Departments

Airport

The Palestine Municipal Airport (KPSN) is a General Aviation Airport with two runways.

Directory

Reach out to the staff of the City of Palestine.

Development Services

The Development Services Department is a combination of Building Inspection, Historic Preservation, and Planning and Zoning.

Economic Development

Founded in 1846, Palestine is the seat of Anderson County.

Emergency Management

The Federal Emergency Management Agency defines emergency management as the managerial function charged with creating the framework within which communities reduce vulnerability to hazards and cope with disasters.

Finance

Learn about the finance department.

Fire Department

Learn about the fire department.

Health Services

The City of Palestine Health Services will be transitioning to the Northeast Texas Public Health District.

Human Resources Home

Learn about the Human Resources department.

Library

Welcome to the Palestine Public Library. We offer access to ideas, information, and experiences through various materials to enrich the lives of residents of Palestine and Anderson County, Texas residents. Our collection includes high-interest magazines, newspapers, books, audiobooks, DVDs, a Spanish collection, and a Special Collections room with rare books on genealogy and local history. Patrons can also visit our Digital Branch to check out digital eBooks, audiobooks, and more.

Parks & Recreation

The Palestine Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for maintaining all City owned parks, lakes, and cemeteries, totaling approximately 275 acres of grounds maintenance.

Police Department

Welcome to the Palestine Police Department webpage! We are committed to providing a safe and secure community for all residents and visitors. Our department is staffed with dedicated and highly trained professionals who are committed to serving with integrity, respect, and excellence. We understand that trust between law enforcement and the community is critical to effective policing. As such, we prioritize transparency, accountability, and communication. We strive to build positive relationships with the community we serve, and welcome feedback and input from residents and stakeholders. Thank you for visiting our webpage and learning more about our department. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns.

Public Works

The Public Works Department serves 491 roads in the City of Palestine which includes over 134.16 linear paved miles and over 268.32 paved miles of lanes.

Utilities

The City of Palestine Utility Billing Department services 7,000 utility accounts monthly and bills for water, sewer, and trash. We offer multiple ways to pay for your convenience. We have been/continue to swap out all meters in the City to “smart” meters that are capable of pulling reports on usage. These can be very helpful for those who may be experiencing a leak. These meters are also read electronically from afar too! We appreciate our customers and look forward to servicing your needs.

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