Red Oak, TX town hall & government
Red Oak spent $19.8 million in the year to September 30, 2022, about $1,404 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Red Oak's government.
Who runs Red Oak
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Coming up at Red Oak's town hall
- Sep 28Mon · 6:30 pmPlanning and Zoning CommissionPlanning and Zoning Commission Meeting101 Live Oak St, Council Chamber Agenda ↗Meeting page ↗
Recent meetings
- Sep 17Thu · 4:00 pmIndustrial Development CorporationCity of Red Oak Industrial Development Corporation - Special Called MeetingRed Oak Government Center, Council Chamber, 101 S. Live Oak Street Agenda ↗Meeting page ↗
- Sep 15Tue · 6:30 pmParks and Recreation CommissionCouncil Chamber, Red Oak Government Center (101 S. Live Oak Street) Agenda ↗Meeting page ↗
- Sep 15Tue · 6:30 pmLibrary Advisory BoardRed Oak Public Library, Red Oak Government Center (101 S. Live Oak Street) Agenda ↗Meeting page ↗
- Sep 14Mon · 7:00 pmCity CouncilRed Oak City Council - Regular Meeting - September 14, 2026Red Oak Government Center, Council Chamber Agenda ↗Meeting page ↗
- Sep 14Mon · 6:00 pmGeneralNotice of Possible Quorum - Red Oak City Council Work Session Dinner101 Live Oak St, Council Chamber Meeting page ↗
- Aug 31Mon · 6:30 pmPlanning and Zoning CommissionPlanning and Zoning Commission Meeting101 Live Oak St, Council Chamber Agenda ↗Meeting page ↗
- Aug 18Tue · 6:30 pmParks and Recreation CommissionCouncil Chamber, Red Oak Government Center (101 S. Live Oak Street) Agenda ↗Meeting page ↗
- Aug 18Tue · 6:30 pmLibrary Advisory BoardRed Oak Public Library, Red Oak Government Center (101 S. Live Oak Street) Agenda ↗Meeting page ↗
Official listings from Red Oak's agenda portal ↗, checked daily. Times are local. Agendas can change up to the meeting, so check the portal before you go.
Where Red Oak's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 29%
- Sales taxes 24%
- Fees & charges 19%
- Utility sales 12%
- Interest, fines & other 10%
- Other taxes & licenses 7%
- From the state 1%
- From the federal government <1%
Who works for Red Oak
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Red Oak Independent School District
Red Oak's K–12 school district, shared with Oak Leaf, Pecan Hill, Ovilla and Glenn Heights. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Texas districts overall: 51% local, 36% state, 13% federal
- Local 48%
- State 44%
- Federal 9%
Of the $11,943 per pupil, $6,527 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Also serving Red Oak: Ferris Independent School District ($14,344 per pupil) · Waxahachie Independent School District ($11,710 per pupil).
Which schools Red Oak kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Red Oak pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Red Oak's government
Who represents Red Oak
Red Oak is represented in Congress by Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz and Representative Jake Ellzey. Greg Abbott is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.