Bogata, TX

City Government

Welcome the City of Bogata, Texas

The City of Bogata is a family-oriented community in southwest Red River County. Our mission is to preserve and enhance the quality of life of citizens with a commitment to a high standard in public and private services. An agriculturally based community with a vision for future development and growth!

Contact Information

  • Address: 128 North Main St, Bogata, TX 75417
  • For Life, Health, Safety call: “911 Dispatch”
  • Phone: (903) 632-5315
  • For City Emergencies after hours call: (903) 706-0324 or (903) 706-0325

Staff

Mayor - Larry Hinsley

Mayor Larry Hinsley was elected to his first term in May 2021 and began his second term in May of 2023. He is a 1967 graduate of Rivercrest High School and holds an Associate’s Degree from Paris Junior College and a Bachelor’s Degree from West Texas State University in Canyon, Texas. He proudly served in the military as an Army, Medical Lab Technician, and achieved the rank of Specialist - E5. Mayor Hinsley retired as a Medical Laboratory Director from Memorial Hospital in Lufkin, Texas in 2016, and returned to live and serve the citizens in Bogata in 2017. He began his civic duties in October of 2020 when he decided to seek a seat on the City Council. He then was elected as Mayor in May 2021. Mayor Hinsley will continue to serve as he is unopposed in the May 2025 election cycle. His 3rd term will run until May 2027.

City Secretary - Bobbie Jarvis

Public Works Secretary - Evan McGroarty

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City Council

The City Council is composed of five Bogata city residents who are elected in at large elections. The council is led by the Mayor, along with 5 city residents elected for two-year terms in alternating years. General elections are held on the first Saturday in May and are open to all eligible residents of the City. A Mayor Pro Tem is chosen by the council to preside in the event of the Mayor’s absence.

City Council Meetings

  • The City Council of the City of Bogata, Texas will elect one of its members as Pro Tem. The Bogata City Council regular meetings are at 7:00 PM on the first Monday of each month, unless it falls on a Monday holiday or conflicts with other plans. They will have “called” or “emergency” meetings as required. All meetings are open to the public and the agendas and announcements are posted in accordance with the State of Texas Open Meetings Act. A majority of the Council members is necessary to constitute a quorum for conducting business. Workshops will be scheduled on an “as needed’ basis.

Agendas

  • Agendas are available 72 hours prior to the meetings. Emergency meetings are posted as necessary.

Council Chambers

  • Bogata Community Center
  • 201 NW 2nd Street
  • Bogata, TX 75417

Meetings

  • First Monday of every month (except on Holidays or other conflicting events), at 7:00pm
  • Call City Hall for revised schedules 903-632-5315

Council Members

Council Member - Dakota Ross

  • Place: Council Seat #1
  • Term of Office Through: May 2, 2026
  • Phone: 903-632-5315

Council Member - Chris Kennedy

  • Place: Council Seat #2
  • Term of Office Through: May 1. 2027
  • Phone: 903-632-5315

Council Member - Teresa Allison

  • Place: Council Seat #3
  • Term of Office Through: May 2, 2026
  • Phone: 903-632-5315

Pro Tem - Melissa Kerby

  • Place: Council Seat #4
  • Term of Office Through: May 1, 2027
  • Phone: 903-632-5315

Council Member - Cecil (Tex) Loftin

  • Place: Council Seat #5
  • Term of Office Through: May 2, 2026
  • Phone: 903-632-5315
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