Boards & Commissions

San Marcos City government offers a number of ways for its citizens to become actively involved in government business. In addition to the opportunity citizens have to express their thoughts at City Council meetings and public hearings, San Marcos citizens also may apply to serve on one of many boards and commissions.

Membership on these panels is open to all San Marcos citizens. Unless otherwise noted, the only requirement for service is that the applicant be a city resident. Members of these citizen panels serve without monetary compensation. The City Council appoints the members.

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** SMPD Use of Force Policy Ad Hoc Committee - APPLICATION **

Council Committees

Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Committee
Cresta Verde Committee
Criminal Justice Reform Committee
Finance & Audit Committee
Joint Partnership Committee
LaCima Committee


Legislative Committee
Lindsey Hill Committee
Multimodal Transit Committee
Rental Registration Committee
Sustainability Committee
Workforce Housing Committee


Texas Open Government Laws Training

Members of all Council appointed boards/commissions are required by state law to receive training in Texas open government laws.

The Office of the Attorney General offers training courses and course completion certificates in the Open Meetings Act and Public Information Act and can be accessed at the Attorney General's website.

These certificates must be completed within 90 days of taking office.