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.

Online Resources

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

City Departments

Police Department information, Fire / EMS Department information, Public Works information, Municipal Court information.

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

News & Notices

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.