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.Community Spotlight
Tax Rate Notice
Tax Freeze Financial Analysis
2024 City Holidays
City Holidays
New Year’s Day |
Monday, January 1st 2024 |
Martin Luther King Day |
Monday, January 15th 2024 |
President’s Day |
Monday, February 19th 2024 |
Good Friday |
Friday, March 29th 2024 |
Memorial Day |
Monday, May 27th 2024 |
Juneteenth |
Wednesday, June 19th 2024 |
Independence Day |
Thursday, July 4th 2024 |
Labor Day |
Monday, September 2nd 2024 |
Columbus Day |
Monday, October 14th 2024 |
Veteran’s Day |
Monday, November 11th 2024 |
Thanksgiving Day |
Thursday, November 28th 2024 |
Day after Thanksgiving |
Friday, November 29th 2024 |
Christmas Day |
Wednesday, December 25th 2024 |
THFD Achieves Best Practice Recognition
Here To Serve Terrell Hills
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
News & Notices
License Plate Reader PSA
Watch the PSA Message from the THPD
City Hall Update - Phone Lines
September 11th at 07:00amPhone Lines are currently down at City Hall
Notice of Tax Rate
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.