City of Josephine, TX - Est. 1888

City of Josephine Adopted Budget

The City of Josephine has adopted the Budget for October 1, 2020 – September 30, 2021. To view it, click here.

NOTICE OF MEETING TO VOTE ON TAX RATE

The Property Tax Rate for 2020 has been adopted at $0.559079

City Hall is now OPEN

CITY HALL IS NOW OPEN BUT DUE TO THE RISING CASES OF COVID-19, MASKS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES IN CITY HALL.

Collin CARES: Economic Recovery and Assistance

On May 11, the Collin County Commissioners Court took the first steps to distribute direct financial assistance for housing, utilities, and groceries; increased COVID-19 testing; personal protective equipment; and, COVID-19 costs and recovery efforts for cities and towns. Click here for more information.

Formal Disaster Declaration for the City of Josephine

Update - Friday, May 1st, 2020

While all city services are to remain operational, City Hall will continue to be closed for the protection of our staff and citizens of Josephine until May 8, 2020, unless extended.

Also, assembly for religious services in the City of Josephine will be permitted, consistent with Governor Greg Abbott's GA-16 attachment of joint guidance order from the Attorney General as long as it complies with the linked protocols.

All other businesses operating in the City of Josephine are bound to the regulations set forth by Governor Abbott in accordance with expanded reopening of services in Texas starting at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, May 1, 2020.

For more information, click here (Updated 5/1/2020).

Wednesday, March 18^th, 2020

The City of Josephine Mayor, Joe Holt has issued a formal disaster declaration for the City of Josephine in response to the growing Coronavirus pandemic. This declaration is in response to National, State and local efforts to contain the spread of the virus and respond to any public health emergencies that may arise. This declaration will ensure that our community has the ability to access available resources and supplies as well as to take action needed to promote health and safety as we all work together to combat this public health emergency.

Mathew A. Briggs

Chief of Police/ Emergency Management Coordinator

For more information, click here (Updated 3/26/20).

2020 Census

Some households who do not receive mail at their home address did not receive a census form. If you did not receive a form, please respond on line at www.2020census.gov.

We want Josephine to be properly represented.

Coronavirus Update

The City of Josephine encourages residents to follow all local Health Authority and CDC guidelines in response to the Coronavirus Disease. Stay informed with the latest information by clicking on the following links:

Collin County Local Health Authority

Texas Department of Health and State Services

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

City Awarded Superior Water System Award by TCEQ

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality determined that the City of Josephine's water system meets the TCEQ's Superior Public Water System recognition requirements.

This award puts the City of Josephine in the top 3% in the state!

To view the latest Consumer Confidence Report for the City of Josephine Public Water System, click here.

Community Development

Check out our new Community Development pages. Click here for information on Development, Schools and Economic Facts.

Superior & ‘A’ School District Ratings

In 2019, the Community Independent School District received an A rating from the Texas Education Agency and a Superior rating for the 4th consecutive year from the state's school financial accountability rating system, FIRST.

Park Reservations

Click here for a convenient new form you can use to reserve the Josephine Park or Pavilion.

Election Information

General Election

General Municipal Elections are held on the November uniform election date authorized by state law in even-numbered years. The uniform November election date is the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The November 2020 Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.