The City of Harker Heights is a home rule City which operates under a Council-Manager form of government. All powers of the City shall be vested in the elective Council which enact local legislation, adopt budgets, determine policies and employ the City Manager, who shall execute the laws and administer the government of the City. The City Council consist of a Mayor and five council members who elect one of their members to serve as Mayor-Protempore
The Mayor and City Council serve a three year term and are eligible to run for two consecutive three year terms at which point they would not be eligible to run for a seat without a one year vacancy
Welcome to the City of Harker Heights. We are a fast-growing community led by a caring and professional City staff. Our business community provides opportunities for growth in Harker Heights and we welcome new businesses. We are blessed with new schools at each level, a great public park, and numerous outdoor recreation programs. Our alliance with Fort Hood and the cities of the region has produced a strong and cohesive community that works together to build an excellent place to live and to do business. I encourage you to become involved in the life of the city and the activities of our community. Please come by City Hall and meet our staff and Council and join us in growing this great City.
