The timeline of changing from a general law city a home rule form of government is being discussed by the Farmersville city council.
The major difference between the two forms of government is a general law city gets its powers specifically through Texas statutes. In a home rule city, a charter, voted on by the residents, defines the structure, power, duties and authority of local government.
By Wyndi Veigel • News Editor • [email protected]
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