Past Court Dockets

    The City of Liberty Hill's Municipal Court maintains a Past Court Dockets page listing a June 1, 2020 failure-to-appear alternate docket by telephone conference, plus monthly, show cause and bench trial dockets dated January 2022 through February 2023. A posted notice states the court would hold in-person dockets as of March 1, 2023, and no longer conduct virtual hearings.

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    Liberty Hill Planning Intake Calendar Lists 2023-24 Plat Submittal Timelines

    The City of Liberty Hill's posted Planning Intake Calendar document presents a 2024 year-at-a-glance schedule plus 2023-24 initial plat submittal and resubmittal calendars for development applications.

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    Liberty Hill Publishes Conditional Use Permit Application Requirements

    The City of Liberty Hill posts a Conditional Use Permit application form outlining what a complete request must contain. The undated form covers applicant and property information, submittal exhibits and fees, and shows no publication metadata.

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    Liberty Hill Planning Fee Schedule Lists Development Application Fees

    A City of Liberty Hill Planning and Development Department fee schedule lists application and review fees for annexation, zoning, subdivision, site development and other planning approvals.

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    Liberty Hill Pre-Development Meeting Request Form Lists Requirements and $250 Fee

    An undated City of Liberty Hill form explains how applicants can request a pre-development meeting with the city's Planning and Development department. The form lists the required submittals and a $250 fee, and notes the meeting is not a city review and does not grant approvals or permits.

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    Liberty Hill Zoning Description Page Lists City Zoning Districts

    The City of Liberty Hill's Planning and Development Department maintains a Zoning Description page listing the zoning district categories used in the city. The undated page names agricultural, commercial, industrial, residential, park and public-community facility districts.

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