Government
The City of Waco establishes and administers law through a council-manager form of government. Citizens are represented on the City Council by six elected members; five from single-member districts and a mayor who is elected at-large. The city offers a full line of city services typical of an American city this size, including: police, fire, electric utilities, water and wastewater, solid waste, public transportation, to name a few.
The Heart of Texas Council of Governments (HOTCOG) is headquartered in Waco on South New Road. This regional agency is a voluntary association of cities, counties, and special districts in the Central Texas area.
The Texas Tenth Court of Appeals is located in the McLennan County Courthouse in Waco.
The Waco Fire Department operates 14 fire stations throughout the city.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) operates the Waco Parole Office in Waco.
The United States Postal Service operates the Waco Main Post Office along Texas State Highway 6. In addition it operates other post offices throughout Waco.
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