Roanoke, TX town hall & government
Roanoke spent $11.4 million in the year to September 30, 2022, about $1,171 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Roanoke's government.
Who runs Roanoke
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 If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.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 Roanoke's town hall
- Oct 5Mon · 7:00 pmPlanning and Zoning Commission500 South Oak Street, Roanoke City Hall Meeting page ↗
- Oct 7Wed · 6:00 pmKeep Roanoke BeautifulKeep Roanoke Beautiful Meeting500 S. Oak Street, Conference Room #102 Meeting page ↗
- Oct 13Tue · 7:00 pm
- Oct 15Thu · 7:00 pmZoning Board of Adjustment500 S. Oak Street Meeting page ↗
- Oct 19Mon · 7:00 pmPlanning and Zoning Commission500 S. Oak Street Meeting page ↗
- Oct 21Wed · 6:30 pmArt and History Trail Committee500 S. Oak Street, Conference Room #102 Meeting page ↗
Recent meetings
- Sep 24Thu · 6:30 pmParks and Recreation BoardParks and Recreation Board Meeting108 S. Oak Street Agenda ↗Meeting page ↗
- Sep 23Wed · 6:00 pmRoanoke Economic and Industrial Development Corporation Type A09/23/2026 REIDC Type A Meeting500 S Oak St Agenda ↗Meeting page ↗
- Sep 22Tue · 7:00 pm
- Sep 21Mon · 7:00 pmPlanning and Zoning Commission500 S. Oak Street Agenda ↗Meeting page ↗
- Sep 17Thu · 7:00 pm
- Sep 16Wed · 6:30 pmArt and History Trail Committee500 S. Oak Street, Conference Room #102 Agenda ↗Meeting page ↗
- Sep 9Wed · 7:00 pmCity Council09/09/2026 City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission Joint Meeting500 S Oak St Agenda ↗Meeting page ↗
- Sep 8Tue · 7:00 pm
Official listings from Roanoke's agenda portal ↗, checked daily. Times are local. Agendas can change up to the meeting, so check the portal before you go.
Where Roanoke's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Sales taxes 42%
- Property taxes 19%
- Utility sales 17%
- Fees & charges 14%
- Interest, fines & other 4%
- From the state 4%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
Who works for Roanoke
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Northwest Independent School District
Roanoke's K–12 school district, shared with Corral City, Haslet, Justin, Trophy Club, Newark and Aurora. 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 85%
- State 13%
- Federal 2%
Of the $10,825 per pupil, $6,391 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.
Which schools Roanoke kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Roanoke 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 Roanoke's government
Who represents Roanoke
Roanoke is represented in Congress by Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz and Representatives Brandon Gill and Beth Van Duyne. 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.