Mount Vernon

City of Mount Vernon Administrative and Non-Emergency Offices will be Closed on Friday, July 03, 2026 in observance of Independence Day.

From July 1, 2026, through July 5, 2026, you may notice an increased law enforcement presence on roadways throughout the City of Mount Vernon.
Officers with the Mount Vernon Police Department will be participating in the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP), with an emphasis on promoting safe driving behaviors and enforcing traffic laws. Enforcement efforts will focus on violations that contribute to crashes and injuries, including speeding, seat belt compliance, impaired driving, and other hazardous traffic offenses.
Our goal is simple: to help keep our roadways safe and protect everyone traveling in our community during the busy holiday weekend.
We encourage everyone to:
• Obey posted speed limits.
• Buckle up—every trip, every time.
• Never drive impaired.
• Eliminate distractions while driving.
Thank you for doing your part to help keep Mount Vernon safe. Have a safe and enjoyable Independence Day weekend!
Mount Vernon Police Department

City of Mount Vernon Administrative & Non-Emergency Offices will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth.

Reminder - since we're all probably cleaning up limbs and storm debris this weekend; tomorrow, April 26, 2026 has been added to the Spring Clean Up schedule. Y'all stay safe out there.

Spring Clean Up 2026

There is a utility main break on Hwy 37 across from Park Lane. Please be aware of city staff in this area as they work to get it fixed as quickly as possible.

City of Mount Vernon Administrative & Non-Emergency offices will open at 10:00 am, Wednesday, January 28, 2026, dependent upon road conditions.

City of Mount Vernon Administrative and Non-emergency offices will be closed Tuesday, January, 27, 2026, dependent on road and weather conditions. As a reminder, for emergency utility shut-offs, please call 903-537-4539.

City of Mount Vernon Administrative and Non-Emergency offices will be closed, Monday, January 26, 2025. The City Council meeting scheduled for that day has also been cancelled. Public Works, PD and FD will be working diligently to keep utilities online and everyone safe. Please stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary.

Check out the 2025 Year End Review: https://aptg.co/8FfrHP

City wide clean up will begin 9/27/2025 thru 10/4/2025 at Maintenance Facility 925 Holbrook Street.
Closed on Sunday the 28th. Please bring a water bill to verify address.

The City of Mount Vernon is Hiring! Come Join Our Team! https://www.cityofmountvernontexas.com/o/mt-vernon/page/job-openings

NEED A CAR SEAT? KNOW SOMEONE WHO NEEDS ONE? FREE CAR SEAT INSPECTIONS 4/22/2025 AT MT VERNON FIRE DEPARTMENT AT 330 TX 37 S

Are you busy on April 12th? Come and see us downtown at Little Creek Park. The Franklin County Historical Society museums will be open too!

The city recently completed the replacement of all residential and commercial water meters in the city. This was necessary due to aging of the old meters which led to a failure rate of close to 30 – 40%. As a result of the failure rate and installation delays many customers have received bills which have reflected average of usage for the previous 12 months. As a result of this, many of you will see changes in your water usage and resulting billing with the installation of the new meters. The meters which have been installed provide the highest level of accuracy in the industry today. The bill you receive will reflect the actual water flowing into your residence or business through the meter. Your bill may be higher or lower than your previous bills. It is recommended that you check for leaks – dripping facets or toilets which are running as these will cause your bill to be higher than necessary. If you have any questions or concerns about your usage, please call customer service at city hall. Thank you!

Mount Vernon Land Use Plan Public Survey If using a mobile device, for an improved experience please fill out the survey in horizontal (landscape) mode. During the next few months, we will be updating the City’s Zoning and Land Use regulations and maps with a Land Use Plan. To ensure the City’s priorities are aligned with the needs of our residents, we need your input! The Land Use Plan defines the various ways properties are categorized and utilized in the city. Through the update of the Future Land Use Plan, the City is striving to keep our local charm while managing the inevitable development pressure due to being in a popular market. We believe that development decisions which abide by the needs and desires of the community will encourage smart City spending and a stable population growth while creating an environment for people to live, work, and play. The time you invest in this survey will influence decisions that will be made regarding the City’s future. Your response will allow City leaders to identify and address the many opportunities and challenges facing the community. Your responses will remain confidential. If you have any questions, feel free to call my office at 903-537-2252. Thank you for taking the time to better our community. https://forms.gle/fJs1j3dkS9Lmz2Zi6

Curious about how local government works? Check out this issue of Texas Town & City; a publication of the Texas Municipal League. https://tml.org/DocumentCenter/View/5145/012025TTC This one will also be archived in the Links & Resources page of the City website for future reference.

Trash pick up will be on Friday for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. Trash will be picked up on Thursdays as regularly scheduled for all other weeks.