What Do We Do?

Roles and Responsibilities Managed by Our Office:


  • Ensure the City of Wichita Falls operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Provide legal advice to the City Council, City Manager, boards and commissions, and all City operations on complex and varied legal matters.
  • Draft and review ordinances, resolutions, and contracts considered and adopted by the City Council.
  • Represent the City's legal interests in litigation, including drafting and filing legal documents, negotiating agreements and settlements, and helping achieve mutually beneficial solutions for all parties.
  • Advise the City Council and City departments on real estate, right-of-way, and other transactions.
  • Review public information requests to promote open government and transparency.
  • Conduct legal research as directed by the City Council on relevant topics, issues, services, and programs.