The City of Electra Public Safety group includes separate organizations for the Police Department and the Electra Volunteer Fire Department, a part-time Animal Control Officer, and a part-time employee who is the City's Fire Marshall, Code Enforcement Official and Building Inspector. In addition, the City operates their Municipal Court with a full-time Associate Judge, a part-time visiting Judge, and a City Prosecutor (City Attorney) to handle local ordinance violations. The Fire Department is an all-volunteer force that is one of the most respected organizations in the Region. The Police Department, Animal Control and Code Enforcement/Building Official are paid positions.

Municipal Court Payments

Traffic citation payments may be made to the Court by mail in the form of a money order, cashier check, or personal check.  Please mail payments to:

Electra Municipal Court                                                                                                            P.O. Box 1188                                                                                                                     Electra, TX 76360    

Payments may also be made through the Court payment website at:

certifiedpayments.net

(Bureau Code: 7364192)                                                                                                                   

Police Department
Police Chief Johnny Morris
111 E Cleveland
Electra, Texas 76360
 940-495-2131

The Electra Police Department provides professional staff to keep citizens safe 24/7, 365 days a year, resulting in one of the lowest crime rates in the region. A Communication Supervisor and four full-time dispatchers handle emergency calls for the Police, Fire and Ambulance services in this area. In addition to public safety responsibilities, the Department's dispatchers provide access to City services after regular business hours.

Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Chief James Auldridge
111 E Cleveland
Electra, Texas 76360
 940-495-2131

The Electra Volunteer Fire Department was founded in 1913, and has continued to provide quality fire protection throughout the years. The department averages over 25 volunteer firemen that attend training sessions each month. In addition to their duties here in town, they handle grass and structure fires in the surrounding area for Wichita County. Their funding comes from the City of Electra, Wichita County, local fundraising and available grants from the US Forest Service and some local foundations.

Animal Control
James Copenhaver
Animal Control Officer
111 E Cleveland
Electra, Texas 76360
 940-495-2131

The City of Electra employs one part-time Animal Control Officer who is responsible for enforcing the City's animal control ordinances. This includes stray and loose animals, licensing, rabies tags and coordinating an annual rabies clinic. In addition, the City works with both the Wilbarger and Wichita Humane Society to find homes for unclaimed animals.

• 2003 Building Code
• 2003 Fire Code
• 2006 Property Maintenance Code
• 2003 Plumbing Code
• 2006 Mechanical Code
• 2003 Residential Code
• 2003 Existing Building Code
• 2006 Fuel Gas Code

 Click here to download the City of Electra Code of Ordinances document.

View our City Government page for more information.

The Building Inspector for the City of Electra is responsible for reviewing planned construction and remodel work within the City. All construction and remodeling plans must be approved by the Building Inspector and a Building Permit issued, prior to construction beginning. The Building Inspector can be reached at 940-631-1129 or through City Hall at 940-495-2146. The Building Inspector is often available after hours and on weekends for the convenience of the community. The City of Electra follows the International Buildings Codes. Copies of the specific codes are available for review at City Hall and online through the International Code Council.

The City employs one full-time Associate Judge who is also the Municipal Court Clerk. In addition, the City contracts with a visiting Judge who currently conducts Court and trials when necessary. The City Attorney acts as the City Prosecutor. The Municipal Court is responsible for handling alleged and actual violations of City Ordinances and traffic violations within the City limits of Electra.