Open Records
Open Records provides a mechanism for citizens to inspect or copy government records. It also provides for instances in which governmental bodies may elect to, or are required by law to, withhold government records from the public. The City of Payne Springs supports a transparency within our local government. If you have questions, please feel free to contact us.
Please be advised;
The City have up to 10 business days from the date of the files request to process your application. By signing the "Open Records Request" form you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of this agreement and understand that the fees listed on the request form are subject to additional labor costs incurred by the City in providing the requested information.
All requests needs to be brought in to City Hall or emailed to the contact below.
Contact Info
Beth Billings
City Secretary
19601 CR 2529, Payne Springs, TX 75156
903-451-9229
[email protected]
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Frequently Asked Questions
I need to get some records from you. How can I do that?
Glad you asked. If you are requesting an Accident Report for an accident you gotten into or via insurance company, that information can be requested in person, and in some cases online.
I need information on a former employee or information regarding a/my Court Case. You will then need to submit a Open Records Request. The City has 10 business days to get all information gathered from the time we receive your request. There is also fees attached to this request. If you are wanting video, that fee is not on the form, but runs $10 for the disc and another fee for the labor gathering the information.
How can I pay for my request if I'm out of town?
If you currently are not in the vicinity of the City of Payne Springs, and have received your amount that needs to be paid, and need to make a payment.
Payments can not be made over the phone due to credit card fraud. Sorry for any inconvinience.
You can mail a payment to:
Pay to: City of Payne Springs
19601 CR 2529
Payne Springs, TX 75156
Once we have received payment, we will mail all information requested via certified mail.
If you would like a tracking number please request this before or when paying.