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City of Terrell Hills

Terrell Hills is a suburban community off the Old Austin Highway five miles northeast of downtown San Antonio in central Bexar County. The community was named for Frederick Terrell, who promoted the area as a residential addition in the late 1920s. One business and a population of 1,236 were reported there in 1930. Learn more about our history...

City Government

City council meeting information, Open Records Requests, and all things City Government related are here.

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Various online resources including City Council agenda, Open Records Request, Online Citation Payment and Building Permits are here for your convenience.

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(210) 824-1009
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CITY HALL MAIN LINE
(210) 824-7401

Community Spotlight

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Here To Serve Terrell Hills

  • John Low, City Mayor
  • John B. Low
  • City Mayor
  • John B. Low has lived in Terrell Hills since 1992. He has served as Mayor since 2020 and on City Council for 6 years prior to that. In addition, John served on the Board of Adjustment and the Planning and Zoning Committee of Terrell Hills. He also served for 5 years on the Alamo Heights School Foundation Board. Professionally, he is the managing partner of the Law Offices of John B. Low, PC, a transactional law firm. John is married to Rhonda Brannan and has 3 children, Blakely, Madeline and Robert and one granddaughter Erin.
City Council
  • Gail Baham, Chief of Police
  • Gail Baham
  • Chief of Police
  • Chief Baham has dedicated 18 years of service with the Terrell Hills Police Department. Chief Baham serves Terrell Hills as a graduate of the prestigious FBI National Academy as well as the Bill Blackwood’s Law Enforcement Management Institute Leadership Command College. Chief Baham holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and a Master’s of Public Administration Degree with a focus on Disaster Management from Sam Houston State University. Chief Baham is excited to lead the Terrell Hills Police Department into a prosperous future by ensuring the safety and security of the citizens whom she proudly serves.
Police Department
  • Billy Knupp, Fire Chief
  • Billy Knupp
  • Fire Chief
  • Chief Knupp has been with Terrell Hills for 26 Years, he came to us from Kerrville Fire department where he started his career as a Firefighter/EMT in 1993. While at Terrell Hills he has risen through the ranks from Firefighter/Paramedic to Fire Chief. He is a graduate of the National Fire Academy and The Texas Fire Chief’s Academy. Billy is married to Maggi and they have three boys Kamdon, Conner and Kinsey.
Fire Department

News & Notices

2025 DRAFT Budget

1. 25 Budget Title Page

2025 DRAFT Budget

Halloween Safety PSA


Happy Halloween



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Pool Drainage PSA

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License Plate Reader PSA

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Notice of Tax Rate

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Terrell Hills 2024 Tax Rate Notice
Terrell Hills 2024 Tax Rate Worksheet

Annual 4th of July Parade & Block Party

Join city staff at the Annual 4th of July Parade & Block Party on Thursday, July 4th. The parade will begin at 10am, block party to immediately follow. There will be free food, drinks and entertainment for all ages. If you want to participate in the parade, the line up will be down Ivy Lane. Please be aware that sections of Eldon and Geneseo will be blocked off during the events. Please call city hall at 210-824-7401 for more information.

Please note that City Hall will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, there will be no trash pickup that day. City Hall will be closed on Friday, July 5th, but there will be regular trash pickup.

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Pedestrian Safety PSA

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First Responder PSA (Open Doors & Fire Safety)

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First Responder Services PSA (Crime Prevention & Fire Safety)

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CITY HALL (210) 824-7401
FAX (210) 822-2297
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
CITY HALL
5100 N New Braunfels Ave
San Antonio, Texas 78209

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